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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2013-02-25 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, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 — FEBRUARY 25, 2013 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 25 day of February 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 3 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Kristin James Assistant to City Manager Stan Tinney Fire Chief Greg VanNieuwenhuize Engineer Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Stacey Udoni Public Works Management Assistant Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:30 p.m. A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 2 A.1 2012 Racial Profiling Report Chief Perdue presented the annual Racial Profiling Report required by statute. During calendar year 2012 one racial profile complaint was filed and after investigation was determined to be unfounded. Alex del Carmel, PH.D., of Del Carmen Consulting was hired to analyze the racial profiling data collected by the Police Department in 2012. Dr. del Carmen concluded that the North Richland Hills Police Department has complied with the Texas Racial Profiling Law. The report shows the Department to be consistent in the racial /ethnic composition of motorists it comes in contact with each year. B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code to Deliberate the Lease of City Property for an Oil and Gas Lease Mayor Trevino announced at 6:34 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following section: 1) Section 551.072 to deliberate the lease of city property for an oil and gas lease. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:39 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order February 25, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 3 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 3 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Barth led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) No items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Haley Whatley presented the Council with a memento from her 13 Annual Bunny & Bear Drive benefiting Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth. Donation boxes are located in the lobbies of the Library, NRH Centre and City Hall. Ms. Whatley encouraged everyone to give generously and help raise an enormous amount of stuff animals to ensure that each child receives at least one. The 13 Annual Bunny and Bear Drive ends March 7th. City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 4 A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO AN EXISTING CONTRACT WITH JDK ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,758 COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS CA CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE THE 39TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM — RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -009 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Kristin James, Assistant to City Manager, presented the item. The City participates in the CDBG program and each year the City must prepare and submit a CDBG program outlining the use of the funds in accordance with HUD guidelines. The City is proposing to use the funds for the 39 CDBG program in the following manner: • Replacement of 1,050 linear feet of sewer pipe located along Harmonson Road, between Honey Lane and Lochridge Court. The City has submitted application to Tarrant County who administers the program. The City is required to hold a public hearing to receive comments and input from citizens regarding the proposed 39 CDBG program. Following the public hearing, a resolution to approve the program is required. City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 5 Mayor Trevino called for comments on the 39 year CDBG program. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -009. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No Items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS COMPETITIVE GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -008 APPROVED Andy Kancel, Assistant Police Chief, summarized the item. The Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor's Office has notified the Police Department that grant funds have been allocated to assist in funding law enforcement programs in the Council of Government's North Central Region under the 2014 CJD Criminal Justice Programs Competitive Grant #26824 -01. If awarded, the Police Department plans to use the funds to purchase a Remote Operated Tactical Robot. The goal of the tactical robot is to reduce the danger level of having to send personnel into an incident scene to gather information and intelligence. By using a tactical robot to enter a potentially hazardous situation, not only is the threat level to the officers reduced, but the additional intelligence a tactical robot could obtain would help incident commanders analyze situations and respond accordingly. The total of the grant request is $40,000. This cost includes a warranty provision and training of personnel to operate the tactical robot. There are no matching funds required and no additional costs are anticipated. The City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 6 grant funds are passed through the Criminal Justice Division and will be dispersed on a competitive basis throughout the NCTCOG's 16- county region. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -008. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.2 APPOINTMENTS TO PARKS & RECREATION BOARD - PLACE 4 & ALTERNATE APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, summarized the item. The Place 4 position on the Parks and Recreation Board is currently vacant. The Code of Ordinances provides that the City Councilmember who holds the corresponding council place will make appointments to this Board. Councilman Barth is recommending that Paul Pena, who is currently serving as an alternate, be appointed to the Place 4 position. Mr. Pena has served on this board in the alternate position since July 2011. Mayor Trevino is recommending that Beverly Hunt be appointed to replace Mr. Pena as the alternate. COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENTS OF PAUL PENA TO THE PLACE 4 POSITION AND BEVERLY HUNT TO THE ALTERNATE POSITION ON THE PARKS & RECREATION BOARD. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.3 RESCHEDULE THE MARCH 11, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MARCH 4, 2013 APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, summarized the item. Several Council members will not be in the city for the March 11, 2013 City Council meeting. Council discussed rescheduling the meeting during the February 11 Council Work Session. The consensus of the City Council was to reschedule the meeting to March 4, 2013. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESCHEDULING OF THE MARCH 11, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO MARCH 4, 2013. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 7 G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS GA ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager presented the item. Chesapeake Energy Corporation has approached the City seeking three year leases on 1.406 acres at 9015 Grand Avenue the NRH Public Library. The lease terms are $2,500 per acres and 25% royalties. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN OIL AND GAS LEASE FOR APPROXIMATELY 1.406 ACRES OF CITY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9015 GRAND AVENUE. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilwoman Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. Camp NRH Forget school and have some fun. Spend your spring break at the NRH Centre! Activities include arts and crafts, dodge ball, gym games and trips to the park. Participants will also spend one day on a field trip. Camp NRH is open to children ages 6 to 12. Space is limited, so register early. To register or get more information, please call the NRH Centre at 817 - 427 -6600. Community Emergency Response Team Training Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training promotes a partnership between emergency service providers and the community they serve. If a disaster or emergency strikes North Richland Hills and overwhelms or delays emergency responders, CERT members will be called upon to help save and sustain lives until additional emergency responders arrive. The next CERT class begins on March 20, 2013. CERT is open to NRH residents and those who work in North Richland Hills. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited and advanced registration is required. City Council Minutes February 25, 2013 Page 8 St. Patrick's Day Golf Tournament The St. Patrick's Day Golf Tournament at Iron Horse Golf Course will be held Sunday March 17 with an 8:00 AM Shotgun 4- player Scramble. The price of the tournament is only $65 per player. This fee includes the round of golf, cart, GPS, lunch, and 2 green beverages. RSVP by March 15, 2013. For more information call 817 - 485 -6666 Kudos Korner - Mark Powers, Jack Kessler and Jeff Blalock, Fire Department. A resident sent a card and letter expressing deep appreciation to Mark, Jack and Jeff for their prompt response when her mother fell and broke her hip while shopping. They not only took her jeep home with the groceries but even put up the cold items. After taking the keys to the neighbor they called her husband to explain the situation. Words cannot express how far and above their duties they went to assist her mother. H.2 ADJOURNMENT l Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m / Oscar f r6vinb — or ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary