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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 1999-11-08 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 - NOVEMBER 8,1999 - 5:30 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer Matt Milano, Ph.D. T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Marty Wieder Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Marcy Ratcliff Paulette Hartman Tom Shockley Pam Burney Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Economic Development Director Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Communications Director of Planning Assistant to City Manager Police Chief Environmental Services Director Lyle E. Welch Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.8 - PS 99-15 - Councilman NAN FROM REGULAR Mitchell questioned the cost involved in requiring the NOVEMBER 8, additional fire hydrant. Staff advised that the owner 1999 CITY would pay for the fire hydrant and the City would COUNCIL install it. Staff further advised that a portion of the MEETING existing residence was located on Lot B3R2 and the hold harmless agreement will cover all of Lot B3R2. All of Lot B3R1 will have fire hydrant coverage. City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Agenda Item No.9 - PS 99-27 - Councilman Phifer NAN questioned if there was an issue of right of way on this property. Staff explained that the house encroached on the front building line and that an application had been made with the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the variance to the front building line. Agenda Item No. 16 & 17 - PS 99-27 & GN 99-132 NAN - Staff responded to Council questions and concerns regarding 1) the assessment of "user fees" rather than the issuance of a citation; 2) Section 11.17 concerning registered dogs 3) why the fee for riding stables is $25 compared to a $75 fee for kennels; 4) whether public input was received on the proposed ordinance; 5) the prohibition of chaining a dog in the front yard and 6) it being unlawful to allow an animal out in the front yard in the morning. I R 99-238 REVI EW Mr. Rob Baldwin, McDonald Associates, reviewed MARCY/STEVE N. & DISCUSS the revised language for the amendments to the POSSIBLE Sign Ordinance. The following additional input was AMENDMENTS TO received from the Council concerning the THE SIGN amendments: ORDINANCE, NO. 2374 RELATIVE TO 1) Councilwoman Johnson would like to include in PORT ABLE SIGNS, the amendments the prohibition of painting signs VEHICLE SIGNS on walls. The City Manager advised that Staff AND NON- would prepare draft wording and bring it back to CONFORMING the Council for review. SIGNS 2) Business event needs to be defined and possibly consider limiting business event to x number of days. 3) Add definition for City-sponsored or sanctioned events and allow portable signs for these events off-site for a maximum of 21 days. COUNCILMAN WELCH PRESENT AT 6:14 P.M. 4) Non-profit signs to be allowed ten days before the event and removed two days after the event. City Council Minutes November 8, 1999 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 5) Council would like to see a plan put in place requiring the owner of a strip center to develop a uniform sign plan for the strip center and as new owners lease the spaces, they would comply with the uniform sign plan for the strip center. Council would also like for compliance to the new sign regulations to be tied to the certificate of occupancy. The City Attorney was also asked to look at tying the new sign regulations to change of occupancy in the lease spaces. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:34 p.m. that the City NAN Council would adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.086 of the Government Code. Mayor Scoma recessed the Executive Session meeting at 6:46 p.m. for the regular Council meeting The Executive Session resumed at 9:30 p.m. immediately following the regular Council meeting and was adjourned at 10:29 p.m. rlu¿ Charles Scoma - M yor J ATTEST: o~~~ 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 - NOVEMBER 08,1999 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order November 08, 1999 at 7:01 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 Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a) National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week Proclamation Mayor Charles Scoma presented Ms. Pam Burney and staff with a proclamation. b) Texas Recycles Day Proclamation City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 2 Mayor Charles Scoma presented Ms. Pam Burney with a proclamation. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25,1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25,1999 C. GN 99-125 - APPROVE RENEWAL CONTRACT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL COLLECTIONS CENTER FOR 2000 D. GN 99-133 - ADOPTION OF TERMS OF SECTION 33.08 OF TAX CODE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-88 E. PU 99- 047 - AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR COPY MACHINE LEASE WITH SOUTHWEST OFFICE SYSTEMS F. PAY 99-006 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SERVICE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 99-82 G. PAY 99-007 - AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 99-83 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda with the modification of Item No. 15 City Council minutes to delete in the motion City of Mesquite and replace with City of North Richland Hills. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PZ 99-28 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KRR VILLAS OF BEAR CREEK, LP FOR AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 2345, A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, THAT WOULD ALLOW THE City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 3 CONSTRUCTION OF DETACHED GARAGES COVERING 51 PARKING SPACES ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, VILLAS ON BEAR CREAK ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO. 2426 APPROVED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning summarized PZ 99-28. Mr. Joseph Rue, representing the applicant, was available to answer questions. Councilman Trevino voiced his concern about the lack of landscaping on the property. 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 Trevino moved to approve Ordinance No. 2426 and PZ 99-28 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and with the inclusion of a landscape barrier along Davis Boulevard located at the back between the row of garages. Landscape barrier to be photinas or similar size shrub. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PS 99-15 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DAVID CARTER FOR A REPLA T TO BE KNOWN AS LOTS B3R1 & B3R2, BLOCK B, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE 7600 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE AND HEWITT STREET RECESSED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-15. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved that Council recess PS 99-15 to November 22, 1999 Council meeting so the applicant would be available to answer questions. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to recess carried 7-0. 9. PS 99-27 - REQUEST OF ANTHONY K. VEAL FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 5, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 6810 MEADOW ROAD APPROVED City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 4 Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-27. Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, represented applicant. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve PS 99-27, a final plat to be known as Lot 2, Block 5, Hewitt Estates Addition, as recommend by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PS 99-30 - REQUEST OF MICHAEL CLARK FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 5R1 & 7R1, BLOCK 4, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-30. Applicant was available to answer questions. Mayor Scoma inquired if Mr. Clark's plat would conform to the new landscaping and sign ordinances. The City Attorney will research to see if applicant's replat will fall under the new landscape and sign ordinances. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve PS 99-30 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. LRC 99-07 - REQUEST OF HUGGINS HONDA FOR A VARIANCE TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS ON LOTS 5R1 & 27R1, BLOCK 4, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION. THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 7651 NE LOOP 820 AND 4701 NANCY LANE APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized applicant's request. City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 5 Mr. Ron Huggins, applicant, was available to answer questions. Councilman Milano asked for clarification if this property would be for employee parking. Mr. Huggins stated the primary purpose would be for employee parking. Councilman Metts inquired why the property has a wooden fence and not a masonry fence. The following spoke in opposition of variance. Ernest Wilbur, 4709 Susan Lee Lane, mentioned that temporary masonry fences are available, and he would prefer applicant not use a temporary wood fence. Mr. Starline Autry, 4800 Susan Lee Lane, inquired if Mr. Huggins would be allowed to build on a high-pressure line. Mr. Mike Wilson, 4705 Susan Lee Lane, is not in favor of request. Mr. Philip Wacaster, 4708 Susan Lee Lane, was opposed to wooden fence variance. Councilman Welch moved to approve LRC 99-07 with the provision that applicant replace wooden fence and install car bumpers (stops) along the side of the wooden fence. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 4-3; with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Trevino, and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for, and Councilmen Metts, Phifer and Milano voting against. 12. GN 99-126 - APPOINT A COMMITTEE MEMBER TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CENSUS 2000 COMPLETE COUNT COMMITTEE FOR THE SPECIAL HOUSING POSITION APPROVED Mr. Cunningham summarized GN 99-126. Councilman Metts moved to appoint Ms. Mary Campbell to the Special Housing Committee position on the Census 2000 Complete Count Committee. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 6 13. GN 99-127 - ELECTION OF TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-89 APPROVED Mr. Cunningham summarized GN 99-127, Resolution No. 99-89. Councilman Phifer moved to approve Resolution No. 99-89, to cast votes for Mike Davis. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. GN 99-128 - APPROVAL OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2 BYLAWS APPROVED Mr. Cunningham summarized GN 99-128. As point of interest, Councilman Welch asked if Councilman Trevino could be appointed to the board. Item to be placed on future agenda for consideration by Council. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of the TIRZ Board and approve the proposed set of Bylaws. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. GN 99-129 - DESIGNATION OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2 CHAIRMAN APPROVED Mr. Cunningham summarized GN 99-129. Councilman Metts moved to appoint Mayor Charles Scoma as the first Chairman of Reinvestment Zone Number 2. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 7 16. GN 99-131 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE REGULATING ANIMALS IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - ORDINANCE NO. 2424 APPROVED Ms. Pam Burney, Director of Environmental Services, summarized and highlighted changes with the new animal ordinance. Councilman Trevino voiced his concern about citizens being prohibited from chaining dogs in their front yard. He also inquired if this ordinance had been reviewed by the Animal Control Shelter Advisory Board. Mr. Cunningham suggested that staff incorporate a time limit for pets to be leashed in the front yard. Council discussed exotic animals. Mayor Scoma received a request to speak from Ms. Carla Ferguson who resides on Wakefield. Ms. Ferguson expressed her ability to continue to train animals in the helping hands program. She was concerned that this ordinance would not allow her to provide foster training in North Richland Hills. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve GN 99- 131, Ordinance No. 2424. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. GN 99-132 - CONSIDER ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FEES FOR ANIMAL SERVICES - ORDINANCE NO. 2425 APPROVED Ms. Burney summarized GN 99-132, Ordinance No. 2425. Councilman Mitchell voiced his concerns about the fee structure. Councilman Milano asked if this new fee structure would prevent citizens from being able to retrieve their pets. Ms. Burney advised Council that the city has a payment plan available for citizens. City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 8 Councilman Welch moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve GN 99- 132, Ordinance No. 2425. Motion to approve carried 6-1; with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Phifer, Milano, Trevino and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for; and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 18. PW 99-021 - APPROVE CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CIP WATER & SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WITH PRT DEVELOPMENT FOR BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION, BLOCK 4, LOTS 1R1, 2R1, 3R-7R - RESOLUTION NO. 99-84 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, summarized PW 99-021. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PW 99-021, Resolution No. 99-84. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 19. PW 99-022 - APPROVE CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CIP WATER & SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WITH KRR DEVELOPMENT FOR VILLAS ON BEAR CREEK - RESOLUTION NO. 99-85 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized PW 99-022. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PW 99- 022, Resolution No. 99-85. Motion to ãpprove carried 7-0. 20. PW 99-023 - APPROVE CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CIP WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WITH B.H. & L. JOINT VENTURE FOR THORN BRIDGE SOUTH - RESOLUTION NO. 99-86 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized PW 99-023. City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 9 Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve PW 99-023, Resolution No. 99-86. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 21. PW 99-024 - APPROVE CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CIP WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WITH J. & J. NRH 100 FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR WATER LINES P.8244, P.8229, P.8232, AND P.8811 - RESOLUTION NO. 99- 87 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized PW 99-024, Resolution No. 99-87. Councilman Milano moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve PW 99-024, Resolution No. 99-87. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 22. PW 99-025 - APPROVE CITY DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CIP SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS WITH J. & J. NRH 100 FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR SANITARY SEWER LINES L-1 0.4 AND L-11.3 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-90 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized PW 99-025. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PW 99-025, Resolution No. 99-90. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 23. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.) Chief Shockley presented the Police Departments Annual Crime Report. City Council Minutes November 08, 1999 Page 10 2.) City Hall to get new telephone numbers. The main number into City Hall will be 427-6000. The new phone system will go into effect Friday, November 12, at 6:00 pm. 3.) The Parks & Recreation Department cordially invited Council and citizens to the North Electric Trail ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, November 13 at 8:30 am at 9001 Grapevine Highway. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9: 15 pm. ATTEST: OatuMti ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary