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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2001-11-26 Minutes 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 - NOVEMBER 26,2001 - 6:10 P.M. Present: Charles Scoma Russell Mitchell Lyle E. Welch Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Paulette Hartman John Pitstick Jenny Kratz Larry Koonce Andy Jones Karen Bostic Patrick Hillis City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Asst. to the City Manager Director of Development Public Information Director Finance Director Fire Chief Budget Director Director of Human Resources Absent: T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Councilman ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No.8 (PS 2001-38) - Councilman FROM REGULAR Metts inquired as to the length of the strip the NOVEMBER 26, applicant was asking to be opted out of escrow. 2001 CITY Staff advised it was the length of the property - COUNCIL AGENDA approximately 1,000 feet. Mr. Owen D. Long, applicant, advised Council they were requesting waiver of the escrow in return for right-of-way dedication. Mr. Owen advised council he originally had an agreement with the county that they would get the State to build the road if he dedicated the right-of-way. Councilwoman Johnson asked Mr. Cunningham if he was aware of the situation. Mr. Cunningham advised Pre Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 2 council a verbal agreement was made several years ago if Mr. Long dedicated the right-of-way he would not be required to put up escrow. Mayor Scoma advised that the rest of the developers along North Tarrant Parkway would NAN be paying for the development of the road. IR 2001-175 MUL TI- Mr. Cunningham advised council the last bond YEAR CAPITAL election was held in 1994, and the projects in IMPROVEMENTS the bond election are about complete. In PLAN AND looking into the next five years there are a POTENTIAL BOND number of projects that need consideration and ELECTION UPDATE do not have long term financing. Staff is suggesting that a citizen's advisory committee be formed to study the bond project and give a recommendation to council as to which projects to finance. Staff advised that they will come back to council after the first of the year with a list of potential categories of individuals that would be helpful on the committee. Council would then appoint members during January/February timeframe. The staff will begin to work with the committee during the spring and early summer. Staff will come back to council in June with the committee's S.Norwood/L.Koonce proposals to consider a bond election during the fall. IR 2001-178 Mr. Vick advised council that Councilwoman DISCUSS Johnson has requested that council consider CONTRIBUTION TO donating money to Mr. Moon with the Santa SANTA USA USA. Mr. Vick informed council that Hurst donated $500.00 and Bedford donated $1000.00. Councilwoman Johnson advised council the program not only reaches out to children, but they also visit senior homes and hospitals. Mr. Cunningham advised council should they consider donating money to Santa USA the city should insist that they include all the schools in North Richland Hills. Councilman Whitson's only concern is the debris that would be blown around from the helicopter. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell would rather see the Pre Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 3 city's Fire Department and fire trucks go to each school. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell did not think a helicopter was necessary for North Richland Hills. Mr. Cunningham advised council that Santa USA makes an incredible amount of stops a day and the helicopter helps facilitate the ability to make their scheduled visits. Mayor Scoma suggested that the city donate money this year and then talk about it early next year based upon the results seen and input received from the schools. Then the council can decide if they wish to donate next year. Council consensus was to give $500.00 this year along with a letter requesting that all North Richland Hills elementary schools are added to the list. G.Vick ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma announced at 6:37 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session for deliberation regarding real property under Government Code Section 551.072 for land acquisition for the thoroughfare plane. Mayor Scoma announced at 6:53 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. ATTEST: Charles Scoma - ayor /.. gàtdtaìd ~ 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 - NOVEMBER 26,2001 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order November 26,2001 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Charles Scoma Lyle E. Welch Russell Mitchell Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Randy Shiflet Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson Rex McEntire Absent: T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. ROLL CALL Mayor Councilman Mayor Pro Tern Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Deputy City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director of Community Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney Councilman 2. INVOCATION Eric Bennett of North Ridge Middle School recited a devotional reading. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Alex Kruger of North Ridge Middle School led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS None. City Council Minutes November 26, 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 NOVEMBER 12, 2001 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 12, 2001 C. GN 2001-111 PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION OPTIONS FOR PERSONAL USE LEASED VEHICLES - ORDINANCE NO. 2586 D. PU 2001-041 AWARD BID FOR 2002-YEAR MODEL VEHICLES TO CLASSIC CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $309,975 E. PU 2001-042 AWARD BID FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE TO ATC AMERICAN LAFRANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,795 Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Whitson to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 7. GN 2001-112 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE LITTLE BEAR CREEK DRAINAGE BASIN ORDINANCE NO. 2098 TO REMOVE A PORTION OF PROPERTY INDICATED AS OPEN SPACE, FROM THE MAP, WHICH IS ADOPTED AS PART OF THE ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2583 APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised council the purpose of the revision is to amend the graphic map of the Little Bear Creek Drainage Basin ordinance to reflect current information regarding properties to be affected by the ordinance. The area of the map proposed for removal is both north and south of North Tarrant Parkway. The property north of North Tarrant Parkway was removed prior to November 2000 because it was determined that the area was not of environmental significance and could be reclaimed for development. The area south of North Tarrant Parkway is platted as Forest Glen East. As a separate item, there is a final plat before council City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 3 tonight. The preliminary plat was approved prior to the Little Bear Creek Ordinance becoming effective. A comment indicating that a 15-acre mitigation area, which was recommended by the Corps of Engineers has been made on the plat. The dedication should be filed by separate instrument with the plat of Forest Glen East. Mayor Scoma inquired about the creation of the linear greenbelt. Mayor Scoma wanted to know where and how much along the Little Bear Creek has been designated as a linear park. Mr. Pitstick advised he was not aware of how much space if any, has been designated as a linear park. Mayor Scoma advised Mr. Pitstick he was asking because part of the goals and objectives, section 100, was to create a linear greenbelt system that would compliment the enhancement of the adjacent developments. Mayor Scoma said he was aware that a portion of it would have a channel and wanted to know if it was going to be considered part of Little Bear Creek channel. Mr. Pitstick advised council that staff would be removing from the proposed open space a natural preservation area (directly north to North Tarrant Parkway). It will be designated in a homeowner's association agreement. Mr. Vick advised council that the main corridor of Little Bear Creek that goes across Smithfield will continue to be designated. Staff anticipates that the branch going up to Forest Glen will be included in the trail system with the additional park that was discussed in the capital improvement program. Mayor Scoma was interested to know if the basin is going to be part of the trail in our Parks Plan. Mr. Cunningham advised council that it would be part of Parks Plan. Mr. Cunningham advised council the ordinance before them is the same ordinance in effect now, with the exception of a deletion of one section. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. Mr. Owen Long, 1615 Precinct Line Road, Hurst answered concerns regarding Little Bear Creek Drainage Basin. Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve GN 2001- 112, Ordinance No. 2583. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 4 Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PS 2001-38 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY OWEN LONG ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF FOREST GLENN EAST PHASE IIN THE 8500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY APPROVED Mr. Owen Long was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Pitstick advised council the request before them is a final plat for Forest Glenn East Addition. The plat came before council within the last several months and was held up by the Corps of Engineers. There was a mitigation plan that needed to be filed with the Corps of Engineers and the applicant has since received approval from the Corps. A channel maintenance agreement and a homeowner's association agreement responsible for maintenance of the channel through the subdivision have been received as part of the current plat submittal. The plat is exempt from some of the new regulations (parkland dedication and tree preservation ordinances) because the preliminary plat was filed prior to passage of new regulations. The applicant is also requesting the following exemption: a waiver of escrow and construction requirements for their portion of North Tarrant Parkway (developer dedicated a 200' wide strip of land for North Tarrant Parkway from Precinct Line Road to the western city limit line) The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their November 8, 2001 meeting. Staff recommends approval of PS 2001-38 a final plat of Forest Glenn East Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the stipulation that a separate instrument for a 15.68 acre wetland and pedestrian access easement be filed at the same time as the final plat. Councilman Tolbert asked staff what would happen if council approved the request tonight and applicant did not file the separate instrument for the 15.68 acre wetland and pedestrian access easement. Staff advised council that applicant would not be allowed to develop. The separate instrument is a requirement of the mitigation plan. The plat and separate instrument will be filed at the same time. Councilman Tolbert voiced his concern with the difficulty involved with fining the homeowners association when they fail to maintain the channel. Councilman Tolbert asked if council would be waiving anything tonight by passing the final plat. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 5 Councilman Tolbert questioned if the City could later require that the homeowners' association agreement not only allow a lien on the channel but on other property. Staff advised council that the applicant has filed a homeowner's agreement and a maintenance agreement with the city. Staff can get with the City Attorney to tie additional lots to the channel maintenance agreement. Councilman Tolbert asked the City Attorney when the staff could require additional lots to be included in the channel maintenance/homeowners agreement. Mr. McEntire advised council that staff would do it before the applicant got his building permit. Mayor Scoma advised he was under the impression that the city had a model agreement (Glenview) they were going to use for all channel maintenance/homeowner agreements. Councilman Tolbert questioned if the motion needed to contain anything to make sure that the lien rights for the city would extend to more than just the ditch. Mr. Cunningham advised council the motion should include the provision that the lien rights would extend to property owners. Mayor Scoma asked staff if they had any idea what kind of cost the homeowners association could expect to maintain the drainage ditch. Council discussed the cost to the homeowners' association to maintain the channel. Councilman Metts asked the City Manager if Staff was satisfied with the model channel maintenance agreement that the city has with other subdivisions. Mr. Cunningham advised council that staff is satisfied with the channel maintenance agreement that was recently before council. The channel maintenance agreement would be incumbent upon all of the subdivision. Councilman Tolbert moved to approve PS 2001-38 a final plat of Forest Glenn East Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the stipulation that a separate instrument for a 15.68 acre wetland and pedestrian access easement be filed at the same time as the final plat and that there be a requirement that the channel maintenance agreement allow the city's lien rights for any breaches of the city maintenance to extend to any and all property covered by the homeowners association agreement. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approved carried 6-0. "', _--'~"'-_·~·_<"'~_"_'"_~"_~'~""""'~__~_O__~"~~~~_,_ City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 6 9. PS 2001-43 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY DAN QUINTO REPRESENTING ARCADIA HOLDINGS, INC. FOR THE APPROVAL OF A FINAL PLAT OF HOME TOWN BRIDGE STREET BRIDGE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF BRIDGE STREET) APPROVED Mr. Dan Quinto summarized request and 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 2001-43 a final plat of HomeTown Bridge Street Bridge Addition as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Welch seconded the motion. Motion to approved carried 6-0. 10. PZ 2001-28 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST BY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER WILLIAM PRUITT FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT ON 1.229 ACRES OF LAND FOR AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR FACILITY LOCATED IN A C-1 RETAIL DISTRICT (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2581 APPROVED Mr. Lewis Ten Have advised council that he was able to meet with the homeowner's in the area. An agreement was reached with the residents and applicant to have them drop their opposition to PZ 2001-28. The agreement is that applicant would make a greenbelt of the east 50 feet of the property that abuts the neighborhood. Christian Brothers would give up the 50 feet as long as Christian Brothers holds the property. Mr. Pruitt the seller of the property, who has land south of Christian Brothers said he was also willing to make a greenbelt out of the east 50 feet of his property. The Planning and Zoning Commission's stipulation was that the hours of operation for the first 60 days would be from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, six days a week, then drop to five days a week thereafter with no body work or selling of tires allowed. Mr. Ten Have is requesting that council extend the amount of days to 90, which will allow the property to be open on Saturday until 2:00 pm. Mr. Ten Have advised council there might be occasions when a few cars will be parked out overnight during the summer months. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 7 Councilman Whitson asked Mr. Ten Have if the back 1/3 of his property would be fenced on the north, south, and west sides. Mr. Ten Have advised council there is a city ordinance that requires him to fence adjacent to the neighborhood. At this time that is the only side of the property he plans to fence. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, addressed the request as it relates to city codes and ordinances. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved request with the stipulation that the hours of operation for the first 60 days would be from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm six days a week, and then drop to five days a week with no bodywork or selling of tires allowed. Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor to come forward. Mr. Kenneth Milburn of 7659 Cypress Court asked council if another auto shop would be able to open for business in the area and would they be under the same stipulations as Christian Brothers. Mr. Paul Weiss of 7666 Moss Court wanted to emphasis the agreement that was reached with the residents of the surrounding properties. It was Mr. Weiss' understanding that the 50-foot greenbelt would extend east as the other properties are developed south of Christian Brothers. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Mr. Weis was advised that this request did not affect the surrounding property. The council cannot require in the motion for this request that the 50 foot greenbelt extend to the other properties. Councilman Tolbert moved to approve PZ 2001-28, Ordinance No. 2581 as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the change that the hours of operation for the first 90 days be Monday through Saturday and after the 90 days drop to Monday through Friday for hours of operation from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm with no body work or selling of tires allowed, and to change the site plan so that the east 50 feet of the site plan be shown as 50 foot landscape buffer. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Motion to approved carried 6-0. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 8 11. PZ 2001-32 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2577, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1874. SAID ORDINANCE NO. 2577 AMENDS THE GENERAL ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY BY AMENDING THE TABLE OF PERMITTED USES, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, BY AMENDING THE SECTION DEALING WITH TEMPORARY USES, BY AMENDING STORAGE REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING THE SECTION DEALING WITH MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AND SCREENING OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT, BY REQUIRING SIDEWALKS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC URBAN DESIGN MANUAL, BY AMENDING SCREENING AND FENCING REGULATIONS, BY AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS SECTION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING NEW DEFINITIONS AND PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE - ORDINANCE NO. 2577 APPROVED Mr. Pitstick advised council of the following changes to the zoning ordinance: - New land uses - Building setbacks - Temporary uses and buildings - Outdoor Storage regulation - Incidental outside display - Mechanical equipment - Sidewalk - Front yard fences in residential areas The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the ordinance with the three changes below: · Change all references from acupuncture studio to acupuncture clinic · Change the definition of façade wall to any wall with frontage on a public street · Clarify that ornamental sight barring fences are permitted for single family residential properties. Lots with at least 100 feet of frontage a 4' fence is allowed and masonry columns are not permitted. Lots with at least 200' of frontage - a fence is allowed between four and six feet in height and one brick column constructed every thirty feet on center. Council discussed special service shops, definition of clinic, and secondary living units. Mr. Pitstick introduced Dave Green the city planner. Mr. Green gave council an overview on the changes dealing with architectural requirements. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 9 Councilman Welch left the meeting at 8:45 pm. Councilman Welch returned at 8:51 pm. Councilwoman Johnson asked that staff include the word irrigated in integral planters or wing walls. 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 Tolbert moved to approve PZ 2001-32, Ordinance No. 2577 with the stipulations that the massage and acupuncture facilities be allowed in Local Retail only with a special use permit and be permitted as right in C1 and C2; specialty personal service shops only be allowed in Industrial zoning with a special use permit Mr. Pitstick advised council that the city has a lot of Industrial uses that the city wants to encourage good industrial uses. Mr. Pitstick asked Councilman Tolbert how he would feel in putting the specialty personal service shops in the outdoor commercial district only and not in the industrial, because Mr. Pitstick would like to promote good industrial uses. Councilman Tolbert revised his motion for the specialty personal service shops only be allowed in Outdoor Commercial District with a special use permit; the secondary living unit have a requirement that the architectural design and building material be substantially similar to the primary structure; and in article 6, section 606 that planters need to be irrigated. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Council discussed whether the breezeway should be removed and if the secondarly living unit should be attached to the primary living unit. Councilman Tolbert amended his motion to include the stipulation that the primary structure and the secondary living unit be attached to each other. Mr. Steve Norwood suggested council consider saying "if lot is a Y:z acre or less a walkway or connection would be required, those lots Y:z acre and greater would not require a walkway or connection." Councilman Tolbert revised his amendment to the motion per Mr. Norwood's comments. Councilwoman Johnson accepted the amendment. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 10 12. PZ 2001-34 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS TO THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN; THE EXTENSION OF SHADY GROVE ROAD AS THE TWO LANE, UNDIVIDED, MINOR COLLECTOR STREET (C2U) DESIGNATION FROM ITS EXISTING LOCATION IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION TO INTERSECT WITH NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY; THE EXTENSION OF BROWNING DRIVE AS THE TWO LANE, UNDIVIDED, MINOR COLLECTOR STREET (C2U) DESIGNATION FROM ITS EXISTING LOCATION IN A NORTHERLY DIRECTION TO CONNECT WITH BROWNING COURT; AND REVISIONS TO THE STREET SYSTEM FOR HOME TOWN DEVELOPMENT AND THE SURROUNDING VICINITY, WEST OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY, SOUTH OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD AND EAST OF DAVIS DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 2584 APPROVED Mr. Pitstick advised council staff had originally made three primary recommendations for changes to the thoroughfare plan. A public meeting was held with surrounding property owners of all the affected properties. Staff also met with the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff is recommending that two of the primary recommendations be withdrawn from the thoroughfare change. The three primary changes are: · The extension of Shady Grove Road as a two-lane, undivided, minor collector street from its existing location in a southerly direction to intersect with North Tarrant Parkway Mr. Pitstick advised council staff received a letter from the property owner affected. There is a 3 ~ acre parcel that is platted on the west side of the property and the alignment would be going through the property. The applicant has requested at least 30 days to see how it will affect his property. As a result of this request, staff recommends that this recommendation be withdrawn. · The extension of Browning Drive as a two-lane undivided, minor collector street designation from its location in a northerly direction to connect with Browning Court. Mr. Pitstick advised council staff met with the developers and they want the ability to market the northern portion of their property for one large industrial user. Due to the revised preliminary plan, staff recommends removing this from the proposed changes to the thoroughfare plan. · Revisions to the street system for Home Town development and the surrounding vicinity, generally located west of Grapevine Highway, south of Mid-Cities Boulevard and east of Davis Boulevard. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 11 Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in favor of request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward. Mr. Kenneth F. Reimer, 3712 McFarlin Boulevard and Mr. Jonathan Vinson, 1445 Ross Avenue spoke in opposition of request. Mayor Scoma advised Mr. Reimer and Mr. Vinson that the first two recommendations have been withdrawn. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing. Councilman Whitson left the meeting at 9:25 pm. Councilman Whitson returned to meeting at 9:27 pm. Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell moved to pass PZ 2001-34, Ordinance No. 2584 approving the changes proposed for Home Town and immediate vicinity, denial of the proposal for Browning Drive as a result of changes to the proposed preliminary plat for this tract of property, and denial of the Shady Grove extension until additional research can be accomplished. Councilwoman Johnson seconded the motion. Councilman Tolbert's understanding is that there was an agreement between staff and the property owners allowing the property owners to come back and give us their comments regarding Shady Grove. Councilman Tolbert inferred from that there was also going to be some discussion about whether the Shady Grove Road extension may possibly be going some other type of way to connect with North Tarrant Parkway. Councilman Tolbert is not hearing that right now from staff. Mayor Scoma advised council the approach was to remove it tonight. Staff would talk to the property owners and if there is an agreeable solution it will be brought back to council for consideration. Mayor Scoma clarified that Councilman Tolbert would like Shady Grove Road brought back to council if an agreement can not be reached. Mr. Pitstick advised council that staff is in the process of designing North Tarrant Parkway. Staff is aware that they need to discuss this with all property owners that are affected on North Tarrant Parkway. Staff will need to work with the property owners on median breaks and the curb cuts to design them in an effective manner. Staff intends to do this and move forward. Motion to approved carried 5-1 with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Whitson, Mayor Pro Tem Mitchell and Councilwoman Johnson voting for and Councilman Tolbert voting against. City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 12 13. GN 2001-113 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF TMRS 20-YEAR RETIREMENT BENEFIT - ORDINANCE NO. 2585 AND APPROVAL OF 5 YEAR VESTING APPROVED Mr. Patrick Hillis summarized item for council. Councilwoman Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve GN 2001- 113, Ordinance No. 2585. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. GN 2001-114 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO LAMONT DIGITAL SYSTEMS, INC. DBA GATEHOUSE NETWORKS FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM - ORDINANCE NO. 2582 (2nd Reading) APPROVED Ms. Paulette Hartman summarized item for council. Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Mitchell to approve GN 2001- 114, Ordinance No. 2582. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 15. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B. INFORMATION AND REPORTS December 3 - Night of Holiday Magic event will begin at 6:30 pm at the Mid Cities Municipal Complex City Council Minutes November 26, 2001 Page 13 Christmas Lighting Contest - The Beautification Commission is accepting nominations for the annual Christmas lighting contest. Please call 817-427-6651 for more information. The Police and Fire Departments will be collecting unwrapped toys for families this holiday season. They will be accepting toys Tuesday, November 2ih and Wednesday, November 28th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Please call 817-427-6818 for more information. December 1 - Critter Connection will be open at North Hills Mall 10:00 am - 6:00 pm December 1 - Elves Workshop at the Recreation Center. Please call 817-427-6600 for more information. 16. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:3CU ~ Charles Scoma - Mayor ATTEST: uatVéI?c ~ Patricia Hutson - City Secretary