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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-12/7/1999 MINUTES OF THE COLLEYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 1999 The regular meeting of the Colleyville City Council was called to order by Mayor Donna Arp on December 7, 1999, at 6:47 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilpersons Jody Short, Mike Taylor, Frank Carroll, Ginny Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Nelson Thibodeaux were present. Mayor Donna Arp, City Manager Bob Stripling, Assistant City Manager Dianne McWethy, Director of Public Services Bob Whitehead, Community Development Manager Barry LeBaron, Development Coordinator Clayton Husband, Project Manager Keith Fisher, Fire Chief Mike Johnston, Police Chief John Young, Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Sue Walsh, Administrative Secretary Christine Loven, City Attorney Ross Foster, and City Secretary Jean Harris were also present. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION -In accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D Sec, 551.071- Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.072 - Sec. 551.074- Legal - Murray Construction lawsuit Property Acquisition - John McCain Road Property Acquisition - Colleyville Boulevard Personnel - The City Council may consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of public officers or employees, including the City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and City board and commission members. A complete list of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary's Office Mayor Arp explained that the Executive Session had been called in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Section 551.071 - Legal, Section 551.072 - Property Acquisition, and Section 551.074 - Personnel, She further explained that there would be no decisions made or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 6:49 p.m., and reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Reverend Lloyd McCutchen, Pleasant Glade Assembly of God Church gave the invocation, after which Ross Foster led the Pledge of Allegiance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 2. CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS OF MEETINGS ATTENDED BY THE COUNCil AND CITY OFFICIALS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, OR PRESENTATIONS Ms. Amber Anderson, representing The Bridge Emergency Youth Services, made a presentation regarding a proposed Host Home Program for northeast Tarrant County, Mr. Bill Kutka, President of Colleyville Girl's Softball Association, presented the City with a check in the amount of $2,434.00 received from sponsors for the signs on the baseball fields. Councilman Carroll commended Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux and wife Jamie, other Councilmembers, Don Davis (Santa), Frank Ritz (Pilot), Randy Brown, Chief Johnston, Chief Young, Dianne McWethy, and other staff members for their work and efforts in making Celebrate Colleyville a success. Councilman Tigue commended Parks and Recreation Manager Monica Sue Walsh for her hard work and efforts regarding Celebrate Colleyville. Mayor Arp announced that she, City Manager Bob Stripling, and Councilman Taylor would be attending a meeting on Highway 26 funding on Wednesday, CONSENT: 3. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1572- Consent Items: a. Approval of minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 16, 1999 b. Approval of a final plat of Timarron Addition, Cascades at Timarron Phase 3 requested by Richard Payne for Steve Yetts, Westerra Timarron, L.P., 27.626 acres located in the 2000-2100 block of John McCain Road c. Approval of a bid award for three (3) Public Works vehicles to Payton-Wright Ford in the amount of $60,251.30 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 d. Approval of a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $18,700 with Halff Associates for a Master Drainage Plan for the 70-acre development from Hall-Johnson Road to Glade Road Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1572 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1572. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried, PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1190 - A zoning change request by Akber & Aziz Manji, from AG to R20 on .89 acres located on the northeast comer of Glade Road and Pool Road Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1190. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 5. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1191 - A zoning change request by Tom Pritchett for Mark Gottfredson, from AG to PUD-R (planned unit development-residential) on 21.63 acres located at the end of Pebble Hill Drive, extending to John McCain Road Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1191. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 Mr. Keith Staudt, 7208 Belle Meade, representing the HOA, spoke regarding the concerns of the citizens, the use of the lake, the walking path, the source for filling the lake, sufficient type of wall at least T high from John McCain to the roadway curving to the right, ability to have that wall at least 8' high where homes are adjacent, off-set from the property line separated by at least 10', and maintenance of the park. Mr. Lance Brown, 7302 Pebble Hill Drive, representing the Pebble Hill HOA, rescinded his opposition to the proposed Resolution, There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to suspend the rules to allow other citizens to speak. Councilman Tigue seconded the motion, Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried, Ms. Jayne Roose, 7208 Belle Meade, spoke regarding wood shingle roofs and sprinkler systems in the proposed homes. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item. Mr, Mark Gottfredson, 201 Hancock Court, applicant, spoke regarding the homes having sprinkler systems and emergency access. Mr. Gottfredson thanked the homeowners for working with him regarding their concerns. Discussion ensued regarding dual access, safety, length of the cul-de-sac, width of the street, use of the easement on Mr. Burk Collins' property, and the possibility of a double- wide entrance. The Council encouraged the City staff to meet with the developer and commended the homeowners and developer for working together to solve the issues regarding this development. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 6. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1192 - A zoning change request by David Hannah, from PUD-R for a nursing home/assisted living center use to PUD-R for single family residential use on 11.958 acres located on the north side of Glade Road in the 1300 block Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1192. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued regarding the size of lots and percentage of space designated as office and commercial. Mr, David Hannah, 3401 Amherst, #127, Bedford, applicant, spoke regarding the desire for smaller lots, the desire for more open space, and the proposed river through the development. 7. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1193 - A zoning change request by David Bagwell, from R20 to PUD-R (planned unit development- residential) on 50.424 acres located in the 800-1000 block of McDonwell School Road, north side of the street; and to consider amending Ordinance 0-99-1153 by including this property intthe Glenwood PUD-R Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1193. Mr. Travis Brent Neff, 204 John McCain Road, spoke regarding the integrity of the zoning, Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall-Johnson Road, spoke regarding the creation of a major thoroughfare and open space requirements. Ms. Joan Quinn, 6817 Pleasant Run, spoke regarding through streets. Mr. Dennis Marlin, 7101 Pleasant Run Road, spoke regarding the need for Item 12 to be considered prior to this item. Mr. AI Zim, 7209 John McCain, spoke regarding the size of houses, the size of lots, brick walls, construction of a roadway through this subdivision, emergency access, and efficiency of school bus routes. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 1999 There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing, Discussion ensued regarding a roadway through the development, requirements of PUD-R regarding the size of homes, roads counted as open space, and cars traveling west through the development. 8. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1194 -A Special Use Permit for a carport at 6112 Bettinger, A 1177, TR 1 A2, requested by John Gaston Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1194. Mr. John Gaston, 6112 Bettinger, presented a petition in support of the proposed carport. Discussion ensued regarding the size and location of the proposed carport. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 9. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1195 - A Special Use Permit for a carport at 3601 San Bar, requested by Rodney John for Joy Rodger Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1195. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 10. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1196 - Approval of amendments to Ordinance 0-99-1175, authorizing supplemental appropriations for the FYOO General Fund Budget Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1196. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, spoke regarding the appropriations for a library. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing, 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 1999 11. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1197 - Amending the Colleyville Crime Control and Prevention District (CCCPD) program funding levels as established by Ordinance 0-99-1168 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1197. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. 12. FIRST READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Ordinance 0-99-1198 - An amendment to the Master Thoroughfare Plan Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read the caption of Ordinance 0-99-1198. Mr. Earl Swift, 207 Virginia Square, Ms. Barbara Brown, 801 John McCain Road, Mr, Dennis Marlin, 7101 Pleasant Run Road, Mr. Tim Meadows, 6901 Pleasant Run Road, Mr. Jeff Byerly, 7109 Pebble Hill Drive, Mr. Travis Brent Neff, 204 John McCain Road, Mr. Steve Cucci, 7201 Monticello Parkway, Mr. Lance Brown, 7302 Pebble Hill Drive, representing the Pebble Hill HOA, Mr. Keith Staudt, 7208 Belle Meade, Mr. Robert Glaser, Jr., 106 Van Buren Court, Mr. Bob Bardo, 203 Virginia Square, Mr. Steve Magee, 6900 Shepherds Glen, Mr. Fred Taylor, 7103 Monticello Parkway, Mr. Jeff Wall, 7900 Jefferson Circle, representing Hills of Monticello HOA, Mr. Sandy Liu, 7702 Leesburg, Ms. Linda Baker, 404 W. McDonwell School Road, Ms. Carol Parker, 105 W. John McCain Road, Ms. Roxanne Jones, 104 John McCain Road, Mr. Rich Munson, 1905 Hall-Johnson Road, Ms. Judy Bryce, 1304 John McCain, Mr. Mark Hollis, 7301 Cedar Court, Mr. Richard Booth, 401 John McCain Road, Mr. Peter Streit, 7000 Gladwyne Court, Ms, Joan Quinn, 6817 Pleasant Run Road, Mr, Mark Lively, 7209 Jo Will, read a letter of opposition from Ms. Martha Walker, Mr. Tom Adair, 901 John McCain Road, Mr. James Spisak, 105 Franklin, Mr. Larry Yaffa, 304 W, Covington Way, Mr. Jim Lafferty, 406 John McCain Road, Ms. Margarita Newbauer, 600 John McCain, and Mr. Joe Hocutt, 7703 Tillman Hill, spoke in opposition to the proposed Ordinance. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing, 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 Discussion ensued regarding the need for changes to the intersections only, maintaining the rural atmosphere, concerns on technical issues, location of the proposed Keller Independent School District school, commercial traffic being routed away from the "downtown" area, challenges to achieve stated goals of the current Master Plan, the history of John McCain width, slowing down the process, the possibility of adding lanes at the Pleasant Run intersection, changing the scheduled public hearings to another month, allowing more time for study, potential impact fees, and acting on parts of the Plan separately. Councilman Tigue moved to table Ordinance 0-99-1198. Councilman Short seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the passing of items 1 and 2 of the proposed Ordinance for Glade Road and Highway 26, required notifications to citizens, and the urgency to handle items 1 and 2. Councilman Carroll moved to split the Plan into two Ordinances. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Councilman Carroll withdrew the motion. Councilman Carroll moved to strike from the proposed Ordinance, Section 1, C, D, E, and F, and to rewrite Section G. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Discussion ensued regarding the tabling of the Ordinance and the timing of the vote. The vote on the motion to table was as follows: Ayes: Councilman Tigue Nays: Co unci I persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Mayor Arp declared the motion failed. The vote on the motion to amend the Ordinance, striking Section 1, C, D, E, and F, and rewriting Section G was as follows: 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried and announced that the second reading on the amended Ordinance would be held on December 21, 1999. 13. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1574 - Authorizing the City Manager to prepare an action plan for library services Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1574 in its entirety. Mr. Jim Moore, 1416 Glade Road, requested the following changes to the proposed Resolution, (1) Section 1, the wording "building a future library to include. . . ." (2) Section E, "the development of proposed cooperative agreement with other communities and entities that would expand the types of library services that could be provided within operating budget constraints," be done after hiring a librarian, and (3) that the recommendation as discussed in Section G, be a quarterly report indicating the progress on the project. Mr. Moore further requested the Council instruct the City Manager to continue using Dick Waters as the consultant on this project. Ms. Suzanne Messina, 6907 Glenview Lane, spoke regarding the two million-dollar limit, grant potentials, and the proposed square footage. She also requested periodic updates on the progress of the project. Mr. Fred Ballinger, 304 W. Bandit Trail, spoke in favor and encouraged the Council to move forward with the library project. There were no others wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Carroll moved to approve Resolution R-99-1574, with the following amendments: Section 1 C, delete the phrase "for the first two years of operation," and add "as long as the library budget will not (1) require a tax increase; (2) reduce any other city service; (3) require the transfer of funds from any current or planned project; (4) adversely impact the ability of the city to pay competitive wages to its employees;" Section F, change the words "the preparation of periodic reports," to "the preparation of quarterly reports to the Council, Library Task Force and citizens on the progress of developing the action plan." Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 1999 Councilman Tigue moved to amend the motion to reword the 4th WHEREAS, changing the wording to "have been allocated;" Section 1A, change from $2 million to $3 million; under B, changing the wording to "the hiring of an architect to provide consultation and plans for the construction of a library building in the City of Colleyville;" Section 1 G, changing the wording to say "the preparation of a final recommendation plan to the City of Colleyville no later than June 30,2000." Councilman Short seconded the motion to amend the original motion. Councilman Carroll and Councilman Taylor accepted the requested change to the 4th WHEREAS, as recommended by Councilman Tigue. The requested change to Section 1A was not accepted by Councilman Carroll. Councilman Carroll and Councilman Taylor accepted the requested change to Section 1 B, as recommended by Councilman Tigue. The requested change to Section 1 G was not accepted by Councilman Carroll. Councilman Short moved to amend Section 1 of the proposed Resolution, adding the wording, "the City Manager is authorized to also prepare an interim plan to provide Colleyville citizens free access to the libraries of neighboring communities with costs to be taken from the Voluntary Library Fund, " providing the costs are not exorbitant. Councilman Carroll accepted the requested change to Section 1, as recommended by Councilman Short. Councilman Taylor did not accept the requested change to Section 1, as recommended by Councilman Short. Councilman Short's amendment died for lack of a second. The vote on the motion to approve Resolution R-99-1574, as amended was as follows: Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 14. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1575 - Authorizing Community Outdoor Outreach Program Grant Application submission for KidFish Classic, June, 2000 Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1575 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1575. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 15. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1576 - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with an architect to design City Hall Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1576 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Taylor moved to approve Resolution R-99-1576. Councilman Carroll seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7, 1999 16. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1577 - Directing the City Manager to waive the fee for use of the City Council Chambers Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1577 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux moved to approve Resolution R-99-1577. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Co unci I persons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 17. READING AND PUBLIC HEARING - Resolution R-99-1578 - Declaring expectation to reimburse for expenditures for the design of a City Hall facility financed from future debt proceeds Mayor Arp opened the public hearing and read Resolution R-99-1578 in its entirety. There was no one present wishing to speak concerning this item and Mayor Arp closed the public hearing. Councilman Tigue moved to approve Resolution R-99-1578. Councilman Taylor seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None Mayor Arp declared the motion carried. 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 7,1999 REPORTS: 18. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES -11/29/99 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES - 11/23/99 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES -11/01/99 TREE BOARD MINUTES - 11/01/99 COMMUNITY CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE -11/17/99 There was no action taken on this item. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 19. CITIZEN COMMENTS/PRESENTATIONS REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA There was no one present wishing to speak. ACTION/RESOLUTION: 20. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING COUNCIL AGENDA ACTION FOR THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 7, 1999 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-99-1573 This Resolution was not needed. ADJOURNMENT: 21. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business before the City Council, Councilman Carroll moved to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux seconded the motion. Ayes: Councilpersons Short, Taylor, Carroll, Tigue, and Mayor Pro Tem Thibodeaux Nays: None 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Arp declared the meeting adjourned at 11:45 p.m. APPROVED THIS 2\ ~ DAY OF j)~ e-e-wtber AYES, 0 NAYS, AND 0 ABSTENTIONS. Min es taken and;J:: Je Harris, TRMC, CMC City Secretary 14 DECEMBER 7, 1999 ,1999, BY A VOTE OF 5"