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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2000-12-11 Minutes Present: 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 11, 2000 - 5:30 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Greg Dickens John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Paulette Hartman Jim Browne Bill Thornton Mike Curtis Larry Koonce Donna Enos Andy Jones Steve Brown Patrick Hillis Pam Burney Dalan Walker Kirk Marcum Vickie Loftice Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman 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 Planning Director Public Information Director Assistant to City Manager Director, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation Assistant Director, Public Works Finance Director Purchasing Agent Fire Chief Library Director Human Resources Director Environmental Services Director Parks Capital Project Superintendent Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator Park & Recreation Assistant Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:30 pm Pre-Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 6G - Councilwoman Johnson FROM REGULAR asked staff to explain item. Councilman Tolbert DECEMBER 11, inquired why the city is incurring the cost for the BDA 2000 CITY COUNCIL system. Mr. Shiflet advised Council that after MEETING completion of the school it was determined there were problems communicating with police and fire personnel. Mr. Shiflet advised Council funds were approved and allocated in this FY budget for the completion of the project. Mr. Cunningham advised Council that the sharing of the cost is a mutual concern. Councilman Tolbert inquired if the city has a provision in place that would address this concern for future buildings. Mr. Shiflet advised Council a proposed ordinance is JP/SN in review with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Agenda Item No. 7 - Councilman Phifer asked staff if the city eliminated part of Simmons Drive. Mr. Dickens advised Council Simmons had been NAN abandoned. Agenda Item No. 14 - The Mayor brought the following items to staff's attention: (1) right-of-way in the public right of way- who will be responsible to maintain; (2) Franchise Fee, Item 6, page 11 - the contract does not specify that the various franchise utilities have to be those of the city; and (3) Construction of City Recreation Center and City Library - Daytime fees, Item 11, page15 - the contract stipulates that daytime resident of the development acquire membership or utilize the City Recreation Center at a cost which is less than membership or usage charges for residents of Tarrant County, Texas. Rex McEntire City Attorney provided the following verbiage to Council regarding the right-of-way maintenance. After we define the city will maintain the areas next to the park - the balance of the landscape areas will be maintained by the developer or the association. -'-- -'- -- > -.>_.,~...-..._..,.".~...._._~^-----,._.~~~,_._,.._-~_......_-- Pre-Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Rex McEntire City Attorney provided the following verbiage to Council regarding Franchise Utilities. The City's Franchised Utilities will be utilized by the developer and all businesses within Town Center. Mr. Larry Cunningham advised Council that the words "less than" should read "equal to" on page 15 of the agreement. Mr. Steve Norwood further advised Council that SN there are three levels of fees 1) lowest level - North Richland Hills residents 2) the daytime residents fees will be equal to Tarrant County residents and 3) lastly, the next level of fees would be for those users outside of Tarrant County. Agenda Item No.9 - Mayor Pro Tem Welch inquired about the maintenance of the detention pond. Mayor Pro Tem Welch believes the city needs to have a written document from adjoining property owners that gives the city the right to have run off from the detention pond onto their property. Mr. Greg Dickens advised Council the city does not normally require an agreement in writing from adjoining property owners, if the water is being sent off the property in a very similar manner and at the same grade that the water is coming off the property. If the city is not increasing the volume and is sending it off at the same grade then the city does not have to acquire the downstream property owners agreement. Mr. Mike Curtis advised Council the detention pond is going to detain the water onsite and release the water into the existing storm drainage system in Mid Cities Boulevard. Councilman Phifer asked staff if the detention pond is going to be completely screened. The detention pond has a seven-foot depth and he is concerned this could be a safety hazard. Mr. Curtis advised Council the detention pond would not be completely screened or fenced. Councilman Phifer advised Council other cities are Pre-Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 4 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT securing their detention ponds with wrought iron fences. He would like staff to consider doing something similar when we have large or deep detention ponds. Mayor Scoma asked staff if this would not come up in the site plan and Council could address the screening. Mr. Pitstick advised Council this might not necessarily be addressed in the site plan. If the applicant's zoning does not require a specific use permit. Mr. Norwood informed Council if there were a residential property within 200 feet it would trigger a site plan. Councilwoman Johnson was concerned that Council would not be able to address concerns related to final plats. Mayor Scoma advised that if it is pertinent to the NAN elements of the plats: access, boundaries, detention pond, they are all subject to be discussed and to be dictated. Council can not get into the zoning aspects of how it is going to be used. Mr. Jim Browne summarized the following park IR 2000-159 LINDA options for Council: SPURLOCK PARK - · Internal parking within the park PARKING LOT · Head in parking along the park perimeter RECOMMENDATION · Off-site parking adjacent to the park · Construct additional parking within the park Staff has also looked into solutions to alleviate the need for additional parking spaces. Shared parking and providing access to practice fields are two options. Staff is proposing communication with the youth sports associations and users to make them aware of other facilities that are under utilized within the city. One facility northeast of Richland High School has (2) permanent soccer goals, (2) permanent football goal posts, room for (4) football/soccer fields, (6) permanent backstops and 100 parking spaces available. Currently staff is meeting with the staff of BISD on Pre-Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 5 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT scheduling, opening the parking lot and available access for the user groups. Council consensus was for staff to proceed JB/GV discussions with BISD. Mr. Larry Cunningham introduced the new Human Resources Director Patrick Hillis to Council. IR 2000-156 Mr. Cunningham summarized the events leading to a DISCUSS need for the creation of an arts fund. Over the past CREATION OF several years staff has talked about creating art ARTS FUND opportunities for our citizens. The Council appointed a citizens ad-hoc committee to study cultural and arts activities in our city. One thing recommended was to look at different types of programs effecting all aspects of age groups within our city youth, adults and senior citizens. They did not recommend a specific funding mechanism, but felt that North Richland Hills should take the challenge and move forward. Many of the ad-hoc committee recommendations were implemented. Council authorized the hiring of a program coordinator for the Park and Recreation Department. This past year Council added additional money to fund some of the actual activities as well as approve the performing arts stage for the Parks Department. Staff is proposing that Council consider providing money for one-time art projects. This can be in the form of either a performing art project, visual art project, or a performance. Recently, Council approved a lease agreement with Metricom. Staffs thought is to utilize revenue from the lease agreement ($20,000 a year) and put it into a restricted fund for arts. If this is something the Council would like to move forward, the staff can come back with specific guidelines. Mr. Cunningham also suggests it be known this money will not be for operational costs (salaries or supplies). Council consensus was to proceed with the creation of an arts fund and guidelines. GV ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6: 18 pm that the meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 - Land acquisition for ,- -'-,"'··"'··->"··'~--,·~~·"~··-~__~_"_,~w__.=-_____ Pre-Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 6 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Rufe Snow and land acquisition for parks. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:56 pm to the regular Council meeting with no action required. ATTEST: (}b ,;;) .¡, ~ ..J, ~ Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary Cu~ ~~~~ 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 11, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order December 11, 2000 at 7:03 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert 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 T em 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. INVOCA TION Members of Brownie Troop #1254 led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brownie Troop #1254 led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Ms. Patsy Tucker announced the following winners of the Christmas Lighting Contest Awards 2000: Area 1 Diamond Loch Neighborhood City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 2 Area 2 Roy Riebe & Jerry Hilliard 4829 Blaney Area 3 Gene & Stella Pennell 6604 Meadowridge Court Bob & Betty Crone 7620 David Danny & Porsha Kidwell 5113 Pearl Street Charlie & Jerry Smith 6705 Hewitt Mark & Shannon Holmes 9220 Amundson Danny & Suanne Gipson 7352 Century Charles & Sharilyn Wilson 8541 Shady Grove Area 4 Area 5 Area 6 Area 7 Area 8 Area 9 NRPA GOLD MEDAL PRESENTATION TO THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Richard Zavala presented to the Mayor and City Council the NRPA Gold Medal Presentation awarded to the North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Scoma acknowledged Mr. Jim Browne, Parks and Recreation Director, and his staff. VIDEO PRESENTATION OF NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL AWARD The video presentation of the National Gold Medal award was viewed. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2000 City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 3 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27,2000 C. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR ANNUAL T-SHIRT SUPPLY TO ACTIVE IMPRESSIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-097 D. AWARD BID FOR BREATHING APPARATUS AND ACCESSORIES TO CASCO INDUSTRIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,182 E. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MAILING MACHINE FROM PITNEY BOWES IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,162 F. AWARD BID FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES TO KAWASAKI CITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,589 G. APPROVE PURCHASE OF BI-DIRECTIONAL AMPLIFIER SYSTEM FOR BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PS 2000-35 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 3, BLOCK 14, GLENANN ADDITION REQUESTED BY MARK HARWELL ON 1.976 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE T.K. MARTIN SURVEY, ABSTRACT #1055 LOCATED AT 8620 MARTIN DRIVE APPROVED Mr. Harwell summarized his request to Council. 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 Trevino moved to approve PS 2000-35 for a Final Plat of Lot 3, Block 14, Glenann Addition with the stipulation that a covenant agreement for construction of a future sidewalk be received and the existing house be removed or demolished within 4 weeks of final approval of the new house. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 4 8. PS 2000-44 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 4, BLOCK A, RUFE SNOW VILLAGE ADDITION REQUESTED BY S.C. EQUITIES ON 1.024 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE JOHN CONDRA SURVEY, ABSTRACT #311 , LOCATED AT 7150 RUFE SNOW. APPROVED Mr. Greg Boyd summarized applicant's request. 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 Phifer moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to approve PS 2000-44. Motion to approve carried 6-1; with Mayor Pro Tem Welch, Councilmen Metts, Phifer, Tolbert, Trevino and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Councilman Mitchell voting against. 9. PS 2000-45 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-6, BLOCK 1, SMITHFIELD CORNERS ADDITION REQUESTED BY PROPERTY CLOSING, LTD. ON 8.44 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE J. BARLOUGH SURVEY, ABSTRACT #130, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MID CITIES BOULEV ARC AND DAVIS BOULEVARD APPROVED Mr. Wayne Flores of Washington & Associates Civil Engineers summarized applicant's request. 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. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PS 2000-45 for a Final Plat of Lots 1-6, Block 1, Smithfield Corners Addition. Mayor Pro Tem Welch seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0. City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 5 10. PS 2000-47 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 4-19, BLOCK 1, PARK OAKS ADDITION REQUESTED BY JUSTIN MCWILLIAMS ON 3.878 ACRES OF LAND REPLA TTED FROM LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PERKINS ADDITION AND A PORTION OF LAND OUT OF THE MAHAL Y LYNCH SURVEY, ABSTRACT #953 IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF HARMON SON ROAD APPROVED Councilman Phifer abstained from discussion and voting. Mr. Kevin Miller, representing applicant, summarized request. 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 Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PS 2000-47. Motion to approve carried 6-0; with Councilman Phifer abstaining. 11. GN 2000-140 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING ARTICLE 7 COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND TELEVISION RECEIVERS, SECTION 735A, SPACING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2531 TO BE CONTINUED AT THE JANUARY 11. 2001 CC MEETING Mr. Pitstick advised Council the staff has had some late discussions with the telecommunications consultant. Staff is recommending GN 2000-140 be opened for Public Hearing and be continued to the January 11, 2001 City Council meeting. This will allow staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission further review. 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 continued the public hearing to January 08, 2001. Councilwoman Johnson moved to continue Public Hearing until January 08,2001. Mayor Pro Tem Welch seconded the motion. Motion to continue carried 7-0. City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 6 12. GN 2000-141 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING THE SIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE BY REVISING SECTION 13B BUILDING SIGNS TO DELETE SENTENCE 2H THEREBY REMOVING THE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE HEIGHT OF LETTERS OF A SIGN OR LOGO ON A CANOPY _ ORDINANCE NO. 2532 APPROVED 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. Mayor Scoma inquired if staff has a definition for canopy. Mr. Pitstick advised Council there is a definition for canopy. 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 approve Ordinance No. 2532 amending the Sign Regulations by removing the restrictions for the height of letters of a sign or logo on a canopy. Councilman Phifer seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-1; Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Mitchell, Metts, Phifer, Tolbert and Trevino voting for and Mayor Pro Tem Welch voting against. 13. GN 2000-142 - CONSIDER TXU GAS RATE INCREASE - ORDINANCE NO. 2533 APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick summarized item GN 2000-142 for Council. Councilwoman Johnson moved, to approve Ordinance No. 2533 establishing new residential and commercial gas rates to be charged by TXU Gas within the City of North Richland Hills. In the event a more favorable settlement is reached with Fort Worth, staff will return to Council with an ordinance adopting the more favorable settlement. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 7 14. GN 2000-143 - CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH ARCADIA HOLDINGS, INC FOR THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TOWN CENTER - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-091 APPROVED Mr. Norwood summarized the nature of the agreement for Council. Mr. Dan Quinto was available to answer questions from Council. Councilman Trevino moved to approve Resolution No. 2000-091 authorizing the City Manager to execute a developer agreement with Arcadia Holdings, Inc. for the North Richland Hills Town Center with conditions as noted by the three inserts with stipulations discussed in Pre-Council. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. PW 2000-038 - APPROVE COVENANT WITH HOME DEPOT USA, INC. FOR USE OF WAYNE LANE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY - RESOLUTION NO. 2000-098 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens summarized PW 2000-038. The following items are covered by the covenant: Home Depot can construct and maintain a hard surface road and driveway in Wayne Lane ROW. Home Depot can install and maintain streetlights, irrigation system, landscaping, roadway signs, and underground conduit and utilities in the Wayne Lane ROW. - The city shall have the right to grant access to Home Depot's entrance road for Lot 16 of Thompson Park Estates, if necessary. - The agreement will run with the land. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PW 2000-038, Resolution No. 2000-098. Motion to approve carried 7-0. ~"''''.''"''~_'''n>''...'_...,__,._...__.~~_.~__.".~,_~=___ City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 8 16. PW 2000-039 - APPROVE DRAINAGE CHANNEL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH HOME DEPOT USA, INC. ON LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HOME DEPOT ADDITION _ RESOLUTION NO. 2000-099 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized PW 2000-039. Councilman Phifer asked staff if a tree survey has been completed on this property. Councilman Phifer said that no trees have been flagged, construction material is located under major trees and there is no partitioning off of major trees. Mr. Pitstick advised Council he would need to check with the building department. If the construction and removal of trees were taking place in the parking lot the trees would be removed under our current ordinance. Mr. Pitstick advised Council he would make sure applicant is adhering to our tree ordinance. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Welch to approve PW 2000-039, Resolution No. 2000-099. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS The North Richland Hills Fire and Police Departments are collecting toys for needy children in our area. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at any fire station or the police administration. There will be a blood drive on December 18, at Fire Station 4, 7202 Dick Fisher Drive North from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. 18. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma ::,:.~e~",,::eting at 8:49;ÌJ 11 ~'~.. '. ~ ~ ' .... n \. ~ . .- - Charles Scoma - '5! r h ~.. <- -'. ....... ATTEST: @ab2tvcZ Patricia Hutson - City ~cretary City Council Minutes December 11, 2000 Page 9