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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1999-07-26 Minutes Present: Absent: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JULY 26, 1999 - 4:00 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano, Ph.D. T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Marcy Ratcliff Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Pam Burney Jim Browne Thomas Powell Pam Burney Steve Brown Mike Curtis Paulette Hartman Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Economic Development Director Public Works Director Director of Planning Finance Director Director of Communications Environmental Services Director Park and Recreation Director Director of Support Services Director of Environmental Services Library Director Assistant Public Works Director Assistant to the City Manager Russell Mitchell Rex McEntire Councilman Attorney ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 6c - GN 99-65 - Councilman Metts NAN FROM REGULAR inquired if the City would be seeking damages for JULY 26, 1999 CITY the differences caused by Meridian refusing to COUNCIL correct the defects. The Parks Director advised that MEETING it was an option, but that there was a possibility that the bonding company would be paying for the cost. The City Manager further advised that if the bonding Pre-Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT company did not pay for the full cost, then the City would seek damages. Agenda Item 6b - Minutes of the July 12 Council Meeting - The Mayor advised the Council that the following revision had been made to the regular July 12 minutes: Page 10, Agenda Item 15 - The motion was changed to 6-0 instead of 6-1. He advised that the Council would be approving this revision with the approval of the Consent Agenda. IR 99-097 DISCUSS The City Manager reviewed the three options DONNA H. POSSIBLE DATES outlined in the IR. The Council discussed their FOR COMMUNITY preferences on the location, and type of SERVICES banquet/reception. The consensus of the Council PROVIDER was to hold the event at the BISD Fine Arts Complex RECOGNITION on October 12. The Council directed Staff to set up the event similar to the Business Appreciation Luncheon and that the event includes an open mike for the purpose of receiving input from the service providers. I R 99-095 The Library Director introduced Mr. Dick Waters, STEVE B.lRANDY S. PRESENTATION Consultant with Providence Associates. Mr. Waters OF LIBRARY presented to the City Council the Executive NEEDS Summary of the Library Needs Assessment Study. ASSESSMENT He highlighted the 5 options in their report that would meet the 20 years space needs of the Library. Mr. Waters advised the consultants were recommending Option 5 - the relocation of the Library to the Town Center. Councilman Trevino suggested the Council consider an additional option - a Library Branch in the southern section of the City, relocating the main Library to the Town Center and selling the existing Library property. Mr. Water advised that if Council did choose an option that included two buildings that the operational budget would need to be increased 25%. Councilman Mitchell present at 4:52 p.m. The Mayor advised that the Council would be accepting the Study during the regular Council meeting and that a work session would be held at a later date to discuss in detail the library location. Pre-Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-100 Mr. Mark Carpenter, Project Manager with DMG, LARRY K. PRESENTATION presented an overview of the results of the User Fee OF USER FEE Cost Recovery Study and responded to questions COST RECOVERY from the Council. Councilman Trevino requested STUDY that Council be provided with information showing the percentage of participants who use city services that are North Richland Hills residents and the percentage of non-residents using city services. Mayor Scoma advised that this item was on the Consent Agenda for the purpose of Council accepting the report. IR 99-099 DISCUSS The Mayor advised the Council needed to consider LARRY C. APPROACH FOR the approach they would like to take for the EVALUATING evaluation of the existing boards and commissions BOARDS & and whether there was a need for additional boards COMMISSIONS and commissions. The City Manager discussed with RELATIVE TO THE the Council that it might be appropriate to REPORT OF THE incorporate and assign some of the suggestions CUL TURALI made by the Cultural and Educational Ad Hoc EDUCATIONAL AD Committee to the Park and Recreation Board, HOC COMMITTEE Library Board and Beautification Commission. He AND EXPLORE suggested that the Council might want to add two or OTHER OPTIONS three additional members to the Boards with FOR FOLLOW UP additional backgrounds and experiences to assist in TO AD-HOC the additional assignment of tasks and COMMITTEE responsibilities. It was also discussed that some of REPORT the Council and School Board members might want to meet to assess needs and the availability of facilities. After discussion, the Council reached the following consensus: 1) Continue meeting with each of the Boards and Commissions; 2) Set up a joint meeting with representatives from the Council and a City Staff person, representatives from the BISD School Board, Tarrant County Community College and Keller School Board, along with a staff person from each, to discuss needs, services being provided by the entities, and coordinating efforts; and 3) After the joint meeting, Staff will develop an implementation schedule of recommendations as they relate to the structure of the Boards and Commissions. Councilman Trevino asked about establishing during the review of the Board structures, a new Legislative Committee to be charged with working with legislative issues. Pre-Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT IR 99-098- The Finance Director updated the Council on the LARRY K. DISCUSS 2ND TAX possibility of forming a second Tax Increment INCREMENT Financing District. He briefed the Council on the FINANCING recent legislative changes and the how the changes DISTRICT will affect the formation of a second district. He advised that the School District was in the process of determining whether the legislative changes will allow them to participate and they will be notifying the City in writing. The City Manager advised that if the School District, County and Hospital District determine that it is not worthwhile to participate, then the Council will need to reevaluate the financial feasibility of City only participation. The Council requested Staff to update them as to the School District's findings. IR 99-096 REVIEW Mr. Mike Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director, STEVE N.lGREG D. TRAFFIC ISSUES briefed the Council on the traffic issues on Colorado REGARDING Boulevard and presented four possible solutions COLORADO outlined in the IR. He advised that in light of BOULEVARD comments received from the Police and Fire Departments, staff was recommending road humps. The Council discussed the various options. The consensus of the Council was for Staff to send a survey to receive input from the property owners on the options identified by Staff. The survey is to include that the homeowners would be responsible for paying for the road humps if that option were to be chosen. The Public Works Department is to determine how many streets will be impacted and send a report to Council. DISCUSS The consensus of the Council was to hold a work PATRICIA H. POSSIBLE DATES session on August 16 at 6:00 p.m. FOR COUNCIL WORK SESSION Pre-Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 5 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 5:50 p.m. (d¡¿¿ ¡í Charles Scoma - M ATTEST: (?ßÞZÌ6tti ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary -".-._---"-----,~--,._-_._-_.__._~""..__."'-"-~-~._..,- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JULY 26, 1999 - 7:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order July 26, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Greg Dickens Mike McEntire Absent: Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Engineer Attorney Attorney 2. INVOCATION Randy Clinton, Community Enrichment Center - Richland Hills Church of Christ, gave the invocation. Mr. Clinton briefed the Council on the community outreach programs his Church provides to the community. Mr. Clinton introduced Elna Vanderberg with Open Arms. Open Arms is an organization that helps battered women in Tarrant County. Ms. Vanderberg briefed the Council on the outreach program they provide to the community. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE AWARDS Ms. Patsy Tucker, Chairman of Beautification Commission awarded Yard of the Month Awards to the following: Mr. & Mrs. Mike Hay 3701 Billie Faye; Wylma Hooker, 6700 Mike; Wilber & Ginger Swarts, 6632 Pleasant Ridge Drive; Jesse & Martha Hernandez, 5910 Crestwood Circle East; Larry & Tatjana Weatherby, 8101 Emerald Hills Way; Larry & Kathy Rockwell, 7169 Newcastle; Mike & Cindy Hankins, 7025 Leaning Oak; Gary & Phyllis Helzer, 7501 Oakview Avenue; and Robin & Glen Carson, 86161 Castle Creek Court. Ms. Tucker also presented the Landscape of the Month Award to La Quinta Inns, Inc., 7920 Bedford Euless Road. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING JULY 12,1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 12, 1999 C. GN 99-65 CHANGE ORDER TO DEAN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE REGRADING OF GIRLS' FAST PITCH SOFTBALL OUTFIELDS D. GN 99-66 ACCEPTANCE OF FEE COST RECOVERY STUDY AS PRESENTED BY DMG MAXIMUS E. GN 99-67 APPROVE SCHOOL ZONES ON MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND SIMMONS DRIVE FOR BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - ORDINANCE NO. 2398 F. PW 99-17 APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KNOWL TON-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. FOR TOURIST DRIVE STREET & City Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 3 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (DENTON HWY TO BEWLEY STREET)- RESOLUTION NO. 99-50 Councilman Trevino moved seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve the consent agenda with corrections as stated in Pre-Council. Motion carried 7-0. 7. LRC 99-05 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SCOTT KUNKLE FOR VARIANCES TO THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE, NO. 2375, LOT 2, BLOCK 1, KUNKLE ADDITION (LOCATED 7700 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized applicants request and Staff recommendations for LRC 99-05. The applicant was available to answer any questions from Council. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve all the variances except for #4 for LRC 99-05 to the Landscaping Regulations with the following stipulations: Add one large tree and additional shrubs in the front grass area on the east side of the building, and add 3 large trees and irrigation in the right-of-way along the 115 feet of maneuvering area. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 8. PS 99-14 CONSIDER REQUEST OF FREESE & NICHOLS FOR A FINAL PLAT TO BE KNOWN AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 9100 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-14 and recapped Staff recommendations. The applicant was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve PS 99-14 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. _____..._...._._"_____~__.~_.___.._._"'.,,__._'__"~_'_..C~·'_~·_..M·_....·_.-~ City Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 4 Motion carried 7-0. 9. PS 99-18 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER REVISIONS TO THE MASTER THOROUGHFARE PLAN REGARDING SIMMONS DRIVE FROM MID-CITIES BOULEVARD, SOUTH TO THE TOWN CENTER PROJECT APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-18 and enumerated Staff recommendations highlighting that Segment 3 be revised to a ST-60-34 south of Ice Haus Strasse where it turns east allowing parallel parking on both sides and Segments 1 & 2 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Phifer moved to approve PS 99-18 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Segments 1 & 2 and Segment 3 be revised to a ST-60-34 south of Ice Haus Strasse to where it turns east allowing parallel parking on both sides. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 10. GN 99-68 - REVIEW AND ACCEPT LIBRARY NEEDS ASSESSMENT REPORT BY PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES APPROVED Mr. Steve Brown, Library Director, recapped GN 99-68 as previously discussed in the Pre-Council meeting. Mr. Brown introduced Dick Waters, Principal Consultant of Providence Associates who presented the findings and recommendations to Council. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve GN 99-68. Motion carried 7-0. 11. GN 99-69 - SUPPORT EFFORTS TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY IN FORT WORTH/DALLAS METROPLEX - RESOLUTION NO. 99-52 APPROVED City Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 5 Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Services Director, summarized GN 99-69 and read into record Resolution No. 99-52. Ms. Burney answered questions from Council. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve GN 99- 69, Resolution No. 99-52. Motion carried 7-0. 12. GN 99-70 - SUPPORT REQUEST TO THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR SH 26 WIDENING AND IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-51 APPROVED Mayor Scoma asked Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, to read Resolution No. 99-51 into record. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 99- 70, Resolution No. 99-51. Motion carried 7-0. 13. GN 99-71 - APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPROVED Ms. Hutson read into record the following nominations: Capital Improvement Advisory Committee & Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate Richard Davis Term Expiring 6/30/2001 Civil Service Commission Place 1 Place 2 Place 3 Place 5 Alternate Alternate Sally Hackfeld Bill Baker Bill Fenimore Dennis York Robert Marks Smitty Clevenger Term Expiring 6/30/2000 Term Expiring 6/30/2000 Term Expiring 6/30/2001 Term Expiring 6/30/2002 Term Expiring 6/30/2000 Term Expiring 6/30/2000 City Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve the appointments as read by the City Secretary. Council discussed nominee's term limits as they correlate with elected officials term limits. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson amended her motion to include the provision that the alternate position to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee conclude with Mayor Scoma's term of 2000. The amendment died due to lack of second. Motion failed 4-3, with Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and Councilmen Welch and Mitchell voting for and Councilmen Metts, Phifer, Milano and Trevino voting against. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved that the appointment of Richard Davis to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee expire with the appointee's term of 2000, thus making the term expire on June 30, 2000 and the Civil Service Commission nominations be appointed as stated in GN 99-71. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. 14. PW 99-16 - APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES WITH WADE & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE WASTEWATER SYSTEM REHABILITATION PROJECT, CONTRACT "A" - RESOLUTION NO. 99-49 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, summarized PW 99-16. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve PW 99- 16, Resolution No. 99-49. Motion carried 7-0. 15. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Shah rock Oomer, 6608 Bayberry Drive, Fort Worth, voiced his support for the Library needs assessment report. Mr. Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Boulevard, thanked Council for their cooperation in seeking remedies for Colorado Boulevard. City Council Minutes July 26, 1999 Page 7 B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS The Mayor reported on the following: The next class of the North Richland Hills Citizen Police Academy will begin August 12. The 1999/2000 Council Budget work session will be held July 30 & 31. NRH20 will be celebrating the Summer Beach Blast on August 1. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:20 pm. ATTEST: C;-;?W2(C/~ I~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary