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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-09-27 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 - SEPTEMBER 27,1999 - 6:00 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Pam Burney Marcy Ratcliff Jim Browne Vicki Loftice Bill Thornton Mike Curtis Paulette Hartman Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Economic Development Director Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Communications Environmental Services Director Director of Planning Director of Parks & Recreation Assistant Parks Director Assistant Parks Director Assistant Public Works Director Assistant to City Manager Lyle E. Welch Matt Milano, Ph.D. Larry Cunningham Randy Shiflet Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 7 PZ 98-45 - Mayor Scoma NAN FROM REGULAR reviewed the three options available to the Council SEPTEMBER 27 when considering what action to be taken. AGENDA According to the Zoning Regulations, the Council can approve the zoning change, disapprove the zoning change, or request that it be changed and send it back to the Planning & Zoning Commission for further consideration. City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Councilman Metts questioned if when the applicant put his request on hold last year, if it prevented him from not obtaining the zoning he was now requesting. Staff advised that the applicant originally requested Industrial Zoning and was now requesting C-2. The Attorney advised that the Industrial Zoning would not have been in line with the Master Plan. Agenda Item 6e - GN 99-102 - Councilman Trevino GREG D. questioned whether the new easement had been established. Staff advised that the new easement had already been obtained. Agenda Item 6f - PU 99-39 - Mayor Pro T em LARRY K. Johnson asked that the contract also include a provision that the bank will provide travelers checks. The Finance Director advised that Staff would handle her request in the negotiation process. IR 99-218 DMG Ms. Burney briefed the Council on the results of the PAMB. MAXIMUM COST analysis of Animal Services and Consumer Health OF SERVICES fees by DMG. Ms. Burney reviewed the REPORT: recommendations proposed for impoundment ENVIRONMENTAL services and food service permits. Ms. Burney SERVICES explained that it was being proposed that the annual ANAL YSIS AND permit fee for establishments be based on a risk RECOMMEND- based priority rather than on the number of A TIONS employees in a business, which is how fees are currently determined. At the request of Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, Ms. Burney updated the Council on the Critter Connection. Ms. Burney advised that the Critter Connection would be renewing its lease with North Hills Mall for an additional year. GN 99-106 Mayor Scoma summarized the purpose of the PAULETTE H. DISCUSS Committee. Mr. Vick explained that the Council had APPOINTMENTS the option of either appointing 8 members or if TO THE desired, appoint all 17 individuals that had been COMPLETE nominated. Mayor Scoma advised that Mr. C.A. COUNT CENSUS Sanford had agreed to chair the Committee. The COMMITTEE consensus of the Council was to appoint 8 members from the list of nominations. A survey was handed out and Mayor Scoma asked each Council Member to indicate his/her preferences in each category. The City Secretary will tally the results in the regular City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Council meeting and the results would be announced for the Council to consider for formal action. Councilman Trevino also advised that he would like each nominee to be aware of the anticipated workload. IR 99-215 Mr. Curtis briefed the Council on the results of the NAN COLORADO questionnaire mailed to the residents on Colorado BOULEVARD Boulevard and the other impacted streets. He TRAFFIC SURVEY advised that 80 questionnaires were mailed out and 30 were returned. As of this date, 15 of the 22 questionnaires were returned from residents on Colorado Boulevard. Eleven of the responses from Colorado Boulevard residents preferred road humps. Of the total 30 responses received 20 residents preferred road humps. Mr. Curtis advised that based on the responses to the questionnaire, the majority prefer road humps. He advised that the road hump ordinance requires that a request for road humps must be made by 80 percent of the residents. They currently have less than 50 percent. The consensus of the Council was that road humps was the preferred option by the residents and that the City would wait for the residents to met the criteria for road humps. I R 99-220 The Finance Director explained that the City has 45 LARRY K.lGREG V. TARRANT votes and had previously nominated and cast all 45 APPRAISAL votes for Mr. Mike Davis. He advised that DISTRICT BOARD nominations must be made in the form of a OF DIRECTORS resolution by October 15 and that votes must be ELECTION submitted in the form of a resolution by November 15. He advised that Staff was requesting Council's input as to whether they wished to re-nominate Mr. Davis. Mayor Scoma advised that he felt that the allocation of votes and the make up of the Board needed to be reassessed. He felt that the growth and change of value in the northeast area warranted for the Northeast Tarrant County cities to be represented by an additional representative on the Board. The Mayor suggested sending a letter to the area Mayors to obtain resolutions of support. The Council agreed with the Mayor. The Attorney advised that State Statute regulated this board and that it would have to be changed accordingly. The consensus of the Council was to consider a City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT resolution nominating Mr. Mike Davis at the October 11 meeting and for Staff to begin working on the City obtaining fair representation on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. IR 99-212 DISCUSS After discussion, the consensus of the Council was PA TRICIA H.lSTEVE POSSIBLE DATES to hold a work session on October 18 at 6:00 p.m. to N. FOR WORK review recommended zoning and subdivision SESSION regulation changes. The Council also set a work REGARDING session at 3:30 p.m. prior to the regular October 25 PHASE II SIGNS Council meeting, to discuss Phase II of the Sign AND OTHER Ordinance. DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:49 p.m. ATTEST: OatuÚif~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - SEPTEMBER 27,1999 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order September 27, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Lyle E. Welch Matt Milano Staff: Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Absent: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Manager Deputy City Manager 2. INVOCA TION Mayor Pro Tem Johnson led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a). BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS Ms. Patsy Tucker presented the following yard of the month awards: City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 2 Ms. Pat Tucker, 4024 Diamond Loch West; Billy and Tracy Groves, 6625 Hillside Court; Don and Judy Stutts, 7016 Santiago; Ken and Virginia Richardson, 4908 Wedgeview Drive; Ron and Becky Petty, 6763 Brittany Park Court; Raymond and Stella Davis, 7404 Boca Raton; Barry and Kathy Clark, 7513 Peachtree Trail; and Andy and Judy Melnick, 8801 Hedge Row Court. Ms. Patsy Tucker also presented the Landscape of the Month Award to Keystone Auto Body II, 3936 Flory. b). CENSUS PROCLAMATION Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Mr. Jim Hollingsworth and Ms. Pilar Ortiz- Grosedose, representatives of the Census 2000 Committee. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION JUNE 29-30, 1999 B. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13,1999 C. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 13,1999 D. GN 99-101 - APPROVE DEDICATION OF UTILITY EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR 16" WATER METER INSTALLATION - RESOLUTION NO. 99-67 E. GN 99-102 - VACATE A PORTION OF AN UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 6R, BLOCK 14, NORTH HILLS ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO. 2413 F. PU 99-39 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BANK DEPOSITORY SERVICES - RESOLUTION NO. 99-69 G. PW 99-19 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DART FOR STORM DRAIN PIPE CROSSING THE COTTONBEL T LINE NEAR IH 820 (MILE POST 625.60) - RESOLUTION NO. 99-68 City Council Minutes September 27,1999 Page 3 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried 5-0. 7. PZ 98-45 - APPEAL HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KENT DAVIS FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON TRACT 3D OF THE L. C. WALKER SURVEY, A-1652 FROM AG-AGRICUL TURAL TO C2-COMMERCIAL. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 9100 BLOCK OF CARDINAL LANE - ORDINANCE NO. 2414 DENIED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff summarized PZ 98-45. Mr. Kent Davis, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Council discussed applicant's request as it relates to Town Center. Mayor Scoma opened the floor for public input, there being no one wishing to speak; Mayor Scoma closed the hearing. Councilman Trevino moved that passage of Ordinance No. 2414 be denied and that this request for zoning change be referred back to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the recommendation that the staff, the applicant and the Commission approve a zoning category that is more in line with our Master Plan. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 5-0. 8. PS 99-28 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ALAN B. CURLEE FOR REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS 2A & 2B, BLOCK 1, NOB HILL NORTH ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 9288 HUNTINGTON SQUARE APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-28. Mr. Bob McDay, 3715 Hilltop Road, Fort Worth, was available to answer questions from Council. City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 4 Councilman Phifer moved to approve PS 99-28. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. 9. GN 99-103 - PARKLAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO PARK AND RECREATION BOARD/PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Mr. Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation, gave a synopsis of the proposed Parkland dedication requirements. Council discussed the Parkland Dedication Requirements. Councilman Trevino moved to send the proposed Parkland Dedication Requirements back to the Park and Recreation Board and have them answer Council's questions, and to forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission before returning back to Council. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. 10. GN 99-104 - CONSIDER CONSUMER HEALTH FEE ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2407 APPROVED Ms. Pam Burney, Director of Environmental Services summarized GN 99-104. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked that Ms. Burney research to see how many long-term care facilities for the elderly reside in North Richland Hills. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve GN 99-104, Ordinance No. 2407, consolidating Consumer Health Fees into one ordinance and re-appropriating food service permit fees. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. 11. GN 99-105 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING FOOD SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2406 APPROVED Ms. Burney summarized GN 99-105. City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 5 Councilman Metts moved to approve GN 99-105, Ordinance No. 2406. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. 12. GN 99-106 - ESTABLISH A COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE FOR THE 2000 CENSUS AND APPOINT COMMITTEE MEMBERS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-70 APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services, gave synopsis of the Complete Count Committee. Councilman Trevino moved to approve Resolution No. 99-70 and appoint the following to the Complete Count Committee: Eva Pereira Reverend Bob Roberts Pat Riddle John Lewis Mike Rigby Sally Hackfeld *Mike Fritz Art Galletly C. A. Sanford Government Religious Media Community Organizations Business Recruiting Education Special Housing Chairman Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. *Amended at the October 11,1999 Council meeting to include Mike Fritz (Education) - Mr. Fritz's name was left off of the minutes as being appointed to the Complete Count Committee. City Council Minutes September 27, 1999 Page 6 13. GN 99-107 - APPROVE SPEED ZONE CHANGES ON PRECINCT LINE ROAD (FM 3029) - ORDINANCE NO. 2411 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, summarized GN 99-107. Councilman Metts moved to approve GN 99-107, Ordinance No. 2411. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1; with Councilmen Metts, Phifer, Trevino, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for, and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 14. PW 99-18 - CONSIDER REQUEST FOR SECOND DRIVE APPROACH ONTO RUFE SNOW DRIVE FOR PIPPIN ADDITION, LOTS 1-4, BLOCK 1 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized PW 99-18. Mr. Jim Pippen, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council. Council discussed the item. Councilman Trevino moved to approve the request for a second drive approach to the Pippen Addition. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2; with Councilmen Phifer, Trevino, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for; and Councilmen Mitchell and Metts voting against. 15. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS IR 99-219 - Review Enforcement Report for Animal Services City Council Minutes September 27 1999 Page 7 Ms. Burney, Director of Environmental Services, reported on the activities of the Animal Services Division. IR 99-217 - Wastewater System Rehabilitation Project, Contract "A" Mr. Dickens, Director of Public Works, updated the Council on the status of the Waste Water System Rehabilitation Project. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9: 1 0 pm. (je'4Æ ~--- Charles Scoma - ayor ATTEST: (!!1µ/2Iêäi ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary