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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2015-01-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 JANUARY 12, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12th day of January 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 6:30 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Kyle Spooner Director of Information Services Stan Tinney Fire Chief Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Kristin James Assistant to City Manager Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Mike Young Assistant Police Chief Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief Dave Pendley Chief Building Official Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Clayton Comstock Senior Planner Frank Fiorello Technical Services Coordinator Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director Bill Thornton Assistant Parks and Recreation Director January 12, 2015 Page 1 of 10 Boe Blankenship Public Works Streets Superintendent Billy Owens Emergency Management Coordinator Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. There were no questions from Council. 2. Presentation of new mass notification system (Everbridge) for severe weather and other emergencies. Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Owens informed Council the city is switching vendors, which will allow unlimited users, on-the-fly conference calls, true-SMS text messages and more versatile internal notifications. Staff has experienced delayed weather messages, limited internal use and accessibility to subscriber data with the current system. Staff will take a proactive approach to notify current subscribers of the new notification system. Information will be placed on the city website to include instructions how to subscribe to the new notification system. Mr. Owens commented that training will be provided for staff and members of City Council. Council had no questions for staff. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 5:38 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the south sector of the city and Iron Horse Boulevard and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the city. Executive Session began at 5:38 p.m. and concluded at 6:02 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:02 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order January 12, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. ROLL CALL January 12, 2015 Page 2 of 10 Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 2014 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING WINNERS Keep NRH Beautiful Chair Kathy Luppy recognized and presented the following citizens with certificates for being named a winner in the 2014 Christmas lighting: Area 1, Patricia Weaver, 6216 Windsor; Area 2, David DeMoss, 4624 Cummings; Area 3, Heath & Lindsay Kirkwood, 6637 Meadowridge Court; Area 4, Kevin and Lanette Selves, 5701 Robins Way; Area 5, Don and Betty Hill, 6129 Winter Park; Area 6, Javier Esquivel, 7516 Chapman; Area 7, Phil and Susan Sorrells, 8920 Martin; Area 8, Albert and Beverly Davis, 8000 Canyon Oak and Area 9, Kellee Heldoorn, 8117 Shady Oaks. Ms. Luppy thanked members of the Keep NRH Beautiful Commission for their service. Those serving on the Commission are: Holly Bullington, Tiffany Eddleman, Amy Steele, Doris Tipps, Sandra Totty, Donah Tyner and Justin Welborn. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION January 12, 2015 Page 3 of 10 Mr. Tolbert Jenkins, 8001 Limerick Lane, commented on the condition of Irish Spring Lane and Emerald Hills Way. The city placed asphalt in November, but the condition of the streets are still bad. Mr. Jenkins also commented on the recent approval of the ordinance regarding solar panels. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 8, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,097.90 FOR THE NECESSARY REPLACEMENT OF (2) LIFEPAKI2 DEFIBRILLATORS TO (2) LIFEPAKI5 DEFIBRILLATORS. B.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-001, ADOPTING THE NEW CLEAN FLEET POLICY RI4-10. B.4 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH IN THE AMOUNT OF $108,288 FOR THE ANNUAL RADIO SYSTEM SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE. B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER IN A CONTRACT WITH DFW COMMUNICATIONS FOR RELOCATION AND INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH CONSOLES TO THE NEW CITY HALL IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,336.17. B.6 APPROVE FINAL CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH 2L CONSTRUCTION LLC FOR THE JOHN BARFIELD AND CALLOWAY BRANCH TRAIL PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,115. B.7 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SPILLMAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR A NEW CAD/RMS SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,641,904. B.8 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SCIENS CONSULTING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW CAD/RMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000. B.9 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, January 12, 2015 Page 4 of 10 HALTOM CITY, WATAGUA AND RICHLAND HILLS OBLIGATING EACH FOR THE FUNDS EXPENDED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE SPILLMAN CAD/RMS SYSTEM. B.10 CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR SHARED SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, HALTOM CITY, WATAUGA AND RICHLAND HILLS. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Mayor Trevino announced that City Council will move to items D1 and D2. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2014-14 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CAMBRIDGE NRH DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT FOR 60 RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN THE CAMBRIDGE PLACE ADDITION ON 17.397 ACRES IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF IRON HORSE BOULEVARD. APPROVED Council member Welch completed and filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest as being the engineer of record for the project. Council member Welch left the dais at 6:45 p.m. Mayor Trevino called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick presented item to Council. The purpose of the request is to consider a re-approval of the Final Plat for Cambridge Place located on the north side of Iron Horse Boulevard and east of Rufe Snow Drive. The Final Plat was originally approved by the City Council during the summer of 2014. The developer has worked with the City to provide public accessible trailhead parking area for the Cottonbelt Trail within the development. Cambridge Place will consist of 60 single-family residential lots, two (2) public open space lots, three (3) common homeowner association open space lots, a gas valve station lot and a formal dedication of the existing 20-foot hike and bike trail easement for the Cottonbelt Trail to the City of North Richland Hills. The plat was not recorded with the Tarrant County Clerk; therefore the action before Council this evening is to re-approve the Final Plat. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their December 18, 2014 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. Mr. Pitstick commented that staff recommends approval of FP 2014-14. January 12, 2015 Page 5 of 10 Applicant Scott Sandlin presented the request and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff or the applicant. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2014-14. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0-1 WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH ABSTAINING. D.2 FP 2014-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR A FINAL PLAT FOR LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 8, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION, 2ND SECTION ON 1.1255 ACRES AT 6936 SMITHFIELD ROAD. APPROVED Council member Welch returned to the dais at 6:53 p.m. Mayor Trevino called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick presented item to Council. The purpose of the request is to approve the Final Plat related to the condition of the sale of the property from North Richland Hills to Rise and Shine Homes. The plat abandons a curve in the right-of-way for Smithfield and Turner and rededicates the area for developable use. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their December 18, 2014 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. Mr. Pitstick commented that staff recommends approval of FP 2014-07. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2104-07 AS PRESENTED. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item F1. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3344 (SECOND READING), AWARDING THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CONTRACT TO REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES. APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic summarized item for Council. The new solid waste and recycling collection contract includes the following: January 12, 2015 Page 6 of 10 • Two times a week "take all" service on Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday; • Once a week curbside recycling using 65 gallon carts on one of the regularly scheduled trash days; • Curbside Christmas tree collection plus drop-off locations; • All city facilities receive free collection; • 84 free hauls of roll off containers for the city; • $15,000 donation each year to Keep NRH Beautiful; • $10,000 donation per year for senior programming; • 2 free hauls to the landfill for residents (new service with this contract); • Dedicated route supervisor for North Richland Hills; • Five holidays per year with make-up days; • Five-year initial term with two one-year extensions upon mutual agreement; and • Annual adjustment beginning in year two equal to 2.75% or DFW CPI, whichever is greater, but not to exceed 4.5% Ms. Bostic advised that residents will see an increase of $1.77 on their monthly bill. The franchise ordinance requires two readings by the City Council. Tonight is the second reading of the ordinance. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3344, AWARDING THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CONTRACT TO REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item C1. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SUP 2014-15, ORDINANCE NO. 3349, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JASON'S DELI FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO REQUEST THE ALLOWANCE OF MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE MASONRY DEFINITION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR A 1.69 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 8517 DAVIS BOULEVARD. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item. Senior Planner Clayton Comstock summarized item for Council. Mr. Comstock informed Council the request before them tonight is to consider a Special Use Permit submitted on behalf of Jason's Deli by GDP Group. The request is to construct a 2,730 January 12, 2015 Page 7 of 10 square foot restaurant building for Jason's Express. The building will be mainly constructed with concrete and corten metal materials. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their December 18, 2014 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 5-0, subject to the following: (1) landscape area at the rear of the building shall be landscaped with one four-inch caliper tree and one upright ornamental tree and (2) landscape buffer to the north shall be solid evergreen. Mr. Comstock commented that staff recommends approval of SUP 2014-15 with the following stipulations: (1) pursuant to the Planning and Zoning Commission, (a) the landscape area at the rear of the building shall be landscaped with one four-inch caliper tree and one upright ornamental tree; (b) landscape buffer to the north shall be solid evergreen; (2) the property owner, if presented the opportunity, shall accept a driveway connection from the south; and (3) approval of the site plan exhibits presented this evening as conceptual only, with a more detailed site plan approval shall be through the Development Review Committee (DRC) and be consistent with North Richland Hills' typical development standards. Applicants Brian Hagemier with GDP Group (1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 150, Columbus, Ohio) and Kevin Gray with Jason's Deli (2400 Broadway, Beaumont, Texas) presented item and were available to answer questions from Council. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3349 ALONG WITH THE ITEMS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND STAFF. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 D.1 FP 2014-14 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CAMBRIDGE NRH DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT FOR 60 RESIDENTIAL LOTS IN THE CAMBRIDGE PLACE ADDITION ON 17.397 ACRES IN THE 6800 BLOCK OF IRON HORSE BOULEVARD. APPROVED City Council considered and took action on this item earlier in the meeting. D.2 FP 2014-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR A FINAL PLAT FOR LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 8, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION, 2ND SECTION ON 1.1255 ACRES AT 6936 SMITHFIELD ROAD. APPROVED City Council considered and took action on this item earlier in the meeting. E. PUBLIC WORKS January 12, 2015 Page 8 of 10 There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3344 (SECOND READING), AWARDING THE SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION CONTRACT TO REPUBLIC WASTE SERVICES. APPROVED City Council considered and took action on this item earlier in the meeting. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced that Council would take action as a result of Executive Session. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF 7901 BOULEVARD 26, BLOCK 1, LOT 1R VENTURE-ADDITION- NRH. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM SHIN LONG INVEST LTD. LOCATED AT 7536 BOULEVARD 26. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Whitson made the following announcements. City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th. The NRH Public Library and Senior Center will also be closed. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normally scheduled. NRH2O is hosting the annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 24 benefiting the Special Olympics. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the event will start at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit specialolympicstexas.org or call 214-943-9981. January 12, 2015 Page 9 of 10 Kudos Korner - NRH Police & Fire Departments — Several citizens posted thanks and appreciation online about the Police and Fire Departments' annual Heroes and Helpers program which provides Christmas gifts to children in need in our community. "Thank you for all you have done for my kids. I will never forget," one parent said. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. /947/ 0s7 Wno, a • a,►,tnuiauuiiii,,ii �,�; ∎RICH ATTEST: Itt4 2F Alicia Richardson, City Secr _� h January 12, 2015 Page 10 of 10