HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2016-06-27 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, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180
JUNE 27, 2016
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
27th day of June 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00
p.m. regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Torn Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Cara L. White City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Council had no questions for staff.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN.
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Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue introduced John Thorpe who was hired to
fulfill the vacancy created by Frank Fiorello's retirement.
3. UPDATE - NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James presented an overview of the
Neighborhood Revitalization Program. The program awards a 20% grant, up to
$10,000, for the completion of well designed home renovations within a targeted area,
being south of Loop 820, east of Rufe Snow, and north of Glenview. To date, seven
(7) homes have been sold, six (6) are in construction or on the market and one (1) is
pending approval. The average sales price for the homes is $166,542.86. The total
incentive paid to date is $129,740.
Council had no questions for staff.
4. DISCUSS REVISIONS TO CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ARTICLE III. -
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council this item was placed on work
session as a result of discussion at their June 13 work session meeting. At this
meeting, Council discussed their expectations of appointees to adhere to the
attendance requirement. Based on their discussion, staff was directed to bring
forward proposed revisions to increase the minimum percentage of meetings
attended from 50 to 75, and a mechanism to provide notification when an appointee
has missed three meetings within a six (6) month time frame. Staff researched the
City Charter regarding method of appointment and removal of Planning and Zoning
Commission members. While the Charter states that members may be removed by
the Mayor with the consent of the City Council after a public hearing and for cause
set forth in writing; it does not preclude the City Council from appointing new
members to places whose terms have expired. The term of Planning and Zoning
Commission members is two years. Staff recommends proposed language for a
future Charter Amendment Election to remove the public hearing requirement prior to
removal of a Planning and Zoning Commission member.
City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council that staff would draft an ordinance for
consideration by Council.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:21 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically
Sections 551.072: deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
- (1) 7301 NE Loop 820, (2) Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and NE Loop 820 and
(3) Northwest corner of Davis Boulevard and Main Street; 551.087: deliberate the
offer of financial or other incentives to a business project with which the city is
conducting economic development negotiations - Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and
NE Loop 820; and 551.074: personnel matters to deliberate the employment,
evaluation, and duties of public employees - consideration of extension of injury leave
for a police officer. Executive Session began at 6:28 p.m. and concluded at 6:52
p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:53 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City
Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order June 27, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Absent: Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Cara L. White City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Lombard gave the invocation.
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A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Lombard and members from Cub Scout Pack 220 led the pledge of
allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.3.1 2015 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION
Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman introduced 2015 United Way Chair Eva
Ramirez. Ms. Ramirez reviewed the activities held by the United Way Committee
during the campaign drive. The committee raised over $64,000 and a check was
presented to Faye Beaulieu, Regional Director of the United Way Northeast.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Wesley Rust, 7800 Mockingbird Lane, commented on the property that was
recently approved for public storage off Davis Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane. The
property is unsightly and has not been mowed. He also commented on the city not
spraying for mosquitoes in the La Casita Mobile Home Park.
City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council the City received authorization to
spray the property, which has already taken place. The City only sprays when there
is a positive test of West Nile Virus from a mosquito trap. This process is the most
effective and cost efficient way to spray for West Nile and is the recommended
practice by Tarrant County.
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
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL
MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 13, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF DENISON FOR THE PURCHASE OF
GOODS AND SERVICES.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC 2016-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3417, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DUSTIN AUSTIN FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY
ON 14.78 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 8100 BLOCK OF PRECINCT LINE
ROAD.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a
zoning change for 14.78 acres located in 8100 block of Precinct Line Road. The
area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential
and the current zoning is AG Agricultural. The Low Density Residential designation
provides areas for the development of traditional, low-density single-family detached
dwelling units. He commented that Low Density Residential is the underlying use, but
there is an alternate recommendation for Mixed Use on the Comprehensive Land Use
Plan. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Representative John Pitstick with Our Country Homes located at 700 West
Hardwood Road, Hurst, presented request. In their meeting with staff, the issue of
access onto Precinct Line Road was discussed. Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) has stated there should only be a maximum of three curb cuts for the
35-acre area. He provided a conceptual plan that showed future access to Precinct
Line Road and detention ponds required for runoff to Precinct Line storm system.
Our Country Homes has been in contact with surrounding homeowners in
Thornbridge to notify them of the proposed development. They are currently working
with affected surrounding property owners to clarify privacy fencing, open space and
utility connections.
Mayor Trevino advised that he read the comments made during the public hearing at
the Planning and Zoning Commission. He asked Mr. Pitstick if he visited with
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property owners that have reasonable requests. Mr. Pitstick informed Council they
visited with the property owners that back up to the open space area. They are
willing to work with them to replace fencing, preserve some of the trees and add new
trees. They have talked to the two property owners that are located at the turn on
Thornbridge Drive about the existing manhole and the need to bore under their drive
approaches.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staffs report. Council will have the
opportunity to discuss the preliminary plat, final plat and site plan at a future meeting.
The request this evening is to consider the zoning change. The Planning and Zoning
Commission, at their June 2, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of
6-0.
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 WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3417.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.2 ZC 2016-06, ORDINANCE NO. 3418, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ICON CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC FOR A REVISION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 36
(PD-36) LOCATED IN THE 9000-9100 BLOCKS OF NORTH TARRANT
PARKWAY INCLUDING ADJACENT PARCELS ON DAVIS BOULEVARD
AND PRECINCT LINE ROAD, AND FURTHER AMENDING PD-36 TO
CONSOLIDATE ALL PREVIOUSLY-APPROVED SITE PLANS FOR THE
PROPERTY INTO ONE COMPREHENSIVE ORDINANCE.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant Icon Consulting
Engineers is seeking a zoning change to amend Planned Development 36 (PD-36) to
develop an El Polio Loco fast casual restaurant located in the 9000-9100 blocks of
North Tarrant Parkway. The area is designated on the comprehensive plan as Retail
and current zoning is Planned Development (PD-36). The Retail designation is
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intended to permit a variety of retail trade, personal and business service
establishments, and offices. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative David Gregory, 2840 West Southlake Boulevard, Suite 110,
Southlake, TX presented the site plan and was available to answer questions. The
proposed building is a new prototype for El Pollo Loco. They have negotiated a
ground lease with Walmart to rent a portion of their existing parking lot. Mr. Gregory
informed Council that El Pollo Loco is requesting a variance to the sign ordinance.
They are requesting signage on all four elevations.
In response to Mayor Pro Tern Welch's question, Mr. Gregory informed Council that
Walmart and El Pollo Loco are compliant with parking requirements.
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented staffs report and reviewed the
applicant's site plan, landscape plan, and photometric plan. The proposed site plan
provides for 41 parking spaces, which is more than what is required for the size of
the building. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 2, 2016 meeting,
recommended approval with a vote of 6-0 that included wall signs on two elevations of
the building and addition of the landscaped islands as proposed by the Development
Review Committee (DRC). Mr. Husband informed Council the ordinance before them
this evening consolidates the nine site plans that have been approved over the years.
Mayor Trevino asked why the Planning and Zoning Commission did not approve
additional wall signage. Mr. Husband commented that the current standards are
sufficient, no similar requests were made for this property, and City Council has a
method (Sign Review Board) to review signs.
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.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3418,
SUBJECT TO DRC'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING WALL SIGNS, PARKING
LOT LANDSCAPE ISLANDS, AND FINAL CERTIFICATION OF THE SITE PLAN.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
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There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
There were no items for this category.
G.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON
ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino announced that action is necessary as the result of discussion in
Executive Session, specifically Sections 551.072: Deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease or value of real property; 551.087: Deliberate the offer of financial
or other incentives to a business prospect with which the city is conducting economic
development negotiations; and Section 551.074: Personnel Matters to deliberate the
employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees as listed on the agenda.
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item (G.1) to Council. The
former city buildings located at 6720 NE Loop 820 (NE Loop 820 and Rufe Snow)
were vacated due to the loss of parking as the result of the widening of Loop 820.
The departments that were housed in the buildings have since relocated to other
areas in the city. Staff is bringing forward an agreement with Babe's - NRH L.L.0 for
a Babe's Chicken Dinner House Restaurant to be located on the southeast corner of
Rufe Snow and Loop 820. It is anticipated that construction will begin before the end
of the year and opening in middle of 2017. Staff is recommending that Council
authorize the city manager to execute a lease and economic deveopment agreement
with Babe's - NRH L.L.C.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH BABE'S -
NRH L.L.C. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION,
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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G.2 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON
ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
APPROVED
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item to Council. Staff is
bringing forward an agreement with Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes - NRH L.L.0 for a family
owned steakhouse to be located just east of the future Babe's Chicken Dinner House.
It is anticipated that construction will begin early next year and opening late in 2017.
Staff is recommending that Council authorize the city manager to execute a lease
and economic deveopment agreement with Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes - NRH L.L.C.
MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A LEASE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SWEETIE
PIE'S RIBEYES — NRH L.L.C. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
G.3 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON
ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council that the City Charter allows city
employees the opportunity to extend on the job injury leave beyond one year. A
police officer was injured in the line of duty and has been on injury leave. Pursuant
to City Charter, extension of injury leave requires action by the City Council. The
Council previously granted an extension at their May 16, 2016 meeting, which will
expires on July 10. The employee has requested additional time and staff is
recommending to approve injury leave with full pay through August 12, 2016.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE POLICE OFFICER INJURY
LEAVE WITH FULL PAY THROUGH AUGUST 12, 2016. COUNCIL MEMBER
BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Turnage made the following announcements.
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in
observance of Independence Day. The Library, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center
and Tennis Center will also be closed. NRH2O Family Water Park, Iron Horse Golf
Course and the NRH Centre will be open. Garbage and recycling will not be
collected. Monday collections will be picked up on Tuesday and Tuesday collections
will shift to Wednesday.
Join us at the Northeast Tarrant Family 4th Celebration on Monday, July 4. There will
be food, fun and entertainment starting at 5:00 p.m. and a free concert by country
music singer Derek Anthony at 8:00 p.m. The fireworks will begin at approximately
9:30 p.m. Parking is available at 6351 Boulevard 26 and at Wiley G. Thomas
Coliseum. You can find more information on our website or by contacting the
Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce.
Kudos Korner - Wesley Dameron, Craig Gardner, Robert Perez, William Pratt, Ethan
Smithers and Chris Turner in the Public Works Department - A resident on Lake
Side Circle sent a note of thanks for the outstanding service provided by the Public
Works crew repairing her street. She stated that she and her neighbors "appreciate
the kind and respectful manner of city employees. Great job!"
I. ADJOURNMENT
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