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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2004-02-09 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 - FEBRUARY 09, 2004 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 9th day of February, 2004 at 6:00 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 Richard Torres Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Clay Caruthers Thomas Powell Dave Green Vicki Loftice Bill Thornton Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman City Manager Interim 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 Budget Manager Director of Building Services Zoning Administrator Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from ReQular February 09. 2004 City Council MeetinQ Agenda Item 7b, PS 2003-54 - Staff was asked to explain why the property should be platted from a single lot as it is today, to several individual lots. Mr. Green advised that the applicant wants the flexibility should he decide to sell one of the buildings rather than lease. City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 10 - PU 2004-011 - Mayor Trevino advised that he requested the minutes from the Park and Recreation Board be provided to the Council and that the Park and Recreation Chair, Mark Haynes, give a brief synopsis to the Council of the Park Board discussion. Mr. Haynes reported to the Council on the Park Board's discussion and considerations of each of the alternates for Liberty Park and Tommy & Sue Brown Park. Mr. Haynes reported that the Board did not have any major problems with the alternates and that all of the alternates seemed worthy. Mr. Haynes advised there was a question by one of the board members as to whether the package of alternatives should be weighed along with future capital improvement projects for new parks. Mr. Haynes advised the consensus of the Board was to complete the existing neighborhood parks and then consider funding for future parks. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert questioned if the Board discussed security issues at the parks. Mr. Haynes advised that security was discussed later in the agenda as a separate item, but discussion was not tied to this item. 2. IR 2004-016 Review Proposed Parade Ordinance (AQenda Item No.9) Ms. Paulette Hartman presented a Power Point presentation outlining the proposed parade ordinance which will regulate parades and recreational street uses. The proposed ordinance requires a permit for parades and recreational street uses, outlines the permit application requirements, the procedures for reviewing permit applications, defines the route for large parades, outlines security requirements and defines the grounds for denial. Mayor Trevino offered two suggestions. Mayor Trevino felt there was a problem with the neighborhood parade definition in that the ordinance defines it as a parade that the residents of the neighborhood will be involved in. The definition for large parades involves more than 25 motorized vehicles. There is not a provision for those instances where an organized walk or parade goes through a neighborhood, there are not 25 vehicles and the residents of the neighborhood are not involved. Mayor Trevino suggested that a third parade category was needed to include such activities as a band march or a Heart Walk. There was discussion on these activities being covered by the recreational street use definition; it was felt that the person seeking the parade would overlook the definition of recreational street uses. Mayor Trevino also felt the 60 day application timeframe was too short for the organizer of the parade. The consensus of the Council was that because parade organizers must begin planning their calendars many months in advance, the 60 days needs to be expanded to at least 90 or 120 days. Council also discussed the routing of parades. It was suggested that consideration be given to including Mid Cities Boulevard from Davis to Rufe Snow. North Tarrant Parkway was also discussed as a possible parade route. Staff concurred with Council that the length and number of routes could be expanded as other streets can be determined to be workable. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert recognized Ms. Sally Proffitt and her Tarrant County College Northeast business leadership class. 3. IR 2004-014 Discussion on Northeast Family Fourth Event City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 3 Ms. Vicki Loftice presented a Power Point presentation outlining issues and options for the 2004 Northeast Family Fourth event. Ms. Loftice gave a brief history of the event locations. Initially the fireworks were launched from a location near the TCC campus. The launch location was moved to the Home Town area when a gas station was built on Grapevine Highway across from the TCC launch area. Issues to be considered in planning the 2004 Northeast Family Fourth are: · Current launch location in HomeTown for high level fireworks will not be available due to new construction. Committee is considering producing a lower level fireworks show near the Birdville Fine Arts Center. · Last year's funding of $52,552 included funding for the 50th Anniversary's expanded activities and entertainment. In previous years, the city has budgeted $11,000 for a fireworks only show. Additionally funding sources from cities are declining. The City of Richland Hills has not yet committed, Haltom City has cut funding for 2004 and only Watauga and Keller are supporting the event. Total funding from 2004 sources is estimated at $17,000. · Budget constraints will result in a reduced level event. · Several adjacent cities are planning large shows with larger budgets. Council was presented with options - · Low Level Fireworks at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Center · Low Level Fireworks at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Center with Entertainment · Low Level Fireworks at the Birdville Fine Arts Athletics Center on July 3, 2004 · Relocate to South Grapevine Highway with a High Level Fireworks Ms. Loftice advised the committee was prepared to raise additional funds to supplement the city's $11,000 budget; however, because of the economy and tight budgets, the committee feels it will not be able to raise the funds necessary to add entertainment. Council discussed the options presented. Council also discussed eliminating the July 4th event and using the funds to expand the city's signature event - Night of Holiday Magic. Council also considered expanding along with Night of Holiday Magic the Concert in the Parks. It was suggested that consideration be given to giving a joint sponsorship to Bedford or Hurst. The consensus of the Council was for staff to look into giving a joint sponsorship to a neighboring city and look into expanding Night of Holiday Magic. 4. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:42 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 4 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order February 09,2004 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 Tem Councilman Councilman Councilman Councilwoman Councilman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Interim Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCA TION Councilman Turnage gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS A) CITIZENS MERITORIOUS ACT AWARD TO JOHNA THAN LEE City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 5 Fire Chief Jones presented to Johnathan Lee a Citizens Meritorious Award for his unselfish actions at the risk of personal injury to save Mr. Noah Johnson from a burning van. B) CITIZENS MERITORIOUS ACT AWARD TO JAMES W. (JODY) DEAN Fire Chief Jones presented to Mr. Jody Dean a Citizens Meritorious Act Award for his unselfish actions at the risk of personal injury that resulted in the safe evacuation of the Waterford on the Green apartment complex. C) CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR PARAMEDICS RICHARD ABELlNO, TODD MAYES, GARY WESSON, AND LT. PARAMEDIC RUSSELL RICE Councilman Whitson presented to Paramedics Richard Abelino, Todd Mayes, Gary Wesson and Lieutenant Paramedic Russell Rice a certificate of recognition for delivery of a citizen's new baby. D) CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICER CHARLES SPRADLING Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert presented to Emergency Management Officer Charles Spradling with Certificate of Recognition for recovering a young boy's piggy bank from his burned apartment. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riveria Drive, addressed the Council on the senior tax freeze and requested that Council place on item on the next Council agenda for community input. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert recognized Ms. Sally Proffitt's business leadership class from Tarrant County College. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM (S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. Later in the agenda Items 7c and 7d were reconsidered and removed from the Consent agenda. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 6 A. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING B. PS 2003-54 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TODAY RICHLAND CENTER L.P. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-8, BLOCK A RICHLAND PLAZA ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY - 42.09 ACRES) C. PS 2003-55 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM B. H. & L. JOINT VENTURE TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-21, BLOCK 1 FOREST GLENN NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400-8500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - 10.00 ACRES) Item reconsidered later in the Aflenda D. PS 2003-57 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J&H NRH 100 FLP TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 53-65, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 11 BRANDONWOOD ESTATES PHASE 111 ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - 9.45 ACRES) Item reconsidered later in the Aflenda E. GN 2004-009 APPROVE ABANDONMENT OF A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED IN WAL-MART ADDITION - ORDINANCE NO. 2770 F. GN 2004-010 CALLING MAY 15,2004 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION- RESOLUTION NO. 2004-009 G. PU 2004-007 AWARD PROPOSAL FOR PHASE 2 OF THE 2003 HVAC PROJECT AND THE 2004 HV AC PROJECT TO WEBB AIR CONDITIONING IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,312 H. AWARD PROPOSAL FOR IRON HORSE PAVILION TO HARDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,850 AND AUTHORIZE REFUNDING FROM CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-011 I. PU 2004-009 AWARD BID FOR UTILITY MATERIALS TO ATLAS UTILITY SUPPLY - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-012 J. PU 2004-010 AWARD BID FOR 2004-YEAR MODEL BRUSH TRUCK TO WILDFIRE TRUCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,847 COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 7 8. PZ 2003-27 PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM JON EVANS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C2" COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO "PD" PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR "C-2" COMMERCIAL USES LOCATED AT 5101DAVIS BOULEVARD- ORDINANCE NO. 2769 CONTINUED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Jon Evans, applicant, presented request to rezone the property located at 5101 Davis Boulevard. The applicant proposes to construct a new building for the existing vacuum cleaner business and new retail lease space. The project will be constructed in two phases. Phase I consists of a new building containing three commercial lease spaces. Phase II will remove the existing vacuum cleaner building and replace with a new two story addition to the Phase I building. Council questioned the applicant if he would be opposed to their restricting the addition of any items to the exterior of the buildings other than what would be approved in the planned development. Mr. Evans advised that two tenants will be leasing the commercial space. Should one of the tenants leave, the space might be divided into three spaces and three signs on the outside of the building would be needed instead of the two signs shown on the plan. Mr. Dave Green, Zoning Administrator, presented the case summary, applicant's requests for variances, Staff and Planning & Zoning recommendations. The applicant is requesting the following variances due to the limited size of the property: · Permission for all the proposed landscaping along the Maplewood Avenue frontage to be located within the street right of way rather than on the applicant's property; · Permission to not provide landscaping on the interior of the parking lot (1 tree island required); · Permission to locate the ingress/egress points as shown on site plan; · Permission to provide 20 parking spaces instead of the 21 required. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval on January 15, 2004 with the following stipulations: 1) A note shall be placed on the site plan indicated that all signage will comply with the current sign ordinance at the time of permitting City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 8 2) Within 90 days of a conditional Certificate of Occupancy for Phase I, the removal of the existing building, installation of all proposed landscaping and driveways will be completed. Councilman Welch advised the Landscape Plan did not show a sidewalk and questioned if a sidewalk should be required. Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, confirmed that a sidewalk should be required along Davis Boulevard and Maplewood. Councilman Welch questioned the location of the dumpster along the Maplewood property line and commented that the visual impact was not acceptable. There was extensive discussion by the Council on the location of signs, the projection of the signs, adhering to the city's sign regulations and placing additional stipulations on the signage shown on the planned development. The Council also discussed the screening for the air conditioning units located on the roof of the buildings. 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. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED TO CONTINUE PZ 2003-27 UNTIL THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Pro Tem Tolbert advised he would like applicant to meet with staff and address and resolve the concerns expressed by Council. Motion to approve carried 7-0. RECONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7C & 7D Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to reconsider Items 7c and 7d. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON, TO RECONSIDER CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 7c AND 7D. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 9 7C. PS 2003-55 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM B. H. & L. JOINT VENTURE TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-21, BLOCK 1 FOREST GLENN NORTH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400-8500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY -10.00 ACRES) APPROVED W/STIPULA TION Mayor Trevino advised he would like Council to consider a motion to approve Item 7c without granting a waiver of escrow and construction requirements for North Tarrant Parkway. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM 7c, PS 2003-55 THE FINAL PLATS OF LOTS 1-21, BLOCK 1 FOREST GLENN ADDITION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMIMISSION WITHOUT GRANTING THE WAIVER OF ESCROW AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 7D. PS 2003-57 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J&H NRH 100 FLP TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 53-65, BLOCK 1 AND LOTS 1-10, BLOCK 11 BRANDONWOOD ESTATES PHASE 111 ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY - 9.45 ACRES) APPROVED W/STIPULA TION Mayor Trevino advised he would like Council to consider a motion to approve item 7d without granting the waiver of escrow and construction requirements for North Tarrant Parkway. MAYOR PRO TEM TOLBERT MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM 7D, PS 2003-57 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WITHOUT THE WAIVER OF ESCROW AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 10 9. GN 2004-011 CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING A REGULATING PLAN FOR PARADES AND STREET USES - ORDINANCE NO. 2768 CONTINUED The City Manager advised the proposed ordinance was discussed and explained during Pre-Council. Council made several suggestions to the ordinance. Staff recommends that Council not take action and allow staff to incorporate the suggested changes and bring back to Council for action at the next Council meeting. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO CONTINUE GN 2004-011 TO THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 10. PU 2004 -011 RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD REGARDING CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DEAN CONSTRUCTION FOR LIBERTY PARK AND TOMMY AND SUE BROWN PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,132 AND AMEND THE FY 03/04 CIP BUDGET CONTINUED Mayor advised he would like Council to consider postponing action until more financial information can be obtained on the $180,000 about to be spent on item, due to the acquisition of parkland at the Little Bear Creek Corridor and funding of grant that may not come into fruition. COUNCILMAN METTS MOVED TO CONTINUE PU 2004-011 TO A FUTURE DATE. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to continue carried 7-0. 11. PW 2004-004 APPROVE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL LIGHT COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 2003 PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 2004-010 APPROVED City Council Minutes February 09, 2004 Page 11 Public Works Director Mike Curtis summarized item for council. The project before council is the traffic upgrade for Grapevine Highway, Davis Boulevard and Precinct Line Road. The Council awarded design for this project April 2003. During the surveying of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) equipment it was discovered there would be more work needed for TxDOT owned traffic signals. The scope of the project will need to be expanded and will cost additional money. Staff, with the help of Council of Government and TxDOT, looked for additional funding for project. Staff was able to find additional grant money, which may result in the city using less "local" money budgeted for project. Mr. Curtis advised although grant money is available the project will take additional time to allow time for TxDOT to execute the Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement. Staff has been advised the process is estimated to take 90 days. Councilman Welch asked how much money the city will save utilizing grant funds. Mr. Curtis advised it would depend on the bids but it could be $50,000. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2004-004. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. Motion to approve carried 7-0. 12. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE- COUNCIL AGENDA None. 13. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements: February is "Library Lover's Month" and the NRH Library is sponsoring a contest. Come by the Library and fill out a form with a few sentences on what you love about your Library. Place the form in the appropriate box and three different people will be winners- --one for the adult entries, one for the children's entries, and one chosen by Library staff as their favorite. Stop by the Library today! February 14 Critter Connection North Hills Mall 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. City Council Minutes February 09,2004 Page 12 Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Entire Staff, Planning and Inspections Department - A letter was received from a local NRH business thanking everyone for their assistance in negotiating with the landlord's contractor regarding the recent update and remodeling of the building. The City seems eager and willing to promote growth within the city. 14. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p. ,\\111" 11141'1111 ~\~~/"I. ~,,, . "01: ~"....¡..' ........... ~J ~ ß~·· ....., ~wr'ft ". ~ ;:: ST" -.. ~ i~{ r "~y ~ -~ . . i .~~.:. ~r~~~~.9n - City Secretary ""'/Ill I /, "", I \