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Home My WebLink AboutCC 1999-12-13 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 - DECEMBER 13, 1999 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce Donna Huerta Paulette Hartman Marcy Ratcliff Mike Curtis Bill Thornton Melani Fragge Thomas Powell Terry Kinzie Andy Jones Mark Johnson Donna Enos Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Communications Administrative Assistant to City Manager Director of Planning Assistant Public Works Director Assistant Parks & Recreation Director Director of Human Resources Director of Support Services Director of Information Services Fire Chief Planner Purchasing Agent Matt Milano, Ph.D. Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson Councilman Deputy City Manager City Secretary ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 14 - PU 99-053 - Councilman FROM REGULAR Metts asked the amount of the winning bid. Chief DECEMBER 13, Jones advised Councilman Metts that he did not 1999 CITY have the exact amount, but the bid was somewhere COUNCIL in the amount of $27,000 - $28,000. MEETING Agenda Item 16, 17 and 18 - PW 99-028, PW 99- Pre-Council Minutes December 13,1999 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT 029 and PW 99-030 - Councilman Metts inquired how the city arrived at the 4.5% interest rate for financing Watauga's share of Rufe Snow's Drive Improvements, Section B (Fair Meadows Drive to High Lawn Terrace). Mr. Koonce stated that they looked at various interest rates and felt 4.5% would be attractive to Watauga. Mr. Cunningham advised Council another contributing factor is the city would have access to the full amount of money up front, which the city could invest and that would offset part of the interest expense. Agenda Item 9 . PS 99-22 - Mayor Scoma brought to Council's attention when the plat was originally approved in 1990; a provision was made to require a concrete channel for the drainage. It was brought to Mayor Scoma's attention that the rail line (DART) would not permit a concrete channel. Mayor Scoma asked Staff to address how the city will address the drainage for this particular area prior to the issuance of a permit. Mr. Greg Dickens advised Mayor Scoma that prior to a building permit on Lot 4 the city will look at all types of treatments to stabilize the slopes. Mayor Scoma asked about the left turn off of Holiday Lane onto Mid Cities Boulevard going southbound. He would like to know if it would be appropriate at this time to get an additional right-of-way that Planning and Zoning said applicant did not need due to the wideninq of Holiday Lane up north. I R 99-248 - Mayor Scoma advised Council and Staff that the GREG VICK LIBRARY computer demonstration would be postponed to a COMPUTER later date due to the length of Executive Session. DEMONSTRATION ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 5:59 pm that the meeting would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and economic development as authorized by Section 551.074 and Section 551.072 of the Local Government Code. ATTEST: ().h ~ ~t/~ LJJ~ Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary Pre-Council Minutes December 13,1999 Page 3 0!~AP14 ~ Charles Scoma - Mayor 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 - DECEMBER 13, 1999 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order December 13, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Matt Milano Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Absent: Randy Shiflet Patricia Hutson ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman Counci!man City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services Assistant City Secretary Attorney Deputy City Manager City Secretary Mayor Scoma introduced Ms. Ann Clarksdale, Principal, Foster Village Elementary School. Ms. Lindy Andrews, Assistant Principal, Ms. Stone, 2nd grade teacher and students accompanied Ms. Clarksdale 2. INVOCATION Jordan Stevens, student, led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Lauren McKinney, student, led the pledge. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 2 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Citizens Fire Academy Mayor Scoma recognized Chief Jones and students from the first graduating class of Citizens Fire Academy. Christmas Contest Awards Ms. Patsy Tucker, Beautification Chairperson, advised Council that the Beautification Commission completed the judging for their first annual Christmas Lighting Contest. The three categories and winners are as follows: Thematic - Mrs. Nan Harper, 3841 Diamond Loch West; Inspirational/Religious - Mr. Greg Nickell, 4821 Lariat; and Festive - Mrs Helena Cundiff, 6721 Mabell. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Welch removed item 6G, GN 99-148 with action to be taken later in the meeting. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13,1999 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 13,1999 C. GN 99-141 - ANNEXATION PLAN - ORDINANCE NO. 2436 D. GN 99-142 - RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REVENUE BONDS (TECNOL, INC. PROJECT) SERIES 1989 - RESOLUTION NO. 99-99 E. GN 99-144 - AUTHORIZATION FOR SIGNATURES FOR UNMARKED LICENSE PLATES - RESOLUTION NO. 99-94 City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 3 F. GN 99-145 - VACATE A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON TRACT A, BLOCK 1, SUNNYBROOK ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO. 2438 G. GN 99-148 - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - CITY ATTORNEY - RESOLUTION NO. 99-100 (REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA) H. PU 99-049 -AWARD BID FOR HEWLETT PACKARD GIS SERVER TO STONEBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,411 I. PU 99-050 - AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR ANNUAL T-SHIRT CONTRACT TO ACTIVE IMPRESSIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-71 J. PU 99-051 - AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND AUTOMOTIVE PARTS CONTRACT WITH DICK SMITH, INC. - RESOLUTION NO. 99-98 K. PW 99-027 - APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH ELLIOTT & HUGHES, INC. FOR BIG FOSSIL CREEK EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II -RESOLUTION NO. 99-95 L. PAY 99-008 - APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE NO.15IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,162.38 TO J.L. BERTRAM CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC. FOR HIGHTOWER DRIVE, SECTIONS A2 & B - PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved to approve the remaining items on consent agenda. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PZ 99-37 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE 1874, ZONING REGULATIONS, ADDING A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONING CATEGORY AND AMENDING ALL SECTIONS OF THE ORDINANCE AS NECESSARY - ORDINANCE NO. 2439 DENIED Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, summarized PZ 99-37 for Council. She advised Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for the addition of the Neighborhood Commercial District and other associated amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 1874 as drafted in Ordinance No. 2439. Council discussed the item. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the item to come forward. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 4 Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. The following spoke in opposition: Mr. Harvey Greenwald, 5016 Strummer Road; Mr. Robert Jones, 5024 Wyoming Trail; and Barbara Davis 4900 Wyoming Trail. Mr. Doug Gilliland, 4901 Strummer, asked for point of clarification. He wanted to know if this Ordinance did not pass what would happen to item 8, PZ 99-38. Mayor Scoma advised Mr. Gilliland that the next item would be addressed separately, if this ordinance is turned down, then Council needs to decide what they are going to do with the next issue in regards to rezoning Lots 2-11, Block D, Richland Oaks Addition. If this Ordinance is turned down it will be a mute point as far as this particular application for zoning. Mayor Scoma granted Mr. Gilliland the chance to speak in favor of PZ 99-37. Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Metts moved to approve PZ 99-37, Ordinance No. 2439. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked Councilman Metts if he would mind amending his motion to include the following: (1) light height not to exceed 8 feet; and (3) to eliminate all but the office use; and (3) site plans to be required for development. Councilman Metts accepted the amendment. Amendment died due to lack of second. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson proposed a second amendment that would limit the light height to 8 feet and require a site plan prior to development. Councilman Metts accepted the amendment. Councilman Phifer seconded the amendment. Motion denied 4-3; with Councilmen Metts, Phifer and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for, and Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Trevino voting against and Mayor Scoma breaking the tie voting against. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 5 8. PZ 99-38 - APPEAL HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE 1874, ARTICLE 5, SPECIAL PURPOSE DISTRICT REGULATIONS BY ADDING SECTION 560, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL OVERLAY #1 PROVIDING DESIGN AND OPERATING CRITERIA FOR PROPERTIES ZONED NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND KNOWN AS LOTS 2-11, BLOCK D, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO. 2440 DENIED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PZ 99-38 advising the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed amendments, with the action of Council on Item, PZ 99-37, Staff also recommends denial of PZ 99-38. Councilman Metts stepped out of the room at 8:27 pm Councilman Metts returned at 8:31 pm. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. The following spoke in favor of PZ 99-38: Mr. Doug Gilliland, 4901 Strummer Drive; Wanda Waller, representing aunt who resides at 4809 Strummer. Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. The following spoke in opposition: Mr. Charles Wells, 4921 Wyoming; and Mr. Harvey Greenwald, 5016 Strummer. Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing and advised the public and Council there is no action to be taken. Mayor Scoma recessed the meeting at 8:38 pm to Executive Session. Mayor Scoma reconvened the meeting at 9:08 pm. 6G. GN 99-148 - APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - CITY ATTORNEY - RESOLUTION NO. 99-100 APPROVED Councilman Metts moved to approve GN 99-148, Resolution No. 99-100 as amended in Pre-Council, with Mayor designated as signatory. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson seconded the motion. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 6 Motion to approve carried 5-1; with Councilmen Welch, Mitchell, Metts, Phifer and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for, and Councilman Trevino voting against. 9. PS 99-22 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF OWEN D. LONG FOR A REPLA T OF LOTS 1 R, 2R, 3 AND 4, BLOCK 34, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST INTERSECTION OF HOLIDAY LANE AND MID-CITIES BOULEVARD) APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized PS 99-22. The Commission felt that since the majority of Holiday Lane north of Mid-Cities Boulevard is not as wide as the Thoroughfare Plan calls for and the easement would also accomplish the same thing, they recommended approval. Staff has no conflict with recommendation. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PS 99-22. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. PS 99-24 - CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KINGSGA TE CORPORATION TO REPLA T LOT 3, BLOCK 2, CULP ADDITION INTO LOTS 3R AND 6-12, BLOCK 2 (PROPERTY FRONTS NORTHEAST PARKWAY, DAVIS BOULEVARD AND ODELL STREET) APPROVED Councilman Phifer abstained from discussion and voting. Ms. Ratcliff recapped PS 99-24. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PS 99-24. Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Phifer abstaining. 11. GN 99-143 - AUTHORIZING AMBULANCE RATE STRUCTURE REVISIONS- ORDINANCE NO. 2437 APPROVED Mr. Andy Jones, Fire Chief, summarized GN 99-143. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve GN 99-143, Ordinance No. 2437. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 7 Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. GN 99-146 - SUPPORTING HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1257, THE TRANSPORTATION FAIRNESS ACT OF 1999, IN THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS - RESOLUTION NO. 99-92 APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to the City Manager, summarized GN 99-146. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve GN 99- 146, Resolution No. 99-92. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 99-147 - APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION PLAN MARKET ADJUSTMENT APPROVED Ms. Melani Fragge, Director of Human Resources, summarized GN 99-147. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 99-147. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. PU 99-053 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF AMBULANCE FROM EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS APPROVED Chief Jones summarized PU 99-053. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve PU 99-053. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 15. PU 99-054 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT FOR LIBRARY APPROVED Mr. Steve Brown, Library Director, summarized PU 99-054. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 8 Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PU 99- 054. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 16. PW 99-028 - APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING COST PARTICIPATION IN RUFE SNOW DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION B (FAIR MEADOWS DRIVE TO HIGH LAWN TERRACE) BETWEEN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND WATAUGA - RESOLUTION NO. 99-96 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Greg Dickens, Director of Public Works, summarized PW 99-028 - PW 99-030. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve PW 99-028, Resolution No. 99-96. Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 17. PW 99-029 - APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT CONCERNING COST PARTICIPATION IN RUFE SNOW DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS, SECTION C (HIGH LAWN TERRACE TO BURSEY ROAD) BETWEEN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND WATAUGA - RESOLUTION NO. 99-97 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Greg Dickens discussed PW 99-029 with item 16. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve PW 99- 029, Resolution No. 99-97. Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 18. PW 99-030 - APPROVE URBAN STREET PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM FAIR MEADOWS DRIVE TO HIGH LAWN TERRACE - RESOLUTION NO. 99-14 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from discussion or voting. City Council Minutes December 13, 1999 Page 9 Mr. Greg Dickens discussed PW 99-030 with item 16. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PW 99-030. Motion to approve carried 5-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. 19. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS City offices will be closed for Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th and Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th and on Saturday, January 1st for New Year's Day. Christmas festivities will be held at the City Hall Lobby on Friday, December 17th from 11 :00 am to 1 :00 pm. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Your complimentary copy of the City's 1999 Annual Report/2000 City Calendar will be available at several different city office locations beginning next week. The December water bill will include the Y2K newsletter which includes information about the city's preparedness as well as information from our major utility companies. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:48 pm. Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: gatvÑ;¿ lid~ - Patricia Hutson - City Secretary