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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council-Minutes-1/2/1990 CITY COUNC I L MINUTES January 2, 1990 ~~ \-dY-~O Yi The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Colleyville was called to order by Mayor Hawkins at 7:30 p.m. on January 2, 1990. Ro 11 Ca 11 : Councilperson Linda Ahlers, Richard Newton, John Lynch and Ed McKnight were present. Council person Beth Myers was absent. Mayor Chris Hawkins, City Manager Robert McDaniel, Assistant City Manager David Draz, Director of Public Works Lloyd Wood, Fire Chief Darrell II Red , Bailey, Police Chief Don Steele, City Engineer Mike Jones, City's Consulting Engineer Gary Fisher, City Attorney Ross Foster and Dianne McWethy, Administrative Assistant were also present. City Secretary LaVada Johnson was absent. Invocation: Council person Ahl ers gave the i nvocati on after whi ch the City Attorney 1 ed the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes: December 16, 1989 Councilperson Newton moved to approve the minutes of December 16, 1989 as amended. Councilperson Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being~ Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, lynch, McKnight None CORRESPONDENCE: 1. ~1ayor Hawkins presented to the Council his letter of January 2, 1990 to J. R. Stone, Di stri ct Engi neer for the State Department of Hi ghways and Public Transportation regarding Cheek Sparger Road. 2. Mayor Hawkins presented a letter from the City of Mesquite regarding a lawsuit against Southwestern Bell for recovery of unpaid street use or franchise fees. 3. Mayor Hawkins presented a letter from the Builders Association concerning the selection of two Building Association representatives serving on the special impact fee study committee. 4. Mayor Hawki ns presented a 1 etter from the City of Hurst stati ng that the city is in the process of preparing an ordinance to close Evergreen Drive. 5. Mayor ProTem Lynch presented a letter from the Tara Homeowner's Association concerning the widening of Bedford Road. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS: None PUBLIC HEARINGS: COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1990 Page 2 1. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-756 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of Metroplex Covenant Church, Case S-89-29 - Special Use Pemit for Private School in AG Zoning, 25.364 acre Tract out of the G.W. Minter Survey, Abstract 1033, Tracts 8A, 8E, lot lR Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-754. George Coleman, 6402 Emerald Drive, representing the Metroplex Covenant Church, provided information to the Council regarding modifications to the SUP, tenative enrollment, and meeting with Fox Meadows Associaton. Butch Johnson, 3304 Bowden Hill Lane, representing Woodland Hills Homeowner's Associ ati on, expressed traffi c and drainage concerns. Gordon Moll er, 3505 Fox Meadows, representing Fox Meadows Addition, provided information to the Council regarding the resolution of issues of concern. PROPONENTS: Judy Atwood, 105 Timberline North, Ernie Frausto, 3206 Queensbury Way, Kent Millington, 5309 Roberts Road, and Vicky Weinberg, 3200 Pool Road. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Council person McKnight requested that the Council be provided the results of the meetings of the church and the Fox Meadows Addition representatives. 2. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-753 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of the Bass Development Company, Case Z-89-791 - Zoning change from AG to R-20, 4.024 acre Tract out of the Andrew J. Ca 1 dwe 11 Survey, A.bstract 331, Tract lC - Hardage Estates Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-089-753. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF ABSTRACT 331, ANDREW J. CALDWELL SURVEY TRACT 1C (4.0230 ACRES) TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS FROM AG TO R-20; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. Those present wi shi ng to speak were Pat Atki ns, Ti pton Engi neeri ng. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson McKnight moved to approve Ordinance 0-89-753. Counci 1 person Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Ahlers, Newton, lynch, McKnight Noes: None 3. 3rd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-754 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of Bass Development Company, Case Z-89-794 - Zoning change from AG to R-20, .246 acre Tract out of the Andrew J. Ca 1 dwe 11 Survey, Abstract 331, Tracts 2N and 2Hl - Hardage Estates Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance CITY COUNC I L MINUTES January 2, 1990 Page 3 0-89-754. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS, BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF ABSTRACT 331, ANDREW J. CALDWELL SURVEY TRACT 2N and 2N1 (.246 ACRES) TO THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS FROM AG to R-20; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION. Those present wishing to speak were Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering, to provide information to the Counci 1. There being no one el se present to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Councilperson Ahlers moved to approve Ordinance 0-89-754. Council person Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Ahlers, Newton, lynch, McKnight Noes: None 4. 2nd Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-89-755 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of Edward 3 Virl inda Trimble, Case Z-89-797 - Zoning Change from AG to R-20, 3.238 Tract out of the S.C.H. Witton Survey, Abstract 1734, Lot 1, Winewood Estates - Prestwick Park West Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read the preamble to Ordinance 0-89-755. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 5. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-761 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of Chandler Cantrell Property, Inc., Case Z-89-798 - Zoning Change from AG to PUD-R, 10.014 acre Tract out of the C.C. Doss Survey, A.bstract 439, Tract 2C - Sumertree III ~1ayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-90-761 in its enti rety. Those present wi shi ng to speak were Raman Chandl er, 1704 Gl ade Road. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 6. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-757 - An Ordinance Establishing a Fence Ordinance within the City limits of Colleyville Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-90-757 in its entirety. Gary Cantrell, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, provided information to the Council. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. The Council reviewed and made recommendations for changes to Sections 13, 14, 15 and 16. The City Attorney advised the Council to return the ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation. The City staff was directed to incorporate the changes and recommendations of the Council and present the ordinance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1990 Page 4 7. 1st Reading and Public Hearing - Ordinance 0-90-760 - An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance at the request of James R. Scott, Case S-89-30 - Special Use Permit to build single family homes in R-MF Zoning, 8.539 acre Tract out of the B.B.B. and C.R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract 206, a portion of Tracts 1, 2, and 2G of Village Oaks - Crossing at Colleyville Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Ordinance 0-90-760 in its enti rety. Those present wi shi ng to speak were Tom Wil der, ~4il der Company, 9003 Airport Freeway, representing James Scott. Mr. Wilder provided information to the Council regarding issues of concern. The Council requested that the developer design lots for rear entry garages. Martha Kohlbrand, 2107 Cottage Oak Lane, spoke to the Council. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. 8. Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-539 - Preliminary Plan Approval, Case P-89-792, Hardage Estates at the request of Bass Development Company Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90-539 in its entirety. Those present wishing to speak were Pat Atkins, Tipton Engineering. There being no one else present wishing to speak the Public Hearing was closed. Mayor ProTem lynch moved to approve Resolution R-90-539 with the fifteen (15) feet modification of the building setback with approval being noted on the plat to be adjusted at the time of application of building permit to be in confonnity with current zoning ordinance. Councilperson McKnight seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: A.hlers, Newton, lynch, McKnight Noes: None ACTION ITEMS: 9. Report of lone Star Gas shortage by Roy Power, Manager Roy Power, General Manager of the H-E-B area for Lone Star Gas, provi ded information to the Council regarding the recent gas shortage and outages experienced in the City during the recent cold weather. The Council requested that this item be placed on the agenda for further discussion. 10. Report of City action regarding the recent freeze The City Manager briefed the Council regarding the City's action during the recent freeze. Mayor Hawkins publicly thanked the Presidents and Boardmembers of the various homeowner's associations. The Fire Chief reviewed the City's emergency disaster plan. 11. Discussion and Consideration of A.greement with TRA - Big Bear Creek Sewer line CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1990 Page 5 This item will discussed in the Executive Session. 12. Discussion and Consideration of Nine Acres The City Manager briefed the Council regarding this issue. For the record, ~1ayor Hawki ns stated that the Council does not want thi s facil ity expanded in any manner. The City Manager was directed to contact the owners of Nine Acres to request that they address the areas of concern identified by the City. 13. Item Deleted 14. Discussion and Consideration of Park Landscaping David Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, provided information to the Council . Councilperson Ahlers moved to accept the recOlllllendation of the Park Board to 1) place IIWelcome to Colleyvillell signs at all the entrances to the City; and 2) landscape Sparger Park for a total amount not to exceed $7,830.00 to to be paid from the Park Fund. Councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, Lynch, McKnight None 15. Discussion and Consideration of Awarding Bid for Playground Equipment David Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, provided information to the Council . Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to award the bid to Pittman Construction Company for an amount not to exceed $19,594.00 to be paid from the Park Fund. Councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Ahlers, Newton, Lynch, McKnight Noes: None 16. Discussion and Consideration of Designation of 315 W. L.D. Lockett as Park Land requested by Councilperson Myers Davin Fain, Parks and Recreation Coordinator, provided information to the Counci 1. James Moore, 1416 Gl ade Road, spoke to the Counci 1. The Counci 1 requested a recommendation from the Park Board. 17. Discussion and Consideration of Pay Adjustments for Bmployees beyond Mid-Point CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 2, 1990 Page 6 This item will be discussed in the Executive Session. 19. Discussion and Consideration of revlslng City of Colleyville1s ordinances governing setbacks for corner lots requested by Mayor ProTem Lynch The City staff was directed to prepare a draft ordinance for the next Council meeting. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION - In Accordance with Article 6252-17 Sec 2 a. Paragraph g Personnel Consideration of Performance Evaluation per newly approved pay plan b. Paragraph f - Sale and Acquisition of Property Mayor Hawkins explained that the executive session had been called in accordance with Article 6252-17 Sectio 2 paragraph g - Personnel Consideration of Performance Evaluation per newly approved pay plan and Paragraph f Sale and Acquisition of Property and that there would be no decisions or action taken during this time. The meeting was recessed at 11:43 p.m. The meeting was reconvenedd at 1:15 a.m. 21. Possible Action resulting from Executive Session a. Paragraph g - Personnel Consideration of Performance Evaluation per newly approved pay plan b. Paragraph f - Sale and Acquisition of Property Mayor Hawkins reported the following in reference to the Executive Session. a. Paragraph g - Personnel - Consideration of Performance Evaluation per newly approved pay plan - no action taken b. paragraph f- Sale and Acquisition of Property - The City Attorney will prepare the documents for presentation to the City of Southlake 18. Discussion and Consideration of revising Personnel Policy concerning Grievance Procedure - Reading and Public Hearing Resolution R-90-540 Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90-540 in its enti rety. For the record, Mayor Hawki ns asked the City Manager if any employee of the City has been told that they cannot converse with the City Officials. The City Manager responded not to his knowledge. Mayor ProTem Lynch requested that the City employees receive information from the Council regarding the grievance policy and procedures. Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to approve Resol ution R-90-540 as amended by the Council. Councilperson Newton seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Ahlers, Newton, Lynch, McKnight Noes: None CITY COUNC I L MINUTES January 2, 1990 Page 7 STAFF REPORTS: 22. City Manager1s Report The City Manager provided information to the Council. CITIZEN COMMENTS: 23. Citizen Comments/Presentation Regarding Items not on the Agenda Raman Chandler, 1704 Glade Road, spoke to the Council regarding Arbor Estates II. This item will be placed on the next agenda. Raman Chandl er, 1704 Gl ade Road, spoke to the Council regardi ng a Speci a 1 Use Permit to plat a multi-family section of land. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS BY THE COUNCIL: The item of trench safety will be placed on the next agenda. RESOLUTION: 24. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Ratifying the Council Agenda Action for the Meeting of January 2, 1990 - Reading and Public Hearing - Resolution R-90-541 Mayor Hawkins opened the Public Hearing and read Resolution R-90-541 in its entirety. There being no one present wishing to speak the Public Hearing ~'as closed. Councilperson Newton moved to approve Resolution R-90-541. Mayor ProTem Lynch seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Ahlers, Newton, Lynch, McKnight Noes: None 25. ADJOURNMENT Mayor ProTem Lynch moved to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 a.m. Counci 1 person Ahlers seconded the motion. The vote being: Ayes: Noes: Ahlers, Newton, Lynch, McKnight None Respectfully submitted, 1)~ >>;c ~ Dianne McWethy Administrative Assistant /4/f~ dMcW/ CITY MANAGER'S REPORT JANUARY 2, 1990 1) Southlake Request - Attached is a request from Councilmember Pamela Muller of the City of Southlake requesting Colleyville's approval of a Resolution supporting the quality of life in the Cities of Grapev~ne, Euless, Irving, and Coppell as such may be adversely affected by DFW Airport. Should Council desire to consider this resolution, please so indicate and we will place same on the next agenda. 2) Employee Insurance Impact - With the recent increase in insurance costs, Council had requested that a report be provided regarding the impact of this increase on employees. Please be advised as follows: 030 of 75 employees have dependent coverage oThe increase in dependent coverage cost $13.52 more per pay period (26 pay periods) than previously. 03 employees pay adjustment applied to the insurance increase resulted in a decrease in take home pay as follows: 1 @ <$8.37> 1 @ <$8.37> 1 @ <$13.52> OAll other employees with dependent coverage experienced pay adjustments per the compensation pol icy to cover the cost of the increase and still receive an increase in take home pay (not withstanding other deductions now or to come). The lowest pay adjustment after the cost of paying for the increase in dependent hea lth coverage shows an increase intake home pay of $8.88 per pay period. 3) Colleyville Soccer Association - In response to the CSA's Presidents letter of November 20, 1989, the City Manager, Director of Public Works and the Parks and Recreation Coordinator met with Don Wood and a CSA associate, whose name presently escapes me. We attempted to positively explain the current City policy concerning parks and recreation including the priority of beautification and landscaping over adding more recreational commitements until progress had been made with the first priority. Secondly, Don Wood expressed his opinion, which he believes to represent other recreational associations, that such was totally unacceptable to the recreational community. He expressed the possibility of a confrontation on this issue and can be expected to be at Tuesday's meeti ng along with others. Shoul d Council need additi ona 1 background please see me. Also please find a copy of David Fain's response dated December 15, 1989. Items for City Manager's Report 01/02/90 City Council Meeting Prepared by: Assistant City Manager ~m t( (j) Code Enforcement Inventory Please find attached the "Zoning and Code Inventory" for Zone #5. As noted in the Code Officer's summary, this zone is "basically in pretty good shape. Most of the zoning and code violations that are listed above could be resolved quickly." When all of the zones have been inventoried the Code Enforce- ment Officer will be developing a prioritized list of viola- tions throughout the City. The high priority items will primarily be reflective of potential health and public safety problems. Highway 26 sign Inventory The Code Enforcement Officer has been working on an inventory of the signs on Colleyville Boulevard that focuses on com- pliance with the existing sign ordinance. A presentation on the inventory will be given at the January 16th City Council pre-briefing meeting. Abatement proceedings on Substandard Building located at 6221 Colleyville Boulevard The Code Enforcement Officer has undertaken the initial steps to have the substandard building at 6221 Colleyville Boule- vard removed or brought up to standards. The next step will be for the City Council to consider the item at their January 16th meeting. Please find attached a letter to the property owners concerning the next step. They have been notified throughout the initial steps and are aware of the City's pro- ceedings. It is anticipated that the owners will comply by removing the structure. If they indeed do, it will not be necessary for the city Council to consider the item at the January 16th meeting. Bedford Road Please find attached the briefing and background information presented to the Planning and zoning Commission at their December 27, 1989 meeting. After considerable review of the issue, including a review of traffic data and projections, the Commission did not wish to proceed with amending the Mas- ter Plan immediately. The Commission expressed interest in looking at additional traffic data in six months. A1 4) Texas Municipal Report - Attached is an information report from the Municipal Advisory Council of Texas regarding Colleyville's current finance. Such is good reference material. 5) Traffic Counts - For Your Information attached please find updated Traffic Counts for the Director of Public Works for Daily Average's 1989. Also please find a copy of the 24 Traffic Count taken in the fall of 1987 by Parson Brinckerhoff. 6) Park Master Plan - Public hearing on the community survey is set for January 4, 1990 at the Park Board Meeting. Presentation to the Council to follow at the next City Council meeting on January 16, 1990. A good turnout may be expected. 7) Cheek Sparger News Article - See Attached. 8) Assistant City Manager's Comments - See Attached. 9) Public Works in Progress - See Attached. Respectfully submitted, RO~ McDaniel City Manager } RTMcD/lvj L/A/49