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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2001-08-13 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 - AUGUST 13, 2001 - 5:45 P.M. Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe Tolbert T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis Larry Koonce John Pitstick Pam Burney Jenny Kratz Karen Bostic Donna Enos Terry Kinzie 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 City Attorney Asst. to the City Manager Public Works Director Finance Director Director of Development Environmental Services Director Public Information Director Budget Director Purchasing Agent Information Services Director ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.8 - PZ 2001-15 Councilman FROM REGULAR Whitson asked if the applicant liked the PD that AUGUST 13, 2001 was approved for the Phase II site plan. CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Mayor Scoma advised council the project is in two phases. The first phase of the development was approved for and constructed with flat- roofed carports and metal support columns. Since the completion of Phase I council has changed and approved new regulations to the Zoning Ordinance. The applicant is now required to comply with the new regulations and must install masonry columns and pitched roofs for the carports. The applicant is seeking IR 2001-114 SHADY GROVE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Pre Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 2 approval from council to be allowed to construct the same type of carports as Phase I for Phase II. Councilwoman Johnson inquired why applicant thought the parking spots would be too tight. Mayor Scoma advised council the applicant designated so many parking spaces in an area, and those parking spaces had so many feet apart plus the post. The parking space took up so much of the area, and now they would not have room to enlarge the whole parking stall. Councilman Metts clarified that the council voted for this site plan under the new zoning regulations. Councilwoman Johnson asked what kind of problems the applicant has encountered. Mr. Pitstick advised council that the applicant would be available for questions at the council meeting. The applicant has expressed that he would like a seamless project for Phase I and Phase II. Mr. Curtis introduced Kimley-Horn Consultants Brad Tribble and Brian Shamburger. NAN Mr. Tribble and Shamburger reviewed and discussed the three (3) alternatives with council. Alternative "A" - Signal at Precinct Line Road and Davis · New signal · Create gaps · Construction cost $0 Alternative "B" - Shady Grove Lane; Left Turn Lane "B1" · Allows right turn to bypass left turn lane · Shift delay to southbound left turn and North Tarrant Parkway · Construction cost $45k "B2" - Shady Grove Lane realigned to intersect Pre Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 3 Davis Boulevard at a 90-degree angle · Allows right turn to bypass left turn lane · Shift delay to southbound left turn and North Tarrant Parkway · Construction cost $94k Alternative "C" - North Side Connector · Realigns existing Shady Grove Road to intersect North Tarrant Parkway · Existing Shady Grove would terminate west of Davis Boulevard in a cul-de- sac · Utilize North Tarrant Parkway median cut · Right-of-way Acquisition · Minor operational improvements · Construction cost $200k/$240k Kimley-Horn and Associates is recommending to construct a left turn lane on Shady Grove Road to allow motorists to make a north movement on Davis Boulevard while still allowing a right turn on Davis Boulevard. Council discussed the alternatives and their concerns and ideas. The concerns/ideas discussed were: areas north of Shady Grove in the City of Keller become populated, if Alternative liB" is a short term fix versus a long term fix of acquiring right-of-way at today's price for Alternative "C", possibility of Shady Grove connecting to Precinct Line Road, eliminating the cul-de-sac on Shady Grove in Alternative "C", possibility of blending Alternative "B" and "C", and talk to Keller regarding their thoroughfare plan. Kimley-Horn did advise that through their studies they believe Alternative B (1 or 2) would be a long term fix, but they would be happy to further review this along with the City of Keller's future traffic plans in this area. Councilman Trevino suggested that council and staff move forward with Alternative "B 1", but not Pre Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 4 completely abandon Alternative "C". Council consensus was to move forward with Alternative "B 1" and continue to study for the long term solution. S.Norwood/M.Curtis IR 2001-110 REPORT ON Councilwoman Johnson gave council a brief CHARTER AD-HOC recap of the Charter Ad-Hoc Committee's COMMITTEE - meeting. The committee is recommending the PROPOSED following be put on the ballot for the Charter AMENDMENTS TO Amendment Election. CHARTER · Extending the council terms to three years (according to option 2) · Elimination of the $100.00 monthly cap compensation for council attended meetings The committee also reviewed Article VI, Section 7 - Judge of the Municipal Court. According to legislation passed in 1999 the position of Municipal Judge is appointed rather than elected. Mr. McEntire advised he would add wording to explain the effect the 1999 legislation had on this section when the Charter is reprinted. NAN IR 2001-116 REVIEW OF MULTI- Mr. Koonce outlined staff's timeline for the YEAR CAPITAL potential bond election in 2002. In reviewing the IMPROVEMENTS timeline of the 1994 bond election, the process PLAN 2002 AND took seven and one-half months from the time of POTENTIAL BOND the first Citizen's Advisory Committee meeting ELECTION to Election Day. The bond election must be held on a uniform election date, per the 7ih leg islation. The outline will call for management and staff oversight of the process from start to finish. · Develop plan of action (August - October 2001) · Promotion strategy · Present plan of action to Mayor and Council · Appointment of a Citizen's Advisory Pre Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 5 Committee (November/December 2001 ) · Advisory Committee recommends referendum to Mayor and Council (May 2002) · Mayor and Council calls for Bond Election - June 24, 2002 · Citizen vote on referendum - September 14, 2002 · Votes are canvassed Mr. Cunningham suggests that our Advisory Committee have a good balance and cross section of people who will serve on the committee. The 1994 Advisory Committee had a good blend with neighborhoods, senior citizens, financial, small businesses, and large businesses represented. Council consensus was to move forward with the plan outlined by staff and to appoint Citizens Advisory Committee in the near future. L.Koonce/S.Norwood IR 2001-112 SET WORK SESSION Council discussed what dates they were DATE FOR CITY available for the city image study. IMAGE STUDY Council consensus was to tentatively mark P.Hutson Monday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. IR 2001-113 DISCUSS TML Mr. Vick asked council if there were any issues RESOLUTIONS that council would like staff to work on to present to TML. Mayor Scoma suggested that staff begin with what the City of North Richland Hills did not get accomplished the last session. Mr. Cunningham advised council that staff would forward resolution(s) to the resolutions committee. The resolution committee reviews and picks the resolutions to be recommended to the entire body. The deadline to submit resolutions is October 15, 2001. Council did not have any further suggested resolutions at this time, but will advise staff if Pre Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 6 they believe other issues need consideration. G. Vick IR 2001-115 NLC LEGISLATURE Mr. Vick advised council that the National League of Cities is accepting policy proposals and resolutions for consideration before NLC's Congress of the Cities in Atlanta, Georgia. No issues were identified by council, but they indicated they would contact staff should some issues arise for NLC consideration. G.Vick Mayor Scoma announced at 6:44 p.m. that the ADJOURNMENT Council would adjourn to the regular City Council meeting. ATTEST: CIL!~ Charles Scoma Mayor (7at/lfV6L j:)¿¿f31r- Patricia Hutson - City Secretary 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 - AUGUST 13, 2001 -7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order August 13, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson 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 Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Dr. Jeff May with Smithfield United Methodist gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Mayor Scoma, Council, and staff recognized former board members for their service to the city. The members recognized were: Doris Batenhorst, Emily Ward, Kyle Bacon, Ron Lueck, Richard David, Vanessa Trevino, Jane Dunkelberg, Paul Young, and William Merrill. City Council Minutes August 13, 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 JULY 23,2001 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING JULY 23, 2001 C. GN 2001-076 - CONSIDER REVISIONS TO JUNKED VEHICLE REGULATIONS REGARDING DEFINITION, ABATEMENT PROCEDURES AND REPEAL OF EXISTING ORDINANCES AND ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY - ORDINANCE NO. 2562 D. PU 2001-032 - AWARD BID FOR SLOPE MOWER TO LANDMARK EQUIPMENT E. PU 2001-033 - AWARD BID FOR TRAFFIC LANE STRIPING PROJECT TO STRIPING TECHNOLOGIES F. PU 2001-034 - AUTHORIZE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR NETWORK COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT WITH CAPCO COMMUNICATIONS G. PU 2001-035 - AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF TREE FROM CHRISTMAS SOUTHWEST H. PW 2001-015 - APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH JAMES DANIELS & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION ON CRANE ROAD- RESOLUTION. NO. 2001-042 Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. PS 2001-26 - CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 50R, 51 RAND 57R, BLOCK 1, BRIDLEWOOD ADDITION BY RICHARD AND LINDA GRAY, G.G. MARTIN AND MONTY AND VICKI CARPENTER LOCATED SOUTH OF GREEN VALLEY DRIVE BETWEEN SMITHFIELD ROAD AND BRIDLEWOOD COURT APPROVED City Council Minutes August 13,2001 Page 3 Mr. Monty Carpenter, 7709 Bridlewood Court, advised council he and wife wish to extend their backyard property line. The Carpenters and their neighbors Richard and Linda Gray agreed to purchase some property from Mr. Martin to allow them to expand their backyard property line. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised council before them is a simple replat. The two properties that front Bridlewood Court are gaining about a 35-foot backyard. Staff became aware that Lot 57R owned by Mr. Martin was never tied onto city services (water or sewer). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the replat with the stipulation that Mr. Martin be required to sign onto city services within a year. Mr. Martin has since signed the covenant that would be filed with the plat and requires him to tie onto city services within a year or at the time a building permit is obtained. Councilman Trevino moved to approve PS 2001-26 with the acceptance of a covenant. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. PZ 2001-15 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY SAM FINLAY REPRESENTING THE PROPERTY OWNER, SILVER CREEK II NORSTAR USA LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN REVISION TO AN APPROVED PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OF THE SILVER CREEK APARTMENTS PHASE II AT 8359 HARWOOD ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 2564 DENIED Mr. Barry Knight, representing applicant, advised council the purpose of the request is to request that the second phase of the apartment complex have the same carport as the first phase. The first phase of the carports was constructed before the zoning regulations were changed regarding carports. The carports were designed with flat roofs and metal pillars. The applicant does not feel it will be an aesthetic issue as the carports are not visible from Harwood Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission asked applicant to replace the screening wall from Phase I to match Phase II. The applicant has agreed to replace and match the screening wall. Mr. Pitstick advised council that Phase I was approved for and constructed with flat- roofed carports and metal support columns in June of 1997. In February of 1999 the city adopted a number of supplementary regulations to the Zoning Ordinance. These regulations included roof pitch and masonry column requirements for carports. In October of 1999, the applicant requested approval of a site plan for Phase II showing carports with flat roofs and metal support columns as was approved in Phase I. The site plan was approved with the requirement for pitched roofs and masonry columns. City Council Minutes August 13,2001 Page 4 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 deny PZ 2001-15, Ordinance No. 2564. Councilman Tolbert seconded the motion. Motion to deny carried 6-1; Councilmen Metts, Whitson, Tolbert, Trevino, Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell, and Councilwoman Johnson voting for denial and Councilman Welch voting against. 9. GN 2001-074 - SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR 2001-2002 CITY BUDGET, PARKS & RECREATION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND CRIME CONTROL DISTRICT BUDGETS APPROVED Ms. Karen Bostic, Budget Director, advised council that it is necessary to set public hearings on the proposed 2001-2002 City Budget, proposed projects and operations of the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, and the Crime Control and Prevention District budgets. In addition, a published notice will be required for each public hearing as per the City Charter and state law. The hearings have been set for August 27, 2001 beginning at 6: 15 p.m. for the Crime Control and Prevention District, 6:30 p.m. for the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, and 7:00 p.m. for the City Budget. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved to approve GN 2001-074. Councilman Whitson seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. GN 2001-075 - RECORD VOTE ON PROPOSED TAX RATE AND SETTING OF PUBLIC HEARING APPROVED Ms. Bostic stated per Senate Bill 841, a taxing unit must hold a public hearing to impose an amount of property taxes that exceeds the rollback rate or 103 percent of the effective tax rate, whichever is lower. State law furthers requires a record vote be taken by Council, concerning the proposed tax rate and that council schedule a public hearing on the proposed rate. Staff is recommending that notice be published on Thursday, August 16 and the public hearing be scheduled for Monday, August 27 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 5 Councilman Metts moved to approve GN 2001-075 which states that a record vote be taken concerning the proposed tax rate of 57ft and set a public hearing on the tax rate for 7:00 p.m. on August 27,2001. Councilman Trevino seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. GN 2001-077 - CONSIDER NEW REGULATIONS FOR LIMITING OUTDOOR CONSTRUCTION HOURS - ORDINANCE NO. 2563 APPROVED Mr. Pitstick informed council that the city has construction sites going up through out the city. Staff has received a few complaints regarding the early morning construction activities. Staff surveyed area cities and found that most cities permit outdoor construction activities Monday through Saturday during daylight hours only. Staff is recommending the adoption of an ordinance that would prohibit outdoor construction activities between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. during Central Standard Time and between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Daylight Savings Time. Sundays and key holidays (New Years Eve, Memorial Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day) are also prohibited days for outdoor construction activities. Residential property owners are exempt from this ordinance under a homeowner's permit which would allow smaller construction activities for home improvement during weekends and off hours. A special exception has been included to be approved by the Building Official with a three-day notice. This exception can be appealed to the City Council. Council discussed how the ordinance would affect contractors and homeowners. Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilwoman Johnson to approve GN 2001-077, Ordinance No. 2563. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. GN 2001-078(B) - APPROVE RESOLUTION CALLING CHARTER AMENDMENT ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-044 APPROVED Mr. McEntire, City Attorney, advised council the Charter Committee is submitting two proposals for the Charter Amendment Election. The first proposal deals with the $50.00 stipend per meeting the City Council is entitled. The change would allow the council to get more than two meetings per month. The present Charter only allows paying for two meetings per month. In some cases there may be more than two City Council Minutes August 13, 2001 Page 6 meetings per month, but under the current Charter council is only paid for a maximum of two meetings per month. The second proposal would change the term for the Mayor and City Council from two to three-year terms. The amendment, should it pass, will go into effect gradually over a period of four years. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve GN 2001-078, Resolution No. 2001-044. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. PW 2001-016 - RELEASE CITY/DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS ON LOT 3R, BLOCK 2, WALKER BRANCH ADDITION AND APPROVE WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION NO. 2001-43 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, informed council the property owner for Lot 3R has requested that the city release a City/Developer Agreement that was signed a few years ago. The agreement required the property owner to pay his fair share of channel improvements along the section of Walker Branch that goes through Lot 3R. The City/Developer Agreement was an option for developers who wanted to develop property next to unimproved channels. During the early to mid-nineties it was the belief of the Public Works Department that some day this section of Walker Branch would be concrete lined. The Corp of Engineers has gotten stricter about how the city will be allowed to improve earthen channels. It is now the belief of the department that this section of Walker Branch will need to remain earthen. Currently the developer has the entire section of the unimproved channel located in a drainage easement. The section of Walker Branch is located on the property owner's property. If the property owner should want to develop more of his property the channel improvements would be his cost. Staff is recommending that the City/Developer Agreement be released and require the property owner to enter into a Water Maintenance Agreement for channel improvements on Lot 3R, Block 2, Walker Branch Addition. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Trevino to approve PW 2001-016, Resolution No. 2001-043. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 14. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION City Council Minutes August 13,2001 Page 7 Mr. Gary Jones, 5601 Jamaica, advised council he did not believe the permit cost to obtain a Temporary Food Vendor Permit was in line with surrounding cities. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Sign up for fall recreation classes; call the Recreation Center for more information. The City of North Richland Hills has a new website. 15. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. \\\".~.'. . ~, ,,- .;:;; ~ ~ ! rlLt ~~ Charles Scoma - M yor g¿¿¡wé/à ~~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary