HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2015-07-13 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
JULY 13, 2015
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
13 day of July 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
David Whitson Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
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
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Stan Tinney Fire Chief
Kyle Spooner Director of Information Services
Kent Austin Director of Finance
Mark Mills Director of Budget
Stefanie Martinez Director of Neighborhood Services
Laury Fiorello Assistant Director of Finance
Clayton Comstock Planning Manager
Clayton Husband Principal Planner
Billy Owens Emergency Management Coordinator
Chris Amarante Facilities and Construction Director
Caroline Waggoner City Engineer
Boe Blankenship Public Works Superintendent
Marrk Collier Management Assistant
Angel Bellard Utility Billing Supervisor
Allyson Bell City Manager Intern
Call to Order
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
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1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Whitson inquired about item C3 —ZC 2015 -06. He asked about the
Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation regarding masonry and lighting.
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council that NewQuest agreed to lower
the height of all new and existing poles along the southern property line from 30 feet to
20 feet and to provide lower wattage bulbs and external shields on the fixtures. The
Commission recommended approval of the masonry wall variance and reducing the
height of all proposed and existing parking lot light fixtures along the southern property
line to 20 feet, providing external light shields and lowering the wattage of bulbs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced at 5:31 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) Iron
Horse Boulevard and (2) 6700 Block of East Loop 820; Section 551.076: Deliberations
regarding security devices or security audits; Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding
Economic Development Negotiations at the Southeast corner of Davis Boulevard and
North Tarrant Parkway; and Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the
employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Secretary.
Executive Session began at 5:32 p.m. and concluded at 6:45 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:45 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 July 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
David Whitson Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Tim Barth Council, Place 4
Scott Turnage Council, Place 6
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
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Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary
George Staples City Attorney
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Turnage gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Turnage recognized boy scouts in attendance from Troops 434 (North
Richland Hills) and 86 (Bedford). Sebastian Gonzalez and Kevin Toscano from Troop
434 led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
Council member Turnage announced that Troop 434 will celebrate their 50 anniversary
on Saturday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Apostle Church.
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 JUNE 22, 2015 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING AND JUNE 29, 2015 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF NEW ONLINE PAYMENTS SYSTEM FOR
UTILITY BILLING AND BUILDING PERMITS FROM PAYMENTUS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $119,000.
B.3 APPROVE CORRECTED GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FOR LOT 2, BLOCK
F IN THE RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TX
B.4 APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TARRANT COUNTY TAX
ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR FOR TAX ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION
SERVICES OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR TAX YEAR 2015.
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B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -018, UPDATING CURRENT
INVESTMENT OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.
B.6 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -017, ADOPTING THE TARRANT
COUNTY LOCAL MITIGATION ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS.
B.7 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE TO CABLE ELECTRIC, INC. FOR THE
ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DISASTER
RECOVERY SITE IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,570.
B.8 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FIT SUPPLY, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF
NEW PUBLIC SAFETY FITNESS ROOM EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$100,000.
B.9 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PRORATED CONTRACT
FOR A TEXAS ANTI -GANG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR (ITEM #1564).
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
CA ZC 2015 -13, ORDINANCE NO. 3363, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CENTER POINT CHURCH FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM TOD TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT TO C -1
COMMERCIAL FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 0.65 ACRE PORTION OF LOT 1,
BLOCK 1, CENTER POINT ADDITION LOCATED AT 7804 MID CITIES
BOULEVARD.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
TO AUGUST 10, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Trevino announced that due to an error in the legal advertisement for the
associated Landscape Review Board item, City Council is being asked to open and
continue the public hearing to the August 10, 2015 City Council meeting. Mayor Trevino
opened the public hearing and called for a motion.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE AUGUST 10,
2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING CARRIED 7-0.
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C.2 RP 2015 -03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST
FROM PATRICK O'CONNOR FOR A REPLAT FOR LOTS 9R, 1OR, AND 11,
BLOCK 1, MEACHAM ADDITION ON 1.771 ACRES LOCATED AT 7800 AND
7804 ARTHUR DRIVE.
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 subdivide property to consolidate two lots into smaller lots (10R and 9R)
that would each be 60' in width and plat Lot 11 to construct a residential home. The
Planning and Zoning Commission at their June 18, 2015 meeting recommended
approval with a vote of 6 -0.
Council had no questions for staff.
Applicants Patrick and Colleen O'Connor, 7804 Arthur Drive, presented request and
was available to answer questions from Council.
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 RP 2015 -03. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
C.3 ZC 2015 -06, ORDINANCE 3362, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION
OF A REQUEST FROM WINKELMANN AND ASSOCIATES, INC FOR A
ZONING CHANGE FROM C -1 COMMERCIAL TO NR -PD NONRESIDENTIAL
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING REVISIONS TO PD -69 ON 34.879
ACRES LOCATED IN THE 9100 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY.
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 rezone approximately eight (8) acres in the 9100 block of North Tarrant
Parkway, known as Phase 2 of the North Tarrant Marketplace development. The
request also includes the revision of NR -PD 69 to incorporate the proposed rezoned
acreage. Phase 2 will include a 37,000 square foot fitness center and 8,050 square foot
retail strip building that will be located to the west of the existing Kroger Marketplace.
Mr. Comstock reviewed with Council the proposed revisions — masonry wall variance,
signage, drive - through limitation (Lot 13), variance to public right -of -way frontage,
shared dumpster —to the NR -PD development regulations and site plan documents.
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Mr. Comstock's presentation included the amended site plan, proposed elevations, sign
exhibit, landscape improvements, photometric plan and staff's recommendation for
cross access between developments. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their
June 18, 2015 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0 with the following
stipulations:
1. Working with staff on the placement of trees at the southwest corner of the new
building;
2. Reducing the height of all proposed and existing parking lot light fixtures along
the southern property line to 20 feet, providing external light shields and lowering
the wattage of bulbs;
3. Providing a minimum 4.5" caliper tree on all Live Oaks planted on the southern
edge of the new building;
4. Excluding the requirement for cross access;
5. Providing a drainage solution for the remaining undeveloped property;
6. Clarifying that the responsibility of open space maintenance falls on the
underlying property owner.
In response to Council member Welch's question, Mr. Comstock advised the revised
photometric plan will depict lights at the doors that are located on the back of the LA
Fitness building. If Council wishes, they may want to include language in their motion to
install light shields.
Applicant representative Michael Clark with Winkelmann and Associates located at
6750 Hillcrest Plaza, Suite 325, Dallas, Texas presented request. Mr. Clark informed
Council they worked with staff and the Fire Department to eliminate driveways and
vehicular access in the back of the development, with the exception of access to the
dumpsters. He advised that the back of the building will have wall packs and given the
concern for the adjacent residents they will address the light spill over while ensuring
the safety for employees. Mr. Clark confirmed that the lights would be lowered to 20
feet and will work with Kroger to lower existing light poles. He advised that they will
work with staff to create a swale to address the drainage and ponding of water.
Council member Lombard asked Mr. Clark if he is in favor of the recommendations
outlined by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Clark confirmed that he is
agreeable with their recommendations with clarification of Kroger lights to be modified.
Council member Lombard asked Mr. Clark if he is agreeable to the escrow fund
requested by staff for the cross access.
Mr. Stan Beard with NewQuest informed Council they are agreeable to putting up the
bond for the deceleration lanes.
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Council member Wright Oujesky asked for clarification on the cross access between
developments. Mr. Comstock informed Council due to the private deed restrictions and
lease agreements that it seemed reasonable to the Commission that the cross access
not be required of the applicant. Staff's recommendation for the cross access is to
address east/west access for the public without having to get onto the main streets.
Mayor Trevino commented that the discussion is evolving regarding cross access.
Mr. Beard informed Council they are bound by contractual documents with specific
language regarding exclusivity and restrictions. He advised that he is open to discuss
east/west cross access with the property owners if they are agreeable and can work
within Newquest's contractual agreements.
Mr. Hindman informed Council if both property owners are willing to provide cross
access that staff would review to ensure the cross access makes sense and is not
providing a cut through for traffic and create a negative impact on public safety.
Mayor Trevino called on anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward.
Mr. Ken Sapp, 8312 Thornway Court, informed Council that he would be speaking on
behalf of ten or more residents from Thornbridge. Mr. Sapp expressed his appreciation
of the collaboration between staff, Michael Clark and Stan Beard. Mr. Sapp advised
that he would reiterate the issues discussed at the Planning and Zoning Commission
meeting.
(1) Lighting — remediation plans have been discussed, but he recently visited a
Kroger in Houston and they had motion - sensor lights at the back of their building
and he thought it could be something for consideration.
(2) Vegetative screening — It was discussed there would be heavy plantings, but he
did not see it mentioned or addressed for the driveway that comes behind Kroger
for traffic traveling southbound.
(3) Drainage — concern has not been resolved for the eastern boundary of
Thornbridge (drainage flume) and issues of ponding.
(4) Open space maintenance — ongoing maintenance for open space
Mr. Sapp informed Council he and the Thornbridge residents present tonight support
the PD and encourage passage with the requested changes.
Mayor Pro Tem Whitson announced the following names support the request, but did
not wish to speak: Elaine Wagner, 9013 Thornway Drive; Donna Burch, 8324
Thornbridge Drive; John Crisler, 8332 Thornway Court; Jimmy Beck, 8805 Thornway
Drive and John Sparks, 8913 Thornway Drive.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
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COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3362, ZC 2015-
06, WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS AS OUTLINED BY KEN SAPP REGARDING DRAINAGE,
VEGETATIVE/HEDGE SCREENING FOR THE DRIVEWAY AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE OF THE OPEN
SPACE.
COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH ASKED MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY IF SHE WOULD AMEND
HER MOTION TO INCLUDE WALL PACKS ON THE REAR OF THE BUILDING FOR SECURITY.
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY AMENDED THE MOTION TO INCLUDE WALL PACKS ON THE
REAR OF THE BUILDING.
Mayor Trevino asked Clayton to look at motion - sensor lights for future developments.
Council member Lombard clarified the motion included the recommendation of the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council member Wright Oujesky confirmed her motion included the recommendation of
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 AP 2015 -05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WINKELMANN &
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR AN AMENDED PLAT FOR NORTH TARRANT
MARKETPLACE ADDITION ON 2.450 ACRES AT 9100 & 9120 NORTH
TARRANT PARKWAY.
APPROVED
Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented item for Council. The purpose of the
request is to relocate a lot line approximately 35 feet to the west to accommodate
development of a restaurant.
Applicant representative Michael Clark with Winkelmann and Associates located at
6750 Hillcrest Plaza, Suite 325, Dallas, Texas presented request.
Council had no questions for staff or the applicant.
COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE AP 2015 -05. COUNCIL MEMBER
RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0..
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E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 RATIFY CONTRACT WITH HUMPHREY AND MORTON CONSTRUCTION
FOR EMERGENCY WALKER BRANCH CHANNEL EROSION REPAIRS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $136,778 AND APPROVING THE ASSOCIATED BUDGET
REVISION FOR MEADOWVIEW DRAINAGE CHANNEL PROJECT
(PROJECT #DR1004).
APPROVED
City Engineer Caroline Wagonner presented item for Council. The purpose of the
request is to ratify a contract for emergency channel repairs made to the Walker
Branch Channel south of Harwood Road. The funding for the repairs will come from
unused funds in the Meadowview Estates Channel Improvement project.
Council had no questions for staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO RATIFY THE CONTRACT WITH HUMPHREY AND MORTON
CONSTRUCTION FOR EMERGENCY WALKER BRANCH CHANNEL EROSION REPAIRS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $136,778 (PROJECT #DR1004). MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3361, AMENDING THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ARTICLE X- SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS, DIVISION 1,
SECTIONS 98-465 AND 98 -470.
APPROVED
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez presented item for Council. The
purpose of the request is to provide for one public hearing before the Substandard
Building Board to consider whether a property is in violation. The proposed ordinance
also allows for the issuance of a civil penalty if the property owner does not comply with
previous notice and administrative hearing to correct violations.
Council had no questions for staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3361. COUNCIL MEMBER
TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3364 AMENDING THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES, ARTICLE III - GRASS, WEEDS AND UNCULTIVATED PLANTS,
SECTION 34 -71- HEIGHT LIMITATIONS.
APPROVED
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Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez presented item for Council. The
purpose of the request is to define "perimeter area" and clarify the appropriate footage
to be trimmed below 10" in height with regards to large tracts of land. The current
language is more restrictive toward cultivated tracts versus non - cultivated tracts of land.
Council had no questions for staff.
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3364. COUNCIL MEMBER
WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
F.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -016, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
APPROVED
City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented the appointments for various board,
commission and committees. Staff is seeking approval of Resolution No. 2015 -016 for
the following appointments:
Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission
Sandra Totty Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Justin Wellborn Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Donah Tyner Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Holly Bullington Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Board of Adjustment
Jim Kemp Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Robert Housewright Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Tom Duer Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Doris Elston Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Library Board
Don Tipps Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Kathy Antropik Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Avis Crisp Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Jerry Sorenson Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Park and Recreation Board
Tracye Tipps Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Russell Mitchell Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Marty Kusmierski Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
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Mike Filis Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
Mark Haynes Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Don Bowen Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Kathy Luppy Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Steven Cooper Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Substandard Building Board
Lynn Motheral Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Deryl Brown Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Billy Parks Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Robert McCary Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Teen Court Advisory Board
Brock Crymes Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Ronald Moore Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Lisa Daugherty Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Diana Goodwin Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Construction Code Board of Appeals
Joe Crane Place 1 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Julie Bolding Place 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
John Klein Place 5 Term expiring June 30, 2017
W.D. McCarthy Place 7 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Animal Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee
Dr. Jed Ford Place 1- veterinarian Term expiring June 30, 2017
Paulette Hartman Place 3 -city official Term expiring June 30, 2017
Civil Service Commission
Sally Bustamante Position 1 Term expiring June 30, 2016
September Daniel Position 2 — Fire Association Term expiring June 30, 2016
Tony Rader Position 3 Term expiring June 30, 2017
Suzy Compton Position 5 Term expiring June 30, 2018
Parks and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation
Tito Rodriguez Council Member Director Term expiring May 30, 2017
Oscar Trevino Council Member Director Term expiring May 30, 2017
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Tim Barth Council Member Director Term expiring May 30, 2017
Diane Spradling Citizen Member Director Term expiring May 30, 2017
Red Light Camera Advisory Committee
Jim Bowen Mayor Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Bob McCary Council, Place 1 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Richard Scott Wood Council, Place 2 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Charlie Ott Council, Place 3 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Steve Koons Council, Place 4 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Gerald Tyner Council, Place 5 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Pam Hansen Council, Place 6 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Karen Williams Council, Place 7 Appointee Term expiring June 30, 2016
Council directed staff to get clarification on the veterinarian appointment to the Animal
Adoption and Rescue Center Advisory Committee.
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -016 As
DISCUSSED. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
FA AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT WILL ALLOW
FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE TEX RAIL PROJECT.
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman presented item for Council. Mr. Hindman informed
Council the purpose for the request is to consider an interlocal agreement with The Fort
Worth Transportation Authority ( "The T") to allow construction and operation of two rail
stations associated with the Tex Rail project located in North Richland Hills. The
locations will be located near Iron Horse Boulevard approximately' /2 mile north of Loop
820 and in the Smithfield area. The stations will be constructed and opened for
operation during the first phase of rail service scheduled for 2018. The city's financial
participation will begin with a partial basis in 2023 and will escalate to 2035 when full
participation will be achieved. This agreement and establishment of rail service will
achieve a major goal the city has worked toward for decades.
COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY THAT WILL ALLOW FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE TEX RAIL PROJECT. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE
MOTION.
The Council expressed their appreciation to Mr. Hindman, staff and current and former
elected officials for the work to date in realizing the goal of rail service.
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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
Mayor Trevino announced that Council would take action as result of Executive
Session. He called on Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse to present the
items.
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse informed Council the item for their
consideration this evening is to amend an existing contract with The Retail Connection
in conjunction with Double Eagle Properties for the brokerage and sale of 6.4 acres
from Lot 1 -R -2, Block 25, Snow Heights Addition. The amendment will facilitate a
potential commercial development comprising of 3.02 acres.
A MOTION WAS MADE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE CONTRACT FOR THE
BROKERAGE AND SALE OF 3.02 ACRES WITHIN LOT 1 -R -2, BLOCK 25, SNOW HEIGHTS
ADDITION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse informed Council that Sandlin Capital of
Fort Worth is the principal owner and developer of property located at the southeast
corner of Davis Boulevard and North Tarrant Parkway. The property consists of 14.5
acres of commercial zoned property that is west and adjacent to the North Tarrant
Marketplace. Sandlin Capital has expressed an interest to work with the city and staff is
bringing forward an economic development agreement for Lots 2R3, 2R4, 2R5, 2R6,
2R7 and 2R8, Block 1, Davis -North Tarrant Parkway Addition.
A MOTION WAS MADE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SANDLIN CAPITAL ON LOTS 2R3, 2R4, 2R5, 2R6, 2R7 AND
2R8, BLOCK 1, DAVIS -NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY ADDITION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Rodriguez made the following announcements.
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The July 16, 2015 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting has been rescheduled to
Thursday, July 23. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Dr. Kathy Reichs returns to the NRH Library on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 to discuss
her latest book, Speaking in Bones. Dr. Reichs will speak at 7:00 p.m. immediately
followed by a book signing. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the North
Richland Hills Library. Visit the Library's website for more information or call 817-427-
6800.
Keep NRH Beautiful is accepting entries for the "I Dig My Garden" Photo Contest
through July 31, 2015. Entry forms are available on the city's website. Winning photos
will be displayed online and the winner from each category will receive a $25 gift card
from a local nursery. For more information, contact Debbie York at 817-427-6651.
Kudos Korner — Dave Pendley of Building Inspections — A call was received from
prospective business owners thanking Dave for taking the time to meet with them on
short notice. They were looking at remodeling a commercial property and had questions
about the city's building codes. They said Dave was very helpful and professional and
they appreciated his input.
1. ADJOURNMEN
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:31 p.
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