5.COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS -- Appointments and resignations. 6.CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE REGARDING CHAPTERS 34, 82 AND 90 -- Consider conducting a public hear to discuss and consider the following regulations and amendments to the City Code: (1) amending Article VII of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances to amend existing regulations to expand or amend the regulations against parking on unapproved surfaces, including to extend such regulations to commercial, over-size and recreational vehicles; (2) amending Articles V and VI of Chapter 82 of the Code to amend regulations to set maximum weight restrictions on vehicles parked Agenda, March 8, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Page 2 or driving over various streets of the City; and (3) amending various provisions of 90, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for parking and/or storing commercial, over-size and recreational vehicles in all zoning districts.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER TO AMEND THE ORDER DECLARING THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3828 RUTH ROAD TO MODIFY THE DEADLINES PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DEMOLITION OR REPAIR AND CONSIDER TAKING SUCH ACTION -- Conduct a public hearing on amending the order declaring the structure located at 3828 Ruth Road to modify the deadlines previously established by the City Council for demolition or repair and establish a deadline by which the owner must apply for either a demolition or repair permit, and consider and discuss taking action as stated. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES OWED WITHIN THE CITY, PARTICULARLY VACANT PROPERTIES, AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS COLLECITON OPTIONS -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding collection of delinquent property taxes owed within the City, and consider and discuss collection options, particularly regarding vacant properties.
CONSIDER AND DISCUSS DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE GAS WELL DRILLING REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 12 OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE CITY CODE, THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO CONSIDER ADDING REGULATIONS REGARDING MATERIALS USED IN THE DRILLING AND FRACTURING PROCESSES -- Consider and discuss whether to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the City’s gas well drilling regulations and consider recommending the addition of regulations regarding the materials used in the drilling and fracturing processes.
RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AMENDING SUCH RULES -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure, and consider and discuss amending such rules.
APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY INVESTMENT POLICY AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW -- Consider discussing and approving resolution approving city investment policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act.
APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR OAG VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT -- Consider discussing and approving a resolution approving application to the Office of the Attorney General Crime Victim Services Division for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant which position is shared by the cities of North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO TEAGUE NALL PERKINS FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ENGINEERING DESIGN -- Consider discussing and approving the award of three contracts to Teague Nall Perkins for the design of sidewalks and associated improvements regarding Safe Routes to School grant program in the following amounts: 1) Jack C. Binion Elementary $126,100; 2) Richland Elementary School $127,900 and 3) Richland Middle School $127,100. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Regular Meeting.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ONE-HALF TON TRUCK FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY – Consider discussing and approving the purchase of a one-half ton truck with safety equipment for the amount of $22,479 from Caldwell Country which is the low bid.
APPROVE SELECTION OF COLOR FOR LIBRARY EXTERIOR -- Consider discussing and approving the selection of the color “Mesilla” for the Library Exterior Wall renovation project.
APPROVE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS MAJOR CASE INVESTIGATIVE TEAM (MCIT) AGREEMENT -- Consider discussing and approving the North Central Texas MCIT agreement authorizing the city to participate in a multi-jurisdictional effort developed by the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office to concentrate investigative resources in the event of a major crime.
RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AMENDING SUCH RULES -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure, and consider and discuss amending such rules.
RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AMENDING SUCH RULES -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure, and consider and discuss amending such rules.
17. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 18. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
19. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS -- Mayor Pro Tem Davis to comment on Rosebud Park Walking Trail and upcoming Easter Egg Hunt event. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION 21. ADJOURNMENT
Mar 08, 2011 City Council
5.COUNCIL APPOINTED BOARDS -- Appointments and resignations. 6.CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CODE REGARDING CHAPTERS 34, 82 AND 90 -- Consider conducting a public hear to discuss and consider the following regulations and amendments to the City Code: (1) amending Article VII of Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances to amend existing regulations to expand or amend the regulations against parking on unapproved surfaces, including to extend such regulations to commercial, over-size and recreational vehicles; (2) amending Articles V and VI of Chapter 82 of the Code to amend regulations to set maximum weight restrictions on vehicles parked Agenda, March 8, 2011 Regular Council Meeting Page 2 or driving over various streets of the City; and (3) amending various provisions of 90, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for parking and/or storing commercial, over-size and recreational vehicles in all zoning districts.
CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON WHETHER TO AMEND THE ORDER DECLARING THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3828 RUTH ROAD TO MODIFY THE DEADLINES PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR DEMOLITION OR REPAIR AND CONSIDER TAKING SUCH ACTION -- Conduct a public hearing on amending the order declaring the structure located at 3828 Ruth Road to modify the deadlines previously established by the City Council for demolition or repair and establish a deadline by which the owner must apply for either a demolition or repair permit, and consider and discuss taking action as stated. This item was placed on the agenda by Council Member Marrs.
RECEIVE THE REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING THE COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES OWED WITHIN THE CITY, PARTICULARLY VACANT PROPERTIES, AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS COLLECITON OPTIONS -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding collection of delinquent property taxes owed within the City, and consider and discuss collection options, particularly regarding vacant properties.
CONSIDER AND DISCUSS DIRECTING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE GAS WELL DRILLING REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE IX, DIVISION 12 OF CHAPTER 90 OF THE CITY CODE, THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE, AND TO CONSIDER ADDING REGULATIONS REGARDING MATERIALS USED IN THE DRILLING AND FRACTURING PROCESSES -- Consider and discuss whether to direct the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the City’s gas well drilling regulations and consider recommending the addition of regulations regarding the materials used in the drilling and fracturing processes.
RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AMENDING SUCH RULES -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure, and consider and discuss amending such rules.
APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY INVESTMENT POLICY AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW -- Consider discussing and approving resolution approving city investment policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act.
APPROVE RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR OAG VICTIM COORDINATOR AND LIAISON GRANT -- Consider discussing and approving a resolution approving application to the Office of the Attorney General Crime Victim Services Division for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant which position is shared by the cities of North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga.
APPROVE AWARD OF CONTRACTS TO TEAGUE NALL PERKINS FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL ENGINEERING DESIGN -- Consider discussing and approving the award of three contracts to Teague Nall Perkins for the design of sidewalks and associated improvements regarding Safe Routes to School grant program in the following amounts: 1) Jack C. Binion Elementary $126,100; 2) Richland Elementary School $127,900 and 3) Richland Middle School $127,100. This item was tabled at Council’s Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Regular Meeting.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ONE-HALF TON TRUCK FROM CALDWELL COUNTRY – Consider discussing and approving the purchase of a one-half ton truck with safety equipment for the amount of $22,479 from Caldwell Country which is the low bid.
APPROVE SELECTION OF COLOR FOR LIBRARY EXTERIOR -- Consider discussing and approving the selection of the color “Mesilla” for the Library Exterior Wall renovation project.
APPROVE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS MAJOR CASE INVESTIGATIVE TEAM (MCIT) AGREEMENT -- Consider discussing and approving the North Central Texas MCIT agreement authorizing the city to participate in a multi-jurisdictional effort developed by the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office to concentrate investigative resources in the event of a major crime.
RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AMENDING SUCH RULES -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure, and consider and discuss amending such rules.
RECEIVE THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND CONSIDER AND DISCUSS AMENDING SUCH RULES -- Receive the report of the City Attorney regarding proposed amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure, and consider and discuss amending such rules.
17. REMOVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -- Any Council Member may remove any item from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action at this time. 18. CONSENT AGENDA -- A) Approval of Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Regular Meeting Minutes.
19. COUNCIL MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS -- Mayor Pro Tem Davis to comment on Rosebud Park Walking Trail and upcoming Easter Egg Hunt event. 20. EXECUTIVE SESSION 21. ADJOURNMENT