HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2018-07-23 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
JULY 23, 2018
WORK SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
23rd day of July at 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Torn 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
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
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR 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.
3. DISCUSS THE TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY.
City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item. Staff is recommending a moratorium
in order to review and revise the policy to omit information that is no longer relevant. In
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response to Council member Welch's question, Ms. Waggoner informed Council an
updated program will take approximately 8-12 weeks.
Council directed staff to move forward with the moratorium.
4. FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 BUDGET WORK SESSION.
City Manager Mark Hindman provided an overview of the budget work session. City
Council received a presentation from staff on the special revenue funds, drainage utility
fund, aquatics and golf funds, internal service funds, and capital projects.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY
(1) CAUSE NO. 96-293353-17 CONNIE HARDIN V. KWIK TEK, INC., AND
CITY OF NRH DBA NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK, IN THE 96TH JDC
TARRANT COUNTY; (2) CAUSE NO. 4:18-CV-00081-0 MARRICO SPEARS V.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS; OFFICER A.J. DOMINGUEZ; OFFICER CY CRUM; OFFICER
GARRETT HULL, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, FORT WORTH DIVISION; (3) PENDING
OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION WITH CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CORP., AND
TOTAL E&P USA., INC; (4) LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE VII, SOLICITORS
AND HANDBILLS
SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY -4705 CUMMINGS DRIVE
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:21 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, specifically
Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney - (1) Cause No. 96-293353-17 Connie
Hardin v. Kwik Tek, Inc., and City of NRH dba NRH20 Family Water Park, in the 96th
JDC Tarrant County; (2) Cause No. 4:18-CV-00081-0 Marrico Spears v. City of North
Richland Hills, Texas; City of Fort Worth, Texas; Officer A.J. Dominguez; Officer Cy
Crum; Officer Garrett Hull, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of
Texas, Fort Worth Division; (3) Pending or potential litigation with Chesapeake Energy
Corp., and Total E&P USA., Inc; (4) Legal issues related to North Richland Hills Code of
Ordinances Chapter 18, Article VII, Solicitors and Handbills and Section 551.072:
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 4705 Cummings
Drive. Executive Session began at 6:31 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Benton concluded
Executive Session at 7:05 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order July 23, 2018 at 7:14 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Mike Benton 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
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Turnage gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Turnage 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
Ms. Marilyn Ackmann with Atmos Energy informed Council she is retiring at the end of
September. She introduced her replacement Darwin Winfield.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
There were no items for this category.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 SDP 2018-03, ORDINANCE NO. 3523, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT
FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AT THE NORTHWEST AND
NORTHEAST CORNERS OF MID CITIES BOULEVARD AND HOLIDAY LANE,
BEING 11.89 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 1, CARRINGTON
CENTER; LOTS 2R1, 3R, 4, AND PORTION OF 1R, BLOCK 34, FOX
HOLLOW ADDITION; AND TRACTS 11 AND 11D, JOHN H. BARLOUGH
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 130.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino filed a conflict of interest form with the City Secretary stating that his wife
owns property adjacent to the request and is part of the development request. Mayor
Trevino left the dais at 7:22 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Benton opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager
Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a special development plan
for 11.89 acres located at the northwest and northeast corners of Mid Cities Boulevard
and Holiday Lane. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as
transit oriented development and the current zoning is transit oriented development. Mr.
Comstock presented site photos of the property.
Applicant representative John Pitstick with Beaten Path Development located at 700
Harwood Road, presented request. The property was selected for its close proximity to
the rail station. The development has a centralized open space and all proposed owner
occupied homes will include rear entry garages. The private yards and open space will
be maintained by a homeowner association. The proposed home sale prices range
between $250,000 and $350,000. The housing product is based off the best selling
townhomes by CB Jeni in Viridian in Arlington. The primary market is young single
professionals and the secondary market is couples of all ages. The market feasability
shows it appeals to the lock and leave lifestyle with access to trails, rails and highways.
Mr. Pitstick addressed concerns regarding traffic, land use, density, parking and
elevations.
Beaten Path Development owner Dustin Austin discussed the proposed housing product.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. He reviewed the proposed waivers to the transit
oriented district. The request seeks single family townhomes as opposed to arterial
mixed use (TOD subzone); 22 foot townhome lot width as opposed to 25 foot (townhome
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lot width); 5-foot sidewalk as opposed to 6-foot sidewalk in select locations and each
street customized to fit the neighborhood and context (customized street design); apply
standard of 30% window and door coverage of all street facing facades to first floor only
and a minimum of 20% on side-street facing facades (window and door coverage);
continuous concrete parking lane as opposed to 20 feet width maximum (parking
driveway width); 7 feet minimum setback as opposed to 10 feet minimum setback
(build-to zone); and 30 feet between buildings and three townhome units face the side of
another unit (building separation). Comments from the Development Review Committee
include uncertainty of local market for 22-foot and 19-foot townhomes, units facing major
arterial, larger centralized open space, improved pedestrian connections, connectivity
provided, and product diversity. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their June 21,
2018 meeting, recommended denial with a vote of 4-1.
Council and staff discussed the proposed homes and development. Council member
Turnage asked Mr. Austin if he would consider the design elements as depicted in the
picture (DRC review-local market) included in staffs presentation for the townhomes and
single family attached.
Mr. Austin commented that he would not be opposed to incorporating the design
elements. He further commented that he would work with staff to enhance the product.
Council member Wright Oujesky concurred with Council member Turnage's comments.
In response to Council member Welch's question, Mr. Austin clarifed they would adhere
to the regulations concering insulation for homes built along the rail.
In response to Council member Rodriguez's question, Mr. Comstock informed Council
the Hillside Villas going in across the street will include a masonry screening wall where
the units abut Mid Cities Boulevard. He clarified there would be no commercial.
Council member Lombard stated that the public comments at the Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting and in their packet express concern with changing the arterial
mixed use to single family townhomes. He asked for staffs input on the proposed
change. Mr. Comstock agreed with the applicant's comment that the commercial desire
for the transit oriented development will be in the transit oriented development core and
closer to the rail station. Staff has discussed with Council that Main Street would serve
as the main hub for commercial activity.
Mayor Pro Tem Benton called for anyone wishing to speak during the public hearing to
come forward. The following people spoke in opposition: Vicent O'Conner, 7802 Arthur
Drive; Colleen O'Connor, 7800 Arthur Drive; Pake Rossi, 7804 Arthur Drive; Jessica
Rossi, 7804 Arthur Drive; Jim O'Connor, 1712 Avalon Drive, Colleyville, Texas; and
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Patrick O'Connor, 7800 Arthur Drive.
The following people spoke in favor: David Hinson, 14650 Dallas Parkway, #900, Dallas,
Texas; Sami Ebrahim, 7601 Mid Cities Boulevard; Scott Kunkel, 7801 Mid Cities
Boulevard and Marc Trevino, 7300 Bursey Road.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE SDP 2018-03, ORDINANCE NO. 3523 AS
PRESENTED WITH STAFF TO ENSURE ARCHITECTURAL COMPLIANCE AND
FEATURES AS IDENTIFIED AS EXHIBIT D DURING PRESENTATION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3519, REDUCING THE SPEED LIMIT TO
40MPH ALONG NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY FROM A POINT 800 FEET
EAST OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY LIMIT TO THE KELLER CITY
LIMIT LINE.
APPROVED
City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item.
Mayor Trevino returned to the meeting and dais at 8:56 p.m.
Council had no questions for staff.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3519.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3520, ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON THE TRAFFIC CALMING POLICY.
APPROVED
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City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item.
Council had no questions for staff.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3520.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-020 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR THE DAVIS
AND MID-CITIES INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR
ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT, AND APPROVING A REVISION TO THE
FY17-18 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$656,487.
APPROVED
Civil Engineer Justin Naylor presented item.
Council had no questions for staff.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-020.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-015 FOR THE
REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $750,000
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item.
Council had no questions for staff.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-015.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-022, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE APPLICATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COMMUNITY
ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION FY
2018 GRANT PROGRAM
APPROVED
Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue presented item.
Council had no questions for staff.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2018-022.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
G. 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 the item. Staff is
recommending Council authorize the city manager to submit an offer and negotiate the
purchase of a residential lot located at 4705 Cummings Drive E in an amount not to
exceed $21,000.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN
OFFER AND NEGOTIATE THE PURCHASE OF A RESIDENTIAL LOT, APPROXIMATELY
18,700 SQUARE FEET AT 4705 CUMMINGS DRIVE E, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $21,000 AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO
AFFECT THE PURCHASE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Welch made the following announcements.
The NRH Library invites you to learn about the Magic of Owls this Friday, starting at 2:00
p.m. The special presentation by Blackland Prairie Raptors is open to ages 6 and up.
Afterwards, enjoy the Harry Potter Birthday Celebration at the Library from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 p.m. Please visit the Library website for more information.
The Common Ground Community Garden and Keep NRH Beautiful invite you to a free
Fall Gardening Seminar starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Library.
Attendees will learn about bees, planting bulbs, composting, and how to test your soil.
Master gardeners will also be present to answer questions. Visit the city's website or call
Neighborhood Services for more information.
The Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is hosting a Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic on
Saturday, August 4, 2018. Bring your pet by between 10:00 a.m. and Noon for a rabies
shot, registration tag and microchip. Contact Animal Services for more information.
Kudos Korner - Rayneice Jones in Neighborhood Services - A resident emailed his
appreciation for Rayneice's response to his complaint about a property with multiple
code violations in his neighborhood. He said she is "a caring professional that takes
pride in a position that is often quite frustrating. She listens to our concerns and takes the
appropriate actions to remediate the code infractions. This young lady is truly an asset to
our community!"
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m.
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