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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2001-04-09 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 - APRIL 09, 2001 - 5:30 P.M. Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch 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 Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis Jimmy Cates Jim Browne Larry Koonce John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Ashley Stathatos Andy Jones Tom Shockley Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Assistant to the City Manager Public Works Director Street Superintendent Parks & Recreation Director Finance Director Director of Development Communications Director Marketing & Research Coordinator Fire Chief Police Chief Russell Mitchell Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS None FROM REGULAR APRIL 09, 2001 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA IR 2001-050 Mr. Burk Collins and Mr. Stephen King of North UPDATE OF Hills Mall updated council on the mall NORTH HILLS development and possible tenants. Mr. King MALL advised Council North Hills Mall would not DEVELOPMENT compete with Northeast Mall, but complement it. PLAN North Hills Mall is being promoted as an entertainment theme. NAN Pre Council Minutes April 09, 2001 Page 2 IR 2001-051 Mr. John Pitstick advised Council of Aggressive PRESENT A TION Skaters Association desire to have North REGARDING Richland Hills host the 2001 ASA World AGGRESSIVE Championships at North Hills Mall. The basic SKATERS proposal to host the 2001 ASA World ASSOCIATION Championships requires the City of North WORLD Richland Hills to make guarantees for the event. CHAMPIONSHIPS The host city is responsible for $60,000 in cash AT NORTH HILLS and approximately $80,000 for in-kind services MALL - OCTOBER for the three day event including security, 19-21, 2001 permits, bleachers, maintenance, setup and hotel rooms. The city may sell two premier sponsorships at $80,000 each to recoup expenses, in addition to having numerous local sponsors. The decision to move forward with the ASA World Championships would be tied to an agreement between North Hills Mall and Eisenberg's Skate Park to construct a $2 million extreme skate park at North Hills Mall. Staff believes this event would be a great way to kick off the new entertainment theme at North Hills Mall. Ms. Vicki Eisenberg representing Eisenberg's Skate Park and Rick Bratman with Aggressive Skaters Association were available to answer questions. Mayor Scoma asked staff for additional information on the possibility of more than two sponsors to help recoup the city's cost. Mr. Pitstick responded that additional sponsors could be secured. Council consensus was favorable for city participation and to seek reimbursement of city's portion with sponsorship. Staff to bring back before Council for action at the April 23 City Council meetinq. J. Pitstick/So Norwood IR 2001-046 Mr. Steve Norwood advised Council of DISCUSS Councilman Tolbert's concern regarding traffic REQUEST FOR issue in North Tarrant-Davis Blvd area. TRAFFIC STUDY· Councilman Tolbert would like for Council to NORTH TARRANT consider exploring a traffic study that will look at AND DAVIS the entire area as it relates to access. Recently, RESIDENTIAL there was significant discussion at the AND comprehensive plan public hearing regarding COMMERCIAL various ways to access North Tarrant and Davis AREAS Blvd. Staff believes it would be advantaqeous Pre Council Minutes April 09, 2001 Page 3 for the city to look at the overall area and not a particular retail development as it impacts North Tarrant and Davis. Staff is seeking direction from Council as to whether or not to hire an outside consultant to study the area. Councilman Trevino advised staff and Council that the city needs to be ready to act when the study is completed. He does not want the study completed and tucked away for a later date. Mayor Scoma believes a city study should be done overall. Mr. Norwood advised Council staff can get a proposal on the next council agenda for 5 or 6 intersections. Mayor Scoma asked staff to bring back before Council for the whole city, but to have it in sections. Mr. Norwood advised Council staff could bring back North Tarrant and Davis at the next council meeting. If Council wants the whole city then it will be at least two months before staff can bring it back to Council. Council consensus was for staff to bring North Tarrant and Davis for Council consideration at the April 23 meeting. The whole city can be S.Norwood/M.Curtis brought back before Council later. IR 2001-049 Mr. Mike Curtis advised Council staff has MEADOW LAKES received concerns from citizens regarding DRIVE, TRAFFIC speed of traffic along Meadow Lakes Drive. CALMING Due to recent development adjacent to Loop 820, there has been an increase of traffic on Meadow Lakes Drive. Road humps are the most common method used to slow traffic. However, Meadow Lakes Drive is a collector street, and city ordinance does not allow road humps to be constructed. Mr. Curtis presented the following calming alternative for Council consideration. - Rumble strips - Flashing beacons - Raised pavements Pre Council Minutes April 09, 2001 Page 4 · table tops · raised crosswalk) - Restriping · from 4 to 3 lanes · strip shoulder - Chokers or angle points - Traffic circle Mr. Curtis informed Council the less expensive options being the rumble strips or flashing beacons. Council consensus was to restripe Meadow Mike Curtis Lakes Drive. RECESS Mayor Scoma recessed the Pre-Council meeting at 6:50 p.m. to the regular City Council meeting. The Pre-Council meeting to continue after the reaular Council meetinq BACK TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the Pre-Council meeting back to order at 7:49 p.m. IR 2001-048 Mr. Greg Vick advised Council the deadline for DISCUSS filing legislation was Friday, March 9th. LEGISLATIVE However, staff has added several bills to the list UPDATE - 77TH since the last update. Mr. Vick updated the LEGISLATURE Council on the following Legislative Bills: HB 2667, HB 1362, SB 243, HB 1115, SB 1275, HB 2291, SB 108, and SB 339. NAN ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 7:59 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for consultation with City Attorney as authorized by Government Code §551.071 for Davis vs. NRH and Buckingham vs. NRH. The Executive Session adjourned at 8:23 p.m. with no action required. ATTEST: tü ~«a-jk~ atricia Hutson - City Secretary ~ W,^__,~ _·.,~_.."_~__~~_,,c__",~"~_____,___.~~ 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 - APRIL 9, 2001 ·7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order April 9, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson Don Phifer Joe D. Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Absent: Russell Mitchell Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Rex McEntire ROLL CALL Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Girl Scout Troop1262 gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop 1262 led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A. PROCLAMATIONS · NATIONAL ORGAN AND TISSUE DONOR AWARENESS WEEK City Council Minutes April 9, 2001 Page 2 Mayor Scoma presented proclamation to Ms. Carol Metker, volunteer for LifeGift Organ Donation Center, recognizing National Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Week. · INTERNATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY WEEK Mayor Scoma presented to North Richland Hills Building Official, Ed Dryden, and Building Staff, Penny Peterson, Darren Williams, Tim Horvath and Lance Thornhill, a proclamation recognizing International Building Safety Week. B. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO NORTH RICH LAND HILLS POLICE DEPARTMENT Ms. Mary Lee Hafley and Lisa Estrella, representatives from the Women's Shelter, presented to Chief Tom Shockley, a certificate of appreciation to the North Richland Hills Police Department. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 2001 C. GN 2001-036 APPROVE "NO PARKING ANYTIME" ZONE ON MEADOW LAKES DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2550 D. GN 2001-037 MAY COUNCIL MEETING DATES Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Welch, to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. GN 2001-038 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR 27TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM City Council Minutes April 9, 2001 Page 3 Ms. Paulette Hartman, Assistant to City Manager, briefed the Council on Agenda Items No. 7 and 8. Council was advised that the City Council is required to hold a public hearing to receive comments and input from citizens on the proposed 2ih year (2000-2001) CDBG project. The proposed 2ih year CDBG project is a continuation of the reconstruction of Susan Lee Lane from Maplewood to Lola Drive. The 26th year CDBG project started the reconstruction of Susan Lee from Loop 820 to Maplewood. The project will be funded with the $292,800 2ih CDBG allocation, $221,225 of remaining funds from previous CDBG projects and $75,000 from the Drainage Utility Fund. Mayor Scoma opened the Public Hearing and asked for public comments regarding the 2ih CDBG program. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the Public Hearing. 8. GN 2001-039 APPROVE 27TH (2000/2001) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM _ RESOLUTION NO. 2001-029 APPROVED Item was explained with Agenda Item No.7. Ms. Hartman recommended Council approval of Resolution No. 2001-029 outlining the 2ih CDBG program, and approve using $75,000 from the Drainage Utility fund to complete the reconstruction of Susan Lee Lane. Councilman Phifer moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino, to approve GN 2001-039, Resolution No. 2001-029 as recommended by staff. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 9. GN 2001-040 APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE TO BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPROVED Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Welch, to approve the appointment of Ms. Tonya Littlejohn as Alternate to the Beautification Commission, term expiring June 30, 2002. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 10. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION City Council Minutes April 9, 2001 Page 4 None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS · IR 2001-047 RUFE SNOW DRIVE STATUS REPORT Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, reported on the status of the Rufe Snow Drive Project. Mr. Curtis advised the condemnation hearings were complete, the City has control of all necessary right of way, and utility adjustments are underway. TxDOT is planning to let the project in July 2001. · IR 2001-052 POLICE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT Chief Shockley presented a power point presentation of the second quarter 2000/01 fiscal year Police Department Report. · ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATION "A Lotta Night Music Concert Series" will be hosting Teye Viva el Flamenco, guitar and flamenco dancers, on Friday, April 13. The concerts will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. Early voting for the City Council and Crime Control and Prevention District Elections begins Wednesday, April 18. Voting is at City Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Tuesday, May 1. 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm. ATTEST: t!YM¿¿d!Æ' ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary