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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2015-05-18 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 MAY 18, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 18th day of May 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom 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: Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Stan Tinney Fire Chief Dave Pendley Building Official Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kyle Spooner Information Services Director Chris Amarante Facilities and Construction Director Stefanie Martinez Neighborhood Services Director Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Marrk Collier Management Assistant Allyson Bell City Manager Intern Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. Council had no questions for staff. 2. Youth Advisory Committee 2015 project presentation. The Youth Advisory Committee's project included "We Love NRH" videos. Youth Advisory Committee members presented Council with three videos that displayed what they love about North Richland Hills. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:42 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072 and 551.087: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect — 7601 Palomar and Section 551.071: Consultation with city attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened litigation or a settlement offer - Barbara and Jim McKay. Executive Session began at 6:42 p.m. and concluded at 6:52 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:52 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 18, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom 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: Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 OATHS OF OFFICE / SWEARING IN CEREMONY The Oath of Office was administered to Council members Rodriguez, Lombard, Whitson and Welch. Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 7:22 p.m. for a reception in the lobby to honor the newly elected officials. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m. A.3.2 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE END OF YEAR REPORT. Youth Advisory Committee Chair Caroline Beagles presented Council with the committee's end of year report. Ms. Beagles commented that the committee is in the process of recruiting new members and will be ready to forward recommendations to City Council for the 2015-2016 academic year. The committee was involved in several services project throughout the year that included the Fall Fix-it-Blitz, Hoot n Howl, Night of Holiday Magic and Sounds of Spring. The incoming Executive Committee for 2015- 2016 is: Caroline Beagles, Chairman; Emily Crowson, Vice Chairman; Brian Crowson, Secretary; and Tyler Barry, Treasurer. Mayor Trevino asked the committee to reach out to Fort Worth Christian and Nolan when recruiting for new members. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky moved to accept the report. Council member Rodriguez seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7-0. May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 PROCLAMATION — PUBLIC WORKS WEEK Council member Welch recognized and presented a proclamation to Public Works Director Mike Curtis, Waste Water Technician Kenneth Garvin and Management Assistant Marrk Collier. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MAY 11, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF RUGGED MOBILE WIFI UNITS FROM SATELLITE AND WIRELESS SOLUTIONS, LLC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,418 AND INSTALLATION FROM PROFESSIONAL SAFETY SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,985. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR 2015-01, ORDINANCE NO. 3358, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 118-1, 118-718, AND 118-719 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES (ZONING ORDINANCE) REGARDING REGULATIONS FOR SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AND OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman and Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present the item. Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman informed Council that Mr. Comstock would provide the background of Ordinance No. 3343 that was adopted in December 2014. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council that prior to Ordinance No. 3343; staff received and reviewed requests for roof-mounted solar panel systems as electrical permits and ground-mounted solar panel systems as accessory structures. May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 Absence of policy for solar panel systems in the zoning ordinance and the increase in requests for such systems prompted staff to look at bringing forward a policy to address solar panel systems. Based on discussion from the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission, staff was directed to move forward with an ordinance that would require applicants requesting a street facing roof mounted system to obtain approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council of a special use permit that includes required public notification of surrounding property owners. City Council, at their December 8, approved Ordinance No. 3343. Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman informed Council that following approval Ordinance No. 3343, the city received a referendum petition requesting the City Council repeal Ordinance No. 3343. The city attorney advised that pursuant to state and case law that the petition was not valid for a zoning ordinance. City Council directed staff to conduct a survey of the residents. The survey was mailed to residents who signed the petition and to 800 randomly selected residents. The city received 451 responses and the results between both groups generally supported reasonable regulations and were neutral on location and notice related to roof mounted panels. Ms. Hartman reviewed the survey results with Council. The proposed revisions for Council's consideration tonight is based on the input received at the public hearing for Ordinance No. 3343, survey results, and discussions with citizens and homeowner associations. Staff is recommending the following revisions: • Remove special use permit requirement for street-facing roof mounted solar panel systems; • Increase the maximum separation between a pitched roof and the solar panel from six to eight inches. • New maintenance section; damaged or inoperable systems must be removed within 60 days; • Existing systems to be grandfathered; • Special use permit for any criteria that cannot be met. Ms. Hartman informed Council their options for tonight are: • Act on Ordinance No. 3358 as presented o Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation to deny as presented o Approve as presented to remove the special use permit • Modify Ordinance No. 3358 according to City Council's discussion and direction In response to Council member Lombard's question, Ms. Hartman advised staff's rationale for Section 4—maintenance would allow staff the ability to require the removal of damaged or non-maintained equipment. Mayor Trevino called on anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Ms. Lori De La Cruz, 6836 Parkwood Drive, North Richland Hills requested that Council amend the special use permit restrictions on solar panel installation in North Richland Hills as recommended by city staff. May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3358 AS PRESENTED BY STAFF. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1,WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH VOTING AGAINST. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE TERM OF ONE YEAR. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson notified Council the process for appointing the mayor pro tern is outlined in the City's Charter. The City Council shall elect a member of Council to serve as mayor pro tern for the term of one year. The appointment shall be made at the first regular meeting following the general city election. Mayor Trevino opened the floor for nominations. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD NOMINATED COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID WHITSON TO SERVE AS MAYOR PRO TEM. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE NOMINATION. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO CLOSE THE NOMINATIONS. MOTION TO APPROVE THE NOMINATION CARRIED 7-0. F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-014, APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM. APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James provided Council with an overview of the request. The program is designed to revitalize neighborhoods by renovating single- family owner occupied homes in the target area identified as south of Loop 820, east of Rufe Snow, and north of Glenview. The program will award a twenty percent (20%) grant up to $10,000 for the completion of well-designed home renovations that are aesthetically pleasing and inspire continued community growth of the identified neighborhoods in the target area. The program includes an incentive for relators to receive a $500.00 cash incentive for homes sold within the target area to a homeowner for at least $120,000 or an investor, other than a realtor, who qualifies and participates May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 in the program. Ms. James informed Council that pursuant to Chapter 373 of the Local Government Code, a public hearing shall be conducted to receive comments prior to formal adoption of the program. The public hearing was conducted on April 27, 2015 and no comments were received from the public. Staff is recommending that Council approve Resolution No. 2015-014. Council did not have questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2015-014. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James informed Council staff is recommending the sale of city-owned property located at 7601 Palomar in the amount of $15,000 and execute an economic incentive agreement with D' Lee Properties, LLC. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MADE A MOTION WAS MADE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF 7601 PALOMAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH D' LEE PROPERTIES, LLC. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Barth made the following announcements. City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O Family Water Park will be open on Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal. Keep NRH Beautiful invites you to participate in the "I Dig My Garden" Photo Contest. Entries should be turned in to Debbie York by July 31, 2015. Winning photos will be displayed on the city's website and the winner for each category will receive a $25.00 gift card for a local plant nursery. Kudos Korner — Pooch Amy of the Public Works Department — A call was received from a resident thanking Mr. Amy for responding at 1:45 a.m. to turn off her water after a May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 water line broke and was leaking into her home. She said that even though it was the middle of the night, he was courteous and professional and she appreciated it very much. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:36 p ��MUUWU�wuy,,,,u 0,, 14 R.P.1 % z: ', `;S Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: ��, ..5,, �'�°� Alicia Richardson, City Secretary May 18, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8