HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2015-07-27 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
JULY 27, 2015
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
27th day of July 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
David Whitson Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
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
Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development
Kent Austin Director of Finance
Mike Young Assistant Police Chief
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
Dave Pendley Chief Building Official
Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager
Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Caroline Waggoner City Engineer
Boe Blankenship Public Works Superintendent
Marrk Collier Management Assistant
Allyson Bell City Manager Intern
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting.
Council had no questions for staff.
2. Discuss the UNIDOS program — community outreach for Spanish-speaking
residents.
Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue introduced Officer Kristina Gonzalez who
provided an overview of the program. Officer Gonzalez commented that the program
was created in 2006 by Garland Assistant Police Chief Steve Dye. The program was
created to address the need for better communication between Hispanic residents and
the police department in an effort to build trust, improve communication and address
cultural differences in an effort to create awareness and assist with crime prevention.
Since its inception, the following cities: Alvarado, Arlington, Dallas, Garland, Grand
Prairie, Plano, Richardson and Rockwall have implemented the program. The program
will conduct quarterly meetings, which will be conducted in Spanish and will include
participation from Hispanic community leaders and bilingual city employees. The
meetings will serve as a resource center for residents to obtain information on a variety
of topics that are not necessarily related to the police department. The first meeting is
scheduled for later in the week and Council member Rodriguez has agreed to speak at
the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:20 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1)
contract with Skeeter and Bucky LP, or assigns, for property located at Iron Horse
Boulevard; (2) NW corner of Davis Boulevard & Main Street; and (3) 7901 Boulevard
26; and Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation,
and duties of public employees - City Secretary.
Executive Session began at 6:20 p.m. and concluded at 6:59 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:59 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 July 27, 2015 at 7:05 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
David Whitson Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Whitson gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern Whitson led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
United Way Project Director Faye Beaulieu, 221 Bedford Road, Suite 306, Bedford, TX
recognized and presented Assistant Park and Recreation Director Sharon Davis with
the North East Employee Campaign Manager of the Year award.
Mayor Trevino announced that Council action is required as a result of discussion from
Executive Session. Mayor Trevino called on Director of Economic Development Craig
Hulse to present the item.
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse commented that the TEXRaiI commuter
rail line is the next passenger rail service coming to Tarrant County. Along with the
TEXRaiI route is the future Iron Horse station to be located on Iron Horse Boulevard and
Boulder Drive, located behind Sam's Club. In response to the pending construction of
the rail line, the City of North Richland Hills together with current private property
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owners and The Fort Worth Transportation Authority have collaborated on a design for
the station. The design will involve the purchase and swap of property to accommodate
parking for the station. The item for Council's consideration this evening is an earnest
money contract for the purchase of approximately 2.2 acres of property from Skeeter
and Bucky, LP and a swap of 2.31 city property for 2.12 acres of a separate property
from Skeeter and Bucky, LP. Staff recommends authorization for city manager to
execute an earnest money contract for the purchase and exchange of land along Iron
Horse Boulevard and Boulder Drive with Skeeter and Bucky, LP.
MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND EXCHANGE OF LAND ALONG IRON HORSE
BOULEVARD AND BOULDER DRIVE WITH SKEETER AND BUCKY, LP. COUNCIL MEMBER
LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JULY 13, 2015 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT A, BLOCK 6, RICHLAND
HILLS.
B.3 AP 2015-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM LAURA GILBERT
FOR AN AMENDED PLAT FOR HEWITT ESTATES ON 0.379 ACRES AT
7700 FRANKIE B STREET.
B.4 AP 2015-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PULTE HOMES OF
TEXAS, L.P. FOR AN AMENDED PLAT FOR THE RESERVE AT FOREST
GLENN ON 28.943 ACRES AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SMITHFIELD
ROAD AND BURSEY ROAD.
B.5 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015-019, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) COMMITTEE, CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION AND ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESCUE CENTER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER
RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2015-05, ORDINANCE 3365, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION
OF A REQUEST FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-2 COMMERCIAL AND
1-2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO TOD TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
ON APPROXIMATELY 60 ACRES IN THE 6300-6500 BLOCK OF IRON
HORSE BOULEVARD AND IDENTIFIED ON THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AS THE IRON HORSE TRANSIT
ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for items C1 (ZC 2015-05, Ordinance No.
3365), C2 (SDP 2015-01, Ordinance No. 3366) and C3 (SDP 2015-02, Ordinance No.
3367) and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present the items.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented item for Council. The purpose of the
request is to rezone property as Transit Oriented Development (TOD) to support the
pending construction of the TEXRaiI commuter rail line. If approved, Council will
consider two Special Development Plans (SDP) for a multifamily development and
parking lot adjacent to the planned station. The intent of the TOD district is to support
the development of the community's station areas into pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use
urban development environments with convenient access to rail transit, shopping,
employment, housing, and neighborhood retail services. Due to the tight time
constraints of a proposed pending development and the recent execution of an
interlocal agreement that formalized the city's participation in the TEXRaiI project, the
rezoning of the Iron Horse TOD area is being accomplished through a phased
approach. Property owners that represent 60 acres closest to the station and the Iron
Horse corridor have agreed to rezone and staff has started discussions with other
property owners about bringing a second round of TOD zoning changes later this year.
The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 23 meeting recommended approval
of the zoning request with a vote of 4-0.
Council and staff discussed parking along Iron Horse Boulevard. Mr. Comstock
informed Council that The Fort Worth Transportation Authority and the developer will
conduct a traffic impact study to determine if any improvements are needed to Iron
Horse Boulevard as the result of the development and station.
The companion item C2—SDP 2015-01—is requesting approval to construct a
multifamily development to be built in two phases. The applicant is requesting
variances to the TOD code for mixed-use percentages (variance to the minimum 35%
commercial occupancy requirement and variance to the commercial occupancy
requirement to allow for 100% residential uses); build-to-zones (variance to the 0-5-foot
setback to allow a 25-foot setback); required parking count (variance to allow 1.38
spaces/unit ratio from required 1.5 parking spaces per multifamily dwelling unit); and
structured parking (variance to minimum 80% required parking for Phase 1 to allow
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6%). The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 23, 2015 meeting
recommended approval with a vote of 4-0.
Council and staff discussed the phased approach, required structured parking and
public parking along Iron Horse Boulevard. Mr. Comstock informed Council the
structured parking is an integral part of Phase 2 and will be part of the building. The
units and parking garage will be developed simultaneously.
The last companion item C3—SDP 2015-02—is requesting approval to construct a
surface parking lot (377 spaces) as the primary use of a property to serve as the new
TEXRaiI commuter rail station at Iron Horse. In order to develop the train platforms and
encourage ridership, surface parking lots will be required at each stop. As a primary use
of the property, "transitional surface parking lots" are not permitted by right within the
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) district. If the zoning change is approved for the
Iron Horse TOD, this Special Development Plan (SDP) will allow a surface parking lot to
support the rail station. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 23, 2015
meeting recommended approval with a vote of 4-0.
Applicant representative Robin McCaffey, 909 C.R. 4814, Ladonia, Texas presented
request. Mr. McCaffey reviewed with Council the process to date regarding the
project. In 2011 a joint planning meeting of the city, developer and the Fort Worth
Transportation Authority ("The T") was held to discuss the project and plan. In 2014, a
zoning application was submitted based on the plan. As a result of the parking
location not being desirable by The T, the plan was revised and a revised zoning
application submitted to the city. Based on discussions, the final plan before Council
tonight is the collaboration of interested parties. Phase 1 will include 257 units with
Phase 2 including 469 units, structured parking and retail space program. The design
will consist of four story buildings with a contemporary design and include urban
landscape improvements.
Council had no questions for the applicant.
Mayor Trevino called on anyone wishing to speak on items C1, C2 or C3 to come
forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public
hearings for items C1, C2 and C3.
COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2015-05, ORDINANCE NO. 3365. MAYOR
PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 SDP 2015-01, ORDINANCE 3366, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION
OF A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IRON HORSE
VILLAGE ON APPROXIMATELY 8.95 ACRES IN THE 6300-6400 BLOCK OF
IRON HORSE BOULEVARD.
APPROVED
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This item was presented in conjunction with items C1 and C3.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE SDP 2015-01, ORDINANCE NO. 3366.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.3 SDP 2015-02, ORDINANCE 3367, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION
OF A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IRON
HORSE STATION PARKING ON APPROXIMATELY 5.41 ACRES IN THE
6300-6400 BLOCK OF IRON HORSE BOULEVARD.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with items C1 and C2.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE SDP 2015-02, ORDINANCE NO. 3367.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 APPROVE THE 2015 PREVENTIVE STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
APPROVED
Boe Blankenship presented item for Council. The purpose of the request is to approve
the 2015 Preventative Street Maintenance Program. The streets are selected based on
the condition of the street and finding several streets in specific neighborhoods. Staff
concentrated on the area south of Mid-Cities Boulevard (middle section of the city) and
the area west of Boulevard 26 and south of the North Tarrant Expressway. The
proposed program includes the following:
• Asphalt overlay
o Shannon Lane — 7900 (Dublin Lane — Finian Lane)
o Bonzer Street— 3600 (Boulevard 26 — Jerrell Street)
o Rogene Street— 3700 (Jerrell Street — Onxy Drive North)
o Mary Drive — 7620-7700 (Davis Boulevard — Stone Drive)
o Maple Drive — 7500-7536 (Susan Lee Lane —Terry Drive)
o College Circle South — 7300-7400 (Whitfield Drive — Susan Lee Lane)
o Redondo Street—4500-4732 (Briley Drive — Riviera Drive)
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• Slurry seal — 23 streets
o Dawn Dr, 3700-3712 (Onyx Drive N - Dawn Drive)
o Riverview Dr, 4600 (Smithfield Road - Briardale Drive)
o Meadow Lakes Ct, 6500 (Boulder Road — culdesac)
o Pebble Ct, 4900 (Meadowlakes Drive — culdesac)
o Dory Ct, 4900 (Meadowlakes Drive — culdesac)
o Cylinda Sue Cir, 4500-6700 (Redondo Street - Victoria Avenue)
o Georgia Ave, 6700-6737 (Rufe Snow Drive - Redondo Street)
o Oliver Dr, 6700-6736 (Rufe Snow Drive - Redondo Street)
o Delta Ct, 4900-4916 (Meadowlake Drive — culdesac)
o Tamra Ct, 4900-4916 (Meadowlakes Drive — culdesac)
o Cancun Dr, 5600-5700 (Sierra Drive - Trinidad Boulevard)
o Timberlane Ct, 8200 (Timberlane Drive — culdesac)
o Kingswood Ct, 7500 (Starnes Road — culdesac)
o Acts Ct, 7500 (Starnes Road — culdesac)
o Teakwood Ct, 7500 (Holiday Lane — culdesac)
o Brockwood Ct, 7500 (Holiday Lane — culdesac)
o Brentwood Ct, 7500 (Holiday Lane — culdesac)
o Wentwood Ct, 7500 (Holiday Lane — culdesac)
o Meadow Park Blvd, (7100 Meadow Park North - Holiday Lane)
o Caracas Dr, 5600-5700 (Sierra Drive - Buenos Aires Drive)
o Spring Meadow Dr, 5500 (Meadow Park South - Meadow Park North)
o Acapulco Dr, 5700-5800 (Trinidad Blvd - dead end)
o Daniel Dr, 7800 (Smithfield Road - Briardale Drive)
• Crack seal —23 streets
o Glenann Dr, 8400 (Amundson Road - Sherri Lane)
o Steeplewood Dr, 5900-5800 (North Richland Boulevard - dead end)
o Chilton Dr, 6600-6500 (Stewert Drive - Main Street)
o Collard Ct, 6500 (Main Street— culdesac)
o Colorado Blvd, 4800-5000 (Bedford Euless Road - dead end)
o Eden Rd, 7000-7109 (Amundson Drive - Marti Lane)
o Eldorado Dr, 4800-5000 (Bedford Euless Road - dead end)
o Nevada TrI, 4800-5000 (Bedford Euless Road - Jerri Jo Drive)
o Daley Ave, 4000-4100 (Glenview Drive - Boulevard 26)
o Rogene St, 3600 (Onyx Drive South - Jerrell Street)
o Clark St, 7800-8000 (Davis Boulevard - Colorado Boulevard)
o Lariat Trl, 4400-4720 (Circleview Drive - Riviera Drive)
o Southmoor Ct, 8500 Steeple RidgeDrive- culdesac
o Tanglewood Ct, 8800 (Steeple Ridge Drive — culdesac)
o Ridge Run Dr, 8500 (Steeple Ridge Drive - Shadybrooke Court )
o Kensington Ct, 8500 (Ridge Run Drive — culdesac)
o Kensington Ln, 8600 (Ridge Run Drive - Trails Edge Drive)
o Grand View Dr, 8200-8400 (Beverly Drive - Shady Grove Road)
o Parkdale Dr, 8400 (North Tarrant Parkway - Shady Oaks Drive)
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o Peachtree Trl, 7500 (Starnes Road - Ochard Court)
o Orchard Ct, 7500 (Peachtree Trail — culdesac)
o Willowcrest Dr, 3300-3500 (Broadway Avenue - Tourist Drive)
o Emerald Hills Way, 8300-8500 (Boulevard 26 - Newman Drive)
Council had no questions for staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2015 PREVENTATIVE STREET
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2015-020, SUPPORTING THE SELECTIVE
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT.
APPROVED
Assistant Police Chief Mike Young presented item for Council. The purpose of the
request is to approve a resolution authorizing application for grant and appointing the
city manager as agent to act on behalf of the city. The mission of the Selective Traffic
Enforcement Program (STEP) is to reduce the number and severity of vehicular crashes
throughout the state. North Richland Hills received notification from the Texas
Department of Transportation that grant funds have been allocated under the STEP
2016 Program to reimburse for overtime hours incurred while conducting enforcement
for speed compliance, increased DWI enforcement and intersection control. In order to
receive the grant funds, the city is required to enter into a grant agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation. The city agrees to fund overtime for 1,000
projected additional man-hours targeting speed compliance, impaired drivers and
intersection control throughout this period. The maximum amount of the grant is
$73,438.55 and the city's matching amount of $21,609.33 represents 29% of the total
wages and 100% of the administrative costs for the program and vehicle costs.
Council had no questions for staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2015-020. COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY 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
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Mayor Trevino announced that Council would take action as result of Executive Session
regarding the performance evaluation and contract with the city secretary.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED
CONTRACT FOR THE CITY SECRETARY. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Barth made the following announcements.
Registration is underway for the 2015 Citizens Civic Academy. The Citizens Civic
Academy is a seven-week course to familiarize citizens with the structure, functions and
activities of North Richland Hills government. It will be held on Tuesday evenings from
September 8th through October 20th. An online application and more information can
be found on the city's website or by calling 817-427-6015.
The first and only free makerspace in the Mid-Cities area will open August 3 on the
second floor of the North Richland Hills Public Library. It will include areas for: 3D
printing; sewing, embroidery and quilting; audio and visual production; electronics; and
robotics. The Maker Spot is made possible by a grant from the Texas State Library &
Archives Commission and the Institute of Museum & Library Services. For more
information, visit the Library, go online to themakerspot.org or call 817-427-6850.
The Tarrant Regional Water District is offering residents a free check of their irrigation
system and tips on how to operate it more efficiently. To sign up or get more
information, visit the city's website or call the Public Works Department at 817-427-
6457.
Kudos Korner — The employees at NRH2O Family Water Park — TripAdvisor has
recognized NRH2O as one of the top 10 water parks in the nation. NRH2O was the only
water park in Texas to make the top 10 list. This recognition would not be possible
without the hard work, dedication and commitment to customer service that NRH2O
employees demonstrate every day. Congratulations to all of our employees at NRH2O
and thank you for a job well done.
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I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p .
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