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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2018-04-23 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 APRIL 23, 2018 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 23rd day of April at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern 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 Maleshia B. McGinnis 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 Municipal Court Administrator Rebecca Vinson introduced new City Marshall Joseph Walley. April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 10 3. DISCUSS RESHEDULING THE JUNE 11, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council this item was placed on the agenda to discuss the June 11, 2018 City Council meeting. There is a conflicting event with June 11 and staff is seeking direction from Council to reschedule the meeting. The consensus of Council was to reschedule the June 11 meeting to June 4, 2018. Ms. Richardson informed Council an item would be placed on the next agenda to formally reschedule the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:05 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 - 43 acres of improved and unimproved land identified as John M Crockett Survey bound by Main Street on the south, Smithfield Road on the west, Mickey Street on the north and Davis Boulevard on the east; and Section 551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney - Construction Contract with Kodiak Trenching and Boring LLC for paving improvements on Rufe Snow Drive. Executive Session began at 6:08 p.m. and concluded at 6:41 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:41 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING Rollcall A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 23, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 10 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Lombard gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Lombard, with the assistance of Troop 434, led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 DESIGNATION OF PURPLE HEART CITY Mr. Jon Lunkwicz the Senior Vice Commander of The Military Order of the Purple Heart presented the City of North Richland Hills with a proclamation and sign designating North Richland Hills as a Purple Heart City. Council member Wright Oujesky received the proclamation and sign on behalf of the city. 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 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR APRIL 9, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF PANTEGO FOR SLURRY SEALING. April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 10 B.3 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FUEL FOR CITY VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $474,457 USING THE TARRANT COUNTY CONTRACT WITH MARTIN EAGLE OIL COMPANY. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2018-02, ORDINANCE NO. 3512, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TEAGUE, NALL, AND PERKINS, INC., FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE-FAMILY TO R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 8120 SAYERS LANE, BEING 2.199 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8, BLOCK 3, WOODBERT ADDITION. CONTINUED Mayor Trevino announced the applicant requested to postpone the public hearing to the May 14, 2018 City Council meeting, so there will be no presentation from staff or the applicant. Mayor Trevino advised that the item is a public hearing and if there is anyone present who would like to speak on the item, he would open the public hearing. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Ms. Susan Walls, 8301 Sayers Lane, commented that she does not oppose the development, but is not in favor of the number of homes proposed by the applicant. She also commented about the congestion on Sayers as the result of the new development. Mr. Clint Holly, 8124 Sayers Lane, commented that he is concerned about drainage for the development. He is located downhill from the property. Ms. Evelyn Kidd, 8125 Sayers Lane, commented that she is concerned with additional traffic, condition of street, and safety of children. She presented the City Secretary with a petition of the neighbors. Mr. Thomas Berner, 6740 Fair Meadows Drive, informed Council that he was not present to discuss this particular item, but wanted to discuss street issues. Mayor Trevino informed Mr. Burner his comments are not germane to the public hearing and asked Mike Curtis and Caroline Waggoner to assist Mr. Berner. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino called for a motion to continue the public hearing to the May 14, 2018 City Council meeting. April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 10 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE MAY 14, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE MAY 14, 2018 MEETING CARRIED 6-0. C.2 ZC 2018-05, ORDINANCE NO. 3513, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HAMILTON DUFFY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 8228, 8300, 8304, AND 8308 SAYERS LANE AND A PORTION OF 7601 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 2.952 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1, 2AR1, 2AR2, 2R1, AND 2R2, BLOCK 3, WOODBERT ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for items C.2 and C.3 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 2.952 acres located at 8228, 8300, 8304, and 8308 Sayers Lane and a portion of 7601 Davis Boulevard. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail and the current zoning is C-1 commercial. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. The companion item, C.2, seeks a zoning change from C-1 commercial to NR-PD planned development for a 0.691 acre property located at 7601 Davis Boulevard. Applicant representative Mark Howe, 6617 Precinct Line Road, North Richland Hills, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. The property was purchased a few months ago. The development was discussed with staff. They are proposing six residential lots off Sayers and per staffs recommendation the property fronting Davis will remain commercial. They are proposing 20' for the front building line (versus 25') and 20' for the rear building line (versus 35'). He advised that they will maintain a 25' no-touch zone along the south side of the residential lots that are adjacent to the drainage channel. He commented that the deed restrictions will include a stipulation that the front yard setback will be 35'. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report for items C.2 and C.3 The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their April 5, 2018 meeting, recommended approval of both items with a vote of 6-0. City Council and staff discussed the item. April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 10 Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. Ms. Susan Walls, 8301 Sayers Lane, commented on the width of the lots on Sayers Lane. She also expressed her concern with drainage, traffic, and utilities. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing for items C.2 and C.3. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3513. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.3 ZC 2018-06, ORDINANCE NO. 3514, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HAMILTON DUFFY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO NR-PD NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 7601 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING A 0.691-ACRE PORTION OF PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 3, WOODBERT ADDITION. APPROVED This item and public hearing was presented in conjunction with item C.2. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO PPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3514. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.4 ZC 2018-03, ORDINANCE NO. 3515 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TEXAS SURVEYING, INC., FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-6-T TOWNHOME TO R-2 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AT 7885 LYNDA LANE, BEING 0.208 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1R, BLOCK 1-R NORTHRIDGE ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for items C.4 and C.5 and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mr. Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for a 0.208 acre property located at 7885 Lynda Lane. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as medium density residential and the current zoning is April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 10 R-6-T townhome. Mr. Husband presented site photos of the property. The companion item, C.5, is a replat for the same property. The proposed replat would combine a 25-foot abandoned right-of-way of Lynda Lane and Lot 1, Block 1-R into a single lot. Applicant representative Josh Anderson, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their April 5, 2018 meeting, recommended approval of both items with a vote of 6-0. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against items C.4 and C.5 to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ZC 2018-03. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.5 RP 2018-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TEXAS SURVEYING, INC. FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK 1-R, NORTHRIDGE ADDITION, BEING 0.208 ACRES LOCATED AT 7885 LYNDA LANE. APPROVED This item and public hearing was presented in conjunction with item C.4. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RP 2018-01. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.6 FP 2018-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CAMBRIDGE NRH DEVELOPMENT, LLC, FOR A FINAL PLAT OF CAMBRIDGE ESTATES PHASE 2, BEING 2.88 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF WESSEX STREET. CONTINUED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Mayor Trevino announced that Council member Welch is abstaining from the item. April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 10 Council member Welch filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the city secretary stating he is the engineer of record for the item. Council member Welch left the dais at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a final plat for 2.88 acres located in the 6000 block of Wessex Street. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as commercial and the current zoning is R-PD residential planned development. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is not present and recommends that the item be postponed to the next meeting. 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 asked for a motion to continue the public hearing to the May 14, 2018 City Council meeting. Council member Welch returned to the dais at 7:49 p.m. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE MAY 14, 2018 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE MAY 14, 2018 MEETING CARRIED 5-0-1,WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH ABSTAINING. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced there is no action necessary as the result of Executive April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 10 Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. Early voting for the May 5 City Council Election began today and continues through May 1. Registered voters may vote early at the NRH Library, Dan Echols Center or any of the other early voting locations in Tarrant County. You can find early voting hours and a sample ballot on the city's website, or contact the City Secretary's Office for more information. The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through May 18, 2018. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. on the City Hall Plaza. Admission and parking are free. There will be a variety of food trucks and activities for kids. Please visit our website or call Parks & Recreation for more information. Join us for the May `Round the Town with Oscar bicycle rides and walks. The bicycle ride will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2018 starting at 6:00 p.m. at NRH2O. The 1-mile walk will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2018 starting at 6:15 p.m. at Linda Spurlock Park. More information can be found on the city's website or by calling the Parks & Recreation Department. The NRH Youth Advisory Committee is hosting a Dog Show on May 6, 2018 at Tipps Canine Hollow dog park. Several contests will be held including Best Small Dog, Best Large Dog, Best Costume, Best Trick and more. Registration forms are available on city's website. The entry fee is only $5.00. All proceeds will go to the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Kudos Korner - Tanner Arwine in the Parks Department - A citizen emailed thanks and praise for Tanner's response after she called about trees that had fallen in a park behind her home. The work was completed sooner than promised and went beyond her expectations. She said, "I am overly impressed with NRH thanks to Tanner. He is to be applauded for his excellent customer service, dedication to his job, and great work ethic. He did a great job and provided great customer service." I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 1 Oscar Trevino, Mayor April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 10 Alicia Richardson, C74cDtecretaii April 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 10