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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2015-05-11 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 MAY 11, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 11th day of May 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 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 Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Stan Tinney Fire Chief Dave Pendley Building Official Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Mary Peters Public Information Officer Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary 1 Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Clayton Comstock Planning Manager David Russell Engineer Associate Marrk Collier Management Assistant Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager Frank Perez Water Park General Manager Boe Blankenship Public Works Superintendent/Streets 1 May 11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. Council had no questions for staff. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 consultation with city attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened litigation or a settlement offer: (1) Watson v. City of Allen Cause No. 153-278080-15; and 551.072 deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property—(1) southwest sector of the City; (2) south sector of the City; (3) central sector of the City; and (4) Iron Horse Boulevard. Executive Session began at 6:01 p.m. and concluded at 6:53 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:00 p.m. that Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 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 Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary May 11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page2of7 A.1 INVOCATION Council member Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Barth led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 27, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2015-08, ORDINANCE 3357, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM LEGACY CHURCH OF CHRIST FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM I-1 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND R-1-S - SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO U - SCHOOL, CHURCH, INSTITUTIONAL ON 21.277 ACRES LOCATED AT 8801 MID CITIES BOULEVARD AND 8601 CARDINAL LANE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present the item. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented item for Council. The purpose of the request is to consider a zoning change that serves two purposes—reflect the actual use of Legacy Church of Christ and remove light industrial from the Mid-Cities Boulevard corridor. Staff first approached the church a couple of years ago as a city initiative to remove light industrial in this corridor. The former residence was purchased by the May 11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 church for additional office space. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their April 16, 2015 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 6-0. Applicant representative Dr. Bob Mullen, 7709 Perkins Drive, North Richland Hills, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff or the applicant. Mayor Trevino called on anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE No. 3357. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS El AWARD RFB 15-020 TO INTERMOUNTAIN SLURRY SEAL, INC. FOR THE CITY'S SLURRY SEALING APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105,650. APPROVED Streets Superintendent Boe Blankenship presented item for Council and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.2 AWARD BID NO. 14-032 TO JLB CONTRACTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RUFE SNOW DRIVE STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS (KAREN DRIVE TO I.H. 820) IN THE AMOUNT OF $969,401.28 AND APPROVE ASSOCIATED BUDGET TRANSFER. APPROVED City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item for Council. Ms. Waggoner advised that the project was established in 1995 and construction was delayed until completion of the Iron Horse Bridge and frontage roads for the most recent highway project. Staff May 11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page4of7 1 received five bids with the low bid submitted by JLB Contracting. The construction is anticipated to take 150 days from commencement of project. Ms. Waggoner commented the budget was originally established in 1995 and due to the uniqueness of this project with staff working around the highway project and given the time that has passed the costs associated with the project have increased. Staff is requesting a budget transfer to offset deficit of the project. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO AWARD BID No. 14-032 TO JLB CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $969,401.28 AND TRANSFER THE APPROVED ASSOCIATED AMOUNT FOR THIS BUDGET TRANSFER. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY FOR NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK BEVERAGE SPONSORSHIP. APPROVED NRH2O General Manager Frank Perez presented item to Council. The purpose for the request is to approve a five year beverage and sponsorship contract. Staff solicited proposals and received two responses from Pepsi Cola and American Bottling Company (Dr Pepper). Upon evaluation and negotiation, staff has determined that Dr Pepper's proposal best fits the needs and requirements of the water park. Their proposal is valued at $205,000 over a five year period and includes: component for advertising and marketing—on can offer and radio spots—valued at $125,000 and cash payments totaling $75,000 and product valued at $5,000. Mayor Trevino asked staff if they knew why Coca Cola did not submit a proposal. Mr. Perez informed Council that Coca Cola asked for an extension, but never submitted a proposal. Mayor Trevino asked staff to see if they can determine why Coca Cola did not submit a proposal. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 APPROVE A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH FORREC LIMITED FOR BRANDING AND DESIGN EFFORTS FOR NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$67,500. APPROVED NRH2O General Manager Frank Perez presented item to Council and was available to 9 p answer questions. May 11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 1 MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH FORREC LIMITED FOR THE PREPARING OF BRANDING DESIGN EFFORTS FOR NRH2O WATER PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$67,500. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO 2015-013, APPROVING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS - COMPETITIVE GRANT #BJA-2015-4081 APPLICATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH OFFICER. APPROVED Assistant Police Chief Rick Scott presented item. The police department is seeking approval to submit an application for a competitive grant to provide for a mental health officer. If awarded the grant, the police department will create a mental health officer police position. The total grant request is $250,000 over a three year period. The grant will be supplemented by funds from the police department special investigations fund. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 2015-013. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2015-013. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA There was no action necessary as the result of Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Turnage made the following announcements. The city's new Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is now open at 7301 Iron Horse Boulevard. There are many lovable pets waiting for new homes and knowledgeable, friendly staff who would like nothing more than to help you find your newest family member. For more information, visit the city's website or call 817-427-6570. Following the recent rain, the City of North Richland Hills encourages residents to remove standing water from your property to help to reduce the mosquito population. Standing water may be found in flower pots, trash containers, children's toys, clogged rain gutters and other places. For more information, visit the city's website or call Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6650. May 11, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 I 1 i s i Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, the May 25, 2015 City Council Meeting has been rescheduled to May 18. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. and held in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 1 j Kudos Korner — Wayne White, Lucio Valdez, Steven Wester, Quentin Claxton, Bennie Frazier, Dallas Wyatt and Nathan Vick of the Public Works Department — A citizen emailed thanks and praise for the Public Works employees who recently repaired a sewer line on Sybil Drive. The resident said: "Over the years, I have lived in a number of cities of various size...and in my book NRH Public Works continues to be # 1. Department employees have always exhibited a professional demeanor with genuine concern for residents' needs." The resident added: "Special kudos to the departments' management staff for its ability to maintain a quality work force and implement a training program that apparently emphasizes proactivity, courtesy, and problem solving." a We would like to congratulate Mayor Trevino who was honored on Friday as the Businessman of the Year by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is just one of many organizations Mayor Trevino is involved with and, in my opinion, this award could not have been given to anyone more deserving. I. ADJOURNMENT iMayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p. I jai "Ili I i/_arille Oscar Tre no, Mayor ATTEST: 1 OU-4- , vittemk... 1 Alicia Richardson, City Secretary 1 1 I i I I May 11, 2015 I City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 1