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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2001-03-26 Minutes Present: Absent: 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 - MARCH 26, 2001 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman Greg Dickens Jim Browne Larry Koonce John Pitstick Steve Brown Thomas Powell Karen Bostic Jenny Kratz Mike Curtis Chris Swartz Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Attorney Assistant to the City Manager Public Works Director Parks & Recreation Director Finance Director Director of Development Library Director Support Services Director Budget Director Communications Director Assistant Public Works Director Aquatic Manager Joe Tolbert Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT Mr. Cunningham introduced to the Council Steven Pulido, Cable TV Coordinator. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:51 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.8 - PZ 2000-038 - J PITSTICK FROM REGULAR Councilman Phifer asked for staff input on the MARCH 26, 2001 42-foot lights. Councilman Phifer was CITY COUNCIL concerned with the illumination from the lights. AGENDA Staff advised that the lights are hooded and hooded lights will not shine off of the property. Pre Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 2 The Zoning Ordinance does not address illumination, however the Nuisance Ordinance does not allow direct lights to shine over the property line. Agenda Item No.9 - GN 2001-031 - NAN Councilman Metts inquired whether the City participated in the sales tax holiday in the year 2000. Staff advised that last year the City elected to participate and staff's recommendation for 2001 was for the City to continue to participate in the sales tax holiday. Mayor Pro Tern Welch asked for clarification on the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation for a 40-foot side curb at the Precinct Line Road entrance. Mayor Pro Tern Welch was concerned with the 50-foot trailers being able to maneuver the turn without running over landscaping, etc. Mr. Pitstick advised that Wal Mart had requested a 50-foot radius on the main truck entryway on Precinct Line Road and the City standards are 30 feet. Because the truck entryway is also a main access for the retail traffic, the Commission compromised with a 40-foot radius with lay down pavement or curbs at the entryway. Staff also advised that the driveway would be 35 feet wide at the property line and the curb return was extended to 40 feet to give the trucks more room. Agenda Item 7 - PZ 2001-03 - Councilman NAN Mitchell questioned the difference in what was proposed by the Planning & Zoning Commission and what had originally been recommended. Staff advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission clarified how many pumps are allowed. The Commission recommended that the convenience store definition include that the maximum fuel service pumps to serve no more than eight automobiles simultaneously. Service Stations are defined as establishments capable of serving fuel to nine or more vehicles simultaneously. Pre Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 3 CONSIDERATION Mr. Cunningham explained that through North NAN OF SUPPORT FOR Central Texas Council of Government the City is NORTHEAST requesting to apply for grant funding for the TARRANT purpose of providing limited week day peak bus COUNTY JOB shuttle service off of the Trinity Railway Express ACCESS SHUTTLE stations. The cities of Haltom City, Hurst, GRANT Bedford and Grapevine have also indicated interest in participating in the grant. The funding would provide a shuttle service to major employers in the community from the Trinity Railway Express station. The City's shuttle service will include two peak morning and three peak afternoon shuttle runs from the Richland Hills TRE station. The grant is a 50% matching grant over a three-year period. The City's match would be $30,550 for the year 2001. The City's intent is to seek financial assistance from the local employers to assist in the local matching funds. DISCUSS MAY Due to the second Council meeting in May P HUTSON CITY COUNCIL falling on the Memorial Day Holiday, the MEETINGS consensus of the Council was to move the May 28 meeting to May 29. The Council also agreed to meet on May 8 at 6:00 p.m. to canvass the May 5 election. DISCUSS 771H STATE Mr. Vick briefed the Council on the bills moving NAN LEGISLATIVE through the legislature. SESSION UPDATE ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:32 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for right of way acquisition (820). The Executive Session adjourned at 6:57 p.m. to the regular Council meeting with no action required. eu, Charles Scoma - ATTEST: -tLt1L/YÒtbt' ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary Pre Council Minutes March 26,2001 Page 4 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MARCH 26, 2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order March 26, 2001 at 7:03 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Joe D. Tolbert Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson 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 Attorney 2. INVOCATION Ms. Shelly Stevens, Principal, and Alexa Winkenweder and Jorge Acevedo, students from Smithfield Elementary were present. Alexa Winkenweder lead the invocation 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jorge Acevedo, Smithfield Elementary, led the pledge. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 2 None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 05, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 05, 2001 C. GN 2001-028 - APPROVE LAND TRADE OF OLD NORTH HILLS PUMP STATION PROPERTY WITH ROBERT D. SWEET AND SHELlA K. STEPHENS - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-024 D. GN 2001-029 - AUTHORIZE THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-028 E. GN 2001-030 - WAIVER OF SERVICE IN FEDERAL LAWSUIT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-023 F. PU 2001-019 - AWARD BID FOR 2001 FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT TO PAR FLOORING IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,520 G. PU 2001-020 - AWARD BID FOR 2001 INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT TO ED PARKER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,965 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-025 H. PU 2001-021 - AWARD BID FOR TRASH PUMPS TO CRESCENT MACHINERY IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,800 I. PU 2001-022 - AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT TO SUPPLY POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS TO DIRECT ACTION UNIFORMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,379 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-026 J. PU 2001-023 - AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE TARRANT COUNTY COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR THE STREET WEDGE MILLING PROJECT K. PU 2001-024 - AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR TRAFFIC MATERIALS WITH ROADRUNNER TRAFFIC SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,956.70 AND VULCAN SIGNS IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,323.91 - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-027 City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 3 Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. PZ 2001-03 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION 1100; DEFINITIONS FOR CONVENIENCE STORE AND SERVICE STATION - ORDINANCE NO. 2546 APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, briefed the Council on the change in definitions for convenience store and service station. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Ordinance with stipulations in the definitions to clarify fuel service pump units. Changes to Convenience Service Pumps definition included "maximum fuel service pump units to serve no more than eight (8) automobiles simultaneously." Changes to Service Station definition included "All establishments capable of servicing fuel to nine (9) or more vehicles simultaneously." Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak for or against to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Metts to approve PZ 2001- 03, Ordinance No. 2546 as recommended by Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PZ 2000-038 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES FOR A ZONING CHANGE ON 37 ACRES FROM C1 COMMERCIAL TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR A WAL-MART RETAIL/GROCERY, INDOOR AUTOMOTIVE SERVICING, FUEL SALES, OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE WITH FUTURE COMMERCIAL PAD SITES. THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED ON '.' >_. ---~'''-'--'"~''-'_.'''''''''~-~''--~_.~~---''-'''-''~'-'-''~~ City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 4 NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY BETWEEN DAVIS BOULEVARD AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 2548 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. The request is for a proposed planned development from C-1 to PD on approximately 37 acres. Wal-Mart officials have met with representatives from some of the surrounding neighborhoods and there has been some change in terms of aesthetics and access to site as a result of those meetings. Mr. Mike Curtis, Assistant Public Works Director, reviewed the Executive Summary to the Traffic Analysis Study. Council was advised that Wal-Mart was required to go thorough a traffic analysis. The City hired an independent consultant to review all of Wal-Mart's assumptions and the City's consultant's report concurred with the Wal-Mart traffic impact analysis. Mr. Curtis advised that Wal-Mart was discussing with TxDOT the possibility of a light being installed at Shady Grove and Davis. If TxDOT will not allow a light at that location, Wal-Mart has come in with a plan where the entrance into the Wal-Mart site off of Davis at Shady Grove will be right-in, right-out only. Mr. Tom Galbraith, Dunway Associates, representing Wal-Mart, and Mr. Jeremy Wyndham, Traffic Consultant, were present. Mr. Galbraith discussed the proposed planned development and gave an overview of the site plan and the changes that were brought about as a result of the neighborhood meetings. Mr. Bill Boyden, BRR Architects, reviewed the project's architecture. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. The following appeared and spoke in opposition to the request: Mr. George Faciano, Steeple Ridge - concerns on traffic, signalization at Shady Grove Road and lighting. Mr. Scott Vender, 8801 Tanglewood - concerns with traffic and lighting Kirk Roberts, 8612 Shadybrook - concerns with traffic and the expansion of North Tarrant Parkway in Colleyville. Mayor Scoma called for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 5 There being no one, Mayor Scoma advised that one e-mail had been received in support of the project. The City Secretary read the e-mail received from Mr. John Grubb, 8116 Pecan Ridge Drive, addressed to Tom Galbreath, supporting the project and thanking everyone for their hard work and commitment to the citizens of North Richland Hills. Councilwoman Johnson moved to approve PZ 2001-038, Ordinance No. 2548 with the limitation of illumination limited to 400 watts. Mayor Pro Tern Welch seconded the motion. Councilman Mitchell requested an amendment to the motion to limit access to Davis Boulevard to right-in and right-out. Councilwoman Johnson did not accept the amendment. Motion carried 4-2 with Mayor Pro Tern Welch, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Metts and Phifer voting for and Councilmen Mitchell and Trevino voting against. 9. GN 2001-031 - A) CONSIDERATION OF OPTING OUT OF THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY OPTED TO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN HOLIDAY Ms. Karen Bostic, Budget Director, advised Council they could opt out or continue to participate in the sales tax holiday. If the Council wishes to continue with the sales tax holiday, there is no action required from Council. Should Council elect to opt out of the sales tax holiday, a public hearing must be held and action taken. Councilman Metts moved to continue participation in the sales tax holiday. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6-0. B) PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER OPTING OUT OF THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY No action necessary. C) COUNCIL VOTE TO OPT OUT OF THE SALES TAX HOLIDAY - ORDINANCE NO. 2549 No action necessary. RECESS Mayor Scoma recessed the meeting at 9:08 p.m. City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 6 10. CCD 2001-003 SITTING AS CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD, HOLD PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AND ACT UPON REPEALING APPLICATION OF SALES TAX HOLIDAY EXEMPTION- CCD ORDER NO. 2001-001 (Action reflected in Crime Control and Prevention District Board Minutes) BACK TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Council meeting back to order at 9: 15 p.m. with the same members present as recorded. 11. GN 2001-032 - CONSIDER NRH20 SEASON PASS PRICING AND CHILD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT APPROVED Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Manager, summarized item. Staff's recommendations were: 1) to change the current season pass pricing structure from a base pass price of $79.95 ($59.95 Resident) with a volume discount to a base pass price of $59.95 ($49.95 Resident/$39.95 Resident purchasing four or more passes) with no volume discount; and 2) to change the height that determines the difference between child and adult pricing to the level most appropriate with park safety rules and industry standards. This level is 48" which is a decrease from the current 54" height level. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Welch to approve GN 2001- 032, approving the season pass pricing plans and changing the child height from Under 54" to 48" and Under. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 12. GN 2001-033 - CONSIDER REQUEST OF GATEHOUSE NETWORKS FOR A LIMITED CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FOR HOME TOWN NRH APPROVED Mr. Greg Vick, Managing Director of Community Services, advised Council of Gatehouse Networks request for a limited cable TV franchise for only Hometown NRH. Staff is asking Council whether staff and Gatehouse should move forward with franchise negotiations or cease negotiations. Mr. Vick advised Council WideOpenWest submitted a letter objecting to Gatehouse's request. The Council discussed whether Charter and WOW had the ability to offer the same type service. City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 7 Mr. Dan Quinto, representative of Hometown NRH, gave a synopsis of why they were requesting a limited franchise for Hometown NRH. Mr. Quinto explained that Gatehouse Networks provides more than cable TV service - the cable TV service is a parcel of a larger community wide network. Gatehouse Network would also be providing a local community network for Hometown NRH. Mr. Quinto advised that Charter could supply service to all of the homes and cable to the offices, but Charter cannot provide a local or community network. The community network will limit the communication to within the boundaries of Hometown. Mr. Stewart Belkam, representing Hometown Marketing was also present. Mr. Tony Fell, representing Gatehouse Networks, spoke to the technical issues. Mr. Fell presented a power point presentation on the aspects of the system. Mr. Fell advised that at a basic level, they would be providing over 200 channels of digital quality television, three levels of high speed internet and a customized hometown intranet. From a customer service standpoint, they would have an onsite technician plus a project manager dedicated to the site as well as 24/7 telephone coverage to support the community. Hometown would be the first fiber to the home community in Texas. Mr. Fell explained the services that would be available. Mr. Fell discussed the regulatory issues and addressed the letter of opposition received by the City from WideOpenWest. Mr. Fell advised that their intent was not to cherry pick but to provide a high state of the art system that promotes a sense of community. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Mitchell, for Staff to begin developing a franchise agreement with the answers to the questions that were proposed by the Council and the pitfalls that are evident or can be evident in the process. Mayor Scoma reiterated that the motion was to authorize staff to develop the data and franchise agreement that would represent an approach to enter into an exclusive agreement in Hometown and the various impacts that such agreement might have on the city. After Council discussion, Mayor Scoma clarified that the motion on the floor consisted of two components - Staff will research the impact that such franchise agreement would have on our current arrangements and if it is determined that it will not be a fatal flaw to the City, Staff would develop a draft agreement that could be presented to Council that would accomplish what is being requested - and that is providing a new form of telecommunications and video communications services in Hometown which is not currently available through the current franchise agreements. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2001-034 - REVISE SPEED LIMIT ON BEDFORD-EULESS ROAD FROM City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 8 GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY TO STRUMMER DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2547 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Assistant Director, summarized item for Council. Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve GN 2001-034, Ordinance No. 2547, changing the speed limit to 35 miles per hour for the 7700-8200 blocks of Bedford Euless Road (from State Highway 26 to State Highway 183). Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. GN 2001-035 - CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR NORTHEAST TARRANT COUNTY JOB ACCESS SHUTTLE GRANT APPROVED Mr. Pitstick summarized item for Council. Staff's recommendation is for Council to authorize the City Manager to draft a letter in support of a grant application for a Job Access Grant from the Federal Transit Administration with initial funding commitment for a maximum of $30,550 for the year 2001. Following monitoring and adjustments made to maximize the shuttle service in 2001, the City of North Richland Hills would reassess and consider future funding commitments. The project is a pilot project directed through the Council of Governments for five northeast Tarrant County cities. They are proposing five shuttle runs off the Trinity Railway Express - one run for each city. North Richland Hills' run would begin at the TRE Station in Richland Hills and would run throughout our city to its major employment centers. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2001-035 as submitted by staff. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 15. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS · Planning and Zoning Commission is hosting a community meeting for residents to discuss the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting will be on Tuesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. City Council Minutes March 26, 2001 Page 9 · Cultural arts event, "A Lotta Night Music Concert Series" kicks off Friday, March 31 The concert will be held at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. · Easter in the Park will be held on April 7 at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road · April 3 - Citizen's Fire Academy Fire Administration 7:00 p.m. · April 5 - Citizen's Policy Academy Police Administration 7:00 p.m. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at Q LL c Charles Scoma - ayor ATTEST: ~a{éi~ atncla Hutson - City Secretary