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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2014-03-24 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 — MARCH 24, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 24th day of March 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Jimmy Cates Operations Manager— Public Works Greg VanNieuwenhuize City Engineer Jason Moore Management Assistant— Public Works Boe Blankenship Public Works Superintendent Alan Knapp Public Works Superintendent Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Clayton Comstock Senior Planner (arrived at 6:07 p.m.) Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 2 A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. A.1 Report on 2013 Citizen Survey Results Mary Peters, Public Information Officer, summarized the item. The City of North Richland Hills contracted with the University of North Texas Survey Research Center to conduct a citizen survey in late 2013. Mrs. Peters introduced Dr. Nicole Dash, Associate Dean. Dr. Dash presented a PowerPoint presentation on the survey findings. Overall, the survey results were very positive: 96.5% of respondents rated the quality of life in NRH as excellent or good; 97.6% would recommend NRH to a friend or family member as a good place to live; and 94.2% plan to remain in NRH for several years. The survey data will help City staff determine which programs and services the city is providing well and where improvements can be made. The data includes comparisons to the 2005, 2007, 2009 and 2011 North Richland Hills survey results, which will also help staff in measuring our improvements. B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the south sector of the City B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code to confer with attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation - Rufe Snow Drive Project eminent domain Mayor Trevino announced at 6:28 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following sections: 1) Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the south sector of the city and 2) to confer with attorney.to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation — Rufe Snow Drive eminent domain. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:56 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order March 24, 2014 at 7:11 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez led the pledge of allegiance with help from Jeremiah Lehr, Boy Scout Troop 179. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 4 A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) No items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Trudie Troublefield presented the Council with a memento for the kick-off of the 14th Annual Bunny & Bear Drive benefiting Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. The Bunny & Bear Drive will be collected from March 24th through April 3rd. Donation boxes are located in the lobbies of the Library, NRH Centre and City Hall. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 3, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 AWARD RFB 14-016 FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (PHASE I) TO CANARY CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $877,055 B.3 AWARD RFB 14-016 FOR SANITARY SEWER REHABILITATION (PHASE I) TO CANARY CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $877,055 B.4 AWARD BID 14-013 FOR ANNUAL NRH2O FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS TO MULTIPLE VENDORS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000 B.5 RENEW BID NO. 13-012 FOR AQUATIC CHEMICALS TO D.C.C., INC. AND VALLEY SOLVENTS & CHEMICALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,500 City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 5 COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 RP 2013-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE BOUSQUET GROUP, INC FOR A REPLAT FOR LOT 1R, BLOCK 2, COLLEGE CIRCLE SHOPPING CENTER ADDITION ON 0.924 ACRES LOCATED AT 5901 DAVIS BOULEVARD APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward. Mr. Tim Attlee, 8312 Boulder River Trail, McKinney came forward. Mr. Attlee explained that the request is for a replat combining two existing lots into one to accommodate the development of the approved express car wash at 5901 David Boulevard. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner, presented the item. The Bousquet Group is requesting approval of a replat to combine two commercial lots into one lot of 0.924 acre for the purpose of developing an express conveyor tunnel car wash located at the northwest corner of Davis Boulevard and College Circle (5901 Davis Boulevard and 7801 College Circle). The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2013-15. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 6 C.2 ZC 2014-05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DARREN AND ANGELA WHITTEN FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL & R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON 2.99 ACRES LOCATED AT 6728 MEADOW RD. - ORDINANCE NO. 3303 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward. Darren Whitten, 6728 Meadow Road, owner of the property came forward. Mr. Whitten explained that the request was for a zoning change and a final plat at 6728 Meadow Road. Approval of the changes would allow him to build an addition to his existing home on the property. John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, requested to present items C.2 (ZC 2014-05) and D.1 (FP 2014-01) since the items were related. Darren and Angela Whitten are requesting approval of a zoning change from AG Agricultural and R-1 Single Family Residential to the R-1-S Special Single Family District for a 2.99-acre parcel at 6728 Meadow Road. The applicant intends to construct a 1,000+ square-foot addition to the existing 2,310 square foot home. Item D.1 is the approval of a Final Plat for a 2.99-acre lot at 6728 Meadow Road. As the property is not currently platted, it must go through the platting process in order to issue a building permit for the expansion. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote for ZC 2014-05 and FP 2014-01. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No 3303; ZC 2014-05. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.0 PUBLIC WORKS Items to follow do not require a public hearing. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 7 D.1 FP 2014-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DARREN AND ANGELA WHITTEN FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, COPE ADDITION ON 2.99 ACRES LOCATED AT 6728 MEADOW RD. APPROVED This item was related to the previous item C.2 and was presented and discussed in item C.2. Mayor Trevino entertained a motion for item D.1. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2014-01. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES, CANCELLING ELECTION AND DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES ELECTED TO OFFICE — ORDINANCE NO. 3302 APPROVED Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary, summarized the item. The Texas Election Code provides for the cancellation of an election when each candidate whose name is to appear on a ballot is unopposed and there are no write-in candidates. The filing deadline for a place on the ballot for the May 10, 2014 City Council Election was February 28, 2014. At the conclusion of the filing deadline, the candidates who filed for a place on the ballot were unopposed. The law states that the authority responsible for preparing the official ballot (City Secretary) shall certify in writing and deliver to the governing body a certification of unopposed status. On receipt of the certification, the City Council may declare the unopposed candidates elected to office and cancel the election. Ordinance No. 3302 declares the below candidates elected to office and cancels the May 11 election. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 8 Mayor Oscar Trevino Council Place 2 Rita Wright Oujesky Council Place 4 Tim Barth Council Place 6 Scott Turnage COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED STATUS AND APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3302. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 APPOINTMENT TO KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION - ALTERNATE POSITION APPROVED Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary, summarized the item. The Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission currently has a vacancy in the Alternate position. Mayor Trevino is recommending the appointment of Ms. Tiffany Eddleman to fill the unexpired position. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPOINT TIFFANY EDDLEMAN TO THE KEEP NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, ALTERNATE POSITION. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 APPOINTMENT TO THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD - PLACE 4 APPROVED Monica Solko, Assistant City Secretary, summarized the item. The Place 4 position on the Teen Court Advisory Board is currently vacant. The Code of Ordinances provides that the City Councilmember who holds the corresponding council place makes appointments to this Board. Councilman Barth is recommending the appointment of Francis E. Lambright, Jr. to fill the unexpired position. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPOINT FRANCIS E. LAMBRIGHT, JR.TO THE TEEN COURT ADVISORY BOARD, PLACE 4. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 9 G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilwoman Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. Join us on Tuesday, April 1st for `Round the Town with Oscar. This informal and fun 10- mile bike ride will start at the NRH Centre parking lot at 5:45 p.m. Rides will be held monthly through November. If you have questions or need more information, call the NRH Centre at 817-427-6600. We also invite you to join us for the Mayor's 5K Walk on Saturday, April 5 at the NRH Centre. There will be a warm up at 8:45 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. Mayor's Walk T-Shirts can be purchased at the NRH Centre for $10. For more information, call 817-427-6600. The Youth Advisory Committee is hosting its 3rd Annual Dog Show from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 6, at Tipps Canine Hollow dog park. Participants can register in advance or on site the day of the show. All proceeds benefit the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Donations of pet food and cat litter will also be collected. For a registration form or more information, visit the city's website or call 817-427-6015. Kudos Korner - Angel Bellard and Staff in the Utility Customer Service Office. A citizen sent a thank you note on behalf of her mother who has Alzheimer's. She had contacted the utility office regarding a larger than expected bill and Angel and her staff went above and beyond what was expected to help her. "I'm sure if my mom could truly understand she would also say thanks," the note stated. City Council Minutes March 24, 2014 Page 10 H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p. ' / a�„/ 4.74,,,s‘ �:' n y Oscar �n• — Mayor Z=� r 4h )AT EST• 0�. 'y Moni ra SoI'o, Assistant City Secretary i