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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2003-10-13 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 - OCTOBER 13, 2003 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 13th day of October, 2003 at 5:45 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. 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 Greg Vick Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Jenny Mabry Andy Jones Thomas Powell Dave Green Dave Pendley Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Communications Director Fire Chief Director of Support Services Zoning Administrator Building Official Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. ~ Discuss items from Reqular October 13. 2003 City Council Meetinq None. 2. IR 2003-109 Discussion of an Ordinance Revisinq Chapter 16, Code of Ordinances, Relatinq to the Parkinq and Storaqe of Semi Tractor Trailers City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 2 Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, briefed the Council on a proposed ordinance addressing the parking and storage of semi-tractor trailers. The proposed ordinance is brought forward at the request of council to more efficiently address parking issues. The ordinance clarifies the language and places in one location parking restrictions pertaining to semi-tractor trailers. The ordinance will prohibit the owner or operator of any truck tractor, truck trailer or truck tractor trailer rig to stand, park or store or permit the standing, parking or storing of any truck, trailer or rig on any public street, public right of way, median, parkway, athletic field or other public property within the city unless picking up or delivering to premises on such property. The ordinance also prohibits the standing, parking or storing of trucks, trailers or rigs on any parking lot, playground, athletic field, vacant lot, public or private school, church premises or residential property. Staff reviewed the enforcement policy and answered Council questions. Council took action on the ordinance during the regular council meeting. 3. IR 2003-107 Discussion of an Ordinance Revisinq the Subdivision Requlations to Restrict the Location of Above-Ground Utility Service Appurtenances in Residential Areas Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, briefed the Council on Oncor's new program of placing electrical services for new residential subdivisions in the front of a lot rather than the traditional rear service. Oncor feels it is more efficient to service transformers from the front of yards as opposed to those in the rear. At the direction of Council, staff took the issue to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation. The Planning & Zoning Commission is recommending an ordinance placing above-ground appurtenances and equipment, and, if permitted, above ground facilities along rear lot or tract lines. The developer of the affected property may appeal the requirements to the Planning & Zoning Commission at the preliminary plat stage based on the requirement not being technically environmentally or economically feasible. Mr. Greg Vick, Assistant City Manager, advised Oncor had submitted a letter after the Planning & Zoning meeting expressing their concerns with the proposed ordinance being submitted to Council from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Oncor has submitted for Council consideration a compromise to Planning and Zoning's recommendation. Should Council want to consider Oncor's compromise Mr. Staples has revised Oncor's version to clean up some of the verbiage and has titled the ordinance - Oncor Version - Revised. Council discussed whether it was necessary to include on page 2 of the Oncor Version - Revised ordinance, item 6. Council was advised by the City Attorney that should Council want to approve the Oncor Version - Revised, item 6 could be removed. Council took action on the ordinance during the regular council meeting. 4. IR 2003-106 Discussion of December Council Meetinqs Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary advised Council that earlier in the year Council agreed to reschedule the December 8 council meeting to December 15 because of a council conference. Staff was now requesting direction from Council as to whether they City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 3 would like to hold the second meeting in December since the meeting falls during Christmas week. The consensus of the Council was to leave it to the discretion of City Manager. If the City Manager determines that the second meeting is not needed, then an item will be placed on a future agenda to formally cancel the meeting. 5. Executive Session Mayor Trevino announced at 6:21 p.m. that Council would adjourn to Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Government Code §551.071 to consult with the City Attorney on Davis vs. North Richland Hills and to deliberate on real property as authorized by Government Code §551.072 for land acquisition south of Loop 820 area. 6. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:56 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 October 13, 2003 at 7:07 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 Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Greg Vick Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 4 2. INVOCATION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS LIFE SAFETY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD - FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Jones recognized the North Richland Hills Fire Department as recipients of the Life Safety Achievement Award for 2002. Several members of the Fire Department were present to receive the award from Chief Jones. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Ray Hudson, 8825 Jason Court, submitted a petition for the repair and resurfacing of two streets in Eden Estates - Jason Court and Hilary Court. Mayor Trevino requested Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, to receive the petition and follow-up with Mr. Hudson. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1 - 2, 2003 COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSESSION B. MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2003 COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 5 C. PS 2003-45 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIRBY COX TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, KIRBY ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8601 CARDINAL LANE - 3.33 ACRES) D. PS 2003-47 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SIDNEY EGGLESTON AND THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 2 NORTHFIELD PARK ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400- 8500 BLOCK OF NORTHFIELD DRIVE - 32.13 ACRES) E. GN 2003-127 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED AT 6109 WINTER PARK DRIVE IN HOME TOWN NRH WEST - PHASE 2 - ORDINANCE NO. 2744 F. PU 2003-043 AWARD OF BID TO SPORTS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,600 FOR THE WALKER'S CREEK PARK NET EXTENSION PROJECT G. PU 2003-044 AWARD BID FOR 2003 EXTERIOR PAINTING PROJECT TO ARTISTIC PAINTING COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,680 H. PU 2003-045 AWARD BID FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE TO AUSTIN TURF AND TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,830 I. PU 2003-046 SALE OF PROPERTIES (8405 & 8412 FRANKLIN COURT) TO TRINITY TRUTH PROPERTIES- RESOLUTION NO. 2003-081 J. PW 2003-115 AWARD OF BID TO HALL-ALBERT CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,180,209.69 FOR THE MAIN STREET/GLENANN DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND APPROVE REVISION TO THE 2003/04 CIP BUDGET COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN TURNAGE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 8. GN 2003-122 APPROVE ORDINANCE REVISING THE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REGARDING THE LOCATION OF ABOVE-GROUND UTILITY SERVICE APPURTENANCES IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS - ORDINANCE NO. 2737 APPROVED Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the issue of Oncor's program of providing electrical services from the front of a lot for new residential subdivisions City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 6 instead of the traditional rear service. Oncor's policy has led to the placement of electrical transformers in the front yard of lots throughout a subdivision. Mr. Green presented the proposed revision to the Subdivision Regulations requiring utilities to be placed underground in new residential subdivisions. Unless there are technical, environmental or economic reasons where this cannot be accomplished. Anyabove- ground appurtenances and equipment, and above ground facilities are to be placed along rear lot or tract lines. The developer of the property can appeal the requirements to the Planning and Zoning Commission at the preliminary plat stage based upon the requirement of not being technically environmentally or economically feasible. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the revisions on October 2. Following the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting, Oncor submitted a request to provide an alternative to the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. Oncor proposes to locate any above ground transformer boxes behind the building set- back line rather than the rear of the property. Council questioned any additional expenses that would be incurred by Oncor and passed to the developer to place the utilities in the rear easement of undeveloped land. There was extensive discussion by the Council on the location of the utilities in the back easements and associated costs. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO PASS ORDINANCE No. 2737 FOR THE REAR LOCATION FOR ABOVE GROUND UTILITY EQUIPMENT. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. A couple of the council members felt that the compromise offered by Oncor should be considered. Several council members expressed concerns that the Planning & Zoning Commission was not given an opportunity to review the compromise that Oncor submitted to Council. The Mayor clarified that the ordinance was brought forward without submitting Oncor's revisions to the Planning & Zoning Commission because of Council's immediate desire to regulate the placement of above ground utility appurtenances. Council will be considering later in the agenda two plats with plans to locate above ground electrical transformers in front utility easements. Motion to approve carried 5-2; Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert, Councilwoman Johnson, Councilmen Lewis, Turnage and Whitson voting for and Councilman Metts and Welch voting against. 9. PS 2003-37 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GRAHAM RANCH PARTNERS LIMITED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF GRAHAM RANCH PHASE I ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 54.70 ACRES APPROVED City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 7 Mr. Mark Wood, 6317 Riveria Drive, North Richland Hills, representing Graham Ranch Partners, was available to answer questions. Councilman Welch asked Mr. Wood if he would be agreeable to a ten foot utility screening wall easement along Hightower Drive consisting of a 2.5 foot screening wall easement with a 7 % foot utility easement in the back. Councilman Welch also stated the plat was approved with lot size exceptions based on the width and he would like to add those lots on final plat so it is not confusing in the future to the building officials. Mr. Wood was agreeable to Councilman Welch's suggestions. Mr. Wood asked for clarification on the application of the ordinance passed in the previous agenda item to this final plat. Mr. Wood stated that developers abide by rules in place at the time an application is first filed, and in his case first application would have been filed at the time zoning application was filed. Mr. Wood expressed concerns that anything already in process should have the opportunity to live by the existing rules. Mr. Staples advised Mr. Wood that Vested Rights Act has no application in this situation. Mayor Trevino advised Mr. Wood to discuss the issue with the City Manager and City Attorney. Mr. Green summarized the case and presented staff recommendations and the Planning & Zoning Commission's recommendation. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with the stipulation that the 10 foot utility easement shown on the front of the lots not be required. The purpose of the stipulation was to make sure that any kind of above ground transformers or utility appurtenances be located on the rear of the lot instead of the front of the lot. Councilman Welch recommended that the ten foot utility easement on Lots 1-6, Block 2 be placed to the west of the 50 foot gas line. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-37 SUBJECT APPLICANT ADDING ALONG HIGHTOWER DRIVE A 2.5 FOOT SCREENING WALL MAINTENANCE EASEMENT ADDITION TO THE 7.5 FOOT UTILITY EASEMENT AND ALSO ADD TO THE PLAT BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION AND APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION THOSE LOTS AND BLOCKS AS FAR AS LOT SIZE, WIDTHS, DEPTH THAT ARE LESS THAN 72.5 FEET AT THE BUILDING LINE AT CUL DE SACS AND AT ELBOWS.. COUNCILMAN METTS SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilman Welch clarified that the second part of motion was to add to the final plat those lots that do not meet minimum lot width of 72.5 feet that was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 8 10. PS 2003-42 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WHISPERING OAKS, LTD. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WHISPERING OAKS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7000 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD -10.3 ACRES) APPROVED Mr. Joseph Rue, applicant's engineer, GSWW, 3950 Fossil Creek Blvd, Suite 210, Fort Worth, and Mr. Gary Cantrell, developer, were present to answer questions. Councilman Welch asked if applicant would be agreeable to a utility easement masonry screening wall easement along Eden Road. Mr. Rue was agreeable to Councilman Welch's suggestion. Mr. Cantrell advised the project was to close later in the week and that the electrical system had already been designed. Mr. Cantrell advised they had worked to preserve the trees around the perimeter of the lots and the placement of the utilities in the rear will have an adverse impact on the trees. Mr. Cantrell expressed concerns with the new requirement to place all above ground utility appurtenances in the rear easement. There was extensive discussion by the Council on the placement of the utilities in the back easement, the environmental impact, and any additional costs the developer might incur with the redesign by Oncor. Council was not in favor of imposing any hardships on Mr. Cantrell or the previous applicant as a result of the approval of agenda item number 8. Council's position was all underground utilities and appurtenances are to be in rear easements unless it is not environmentally or economically feasible. Council discussed that the City's Subdivision Regulations have always required utility easements to be in the back of the property and not the front. The issue is a result of Oncor's new policy to require placement of above ground electrical appurtenances in the front. The Council discussed their desire to preserve the trees on Mr. Cantrell's property and were in favor of working with Mr. Cantrell to find a solution to the location of the above ground electrical equipment. The City Attorney advised Council they could approve the plat as submitted and the applicant could work with the City Attorney and City Manager to resolve the issue of how Oncor will serve the property with the preservation of as many trees as possible. Unnecessary easements on the plat can be eliminated later. Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. Applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for Whispering Oaks consisting of 37 lots for R-2 development. The minimum lot size requirements are 9,000 square feet with a minimum house size of 2,000 square feet. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval with City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 9 the stipulation that the ten foot utility easements shown on the front of the lots not be required. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-42. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT REQUESTED THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION- APPROVE ITEM AS PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDED BUT THAT ANY LOTS WHERE THERE ARE TREES THAT MIGHT BE IMPACTED THAT THOSE LOTS BE REVIEWED WITH P&Z STAFF AND IF IT IS A PROBLEM THAT THE TRANSFORMER OR WHATEVER APPURTENANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT UP THERE BE ALLOWED ON THE FRONT OF THOSE PARTICULAR LOTS TO SAVE TREES AND THAT CAN BE APPROVED BY P&Z STAFF. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON AND COUNCILMAN LEWIS ACCEPTED THE AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 11. PZ 2003-12 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C-2" COMMERCIAL TO "R-2" RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - 6.5 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2745 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Owen D. Long, representing the applicant, was present to answer questions. Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. Applicant is requesting to rezone a portion of the northeast corner of the intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and Smithfield Road from C-2 zoning to R-2 Residential zoning. The Comprehensive Plan indicates retail commercial uses for this area. The proposed use is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; however it is consistent with a trend during the last year and half to reduce identified commercial areas to residential use. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZ 2003-12. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to the request. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 10 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE PZ 2003-12. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. PS 2003-46 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM RIVERCROWN INVESTMENT TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 R & 2R, BLOCK 1 RIVERCROWN ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 4800 BLOCK OF SUSAN LEE LANE -4.28 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Ernest Hedgecoth, consulting engineer and representing applicant, was available to answer questions. Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, summarized the case. The purpose of the replat is to consolidate nine residential lots into one commercial lot (Lot 2R) and combine with an existing commercial lot (Lot 1 R) for the expansion of Huggins Honda. Because the proposed Lot 2R is a residential replat a public hearing is required to be held in accordance with the Local Government Code. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the final plat of Lots 1 Rand 2R, Block 1, Rivercrown Addition. 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. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PS 2003-46. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 13. GN 2003-118 APPROVE CLOSING A PORTION OF THE 4800 BLOCK OF SUSAN LEE LANE AND ABANDONING THE ASSOCIATED RIGHT-OF-WAY - ORDINANCE NO. 2742 APPROVED Combined with Agenda Item No. 14. 14. GN 2003-119 APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH HUGGINS HONDA FOR RIVERCROWN ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 RAND 2R APPROVED City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 11 Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented Items 13 and 14 together. Mr. Curtis advised the approved expansion of the Huggins Honda Dealership incorporates a portion of Susan Lee Lane into the site plan. The portion of Susan Lee Lane integrated into the site plan must be closed and the right of way abandoned. Approval of Ordinance No. 2742 identifies the portion of Susan Lee to be closed and abandoned. The City Developer Agreement addresses the future maintenance of the masonry screening wall to be installed on the east property line of the site and the reimbursement of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the construction of Susan Lee Lane. The second phase of the dealership encompasses a portion of the newly constructed Susan Lee Lane funded by the CDBG programs. Councilman Metts moved to approve GN 2003-118 (approval of Ordinance No. 2742) and GN 2003-119 (approving the City Developer Agreement with Huggins Honda for Rivercrown Addition, alock 1, Lots 1 Rand 2R). Motion to approve carried 7-0. 15. PZ 2001-33R1 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM J. L. STEEL L. P. FOR A TIME EXTENSION TO AN APPROVED SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONCRETE BATCH PLANT OPERATION (LOCATED AT 6001 NORTH DICK FISHER DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2746 APPROVED Mayor Trevino advised he was a partner with J.L. Steel and as such he would be abstaining. Mayor Trevino left the Council Chambers at 9:04 p.m. and Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert presided. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert opened the public hearing. Mr. Pat Pace, J.L. Steel, was available for questions. Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator summarized the case. A Special Use Permit was granted to the applicant in December 2001 for the operation of a concrete batch plant for a period of 24 months for the reconstruction and expansion of Rufe Snow. The applicant is requesting an extension of the plant's operation to September 2004 because of delays in the project. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of PZ 2001-33R1. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert closed the public hearing. City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 12 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2746. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. RECESS & BACK TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert called a recess at 9:13 p.m. Mayor Trevino returned to the Council Chambers and called the meeting back to order at 9:17 p.m. with all Council Members present as recorded. 16. GN 2003-121 CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF A COMPREHENSIVE APARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION PROGRAM - ORDINANCE NO. 2743 APPROVED Mr. Dave Pendley, Building Official, presented the proposed ordinance. Council was advised the proposed program was presented at a previous Pre-Council meeting and council concerns and suggestions had been incorporated into the proposed ordinance. The ordinance establishes a maintenance and inspection program for multi-family housing units. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-121, ORDINANCE No. 2743. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 17. GN 2003-120 CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 16, CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE PARKING AND STORAGE OF SEMI TRACTOR TRAILERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2748 APPROVED Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, presented proposed ordinance prohibiting the storing or parking of a trailer, tractor or combination of either on any public street or right of way unless delivering to or picking up from the premise. Proposed ordinance also prohibits the storing or parking of a trailer, tractor or combination of either on private properties including any parking lot, playground, vacant lot, public or private schools, church premises or residential property unless engaged in a pickup or delivery to the location. City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 13 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2748. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 18. GN 2003-123 APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.1 AND CHAIRMAN TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.2 APPROVED Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, advised that the bylaws for Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and 2 require the Chairman to be appointed on an annual basis. Mayor Trevino was appointed last year to serve as Chairman to both boards. Staff's recommendation is to make the annual appointment of Chairman to Reinvestment Zone Number 1 and Reinvestment Zone NO.2. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT MAYOR TREVINO AS CHAIRMAN TO REINVESTMENT ZONES NO.1 AND 2. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 19. GN 2003-124 APPOINTMENTS TO NAMING BOARD APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert presented the Mayor's recommendation for the annual appointments to the Naming Board. The ordinance requires the appointments to the Naming Board to be made annually on or before November 1 for one-year terms. The Mayor, subject to Council approval, makes the appointments. Mayor Trevino is recommending Councilman Metts, Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert and Mayor Trevino for reappointment to the Board. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-124, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAYOR TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN METTS, MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT AND MAYOR TREVINO TO THE NAMING BOARD. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 20. GN 2003-125 APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 14 Ms. Hartman, Assistant to City Manager, presented the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendation for the appointment of Cheris Hart to a two year term and John Mcintosh to a one year term. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-125. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 21. GN 2003-126 NOMINATION OF TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-080 APPROVED Mr. Cunningham advised the City's nomination to the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Board of Directors must be submitted by resolution to TAD by October 15. Staff is recommending the nomination of Mr. John Henry Clanton. After the nomination is submitted, Council will submit votes by resolution for nominee(s) of their choice by December 15. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2003-126, NOMINATING MR. JOHN HENRY CLANTON TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF TARRANT ApPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 22. PU 2003-047 AWARD ARCHITECT CONTRACT FOR FIRE STATIONS 2 & 3 REMODEL - RESOLUTION NO. 2003-079 APPROVED Fire Chief Jones presented the recommendation of staff to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the architectural firm of Petrelli* associates, inc. and Cole + Russell Architects to design the remodel of the City's Fire Stations NO.2 & 3. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2003-047 AND RESOLUTION No. 2003-079. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0 23. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Lewis presented the following information and reports: City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 15 Announcements- · Register today to learn how to use landscape lighting to enhance your home's beauty, increase its value, and enjoy greater security. Keep NRH Beautiful is presenting this seminar on Saturday, October 18th, at 1 :00 p.m. at the NRH Fire Administration located at 7202 Dick Fisher. A low voltage fixture will be given away for a door prize. Attendance is limited to the first 50 registered participants. To register call 817-427-6651. · Celebrate Halloween at North Hills Mall! We have big surprises for all the little goblins! There will be a costume contest, carnival games and treats galore. Join us for this "spook-tacular" event on Saturday, October 25, at 6:00 p.m.! For information, call 817-427-6600. Information October 25 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 1 0:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Kudos Korner: Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Kathye McCall, Dan Echols Senior Center - A note was received from a NRH resident thanking McCall for all the improvements to the Dan Echols Senior Center. The Center has a friendly atmosphere and great participation since she joined the City. 24. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 9:35 p.m. on October 13 that the City Council would convene in Executive Session in the Pre-Council Room to discuss personnel matters as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Section 551. Council will discuss the following personnel matter as authorized by Section 551.074 - Council appointed positions. Mayor Trevino announced that the regular council meeting will be called back to order following the executive session in the Pre-Council Room at which time the Council will take action on any items discussed during the executive session. City Council Minutes October 13, 2003 Page 16 25. EXECUTIVE SESSION 26. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Council returned from Executive Session at 11 :59 p.m. after completing the evaluation of the City Manager. 27. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA AND COUNCIL AGENDA Personnel Matters - Council Appointed positions Mayor Trevino announced in open meeting in the Pre-Council Room that the Council had completed its annual evaluation of City Manager Larry Cunningham. Mayor Trevino announced that an 8-0 Council consensus evaluation of Exceeds Expectations of the City Manager. Mayor Trevino further announced that the City Manager had recommended to Council that in light of the financial issues facing the City at this time that no salary increase be approved. Council accepted this recommendation as req uested. 28. ADJOURNMENT Being no other business, Council meeting w October 14, 2003. . ~~ "" ,,':.c.~~"."':"~~~ ~~ i.-,"~' ". ~ ~. -. ~ ~~ . ...-;. ~r ·t"'4.~ - ~- . .. .- ~ .. .~ - ~. . ';,I' .. P~iciìrt-r.lU¡sC'rf - City Secretary :I'I It.' '/11/ "" III/¡ / It II HI 111\'