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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2016-08-22 MinutesMINUTES 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 AUGUST 22, 2016 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 22nd day of August 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Absent: Staff Members: CALL TO ORDER Oscar Trevino Tim Welch Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky Tom Lombard Tim Barth Scott Turnage David Whitson Mark Hindman Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Jimmy Perdue Alicia Richardson Cara L. White Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 5 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Director of Public Safety City Secretary City Attorney 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. August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 9 2 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. 3 DISCUSS CANCELING /RESCHEDULING NOVEMBER 28 AND DECEMBER 26 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the second regular scheduled meetings in November and December are in close proximity to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Historically, Council has elected to cancel meetings that fall in close proximity to holidays recognized by the City. Staff is seeking Council's direction to either cancel or reschedule one or both meetings. Council directed staff to cancel the November 28 and December 26, 2016 City Council meetings. Ms. Richardson informed Council an item will be brought forward for official action by the Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced there are no items listed for Executive Session. Mayor Trevino adjourned work session at 6:02 p.m. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Absent: Staff Members: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tem 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 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Cara L. White City Attorney August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 A.1 INVOCATION Council member Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Barth led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. 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 RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 8, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE NEGOTIATION AND APPROVAL OF THE LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CLUB CAR GOLF CARTS AT IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE B.3 APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH GPS INDUSTRIES FOR VISAGE MOBLIE GOLF INFORMATION SYSTEM C. PUBLIC HEARINGS August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 C.1 FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 PROPOSED AND FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 REVISED BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. City Manager Mark Hindman provided Council with a highlight of the proposed budget. The budget is aligned with City Council's goals and it takes into consideration comments from the citizen's survey regarding the condition of the streets. There is $1,000,000 in the capital improvement projects budget for street resurfacing, seal coating, overlay and maintenance. At the direction of City Council, the budget identifies $500,000 in reserve funds for a future street improvement program. The City's commitment to public safety services includes: an increase in compensation for public safety; body cameras that will be coordinated with the in -car video; update for mobile data computers in both police and fire vehicles; and procurement to replace a few fire appartuses. The budget also provides funding for a strategic plan update and the neighborhood reinvestment program. The general fund is approximately 4.6% higher than last year. Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills informed Council the item before them this evening is to conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the 2016/2017 proposed budget and 2015/2016 revised budget. Mr. Mills informed Council that no action is required at this hearing. The notice of public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram in accordance with state law and City Charter. The proposed 2016/2017 operating budget includes: General Fund - $45,304,685 Park & Recreation Facilities Development Fund - $8,825,391 Crime Control District Fund - $6,363,357 Utility Fund - $34,259,275 Aquatic Park Fund - $5,449,375 Golf Course Fund - $2,486,459 The proposed 2016/2017 capital improvements budget totals $14,040,972 and includes: Street & Sidewalk Capital Projects - $1,280,000 Drainage Capital Projects - $695,000 Utility Capital Projects - $1,996,000 Parks & Recreation Capital Projects - $4,636,000 August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 Aquatic Park Capital Projects - $531,000 Facility Capital Projects - $120,800 Major Capital Equipment Projects - $4,295,000 Other Capital Projects - $487,172 Mr. Mills informed Council they would consider adoption of the 2016/2017 budget on Monday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. C.2 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX YEAR 2016 (FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017) PROPOSED TAX RATE. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills to present the item. Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills informed Council the purpose of the item is to receive comments from the public regarding the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2016/2017. Pursuant to state law, the City is required to conduct two public hearings prior to adoption of the tax rate. The adopted tax rate for 2015 (funds 2015/2016 budget) is 61 cents. The proposed tax rate for 2016 (funds 2016/2017 budget) remains the same at 61 cents. The second public hearing will be conducted at the next regular scheduled City Council meeting on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. City Council will take action on the proposed tax rate at their Monday, September 26, 2016 meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Trevino clarified the property tax increase, approved by voters in 2012 for the new city hall, remains dedicated to debt associated with the new City Hall project. Mr. Mills confirmed the four cent increase remains dedicated to the new City Hall project. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino announced no action is necessary by the City Council. The next public hearing will be conducted on Monday, September 12 and the City Council will take action on the proposed tax rate on Monday, September 26, 2016. August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 C.3 RP 2015 -09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RACETRAC PETROLEUM FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 13, BLOCK 21, CLEARVIEW ADDITION ON 2.135 ACRES LOCATED AT 4940, 5000, AND 5028 DAVIS BOULEVARD. 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 seeking a replat of 2.135 acres at 5000 Davis Boulevard. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Retail and the current zoning is Redevelopment Planned Development (PD -78). Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Travis Bousquet, 501 South Carroll Boulevard, Denton, Texas presented request and was available to answer questions. In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Mr. Bousquet advised that it will take approximately six months to complete the project. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 4, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wish to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2015 -09. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 AP 2016 -02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SPRY SURVEYORS FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, HEWITT ESTATES ON 0.3787 ACRES LOCATED AT 7700 BUCK STREET. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 approval of an amended plat to incorporate abandoned right -of -way into an existing lot (Lot 1R, Block 1, Hewitt Estates). The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential and the current zoning is R -2 Single Family Residential. Applicant Traci Preskenis, 7749 Chasewood Drive, North Richland Hills, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. She informed Council her intent is to remove the current structure and build a new residence in Spring 2017. Council had no questions for the applicant. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The amended plat will combine the 30 -foot wide abandoned right -of -way of Mabell Street and Lot 1, Block 1, Hewitt Estates, into a single lot. The applicant owns both Lot 1 and the abandonded right -of -way. The plat meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 4, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0. Mayor Pro Tem Welch asked Mr. Husband if there is a reason why the final plat only shows the proposed 7.5 -foot utility easement along the southern boundary. He asked if it should extend and Zink back to the west as well as across the portion of the vacated street. Mr. Husband informed Council that staff would ensure the easement follows the rear property line. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE AP 2016 -02. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3423, THE ABANDONMENT OF THREE PUBLIC EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE PROPOSED NORTHGLENN ADDITION, LOT 1R, BLOCK 1 (4131 RUFE SNOW DRIVE). APPROVED August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page7of9 City Engineer Caroline Waggoner informed Council the exisitng infrastructure (draingage, water and sanitary sewer) near the new Athlos Academy was relocated and three public easements associated with the old lines can be abandonded. Staff is recommending approval of Ordinance No. 3423 that officially abandons Instrument Nos. D191038175, D191038177, and D191038174. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3423. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. E.2 APPOINTMENT OF VOTING AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS FOR THE WHOLESALE CUSTOMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE FY 2016 -2018 TIME PERIOD. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPOINT MIKE CURTIS AS VOTING MEMBER AND KAREN BOSTIC AS ALTERNATE TO THE WHOLESALE CUSTOMER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR BOTH WATER AND WASTEWATER. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F. GENERAL ITEMS G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced that City Council did not convene into Executive Session and no action is necessary. August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCMENTS Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. Join us on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 to celebrate all that has been accomplished in the first year at The Maker Spot. There will be birthday cake and fun activities for all ages from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Maker Spot is located on the second floor of the NRH Library. Please call or visit their website for more information. A golf tournament supporting the NRH Water Safety 365 drowning prevention campaign will be held on Friday, September 2, 2016 at Iron Horse Golf Course. To register and find more information, please visit the Water Safety 365 website or contact Antonio Evangelista. The 2016 Citizens Civic Academy will be held on Tuesday evenings from September 13 through October 25, 2016. The academy covers a broad range of city departments and operations. Participants also learn about volunteer opportunities with the city. Class size is limited to 20 people. More information and an application is available online or by contacting Kristin James. Kudos Korner - Gary Taylor (Planning & Development Department) and Trish Watson (Neighborhood Services) - A resident contacted the city with concerns about standing water and mosquitos at an apartment complex. Gary and Trish responded and the concern was addressed in less than 24 hours. The resident was thankful for the quick response and said "I'm so happy our city cares!" I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m. `,` p IipuuudiUU,,r, R►� . fr1A, Alicia Richardson, City Secret'. .y August 22, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page9of9 Oscar Trevino, Mayor