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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2003-05-27 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - MAY 27, 2003 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 2ih day of May, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Joe D. Tolbert John Lewis Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Timothy J. Welch Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Clay Caruthers Thomas Powell Kyle Spooner Andy Jones Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Budget Manager Director of Support Services Information Services Director Fire Chief Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:46 p.m. Ms. Bostic introduced Information Services Director Kyle Spooner to council. 1. Discuss items from Reqular May 27. 2003 City Council Meetinq None. 2. IR 2003-055 Discuss LeQislative Update Mr. Vick updated council on the following bills. City Council Minutes May 27,2003 Page 2 HB 3143 - Streamlined Sales Tax Explained this bill has not moved and could be killed this evening. This is a concern because it would not allow cities to collect sales tax from internet sales. HB 136/HJR 136 - Property Exemptions The City is opposed to this bill, which was recently referred to the Senate Finance Committee on May 8th. HB 3185 - Transportation This bill has not moved since it was referred to the Infrastructure Development and Security Committee on May 15th. Several letters of opposition were sent to Representative Bob Griggs and Representative Vicki Truitt. HB 1606 - Financial Disclosure The section that deals with municipal elected officials (under 100,000 population) has been removed from bill and any related bills. 3. IR 2003-056 Demonstration of Emerqency Medical Services Equipment Fire Chief Andy Jones introduced Emergency Management Services (EMS) Personnel David Rainwater, Dave Evers, Lieutenant Mike Rawson and Medical Director Dr. Roy Yamada. Chief Jones advised council that that Dr. Yamada and EMS staff would demonstrate the specialized equipment used by EMS personnel in the field. 4. IR 2003-057 Update on Northeast Job Access Proqram Mr. John Pitstick advised council that plans are continuing for the Northeast Job Access program. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has contracted with The T to manage the program and The T has contracted with an independent service provider to make shuttle bus service available from the Trinity Railway Express to major employment centers in participating cities. The City of North Richland Hills may be the first city to implement the service. The City chose UICI and Tarrant County College as the two employers to begin implementation. The City met with both employers, familiarized them with the program and introduced them to representatives from The T and NCTCOG. Surveys were given to employers to determine prime candidates who may take advantage of the program. The response from the employers seems positive and if UICI is still interested as they receive the survey results The Twill make a presentation to their employees. Tarrant County College has expressed interest to kick off the program at the beginning of the fall. The grant to fund the Northeast Job Access program is a $1.5 million matching federal grant to be split among all participating cities. Staff will bring forward an interlocal agreement for council's approval to continue participation in program within the next couple of months. 5. Executive Session City Council Minutes May 27, 2003 Page 3 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:23 p.m. that Council would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss economic development south of Loop 820 and Hometown as authorized by Government Code §551.087. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:48 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 27,2003 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Joe D. Tolbert John Lewis Scott Turnage Frank Metts, Jr. JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Steve Norwood Greg Vick Karen Bostic Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Councilman Turnage gave the invocation. City Council Minutes May 27,2003 Page 4 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Councilman Tim Welch and Beautification Commission member Ruth Ann Smith presented certificates to the following Yard of the Month recipients. Mr. & Mrs. McDaniel, 4517 Castle Comb; Stacie Jordan, 6705 Larue; Alan & Kim Riley, 6253 Meadow Lakes Drive; Bob & Danna Dahl, 7513 Terry Drive; Earline Foy, 8609 Bridge Street; Ron Little, 6937 Briardale Drive; Peggy Cook, 6516 Parkway; Debbi Luhr, 7621 Mapleleaf Drive; Jim & Sandy Campbell, 8557 Steeple Ridge Drive and Texas SmartScape Winner Mr. & Mrs. Phillip J. Peters, 7700 Terry. 5. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MAY 08,2003 B. MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MAY 12, 2003 C. PU 2003-028 AWARD BID FOR 2003 YEAR MODEL TRACTOR/LOADER BACKHOE TO CONTINENTAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT $59,000. Mayor Trevino asked Public Works Director Mike Curtis to explain item 6C. Mr. Curtis advised council that the current tractor used by Public Works is 10 years old and meets the age and replacement criteria. Formal bids were solicited for a 2003-year model tractor and staff is recommending that council award the bid to Continental Equipment Company in the amount of $59,000. City Council Minutes May 27,2003 Page 5 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TIM WELCH TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7. GN 2003-064 APPROVE A "NO PARKING" ZONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HARMONSON ROAD EAST OF DAWN DRIVE TO HONEY LANE - ORDINANCE NO. 2708 APPROVED Mayor Trevino informed council the request before them is a result of a citizen's presentation brought before council at a previous meeting. Mr. Curtis advised council that the Public Works department conducted some studies and verified that many of the people visiting the park are parking on both sides of Harmonson Road. Mr. Curtis informed council there is a challenge when the City erects no parking signs in front of citizen homes, because the City is denying that property owner and their guest an opportunity to park in front of their homes. Prior to the council meeting, Mr. Curtis contacted all property owners with the exception of 6400 Harmonson Road and 3829 Park Oaks Court. The property owners that Mr. Curtis spoke with were in support of the no parking signs, understood the need of the signs and saw the benefit of the signs. The two property owners that were not personally contacted by Mr. Curtis voiced their support to their neighbor at 6404 Harmonson Road. Staff is recommending that no parking signs be erected on the south side of Harmonson Road from east of Dawn Drive approximately 745 feet to Honey Lane and be designated as "No Parking during the hours of 12 noon to 8:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday" zone. Mr. Curtis advised council that staff would monitor the park and will change the times or days if needed. Mr. Curtis also mentioned that the City has the option of a parking lot if the signs are not having the desired effect. The parking lot would approximately cost $50,000 to $60,000. Council discussed the effect of the no parking signs located by Linda Spurlock Park. Councilman Lewis believes it might be more appropriate and would like to see the hours change to read 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Mayor Trevino commented that the no parking signs appear to be a short-term fix, with the parking lot being a long term fix. Mr. Curtis advised council that staff is presenting the signs as a quick way to provide safe access for emergency vehicles. City Council Minutes May 27, 2003 Page 6 Councilwoman Johnson understands that staff will incorporate the no parking signs and if the signs do not work then a parking lot will be constructed. Mayor Trevino stated that he understood that staff would erect the no parking signs to allow safe passage while they study the options that are available for a long term fix. Mr. Cunningham advised the plan is to implement the no parking signs, if approved by council, and to see if a parking lot or some other type of improvement is needed in the future. Mr. Cunningham informed council that a majority of the parking is related to people who are using the park for practice fields and the park was not intended for this use. Staff will try to encourage and educate the public to use other fields that are designated as practice fields. Mr. Cunningham further stated that staff is not recommending the parking lot, but will evaluate further and advise council of their findings. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert asked how staff would educate the public and enforce the no parking signs. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert does not want to see citizen's ticketed the first weekend. Mr. Curtis said that he could not speak for the Police department, but believes that the Police department would give people a warning when the signs are erected. Mr. Curtis said that once ordinances are passed and the signs are placed if the policemen are not aware of a grace period the citizens would be issued a citation. Mr. Cunningham informed council when the city installs new traffic control devices the Police department does a good job in providing a courtesy for an extended amount of time to allow public education of the no parking signs. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2608 WITH THE AMENDMENT THAT THE HOURS BE FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 8: 00 P.M. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilman Metts asked staff to further study the need of a parking lot at Linda Spurlock Park since this item is the result of residents voicing their concern during citizen's presentation. Councilman Metts believes there will also be citizens registering their complaints because they do not have a place to park at Linda Spurlock Park. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes May 27,2003 Page 7 8. PU 2003-029 EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE & TOUCHE, LLP FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES AND APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2003-050 APPROVED Mr. Koonce advised council that the City in September 2000 contracted with Deloitte & Touche, LLP (D&T) for professional auditing services for a period of three years with two one-year extension options. The request before council tonight is the extension of the annual audit contract. Staff is recommending that council approve Resolution No. 2003-050. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No.. 2003-050. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 9. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA No action taken. 10. A. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. B.INFORMATION AND REPORTS IR 2003-053 UPDATE ON SOUTH GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR STRATEGY Mr. Bill Cunningham presented council with a Powerpoint presentation bringing them up to date on the South Grapevine Highway Corridor Strategy. City Council Minutes May 27,2003 Page 8 10. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. \\.,- . .....1"1;', "", ~/II " . I" ~'..t~"""""'.'" ~~ fIJi..., .' '. ~ ~ .... n ... ~ " .- ·'111 ' ATTES~{ , '!£f-t) ...".. . . ~. ~~... h; f- a \~.~ ~Ct44 ... , Patricia Hutsöh'·~ ß'itý"Secretary