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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2017-01-09 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 JANUARY 9, 2017 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th day of January 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Absent: Staff Members: Oscar Trevino Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky Tom Lombard Tim Barth Scott Turnage - Tim Welch David Whitson Mark Hindman Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Alicia Richardson Maleshia Farmer Mayor Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 6 Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 5 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Director of Public Safety Managing Director City Secretary City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 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. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 3. REVIEW THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY WIDE TRAIL AND ROUTE SYSTEM PLAN Park Planner Michael Wilson presented the results of Alta Planning + Design's analysis of the city's existing transportation network. The firm was tasked with developing a list of opportunities for future investments in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Alta Planning + Design utilized the city's existing geospatial data and input from stakeholders to establish recommendations that include: signage improvements, intersection treatments, and completing the city's current trail network. Mr. Wilson informed Council any expenditures associated with the identified recommendations would require approval by City Council. Managing Director of Community Services Vickie Loftice informed Council the purpose of the study is to identify crossings, safety considerations and gaps within the trail system. Alta Planning + Design was not tasked to provide cost estimates. Ms. Loftice informed Council that staff seeks their direction regarding the North Richland Hills Citywide Trail and Route System Plan for the following: (1) move forward with the plan or officially approve the plan by resolution; and (2) whether to include it the future mobility plan. The consensus of Council is for the city to be ready to call projects when needed, and if funding requires specificity, the Council will address it at the time with a resolution . Council directed staff to pursue grant funding opportunities. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:18 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) 6720 NE Loop 820 and (2) 9005 Grand Avenue. Executive Session began at 6:27 p.m. and concluded at 6:53 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 January 09, 2017 at 7:01 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 Absent: Staff Members: Tom Lombard Tim Barth Scott Turnage Tim Welch David Whitson Mark Hindman Alicia Richardson Maleshia Farmer A.1 INVOCATION Council member Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 6 Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 5 City Manager City Secretary City Attorney Council member Turnage led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 PRESENTATION OF 2016 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AWARDS Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Chair Kathy Luppy recognized the following 2016 Christmas lighting award winners. Recipients received a $25.00 gift card for a North Richland Hills Nursery and coupon from Mr. Gatti's Pizza. Area 1: Art and Lori Kamenicky, 3628 Dawn Area 2: Victor Horton, Jr., and Victoria Ciervo, 4708 Blaney Area 3: Joe and Lies! Sanders, 4921 Skylark Area 4: Fred and Ann Eustace, 7512 Terry Court Area 5: Scott and Sarah Gasch, 8600 Newman Area 6: Ayaz Khan, 7420 Steward Area 7: Cameron and Nicole Weiss, 7205 Stoneybrooke Area 8: Thomas Dellinger, 7708 Evergreen Area 9: Jerry Jarzombek, 8558 Shadybrooke A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR DECEMBER 12, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 MODIFY THE 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE. B.3 APPROVE PURCHASE OF TURF EQUIPMENT AND RIDING MOWERS FROM JOHN DEERE FOR THE IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,619.90. B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DFW DOUBLE D CONTRACTING, LLC D /B /A DOUBLE D CONTRACTING, LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES AT NRH2O IN THE AMOUNT OF $71,500. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2016 -18, ORDINANCE NO. 3442, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DUSTIN AUSTIN FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON 2.79 ACRES LOCATED AT 8149 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 2.79 acres located at 8149 Precinct Line Road for the purpose of developing a single - family residential subdivision. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential and the current zoning is AG Agricultural. Mr. Comstock provided site photos. Applicant representative John Pitstick presented request and was available to answer January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 questions. Council had no questions for the applicant. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staff's report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 15, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5 -0. 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. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3442. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. C.2 SUP 2016 -05, ORDINANCE NO. 3441, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A" REQUEST FROM ICON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC., FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DRIVE THROUGH BUILDING LESS THAN 1,400 SQUARE FEET LOCATED AT 6244 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Principal Planner informed Council the purpose of the item is to consider a Special Use Permit for the purpose of constructing a drive - through coffee shop. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Retail and the current zoning is C -1 Commercial. The Retail designation is intended to permit a variety of retail trade, personal and business services establishments, and offices. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Mark Wattles, 900 SW 5th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, presented item. He informed Council this establishment will be the first 151 Coffee. The drive - through coffee store will include dual drive - through lanes and will not have in -door seating. Mr. Wattles informed Council the store will provide quality coffees and teas. Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their December 15, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5 -0. Council had no questions for staff. DRC recommendation is based on particular January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 standards. Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3441. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 APPROVE THE AWARD OF PROJECT RFP NO. 16 -025 TO DFW SERVICES, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BOULEVARD 26 UTILITY BURIAL PROJECT (ED0601) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,296,100.00. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis informed Council the item before them this evening is to consider awarding a construction contract for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No . 1 (TIF No.1) expansion project -- Boulevard 26 utility burial - -to DFW Services, LLC. The scope of the project is from Glenview to Parchman. The city received three bids and one alternate bid. DFW Services, LLC is the low bidder and staff is recommending approval of the base and alternate bid in the amount of $1,296,100. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ITEM E.1. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. F. GENERAL ITEMS There were no items for this category. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced no action is necessary as the result of Executive Session. January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6of7 H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Rita Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. City Hall and other non - emergency city offices will be closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 16. The Library, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center and Senior Center will also be closed. The NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course will be open. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normally scheduled. NRH2O Family Water Park is hosting the Polar Plunge, benefiting Special Olympics Texas and local athletes, on Saturday, January 21. Find more information and sign up at www.nrh2o.com /polarplunge. Kudos Korner - Nick Bums and Tracy Brown, Information Technology Department - Municipal Court Judge Stewart Bass emailed appreciation and thanks for the Information Technology staff who were on -call on Christmas Eve. Following a Windows update, the judge could no longer access his email, which was necessary to issue warrants during the "no refusal" holiday weekend. Within 30 minutes of his call Nick responded in person and Tracy by phone to fix the problem. He stated, "Never, in all my years, would I have predicted this extraordinary response. I am grateful beyond description." I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. \ `►,► ►► n u /////////////// , . 44-4, .. n ....°....-.5.N, r ,.....u., k(4) �, imnigWt1111 Alicia Richardson, City Secretary, January 09, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 Oscar Trevino, Mayor