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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2000-08-28 Minutes Present: MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE PRE-COUNCIL ROOM AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - AUGUST 28,2000 - 4:55 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. Joann Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 1. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Thomas Powell Pam Burney Karen Bostic Jim Browne John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Paulette Hartman Larry Koonce Jonita Morrow Clay Caruthers Tom Shockley Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Public Works Director Director of Support Services Director of Environmental Services Budget Director Parks & Recreation Director Director of Planning Public Information Director Assistant to City Manager Finance Director Interim Human Resources Director Internal Auditor Police Chief ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 4:55 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.9 - PZ 2000-34 - Councilman FROM REGULAR Metts asked Mr. Pitstick if applicant is required to NAN AUGUST 28, 2000 adhere to the 100% masonry. Mr. Pitstick advised CITY COUNCIL Council applicant is required to adhere to the 100% MEETING masonry. Agenda Item No. 19 - GN 2000-098 - Mayor Pro Tem Welch asked staff why Resolution No. 2000- NAN 063 was not brought before the Animal Control Shelter Board. Ms. Burney advised Council the Pre-Council Minutes August28,2000 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT resolution before them tonight was requested by the Texas Animal Control Association, Texas Federation of Humane Society and the Texas Humane Legislation Network. Currently, Texas has no statewide regulation of the ownership of dangerous wild animals (big cats, tigers, cougars, bears and chimpanzees). It is their hope to have this bill passed in the legislature. Ms. Julie Makens, Co-President of the Board of REPRESENTATIVE Directors, presented a status report on the activities NAN OF IMAGISPHERE at Imagisphere. She shared Imagisphere's mission WILL PRESENT "Imagisphere Children's Museum of Tarrant County STATUS REPORT moves children and families to discover the world OF ACTIVITIES AT around them - exploration, creativity and hands on IMAGISPHERE AT imaginative play thereby enriching their lives". The NORTH HILLS MALL total visitor count for the first (12) months at the mall is right under 29,000. In addition to the museum, they have outreach programs available. The program consists of hands-on activities taken to kids who do not have the opportunity to visit the museum. The fundraising programs have been very successful. Last year Imagisphere received a grant from the Texas Commission on the Art. This allowed them to provide free arts classes to over 200 children. Ms. Makens thanked the Council and city for their ongoing support. CONSIDERATION Mr. Pitstick informed Council staff has received (2) OF NEW requests for towers. At the 6/26/00 City Council STANDARDS FOR meeting Council denied the request of McDonald COMMUNICATIONS Associates representing Nextel to locate a monopole TOWER at 5649 Rufe Snow Drive. Council expressed their concern with the location and visibility of the pole from a thoroughfare. Staff is recommending a few suggestions for Council consideration: . New tower requests are required to be located at least 4 times the height of the tower away from any single family residential area or any major arterial (Rufe Snow, Mid Cities Blvd, Davis Blvd and Precinct Line Road) right of way and at least 10 times the height away from any existing towers. . All individual towers have the ability to house at least 3 separate users. - towers that are proposed to be single users Pre-Council Minutes August28,2000 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT shall be required to have at least a regional communications or data company with building space directly adjacent to the proposed tower. The single user company shall have a store front and related office building, studios, etc. on the same lot as the tower location and have a minimum of 25-fulltime jobs onsite. . Any single tower shall be removed with the absence of onsite office space and related jobs - any multiple user tower shall be removed if it does not maintain at least two separate users on the tower. Staff believes the proposed recommendations will restrict the use of communication towers and hopefully provide for improved visual impacts within North Richland Hills. Councilman Tolbert inquired if staff should include a map to advise applicants where towers can be placed in North Richland Hills. This can be designated on our Comprehensive Land Use Map. Mr. Pitstick advised Council that he is not sure of federal guidelines that regulate what a municipality can require of applicants who wish to place towers within the municipality. He advised Council he would look into the guidelines. Councilman Phifer advised staff under these guidelines it would be a challenge to locate a tower on the north end of Davis. Mayor Scoma advised staff that he would like to see an ordinance in place that would protect the city in the event new technology becomes available the city can require applicant to conform to the new technology. He has concerns of the city's ability to enforce the breaking of a contract with a third party. An example of this would be a wireless operator leasing land from owner. Councilwoman Johnson agrees with Councilman Tolbert; she would like to see a map available to the public so they are aware of where they can place towers in the city. Pre-Council Minutes August28,2000 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mr. Pitstick advised Council staff could get a map John Pitstick that describes exactly where applicants can place towers and bring back before Council. IRON HORSE GOLF Mr. Cunningham reminded Council at their budget COURSE REPORT - workshop in August they briefly discussed the OPERATIONS possibility of the city taking over operations and ANAL YSIS maintenance of Iron Horse Golf Course, directing management, renegotiating the contract or accepting proposals. Staff has been reviewing an analysis of the golf course as the contract with EAGL expires in October 2000. Mr. Shiflet gave an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the options of public management and private management of the golf course. He also provided findings of the current experience with EAGL. Due to the highly competitive golf market of today and the availability and results of EAGL, it is recommended that the city renegotiate a contract with EAGL. The following general terms and conditions are recommended as a minimum for a new contract: (1) a minimum five year agreement with a five year renewal option, (2) continuation of a fixed management fee with the addition of a bonus/penalty system based on performance measures developed by the city, (3) required development of written policies and procedures which will be subject to the city's approval. It is recommended that a contract be renegotiated during the next 60 days. If a contract cannot be successfully negotiated within the time frame, it is recommended that the city issue a Request for Proposals from other private companies. It was consensus of the Council to seek Randy Shiflet/Larry J. renegotiations with EAGL as outlined by Mr. Shiflet. Cunningham ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the Pre-Council Meeting at 6:04 p.m. ATTEST: ~~ M¡y)~ Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary Pre-Council Minutes August28,2000 Page 5 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 - AUGUST 28,2000 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order August 28,2000 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 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. Cunningham gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop 1262 led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION - SICKLE CELL AWARENESS Mayor Scoma presented Dr. James Dzandu of the Greater Fort Worth Chapter a proclamation declaring September as National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. City Council Minutes August 28, 2000 Page 2 YARD OF THE MONTH Ms. Patsy Tucker acknowledged the following recipients for receiving yard of the month for August: Shirley Smith, 3700 Holland Drive; Oris & Ann Baldwin, 4624 Mackey Drive North; William, Beverly & Kris Earley, 4817 Boulder; Jack & Susie Yarborough, 7133 Barbados; Bill & Bobbie Simon, 5201 Colorado; Vaughn & Sharon Coomer, 6849 Driffield Circle West; Adam & Kim Dunn, 7109 Stephanie Court; Daniel & Carolin Nicholson, 6809 Greenleaf; and Perry & Sherry Christensen, 7616 Oak Knoll. Trademark Acquisition & Development, Inc. was awarded landscape of the month. A honorary award was given to Bertha King who resides at 4704 Blaney. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 2000 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 2000 C. GN 2000-089 - APPROVE EXEMPTION OF CITY'S HEALTH PLAN FROM HIPAA REQUIREMENTS D. GN 2000-090 - CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR COLLECTION OF CITY PROPERTY TAXES - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-064 E. PU 2000-034 - SALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTY (LOT 7, BLOCK C HEWITT ESTATES) - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-66 F. PU 2000-035 - AWARD BID TO C.L. SERVICES FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,450.00 G. PU 2000-036 - AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH FORENSIC CONSULTANTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-058 City Council Minutes August28,2000 Page 3 Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PZ 2000-03 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ANA CONSULTANTS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONVENIENCE STORE WITHIN TWO-HUNDRED FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN. THE TRACT IS LOCATED IN HOLIDAY NORTH SECTION II, AND IS A PORTION OF LOT 1C, BLOCK 37. THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED WITHDRAWAL OF THIS CASE WITHDRAWN Mayor Scoma advised Council that applicant requested this item be withdrawn. Since this public hearing was published in the paper the Mayor is required to open the public hearing. 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. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to withdraw item. Motion to withdraw carried 7-0. 8. PZ 2000-33 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE APPEAL OF DAVID MURRAY REPRESENTING SEE-WORTHY RESTAURANTS (ROCKFISH) FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW EXTERIOR MATERIALS OTHER THAN MASONRY. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION, LOT 3, BLOCK 1, BUILDING L. - ORDINANCE NO. 2506 APPROVED Mr. Murray, representing applicant advised Council they are seeking approval to utilize wood veneer on the outside of the building. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied Mr. Murray's original request. He has since changed the percentage of wood veneer to be used to 26% on the south façade and 20% on the west elevation. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development summarized PZ 2000-33. Mr. Pitstick advised Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission advised the applicant if he changed the percentage of wood veneer to be used Council might approve his request. City Council Minutes August28,2000 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 Trevino moved to approve Ordinance No. 2506 and PZ 2000-33 for a Special Use Permit to allow exterior materials other than masonry for Rockfish Restaurant located in the Northeast Crossing Addition. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. PZ 2000-34 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WRIGHT DIRECTIONS REPRESENTING HOUSE OF GRACE, FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON A 6.88 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT OF THE STEPHEN RICHARDS SURVEY, A-1266, (PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD) FROM AG AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT TO R2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - ORDINANCE NO. 2507 APPROVED Mr. Wayne Flores, representing applicant summarized the request of House of Grace. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. He advised Council this request of zone change does fit with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Mr. Pitstick did point out one stipulation - if the church proceeds it will be considered a commercial development. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Jim Truitt, representing Mr. S.L. Eggleston of 7800 Davis Boulevard spoke in favor of request. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve PZ 2000- 34, Ordinance No. 2507. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 28, 2000 Page 5 10. PS 2000-32 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REPLAT OF LOTS 1,2, AND 3, BLOCK 1, PARK OAKS ADDITION (BEING A REPLAT OF A 0.726 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS LOT 3, BLOCK 2, MCMURRAY ADDITION) AS REQUESTED BY ARTHUR C. BOWDOIN. (PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF HARMONSON ROAD AND DAWN DRIVE) APPROVED Mr. Kevin Miller, Civil Works Engineering represented applicant. He summarized request for 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. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to approve PS 2000- 32. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PS 2000-29 - CONSIDER REQUEST OF ARCADIA REALTY CORPORATION FOR A FINAL PLAT REVISION OF TOWN CENTER ADDITION PHASE I. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED EAST OF DAVIS BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF MID CITIES BOULEVARD TO THE WEST SIDE OF THE PROPOSED LAKES AT TOWN CENTER ADDITION APPROVED Mr. Dan Quinto summarized Arcadia Realty's request. A revised version of the final plat of North Richland Hills Town Center Addition, Phase 1 includes two changes. The first is a change in Block 0 that creates a common area adjacent to Lots 27 through 31. The second is the adjustment of lots in Block I, changing the area of Lots 29 through 56. Applicant made the necessary revisions to the plat per a Public Works memo dated July 18, 2000. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances and summarized recommendations of staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Tolbert moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve PS 2000- 29. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes August 28, 2000 Page 6 12. GN 2000-091 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX RATE FOR 2000-2001 FISCAL YEAR APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic summarized GN 2000-091. 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 Metts moved to direct staff to place an ordinance on the September 11, 2000 City Council agenda to adopt a tax rate of 57¢ for fiscal year 2000-2001. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2000-092 - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2000-2001 BUDGET APPROVED Ms. Bostic presented Council with an overview of the proposed 2000-2001 budget. 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. Councilwoman Johnson moved to direct staff to draft an ordinance to adopt the annual budget at the September 11, 2000 City Council meeting. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. GN 2000-093 - APPOINTMENT OF 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT BOARD- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-060 APPROVED Mr. Tom Shockley, Police Chief advised Council that the city is beginning the formal process of applying for the 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. One of the requirements of the grant application is the City Council's appointment and establishment of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board. The board City Council Minutes August 28, 2000 Page 7 must include a representative from several community organizations specified by the United States Department of Justice. The following persons are recommended as appointments to the advisory board: Local Police Department Tom Shockley Police Chief Local Prosecutor's Office Mike McEntire Prosecuting Attorney Local Court System Ray Oujesky Municipal Court Judge Local School System Mike Fritz Director of Transportation, BISD Local Community Group Active in Crime Prevention Liza Dier President, Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association Councilman Trevino moved to approve Resolution No 2000-060 establishing the 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Advisory Board for the City of North Richland Hills. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. GN 2000-094 - 2000 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-061 APPROVED Mr. Shockley summarized GN 2000-094. Councilman Trevino moved to authorize applying for the grant by approving Resolution No. 2000-061. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 16. GN 2000-095 - APPOINTMENTS TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD APPROVED Mr. Cunningham advised Council Places 1, 3, 5 and 6 on the Crime and Control Prevention Board expire on September 1, 2000. It is necessary for Council to appoint Councilmembers to Places 1, 3, 5 and 6. City Council Minutes August 28, 2000 Page 8 Councilwoman Johnson moved to appoint Mayor Scoma to Place 1, Councilman Mitchell to Place 3, Councilman Metts to Place 5 and Councilman Tolbert to Place 6, terms expiring September 1,2002. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. GN 2000-096 - APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 7 ON THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary advised Council that Jeff Arwine resigned from Place 7 on the Park and Recreation Board. Councilman Trevino is recommending Ms. Brenda Cole to fulfill the remainder of the term expiring September 30, 2001. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to appoint Ms. Cole to Place 7 on the Park and Recreation Board term expiring September 30, 2001. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 18. GN 2000-097 - CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE TEXAS COALITION OF CITIES FOR UTILITY ISSUES (TCCFUI)- RESOLUTION NO. 2000-065 APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services and Facilities summarized GN 2000-097. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to adopt Resolution No. 2000-065 authorizing membership in the Texas Coalition of Cities for Franchised Utility Issues. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 19. GN 2000-098 - RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT TO THE TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS WILD ANIMALS - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-063 APPROVED Ms. Pam Burney, Environmental Director summarized GN 2000-098. ._~__.'~N____~_'_____·____··~____^'''·_>___·_~·__'·__'_ City Council Minutes August28,2000 Page 9 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve GN 2000-098, Resolution No. 2000-063. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 20. GN 2000-099 - CONSIDER REQUEST BY TRINITY WASTE SERVICE FOR AN INCREASE IN SOLID WASTE RATES BASED ON THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT - ORDINANCE NO. 2497 APPROVED Mr. Doug Rivers advised Council Trinity Waste is seeking Council approval to extend their contract. Per the existing contract (Ordinance No. 2203) Trinity Waste is permitted to request a rate increase every two years beginning August 1, 1998. Trinity is proposing two options: (1) reducing the rate increase by 20% for a two year renewal (extension from 2002 to 2004) or (2) reducing the rate increase by 40% for a four year renewal (extension from 2002 to 2006). Mr. Vick advised Council staff researched the proposed numbers and does not agree that the savings are fair and reasonable in exchange for a two-year contact extension. Staff is recommending Council pass Ordinance No. 2497 authorizing the increase of residential and commercial solid waste rates effective September 1, 2000. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve GN 2000-099, Ordinance No. 2497. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 21. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B.INFORMATION AND REPORTS The following offices of the City of North Richland Hills will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2000 in observance of Labor Day: City Hall, Library, Animal Services, Municipal Court, Recreation Center, Richland Tennis Center, Dan Echols and Bursey Road Senior Centers. __,_""___~..~m·_".'mo____"_____.·__~·_____~·'_·_"·__··· City Council Minutes August 28, 2000 Page 1 0 Regularly scheduled garbage services will be provided on Monday. Fall Classes at the North Richland Hills Recreation Center - call 427-6600 for more information. 22. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:59 pm. ~ ATTEST: ~~a~v .. . Patricia Hutson - City Secretary