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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2002-06-10 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 - JUNE 10, 2002 - 5:50 P.M. Present: Oscar Trevino Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Jim Browne Andy Jones Dave Pendley Kirk Marcum Ashley Stathatos City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Parks & Recreation Director Fire Chief Building Official Assistant Fire Chief Marketing & Research Coordinator ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. DISCUSS ITEMS None. FROM REGULAR JUNE 10,2002 CITY COUNCIL MEETING IR 2002- 088 Mr. Dave Pendley briefly reviewed the proposed NAN DISCUSSION OF Building, Fire and Energy Codes. Mr. Mark NEW BUILDING, Alexander, Chair of the Technical Review FIRE, AND Committee, was present to answer questions ENERGY CODES concerning changes to the codes. Council was advised that there were no significant changes to the Building and Fire Codes. The Energy Code is a new code mandated by Senate Bill 5. Pre Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 2 IR 2002- 087 Mr. Dave Pendley presented a powerpoint NAN DISCUSSION OF presentation briefing the Council on the purpose PROPOSED and the regulations contained in the proposed SUBSTANDARD ordinance. In response to Council questions, BUILDING Staff advised that the Substandard Buildings REGULA TIONS- Board would be replacing the existing Board of ORDINANCE NO. Appeals. Staff is aware of one other ordinance 2629 - AGENDA that will be affected by changing the name and ITEM NO. 13 function of the Board. The appeal process for the Food Establishment Ordinance is to the Board of Appeals. Staff will be working with the City Attorney to address and clarify the appeal process for the Food Establishment Ordinance. Councilman Metts advised that he would like to see the City perform basic inspections for code compliance when a home changes ownership. Staff advised that a program was under consideration for apartments, motels, etc, but that home ownership changes were not included. IR 2002 - 086 Ms. Ashley Stathatos briefed the Council on the JOHN P. I STEVE N. DISCUSSION OF activities planned for this year's Northeast 2002 4TH JULY Family Fourth. Council viewed a powerpoint CELEBRATION presentation on the sponsorship of the event and the different events and activities planned at Birdville Stadium, The Crossing and Blue Line Ice. IR 2002 - 083 Mayor Trevino advised Council he would to PA TRICIA I JENNY DISCUSS share the presentation of ceremonial items with PROCEDURES FOR all of the Council members. Mayor Trevino PROCLAMA TIONS explained that for the presentation of AND OTHER proclamations he would like to summarize the CEREMONIAL presentation, rather than read the entire ITEMS proclamation. Council members who receive requests for proclamation or presentations would make the presentation. Council was in favor of Mayor Trevino's new procedures for handling ceremonial items. IR 2002 - 084 DISCUSS PROCEDURES FOR ATTENDING RIBBON CUTTINGS, GROUND BREAKINGS AND OTHER BUSINESS AND CITY EVENTS ADJOURNMENT Pre Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 3 Mayor Trevino explained he would like to implement a system to insure Council representation at all special events such as ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, meetings, etc. Mayor Trevino suggested a schedule be developed for one or two council members to sign up for a month and be responsible for attending events for that month. If the assigned Councilperson is unable to attend, the Councilperson will be responsible for finding a replacement. As in the past, all Council members are still invited and welcome to attend all events. Council members were in favor of implementing the new procedure for attending events and a sign up sheet will be sent out for Council to begin signing up. PATRICIA Mayor Trevino announced at 6:33 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session to deliberate regarding real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for park land acquisition in Park Zone 16. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:50 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting, /\ ~ ()W¡ __ _ 'JJ Oscar Trevino - Mayor 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 - JUNE 10, 2002 - 7:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order June 10, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Lyle E. Welch Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Joe D. Tolbert Mayor Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS SUMMER SANTA PRESENTATION- City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 2 Dave Ueber of the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dan Gannon, Fire Department employee presented the Police and Fire Departments with a trophy. Award was for officers who volunteered for the miniature golf tournament to benefit the Summer Santa program. 5. GN 2002- 070 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN METTS AS MAYOR PRO TEM. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 2002 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 2002 C. GN 2002-068 RATIFY EMERGENCY REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,000 FOR LITTLE BEAR CREEK CONCRETE CHANNEL LINER (GARY DRIVE AND NORTH FIELD DRIVE) D. GN 2002-069 PARTIAL RELEASE OF UTILITY EASEMENT-RESOLUTION NO. 2002-051 (LOT 1, BLOCK 3 MEADOWVIEW ESTATES) E. PU 2002-023 AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH BADGER METER, INC.- RESOLUTION NO. 2002-048 F. PU 2002-024 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS TO BARBARA'S CONCRETE-RESOLUTION NO. 2002-047 City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 3 G. PW 2002-008 AWARD BID FOR 2002 MISCELANEOUS STREET SUBGRADE ST ABILlZA TION PROJECT TO TMD AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,316 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-046 H. PAY 2002-004 APPROVE FINAL PAY ESTIMATE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,246.35 TO ROADWAY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE HOLIDAY LANE AT TRINIDAD DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL Councilman Whitson moved, seconded by Councilman Tolbert to approve the consent agenda. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 8. PS 2002-21 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM REBEL PROPERTIES III LTD. FOR THE APPROVAL OF A RESIDENTIAL REPLA T OF LOTS 14-18, BLOCK 1 GLENWYCK VILLAS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF GLENVIEW DRIVE; APPROXIMATELY 1.25 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Mark Wood, representing Rebel Properties, presented the request for a replat. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, summarized the case and presented the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Commission and staff. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of PS 2002-21 on May 9,2002. The Council approved all of the proposed Glenwyck Villas Addition at their meeting on May 28, 2002 except for Lots 14-18, Block 1, because state law required that a public hearing be held when the number of residential lots is increased over that approved by the original plat. The replatting of Lot 1, Block 3 into Lots 14-18, Block 1 Glenwyck Villas Addition increases the number of residential lots and requires a public hearing. Staff has notified property owners within 200 feet of the proposed additional lots. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for anyone wishing to speak to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-21, FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 14-18, BLOCK 1, GLENWYCK VILLAS ADDITION. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 4 9. PS 2002-22 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ERNEST HEDGCOTH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2-R1, BLOCK 5, OF THE RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8725 AIRPORT FREEWAY; 1.979 ACRES) Mayor Trevino advised because applicant was not present to present the item, it would be held until later in the meeting. 10. GN 2002-059 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND 2002 SUPPLEMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE - ORDINANCE NO. 2625 APPROVED Mr. David Pendley, Building Official, and Fire Chief Andy Jones, briefed the Council on the proposed ordinance adopting the 2000 International Fire Code and 2002 Supplement. The Code will replace the 1991 Uniform Fire Code and is designed to work with the 2000 International Building Code. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2625. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 11. GN 2002-060 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE- ORDINANCE NO. 2626 APPROVED Mr. David Pendley, Building Official, presented the proposed ordinance adopting the 2000 International Building Code. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2626. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. Mayor Trevino recognized Mr. Mark Alexander and The Technical Review Committee for their work on the adoption of the new codes. City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 5 12. GN 2002-061 ORDINANCE ADOPTING 2000 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE AND 2001 SUPPLEMENT TO THE INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE - ORDINANCE NO. 2627 APPROVED Mr. David Pendley, Building Official, presented the proposed ordinance adopting the 2000 International Energy Code and the 2001 Energy Conservation Code Supplement. Senate Bill 5 mandated the adoption and enforcement of the International Energy Code by September 1, 2002. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2627. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 13. GN 2002-062 ORDINANCE ADOPTING SUBSTANDARD BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ESTABLISHING A SUBSTANDARD BUILDING BOARD - ORDINANCE NO. 2629 APPROVED Mr. David Pendley, Building Official, presented the proposed ordinance adopting the substandard building regulations and establishing a Substandard Building Board. Councilman Tolbert asked staff to check at the bottom of page 4, the word *"insanitary premises". Councilman Tolbert felt it might not be the correct word/verbiage. *Note - City Attorney reviewed verbiage and concluded that it was correct. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2629 WITH THE ADDITION OF A CLAUSE THAT WOULD BE INSERTED INTO SECTION 5-91 "THE CITY COUNCIL MEMBER WHOSE PLACE NUMBER COINCIDES WITH THE NUMBER PLACE ON THE BOARD SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOMINATE A PERSON TO SERVE IN THAT PLACE AND ACTUAL APPOINTMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL.." COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 14. GN 2002-063 ORDINANCE CREATING A CONSTRUCTION CODE APPEALS BOARD - ORDINANCE NO. 2628 APPROVED City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 6 Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, advised that the proposed ordinance creates a Construction Code Appeals Board that will serve as administrative support. Each Code previously adopted requires an appeal process. In lieu of creating a separate board for plumbing, electric, fire and building board, Staff has combined it into one Construction Code Appeals Board. The board is required to have technical support and is required to have one master electrician, licensed master plumber and master mechanical contractor. Staff is proposing to use existing Board of Appeals members. Council was advised that the ordinance will be changed to reflect that the odd place terms will expire in odd numbered years and the even numbered place terms will be expire in even numbered years. In lieu of creating a separate board for plumbing, COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2628 WITH THE PROVISION THAT VERBIAGE BE ADDED TO SECTION 5-11 TO REFLECT THAT THE BOARD WILL BE RECOMMENDED BY STAFF AND APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 15. GN 2002-64 APPOINTMENTS TO CONSTRUCTION CODE APPEALS BOARD APPROVED Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, recognized Mr. Mark Alexander, Chair of the Technical Review Committee and two appointees to the Construction Code Appeals Board, Mr. Jim Lackey and Mr. Bill Manning. Mr. Pitstick advised the following were being recommended for appointment to the Board: Mr. Joe Crane, Place 1; Mr. Jim Lackey, Place 2; Mr. Bill Manning, Place 3; Mr. Lynn Motheral, Place 4; Mr. Gary Rademacher, Place 5; Mr. Lloyd Robinson, Place 6 and Mr. W.D. (Mac) McCarthy, Place 7. Council was advised that instead of places 2,4 and 6 terms ending June 30, 2003 and places 1, 3, 5 and 7 terms ending June 30, 2004, staff would like to recommend that members serving in odd numbered places terms will expire in odd-numbered years and even numbered places term will expire in even numbered years. The ordinance approved in previous item will be changed to reflect the odd/even place term changes. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-64, TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTS AS PRESENTED BY STAFF. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 7 9. PS 2002-22 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ERNEST HEDGCOTH FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2-R1, BLOCK 5, OF THE RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8725 AIRPORT FREEWAY; 1.979 ACRES) APPROVED Item was not heard earlier in the meeting because applicant was not present. Mayor Trevino advised applicant was still not present. Council discussed the policy of Council requiring applicant to be present in order for Council to consider. Council discussed the effect of the 30-day rule in relation to this case. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Development, summarized the request for Council. Replat combines an existing lot with an adjacent unplatted tract. The existing lot contains an office building currently occupied by CVS and the unplatted tract will be utilized by CVS for expanded parking. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval May 23,2002. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2002-22, A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2-R1, BLOCK 5, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. 16. GN 2002-065 CREATING CITIZEN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2002-032 - RESOLUTION NO. 2002-49 APPROVED Mr. Steve Norwood presented the proposed resolution. The resolution repeals Resolution No. 2003-032. The proposed resolution is identical to Resolution No. 2002- 032 with the addition of addressing how the Chair and Vice Chair are appointed. The proposed resolution allows the Mayor to appoint the Chair. Mr. Cunningham advised that the 4 committee members appointed from the City's Boards would be members who will be serving for the next year on their respective board. Councilman Tolbert brought to Council and staff's attention that the resolution calls for 20 members on the committee and there will only be a total of 18 members, 14 of which will be nominated from Council and four from current boards. Councilman Tolbert suggested that Council may want to change the total number of members to 18. City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 8 Council discussed the appointment of the 18 members to be nominated by Council. Mayor Trevino advised Council of previous discussion concerning the inclusion of all sectors of the City to be represented by the committee. Upon approval of the list of names the list will be reviewed to determine if there are any voids within the city and the remaining members would be appointed accordingly. Mayor Pro Tem Metts suggested that staff recommend two members to the Committee. Staff can provide names of individuals for Council approval that will represent the areas of the City that are not represented well. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2002-049 WITH THE ADDITIONAL TWO MEMBERS TO BE NOMINATED BY STAFF AND APPROVED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approved carried 6-0. 17. GN 2002-066 APPOINTMENTS TO THE CITIZENS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mr. Steve Norwood advised of the nominees to the Citizens Capital Improvement Study Committee. Council was advised if approved the understanding will be that staff will recommend two names for Council approval. Councilman Turnage's second nomination will also be brought back to Council for approval. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2002-066, REMOVING THE NOMINEES OF FORMER MAYOR SCOMA BASED ON THE FACT HE IS NO LONGER SERVING ON THE COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 5-1; Mayor Pro Tem Metts, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Turnage, Whitson and Tolbert voting for and Councilman Welch voting against. 18. GN 2002-067 APPOINTMENT TO PLACE 1 ON THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION APPROVED City Secretary advised that Councilman Welch was recommending the appointment of Mr. John Paraskevas to Place 1 on the Beautification Commission, term expiring June 30, 2003. City Council Minutes June 10, 2002 Page 9 COUNCILMAN TOLBERT MOVED TO APPOINT MR. JOHN PARASKEVAS TO PLACE 1 ON THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMISSION, TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30,2003. MAYOR PRO TEM METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 6-0. Councilman Welch advised for the record on Agenda Item No. 17 he was not against the committee but voted against because Mr. Scoma's nominees were removed. 19. A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS Council made the following announcements: · Mayor Pro Tem Metts gave an update on the construction status on Rufe Snow. · Councilwoman Johnson advised of the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Little Red Riding Hood - series to be held from June 17-22. · Councilman Turnage advised of the following events: · NRH Junior Open at Richland Tennis Center - June 14-16 · NRH20 Water Park Dive In Movie "Atlantis" - June 21 at 9:00 p.m. · Critter Connection open at North Hills Mall - June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 20. ADJOURNMENT MaYO:.TreVino a~!,:urned the meeting at 7:54 p.mQ ~ ~"(\~~~":~ ,JM\A /I ft I-I.Z',/'\ " "Í1 ....~ QAljI ¡! vU ll( () l~ ...\ . Oscar Trevino - Mayor =0 " 1~ = 8~ A - .-. T:, .../ , . ..~" Patricia''Hutsori ..:.. City Secretary