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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2000-04-24 Minutes Present: Absent: .. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE LIBRARY BOARD ROOM, 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 AND THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 24, 2000 - 5:30 P.M. Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Matt Milano, Ph.D. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Larry Koonce Paulette Hartman Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Finance Director Assistant to the City Manager Don Phifer 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Councilman Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order in the Library Board Room at 5:30 p.m. IR 2000-050 The Library Director reported on the activities of the NAN LIBRARY library and the automation of the library. The City COMPUTER Council participated in a demonstration of the DEMONSTRATION capabilities of the new automation system and the self-checkout service. Following the demonstration the meeting was recessed to the Pre-Council Room at City Hall. Mayor Scoma called the meeting back to order in the Pre-Council Room at 6: 13 p.m. with the following additional staff present: Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, Mike Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director; Marcy Ratcliff, Zoning Administrator. Pre-Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.1 0 GN 2000-42 - In response to a NAN FROM REGULAR question from a Council member regarding the APRIL 24, 2000 language dealing with advertising on the banner, CITY COUNCIL Staff advised that the proposed language did not MEETING allow business names to be placed on the banners. Staff explained that it was felt if business names were allowed it would be hard to determine what constituted advertising. The Mayor advised that if any of the Council wanted to clarify the language, that it could be done in the motion during the regular meeting. IR 2000-051 RUFE Staff explained that several of the signs on Rufe STEVE N. SNOW DRIVE SIGN Snow will have to be relocated due to the Rufe Snow RELOCATION Widening Project and that TxDOT will only relocate the signs and not rebuild the signs. Staff explained that to comply with the Sign Ordinance, the pole signs would need to be replaced with monument signs. TxDOT has indicated that the City will be responsible for any additional cost due to the signs needing to conform to the City's sign ordinance. Staff explained that if this were a city project rather than a State project, the city would allow the signs to encroach on public right-of-way. Federal guidelines must be followed which will not allow sign encroachment into the public right of way. Staff requested Council direction on allowing the signs to be relocated and to be allowed to remain as non- conforming sings until the ownership of the property changes. After discussion, the Council was unable to arrive at a consensus and directed staff to place this item on the next Council agenda for official action. Pre-Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:32 that the meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel (review of Council appointed positions) as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Government Code. The Executive Session was recessed at 6:56 p.m. to the regular Council and was reconvened immediately following the regular Council meeting. 0~~~ Charles Scoma - yor ATTEST: (7aút~~ 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 - APRIL 24, 2000 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 24, 2000 at 7:01 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma JoAnn Johnson Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. Matt Milano Absent: Don Phifer 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire ROLL CALL 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 Councilman Milano led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 2 None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 2000 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 2000 C. AWARD OF BID FOR THE 25TH YEAR CDBG PROJECT/MARYANNA WAY AND NANCY LANE TO STABILE & WINN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $220,702.55 D. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY-RESOLUTION NO. 2000-027 Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 7. PS 2000-12 - REQUEST OF WELCH ENGINEERING (U.S. RESTAURANT PROPERTIES) FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, VISTA ADDITION. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF DAVIS BOULEVARD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD AT 8612 DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mr. Sone Cavazos, representing applicant, summarized his request. Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve PS 2000-12. Motion to approve carried 5-0. City Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 3 8. LRC 2000-04 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TINA HARVEY FOR VARIANCES TO THE LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE NO. 2423 ON LOTS 1-8, BLOCK D, SMITHFIELD ADDITION. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8021 MAIN STREET) APPROVED Ms. Tina Harvey, applicant, summarized the nature of her request. Councilman Mitchell inquired if there was a sidewalk on the property. Ms. Ratcliff advised Council that sidewalks are necessary only for replats of property. Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and 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 Mitchell asked Ms. Harvey if she would be willing to put in a sidewalk. Ms. Harvey advised Council that she would not put a sidewalk since she is not required. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve LRC 2000-04. Motion to approve carried 4-1; with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Milano and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 9. GN 2000-41 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2423, LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS RELATIVE TO LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2473 APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized the request, stating that on April 1 0 City Council directed staff to draft amendments to the Landscape Ordinance requiring all development to meet the minimum standards with the exception of agricultural and single residential. City Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 4 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 Milano moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve GN 2000-41, Ordinance No. 2473. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 10. GN 2000-42 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING SIGN REGULATIONS, ORDINANCE NO. 237 4 RELATIVE TO LIGHT POLE BANNERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2474 AND CONSIDER AMENDING DEVELOPMENT FEE ORDINANCE NO. 2451 TO ESTABLISH A LIGHT POLE BANNER SIGN FEE- ORDINANCE NO. 2475 APPROVED Ms. Ratcliff summarized the nature of the request, stating that Council at their 4/10/00 City Council meeting asked staff to draft amendments to the Sign Ordinance to allow seasonal light pole banners. Staff is recommending the following: · Light pole banners to be allowed with a permit for a period not to exceed 60 days · Property would be eligible for three permits in a one-year period · Single permit may allow several banners · Banners may not exceed 32 square feet in area nor extend above the maximum height of the light pole · Message on banners may only be seasonal in nature and may not directly advertise a business or sales event In addition, staff has drafted an amendment to the Development Fee Ordinance- Ordinance No. 2451 to charge a light pole banner sign permit fee of $50.00. 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 Milano moved to approve Ordinance No. 2474, GN 2000-41 and Ordinance No. 2475 with the stipulation that Ordinance No. 2474 on Page 3, III, Section H, add the language "without the use of words describing a product, company or corporate logo". Councilman Metts seconded the motion. City Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 5 Councilman Mitchell asked Councilman Milano to amend his motion that there be no exception who can advertise on light pole banners including public or private. Councilman Milano denied the amendment. Motion to approve carried 4-1; with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Milano and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting for and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 11. GN 2000-39 - SUPPORT H.R. 1876 TO AMEND THE CLEAN AIR ACT- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-28 APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to the City Manager, summarized GN 2000-39, Resolution No. 2000-28. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve GN 2000-39, Resolution No. 2000-28. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 12. GN 2000-40 - ENCOURAGE CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF THE TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT OF THE 21ST CENTURY (TEA-21) RATE OF FUNDING RETURN FOR THE STATE OF TEXAS - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-29 APPROVED Ms. Hartman summarized GN 2000-40, Resolution No. 2000-29. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Milano to approve GN 2000-40, Resolution No. 2000-29. Motion to approve carried 5-0. 13. (A) INFORMATION AND REPORTS The U.S. Census Bureau beginning April 18 will be going door to door in the City for those residents who have not returned their census report. If there are any questions related to the Census Bureau you can call Paulette Hartman at 427-6015. City Council Minutes April 24, 2000 Page 6 Moody's Investors has upgraded the City of North Richland Hills General Obligation and Certificates of Obligation from A 1 to AA3. The 9th Annual Business Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 11 :30am at BISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex. (B) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 7:44 pm. QU~- Charles Scoma - 'Mayor ATTEST: t;iføtÚÚ-,~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary