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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-01-08 Minutes Present: - ". --'- _~__"____"<___'<_0_'_.''''_'___~__'"".'''~_''_______~_~,~,_,___=__ 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 - JANUARY 08,2001 - 6:00 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 Paulette Hartman Rex McEntire Greg Dickens Larry Koonce John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Andy Jones Jim Browne Tom Shockley Bill Thornton Kirk Marcum Mike Curtis Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Adm. Asst. to City Manager Attorney Public Works Director Director of Finance Director of Development Public Information Director Fire Chief Park & Recreation Director Police Chief Assistant Parks Director Emergency Management Coordinator Assistant Public Works Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item 7 - PZ 2000-04 - Councilman Trevino NAN FROM REGULAR questioned if the site plan showed the elimination of JANUARY 8, 2001 parking spaces 6 and 11 and the incorporation of CITY COUNCIL them into the landscaped areas. Staff advised the AGENDA site plan had already been updated to reflect these changes. City Council Minutes January 8, 2001 Page 2 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Agenda Item 10 - GN 2001-003 - Councilman NAN Trevino questioned what action Council needed to take to refer this item back to the Planning & Zoning Commission since the Public Hearing had been opened. Mayor Scoma advised that the public hearing would need to be closed and a motion would be needed to send it back to the Planning & Zoning Commission. IR 2001-003 Mr. Shiflet advised that Tarrant County was seeking RANDY S. DISCUSSION OF support for legislation to fund a countywide early EARL Y WARNING warning system. Mr. Shiflet briefed the Council on SIGNAL FUNDING the request for support and possible issues. After discussion, the consensus of the Council was for Staff to bring back a resolution for consideration that would support legislation with conditions. Such conditions would include provisions that the City would consider developing and implementing a countywide emergency warning system, compensation be provided to cities who already have efficient, newer early warning systems in place, and local control over the operation and activation of the system. IR 2001-001 Mr. Cunningham advised that the March 12 City PATRICIA DISCUSS Council meeting conflicted with the NLC Conference. RESCHEDULING The consensus of the Council was to reschedule the OF MARCH 12 CITY March 12 City Council meeting to March 5, 2001. COUNCIL Staff will place an action item on the January 22 MEETING agenda to reschedule the meeting. IR 2001-004 Mayor Scoma advised that this item would be moved NAN REPORT ON to the January 22 Pre-Council meeting for CITIZEN discussion. INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM City Council Minutes January 8, 2001 Page 3 ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6: 13 p.m. that the NAN meeting would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for park land acquisition and to be briefed by the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 pursuant to case at 679 Southwest 2nd at p. 90. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:59 p.m. to the regular Council meeting. ATTEST: \ '\ ~ i~ \ ~,tj /J 11/ ,III ~(III \.,\,\ 1,,,,,- '~.á"~ ~.......... ~" ~" L'~~~~ ..... ~s ..."'. ., ~. ... n ". <P~' ;:: /' \. ~ §LL.: r' :-I~,' ª()~ W: ~ -,.... . .- ~'ú" h·: ..- '\, ......................... ...::: '/"'/11111 * ,1"\'" /111/111111\1\'\' &âéviti~ 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 - JANUARY 08,2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order January 08, 2001 7:03 p.m. 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 ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern 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 2. INVOCATION Members from Cub Scout No. 434 led the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Scoma recognized the Fire Department for receiving the Life Safety Achievement Award for 1999. The following Fire Department personnel were recognized: Fire Chief Andy Jones, Assistant Chief Mike Duncan, Battalion Chief Don LaPlante and Appartus Operator Joe Hopkins, Firefighter/EMT Steve Papagno, Firefighter/Paramedic Jake Barber of the Engine Company. City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 2 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11,2000 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 2000 C. JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-001 D. AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HURST - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-006 E. AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF MOBILE VIDEO/RECORDER CAMERAS FROM KUSTOM SIGNAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,160 F. AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO SUPPLY UTILITY ITEMS TO ATLAS UTILITY SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,760 G. AWARD BID FOR BIG FOSSIL CREEK EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II TO CRAIG OLDEN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $617,845 Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PZ 2000-04 - CONSIDER SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY IN A C1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT WITHIN 200 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY REQUESTED BY LAlLA All ON LOT 1, BLOCK 9, RICHLAND HILLS WEST ADDITION AT 3635 BONZER APPROVED Mr. Jim Rutherford, representing applicant, summarized PZ 2000-04. .,.~ - . ". ._--._'-'-""--"--"'.__.".._---~-"_.~. City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 3 Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised Council applicant is requesting to escrow $20,000 to the City for the construction of a 6-inch water main in Bonzer Street from Jerrell Street to Onyx Drive South. Public Works has reviewed this and is prepared to proceed with replacement of the 2-inch water main with a 6-inch water main when the $20,000 escrow is received. Mr. Pitstick advised Council the parking space changes stipulated by the Planning and Zoning Commission has been addressed on the updated site plan. Mr. Pitstick received a letter today, which states the Ali's agree to pay the city the required $20,000 toward the cost of improvement of the 6-inch water main. The applicant understands they will not be able to obtain a building permit from the city or begin any preliminary grading until the $20,000 payment has been fulfilled. Councilman Trevino moved to approve PZ 2000-04 with the stipulation that a $20,000 water escrow payment be received prior to issuance of a building permit on Lot 1, Block 9, Richland Hills West Addition. Councilman Metts seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PS 2000-42 - CONSIDER FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LITTLE WHITE WEDDING CHAPEL ADDITION AS REQUESTED BY EDDIE LETT ON 5.8 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF THE W. C. NEWTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT #1182 IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE ROAD APPROVED Ms. Mary Jane Lett, applicant, was available to answer questions from 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. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PS 2000-42 requiring a public access easement in the Little Bear Creek flood plain for a future trail and signing of a sanitary sewer covenant. Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. ~... ^ . -<.. ",-.... ~-'-""~.~'~~".~,..~..,^..- ^"- '".- ..-" '---.'"-~'-"----.~ City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 4 9. GN 2000-140 - CONSIDER AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING ARTICLE 7 COMMUNICATION TOWERS AND TELEVISION RECEIVERS, SECTION 735A, SPACING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2531 (TABLED AT THE 12/11/00 CITY COUNCIL MEETING) WITHDRAWN Mr. Pitstick advised Council the Planning and Zoning Commission has directed staff to proceed with the development of a map delineating appropriate areas for directing communication tower requests. The Planning and Zoning Commission requests Council to withdraw Ordinance No. 2531 and refer it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study and future recommendation to City Council. Councilman Trevino left the meeting at 7:34 pm. Councilman Trevino returned to the meeting at 7:36 pm. Mayor Scoma advised Council this public hearing is still open and asked for anyone wishing to speak for or against item to come forward. Seeing no one wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved to withdraw Ordinance No. 2531 and refer it back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further study and future recommendation to City Council. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. GN 2001-003 -AUTHORIZATION OF EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS - RUFE SNOW WIDENING PROJECT-RESOLUTION NO. 2001-003 APPROVED Councilman Trevino abstained from voting and discussion. Mr. Rex McEntire, City Attorney, summarized request. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve Resolution No. 2001-003. Motion to approve carried 6-0, with Councilman Trevino abstaining. ~ ,----- ~ ~. ~-- ,-> .,,-- "·"-~·_-'~----_·..,~,,·__~__.._~.__.~~~~o______ City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 5 11. GN 2001-004 - REQUEST FOR REFERENDUM ON CONTINUATION OF THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-002 APPROVED Mr. Tom Shockley, Police Chief summarized GN 2001-004. North Richland Hills voters originally passed the Crime Control and Prevention District in February 1996. The Crime Control District currently authorizes collection of a % cent sales tax to provide additional funds for the augmentation of the Police Department in its law enforcement and crime prevention mission. The Crime Control District is subjected to a legislatively mandated "Sunset" provision after five years unless a referendum is held and voters authorize a continuation of the District. The District may be continued from five to twenty years as authorized by the voters. To place this matter before the voters, City Council must request the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors to order a referendum. The Board is scheduled to meet on this subject following the January 8,2001 City Council meeting to consider an order. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 2001-002. 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 Resolution No. 2001-002 requesting the Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors to order a referendum at the earliest possible date before June 30, 2001 on continuation or dissolution of the District. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PW 2001-002 - AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KNOWLTON-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. FOR DAVIS BOULEVARD ELEVATED STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION AND REPAINTING /2001 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-004 APPROVED Mr. Greg Dickens, Public Works Director, summarized nature of the agreement. Councilman Tolbert inquired if other professional engineering companies were invited to submit an agreement. Mr. Dickens advised Council that the city has negotiated with Knowlton-English-Flowers on previous tank buildings since 1987. Knowlton-English-Flowers is well aware of the city's needs and criteria by which the city must follow. -~ -'>"'-'-">"-'-~'-'>"--"'~'--~-"-,~.--"-",."-,--.-~~.~.._~------ City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 6 Councilman Tolbert requested staff to provide Council with a written documentation stating the agreement is being awarded to a firm who (1) is the lowest rate or (2) if not the lowest bid, then state reasons why agreement was not awarded to lowest bidder. Councilman Tolbert wants to be assured the city is getting the best competitive price. Councilman Trevino asked staff if the city will be responsible for inspection during construction. Mr. Dickens advised Council staff is intending to hire the same inspection firm who inspected the Johnson Tank project. Councilman Trevino asked staff to provide Council with criteria for hiring professional engineers. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve PW 2001-002, Resolution No. 2001-004. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. PW 2001-003 - AWARD AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH KNOWL TON-ENGLlSH-FLOWERS, INC. FOR GLENANN DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-005 APPROVED Mr. Dickens summarized request. Mayor Scoma asked staff if was necessary to have the geotechnical investigations. Mayor Scoma thought the city had gotten most of the geological data on the lines currently in the area. Mr. Dickens advised staff he was not aware of an existing database on the subsurface conditions. The agreement included the geotechnical investigation in agreement in the event the city has to go between the two houses where one drainpipe exists. Staff wanted to utilize the geotechnical for investigation and recommendation on what should be done. Mayor Scoma asked if the amount of $7,000 is just for the core samplings and the design or any substructure supports that may be necessary. Mayor Scoma wanted to be sure if items associated with geotechnical investigations are not necessary the money would not be spent. Mr. Dickens advised Council any geotechnical services provided through Knowlton- English-Flowers will be the most reasonably priced company to perform the work. City Council Minutes January 08, 2001 Page 7 Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell to approve PW 2001-003, Resolution No. 2001-005. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS None. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjol,Jrned,Jhe meeting at 7:59 pm. "~~~~ l~""'n ............;\ a7M ;::4,.: .- . -0' r :.....: :;.,...: J2 ~ ATTEST: ~~\, h ........~ ./ Charles Scoma - ~ "'9, f'" ..~ !. J -. , . '\ "",/II~e~ ....... \\' ,,- Wl) ~ 1-¥~III\"\' Alicia Richardson - Assistant City Secretary