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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2014-12-08 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 DECEMBER 08, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8th day of December 2014 at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Stan Tinney Fire Chief Rick Scott Interim Director of Neighborhood Services Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Kristin James Assistant to City Manager Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Mike Young Assistant Police Chief F Dave Pendley Chief Building Official Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Clayton Comstock Senior Planner December 8, 2014 Page 1 of 16 4 , l v } Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. There were no questions from Council. 2. Discuss Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse provided Council with an overview of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program that will be offered in the City. The new program is designed to revitalize targeted residential subdivisions and is a component of the City's Neighborhood Initiative Program. The program aims to stimulate residential subdivisions by the renovation of single family homes, purchase of single family homes by owner occupants, and support of local businesses. City Manager Mark Hindman advised Council the program focuses on the area south of Loop 820. Staff will bring forward a standard 380 agreement for Council's review and approval. The standard agreement would authorize the city manager to implement the program without the need to bring back additional or individual agreements. 3. CAD/RMS Shared Services Project Update Assistant Police Chief Mike Hamlin provided Council with an overview of the process to date to replace the existing computer aided dispatch / record management system (CAD/RMS). In 2013, North Richland Hills together with partner cities Haltom City, Richland Hills and Watauga began discussions to replace the existing CAD/RMS system. In April 2014, a request for proposals was made available to potential vendors. The submitted proposals were evaluated by a user group steering committee comprised of the partner cities. The committee reviewed software demonstrations from vendors that submitted the most favorable proposals. The top two vendors were identified and the committee is requesting approval to negotiate with the highest ranked vendor and subsequent vendor if an agreement cannot be secured. City staff has been made aware that prices will increase significantly after January 1, 2015. In an effort to secure pricing quoted in the proposal, staff is recommending that the city manager issue a letter of intent with the selected vendor to realize the 2014 discount pricing. Staff will bring forward the contract for the new CAD/RMS at the January 12, 2015 City Council meeting. Assistant Police Chief Hamlin informed Council the new system will go live in December 2015. City Council had no objection to staff's recommendation. 4. Discuss Trinity Regional Water District proposed schedule for Stage 2 watering. Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic informed Council that the Fort Worth Wholesale Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee would be meeting on December 10, 2014 December 8, 2014 Page 2 of 16 to discuss watering schedule options for stage 2. Since the City of North Richland Hills is a wholesale customer we have been asked to provide input. The proposed schedule for all customers is as follows: Proposed Stage 2 Drought Watering Schedule lx/week All customers Water Customer Watering Day No watering Monday Commercial Tuesday Schools Wednesday Government Thursday No watering Friday Even address residential Saturday Odd address residential Sunday _ The consensus of the Council was to stay with the majority and go with the proposed watering schedule. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 5:41 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 Iron Horse Boulevard; Section 551.074 to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees — City Manager; and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the city. Executive Session began at 5:42 p.m. and concluded at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:30 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order December 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor December 8, 2014 Page 3 of 16 Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary A.1 INVOCATION Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 REPRESENTATIVE STEPHANIE KLICK RECOGNIZING CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - TML EXCELLENCE AWARD. State Representative Stephanie Klick read and presented City Manager Mark Hindman with a Texas House Resolution commending the City of North Richland Hills for receiving the 2014 Municipal Excellence Award in the Management Innovations category in the population group over 25,000. The city was recognized for their Skills for Success employee training program. The annual program began in 2013 with a variety of classes being offered to improve the skills of the city's workforce. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Dale Jenkins, 8001 Limerick Lane, thanked the city for paving Irish and Donegal to address the ruts in the road. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA December 8, 2014 Page 4 of 16 Council member Turnage advised that he has a conflict of interest and asked that item B5 be removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 10, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $95,000. B.3 APPROVE PURCHASE FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY CHEVROLET FOR SEVEN CHEVROLET TAHOES IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,615. B.4 APPROVE PURCHASE FROM ROMCO EQUIPMENT FOR AN ASPHALT PAVER IN THE AMOUNT OF $185,843. B.5 REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA. B.6 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO 2014-031, AUTHORIZING AND ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR THE 2015 "OUR TOWN" GRANT PROGRAM BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR VARIOUS CREATIVE PLACEMAKING PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW CITY HALL. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B1, B2, B3, B4 AND B6. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.5 AWARD BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICE CONTRACT (RFP 14-025) TO JP MORGAN CHASE, INC. APPROVED Council member Turnage completed and filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky moved to approve item B5. Council member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Approved 6-0-1, with Council member Turnage abstaining. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:14 p.m. that he would recess the City Council meeting in order to convene the Sign Review Board. December 8, 2014 Page 5 of 16 Mayor Trevino reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:33 p.m. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR 2014-05, ORDINANCE NO 3343 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 118-1, 118-718, AND 118-719 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES (ZONING ORDINANCE) REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized item for Council. Mr. Pitstick informed Council the ordinance before them tonight codifies large accessory buildings and solar panel systems into the City's Zoning Ordinance. The ordinance provides for the separation of accessory buildings and zoning. Currently, a resident who wishes to erect an accessory building is required to submit a zoning request for R- 1-S to allow the Special Use Permit (SUP) for the accessory building. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 6, 2014 meeting recommended the requirement of a Special Use Permit for accessory buildings greater than 500 square feet and to remove the zoning change requirement. The City Council at their November 10, 2014 work session directed staff to allow larger accessory buildings by right to larger lots. The proposed ordinance allows: lots less than 20,000 square feet to have permanent accessory buildings that are 500 square feet or less; lots between 20,000 and 40,000 square feet to have permanent accessory buildings equaling 2.5% of the lot area; and lots greater than 40,000 square feet can have accessory buildings exceeding 1,000 square feet with an approved Special Use Permit. The ordinance requires a minimum of 85% masonry on any permanent accessory building. Secondly, the ordinance addresses solar panel systems (roof and ground mounted). Ground mounted solar panel systems are defined as permanent accessory structures and would follow the square footage for accessory buildings. Lots that are 40,000 square feet or larger have the option to request a Special Use Permit for a ground mounted solar panel system that is larger than 1,000 square feet. The ordinance also provides for roof mounted solar panel systems by right in all districts for non-street facing roof slopes to include roofs of permanent accessory buildings. A Special Use Permit is required for solar panels systems proposed for street facing roof slopes. Council member Barth asked staff if any of the requests for solar panel installations have been denied by the city. Mr. Pitstick informed Council the only request for solar panel installation that has been denied is one that requested a 26-foot tall ground mounted system to be placed in the front yard. This particular request was denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. December 8, 2014 Page 6 of 16 { Council member Barth asked Mr. Pitstick to identify where the proposed ordinance aligns with the 29 municipalities surveyed with similar ordinances. Mr. Pitstick informed Council the proposed ordinance would fall in the middle. Mr. Pitstick informed Council the proposed ordinance is not as restrictive as some cities that do not allow a Special Use Permit for solar panels on street facings roof slopes. In response to Council member Barth's questions, Mr. Pitstick informed Council that the city could certainly entertain relaxing the ordinance if there are no concerns from the public or City Council Mayor Trevino clarified that a resident with a lot large enough for a 1,000 square foot accessory building may only have a solar panel system or the accessory building. Mr. Pitstick confirmed that a resident may not split the allowance to have a 500 square foot accessory building and a 500 square foot solar panel system. However, the resident may request an accessory building with a solar panel system placed on the building. Mayor Trevino advised that the City would take comments from the public. The following people spoke against the ordinance and restrictions on solar panel systems: Lori De La Cruz, 6836 Parkwood Drive, North Richland Hills; Dan Lepinksi, P.O. Box 821542, North Richland Hills; Charles Beck, 7506 Hanover Lane, North Richland Hills; Jay Squyres, 3208 Village Crest Court, Flower Mound; Ronald Lee Linch, Jr., 8119 Odell Street; North Richland Hills; Richard Howe, 1717 Cathedral Drive, Plano; Jim Duncan, 486 W.N. Woody Road, Azle; James Orenstein, 1802 Rocky Creed Drive, Duncanville; and Mark Peters, 637 Highview Lane, Hurst. The following people did not wish to speak, but asked that their opposition to the ordinance and restrictions on solar panel systems be recorded: Thomas West, 7027 East Grand Avenue, Dallas; W. Joel Starling, 5911 Victor Street, Apartment D, Dallas; Cruz Ceja, 308 Elm Street, Hurst; Josh Koehn, 308 Elm Street, Hurst; and David Franklin, 1832 Realistic Court, Bedford. There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No 3343. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino commented that the important thing to note with the ordinance is that it provides North Richland Hills residents the opportunity to have input on street facing solar panel systems in their neighborhood. Mayor Trevino further commented that the city has the authority to relax the ordinance if the Council and staff feel it is best for the city. Council member Barth commented that he has been very active in clean air issues. He visited with Mr. Lepinksi and City staff regarding the proposed ordinance. Council member Barth emphasized that the City Council is not banning solar panels and staff did not bring forward an ordinance to ban solar panels. He recognizes that most December 8, 2014 Page 7 of 16 449 1 requests for solar panel systems have been approved by staff. He commented that the proposed ordinance is the first step and should not cease the applications for Special Use Permits as allowed by the ordinance. Council member Turnage concurred with many of Council member Barth's comments. He commented that he would not support the ordinance. The only restrictions he can support are the ground mounted solar panel systems placed outside of a privacy fence. He is not in favor of any restrictions for roof mounted solar panel systems. He asked the maker of the motion if they would be interested in amending the motion to remove the restrictions on the roof mounted solar panel systems. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujeksy rejected the friendly amendment to the motion. Council member Welch concurred with Council member Turnage's comments. He challenged the solar representatives to continue to push solar options for use in the area He further commented that he is not in favor of the ordinance as it is presented. Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky agrees with Council member Barth that this ordinance is the first step. The city Council at a later date may include additional restrictions or relax the ordinance, but this is the first step for the city. Mayor Trevino thanked audience members for their presence at tonight's meeting and discussion. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-2, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS TURNAGE AND WELCH VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. '. C.2 ZC 2013-18, ORDINANCE NO 3346 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DONALD CHEEKS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY ON 1.943 ACRES LOCATED AT 8213 FORREST LANE. (WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT) ITEM WITHDRAWN Mayor Trevino clarified that Mr. Cheek wished to withdraw his request following the approval of Ordinance No. 3343. Mr. Cheek confirmed that he wished to withdrawal his request since Ordinance No 3343 was approved by Council. Mayor Trevino announced that the item is withdrawn and Council would move to item C3. C.3 SUP 2014-12, ORDINANCE NO 3347 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DONALD CHEEKS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE GREATER THAN 500 SQUARE FEET ON 1.943 ACRES LOCATED AT 8213 FORREST LANE. APPROVED December 8, 2014 Page 8 of 16 Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized item for Council. The request is to consider a 960 square foot metal building with a roof peak of 15 feet that will be located behind the applicant's primary residence. The applicant requests a variance to the masonry requirement to allow a brick wainscoat on the metal building. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their November 20, 2014 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. Mr. Pitstick commented that staff recommends approval with the stipulation that all existing trees within the 100-year floodplain be preserved. Applicant Donald Cheeks presented his request and was available to answer questions from Council. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3347, SUBJECT TO ALL EXISTING TREES WITHIN THE 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN BEING PRESERVED. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-2, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS WELCH AND WHITSON VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. C.4 SDP 2014-02, ORDINANCE NO 3348 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, LLC FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE BJG GAS WELL PAD SITE ON 1.91 ACRES AT 6412 DAVIS BOULEVARD. APPROVED Council member Lombard completed and filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. The request is for a Special Development Plan to construct a 1.91 acre gas drilling and production pad site (BJG) on a 7-acre tract located at 6412 Davis Boulevard. The proposed well site is adjacent to an existing 1-acre gas pipeline valve station. Chesapeake is requesting to drill six gas wells at this site. The requested use is not an allowable use in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning. The proposed BJG site is being requested as an alternative option to the previously approved Anejo site on North Davis Boulevard. Chesapeake's request to drill on the Anejo site was denied by the Gas Board of Appeals. Mr. Pitstick commented that staff challenged Chesapeake to bring forward a conceptual plan to address the Special Development Plan evaluation criteria that includes: 1. Consistent with the goals and intent of Transit Oriented Development in the city; December 8, 2014 Page 9 of 16 2. Provides an alternative "Master Plan" approach by considering multiple properties to create a predictable, market responsive development for the area; 3. Fits the adjoining context by providing appropriate transitions; 4. Provides public benefits such as usable civic and open spaces, livable streets, structured and shared parking, and linkages to transit; and 5. Does not hinder future opportunities for higher intensity transit-oriented development. At the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, staff advised if the Commission chooses to approve Chesapeake's request the following stipulations are recommended to mitigate and promote future mixed use development around an aesthetically acceptable gas well 1) Dedication of right of way and escrow payment to the city for future extension of a TOD street from Davis Boulevard to the eastern property line of the BJG site; 2) Installation of an opaque ornamental metal gate at the main entry and new masonry wall around the entire pad site including the existing valve station with appropriate landscaping within 6 months of well permit approvals; 3) Acquisition of a 150 foot "no build" easement prior to issuance of any drilling permits; 4) Assurances that the Special Use Permit for the Anejo pad site be repealed; and 5) All drilling and fracking operations to be completed within five years. Applicant representative Dolores Garza presented Council with a powerpoint presentation that outlined Chesapeake's response to staffs request to address the Special Development Plan criteria as well as the stipulations placed on the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission. 1. Meets the goals and intent of Transit Oriented Development in the city • Collaboration with city staff to develop an alternative and workable Master Plan approach to the Smithfield TOD concept plan • Tucked into an area existing preserved forested wetland, creek, 1/2 acre valve site and flood plain • Remaining acreage is most desirable for future development 2. Provides an alternative Master Plan approach by considering multiple properties to create a predictable, market responsive development for the area • Provided a workable 40 acre master conceptual plan for the TOD • Remaining acreage is the most desirable for future development December 8, 2014 Page 10of16 } • Escrowing funds for a road access to the eastern properties 3. Fits the adjoining context by providing appropriate transitions • Remaining land is available for future development - Chesapeake's properties total about 7 acres - we're using 1.91 for pad site - Davis Blvd frontage properties available for future development • Street connectivity with the future roadway to any future residential growth to the east has been planned • Allowances were made for future development by - Minimized pad size - Escrowing street connection through site to future development - Landscaping around masonry walls unique to TOD - Pad site opaque entry gate with decorative features 4. Provides public benefits such as usable civic and open spaces, livable streets, structured and shared parking and linkages to transit • Master plan includes - Pad perimeter's masonry walls are nearly in line with valve site - No-build zones around the pad site - Providing open space adjacent to pad site - Park area near eastern edge, forested wetland preservation 5. Does not hinder future opportunities for higher intensity transit-oriented development • Sites such as Morrow and Graham have not stopped adjacent new higher priced housing development from being successful • Pad site does not dictate development, the location does • Example of what is going on near a high density area - Palos Verdes and Merrimac Mayor Trevino advised that the City would take comments from the public. The following people spoke in favor the request: Rob Rankin, 700 Bandit Trail, Keller; Marcus Blagg, 5910 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas; and A.J. Wendel, 5507 Summit Ridge Trail, Arlington. The following did not wish to speak, but asked their support be noted for the record: Joe Lovitt, 6416 Amundson Road, North Richland Hills; John McBeth, 8428 Timberline Court, North Richland Hills; Don and Mary Ann Bradley, P.O. Box 820474, North Richland Hills; Jimmy Stringer, 7104 Carolenna Court, North Richland Hills; Fred Wilson, 7020 Stoneridge Drive, North Richland Hills; Otis and Patricia Austin, 8300 Forrest Oak Drive, North Richland Hills; Kenneth D. Laux, 1107 Aspen Drive, Gainesville; Brad Trombley, 7016 Stoneridge Drive, North Richland Hills; and Paula Trombley, 7016 Stoneridge Drive, North Richland Hills. December 8, 2014 Page 11 of 16 Ms. Mary Barkley, 600 West 6th Street, Fort Worth, spoke on behalf of Bates Realty (owns property immediately across the street) to express concern with additional restrictions that may be placed on land adjacent to the pad site and the effects raised in Mr. Pitstick's presentation regarding future surrounding development. Mr. Jim Duncan, 486 W.N. Woody Road, Azle; spoke in opposition of the request. Debra and John Epperson, 7105 Stephanie Court, were not present when their name was called, but their form indicated support for the item. There being no one else wishing to comment, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No 3348, WITH THE STIPULATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE MEMO WITH APPROVAL OF SDP 2014-02. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0-1,WITH COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD ABSTAINING. C.5 ZC 2014-16, ORDINANCE NO 3345, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREG & TINA CLIFTON FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-2" SINGLE FAMILY ON 2.79 ACRES LOCATED AT 7221 EDEN ROAD. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized items C5 and D1 for fi Council. The applicant is requesting a zoning change from AG to R-2 for the purpose building a new home. The applicant has recently demolished the existing residential home on the property. Mr. Pitstick informed Council the applicant intends to keep an existing barn on the property and as such the barn will be a non-conforming use Applicant Greg Clifton presented his request and was available to answer questions from Council. In Council's discussion with Mr. Clifton it was determined that Mr. Clifton intends to utilize the existing barn to keep livestock. Council, staff and the applicant discussed the zoning change request and what would work best for the applicant's future plans for the new residence and keeping of livestock. After discussion, Council approved the item to allow the applicant to continue with the construction of the new residence and allow applicant to bring back an item to rezone the property as R-1-S with no cost of application fees to the applicant. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. December 8, 2014 Page 12 of 16 i Mr. Mark Wood, 6617 Precinct Line Road, Suite 200, spoke in favor the request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2014-16, ORDINANCE No. 3345 FOR THE R-2 ZONING AND TO ALLOW THE APPLICANT TO REAPPLY FOR ZONING WITH A WAIVER OF FEES FOR THE CHANGE TO R-1-S. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2014-13 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GREG & TINA CLIFTON FOR A FINAL PLAT FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 1, BANNISTER ESTATES ON 2.733 ACRES LOCATED AT 7221 EDEN ROAD. APPROVED This item was presented with item C5. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2014-13. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.2 FP 2014-11 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS, LTD FOR A FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE 3A ON 1.655 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6900 BLOCK OF CHISHOLM TRAIL. APPROVED Mayor Trevino called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick summarized items D2 and D3 and was available to answer questions from Council Applicant Mark Wood, 6617 Precinct Line Road, presented request and was available to respond to questions from Council. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2104-11. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. December 8, 2014 Page 13 of 16 D.3 FP 2014-12 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS, LTD FOR A FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE 3B ON 7.733 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6800 BLOCKS OF KING RANCH ROAD AND FOUR SIXES RANCH ROAD. APPROVED This item was presented in conjunction with item D2. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2014-12. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-030, RECOMMENDING AWARD OF BID FOR THE 39TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION FOR PAVING OF JENNINGS AND DUDE COURT APPROVED Mayor Trevino called on City Engineer Caroline Waggoner to present the item. City Engineer Caroline Waggoner summarized item and responded to questions from Council. Mr. Waggoner informed Council the city received a petition from residents who are opposed to the proposed sidewalks on Jennings Drive. City staff is seeking guidance from City Council with regard to construction of sidewalks for this project. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2014-030, TO INCLUDE THE BASE BID PLUS ALTERNATES B AND D FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $798,763.50. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino commented that the city received a couple of comment cards to speak on the item. He informed the public that the motion made by Council does not include the construction of sidewalks. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3344, AWARDING THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CONTRACT TO REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES. APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic summarized item for Council. The new solid waste and recycling collection contract includes the following: December 8, 2014 Page 14 of 16 • Two times a week "take all" service on Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday; • Once a week curbside recycling using 65 gallon carts on one of the regularly scheduled trash days; • Curbside Christmas tree collection plus drop-off locations; • All city facilities receive free collection; • 84 free hauls of roll off containers for the city; • $15,000 donation each year to Keep NRH Beautiful; • $10,000 donation per year for senior programming; • 2 free hauls to the landfill for residents (new service with this contract); • Dedicated route supervisor for North Richland Hills; • Five holidays per year with make-up days; • Five-year initial term with two one-year extensions upon mutual agreement; and • Annual adjustment beginning in year two equal to 2.75% or DFW CPI, whichever is greater, but not to exceed 4.5% Ms. Bostic advised that residents will see an increase of $1.77 on their monthly bill. The franchise ordinance requires two readings by the City Council. If approved tonight, the second reading of the ordinance will be held on January 12, 2015. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No 3344. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced that Council performed the evaluation of the city manager during executive session. Mayor Trevino commented that with the City Council's approval he will provide the city manager with a letter expressing their gratitude for his service. Mayor Trevino advised that he would entertain a motion to amend the city manager's contract to extend his employment to October 1, 2018 and adjust his salary in accordance with the contract. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT AS PRESENTED. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS December 8, 2014 Page 15 of 16 Council member Barth made the following announcements. Keep NRH Beautiful is accepting nominations for its annual Christmas Lighting Contest. You can nominate friends or neighbors by calling 817-427-6651 prior to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11. NRH Santa Cops and the Firefighter's Association are holding a holiday toy and food drive to benefit those who are less fortunate in our community. Residents are encouraged to share in the holiday spirit by dropping off new, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items to the Police Department or any NRH Fire Station. Donations will be accepted through December 20. City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed for the holidays on December 25 and 26 and on January 1. Garbage and recycling won't be collected on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Thursday collections will be made on Friday and Friday collections will shift to Saturday. The December 22, 2014 City Council meeting has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Kudos Korner - Fix It Blitz Volunteers — A citizen submitted a "Cheer" to the newspaper expressing her appreciation for the city staff and volunteers who painted and fixed up her house during the Neighborhood Initiative Fix It Blitz. She said it was a blessing to receive such help and she was very thankful for everyone involved. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m. Ara .1 / �Nl i i.).0. iO .a W , z- n '•.y ATTEST: sz � ■ •'• .?� Alicia Richardson, City Sew „p,00`��� December 8, 2014 Page 16 of 16