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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2015-10-26 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 OCTOBER 26, 2015 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 26th day of October 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 David Whitson Mayor Pro Tem 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 Vickie Loftice Managing Director George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kent Austin Director of Finance Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Mary Peters Public Information Officer Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Mike Young Assistant Police Chief Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Scott Kendall Purchasing Manager Dave Pendley Chief Building Official Clayton Husband Principal Planner Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager Billy Owens Emergency Management Coordinator Adam Pendergrass Firefighter/Paramedic Casey Kirkpatrick Firefighter/Paramedic Marrk Collier Management Assistant October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 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. Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item 3. 3. Update on the new Lucas devices placed in service on North Richland Hills Fire Department ambulances Fire Chief Stan Tinney informed Council that firefighter/paramedic Adam Pendergrass and Casey Kirkpatrick would demonstrate how the new devices are used by the fire department. Mr. Pendergrass and Mr. Kirkpatrick exhibited how the new Lucas device applies compression during cardiac arrest. Chief Tinney informed Council the fire department has the device in all full time ambulances. He further commented that the fire department has had 365 calls this year for cardiac arrest. In response to Council member Lombard's question, Chief Tinney advised Council that the fire department would order a device for the new ambulance once they receive the vehicle. 2. Discuss Regional Transportation Council Project Milestone Policy Managing Director Mike Curtis informed Council the Regional Transportation Council (RTC) implemented a new policy that seeks direction from cities/agencies. The policy asks cities/agencies to review projects that were funded ten (10) or more years ago, where construction has not started, to determine if the project is still a priority for the city. If the project is deemed a priority, the RTC is asking cities/agencies to reconfirm such projects. Staff at the Council of Governments (COG) identified three projects in North Richland Hills that meet the criteria: (1) Rufe Snow Drive/Mid Cities to Hightower, (2) Davis Boulevard/Mid-Cities intersections, and (3) Park and Ride. Mr. Curtis informed Council the Rufe Snow Drive project is estimated to be let next month in November. The Davis Boulevard/Mid Cities intersection is estimated to be let in June 2016. Mr. Curtis informed Council that staff does not recommend moving forward with the Park and Ride project. Council concurred with staff to reconfirm the priority for the Rufe Snow Drive and Davis Boulevard/Mid-Cities intersection projects. 3. Update on the new Lucas devices placed in service on North Richland Hills Fire Department ambulances This item was presented earlier in the meeting. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:25 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) SE Corner of Rufe Snow & Loop 820, 2) 6301 NE Loop 820, SW Corner Iron Horse and Browning, 3) 4131 Rufe Snow Drive, NW Corner Rufe Snow and Glenview, 4) 7901 Boulevard 26 and 5) SE Corner Davis & N. Tarrant Parkway. Executive Session began at 6:25 p.m. and concluded at 7:02 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:02 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order October 26, 2015 at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor David Whitson Mayor Pro Tem 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 Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tern Whitson led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2015 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $92,944.10. B.3 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC AND/OR HENRY SCHEIN, INC. FOR CONSUMABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $108,280. B.4 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA FOR ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $265,955.28. B.5 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR 800 MHZ RADIO MAINTENANCE SERVICES. B.6 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE FROM MORPHO TRUST USA, INC. FOR TWO GRANT-FUNDED LIVESCAN ELECTRONIC FINGERPRINTING SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,488. 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 There were no items for this category. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE FOR FY2014-2016 AND TO APPROVE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,679 FOR THE CITY'S FY2015 TRE OPERATION CONTRIBUTION. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis presented item for Council. The purpose of the request is to consider an interlocal cooperation agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) for the operation of the TRE. The agreement allows cities that do not fund the TRE through sales tax to assist with ongoing operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. The NCTCOG has partnered with the cities of Arlington, Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, Hurst and Richland Hills to support commuter rail on the TRE. The share for each city is based on the ridership survey that determined how many residents from each city rode the TRE. The NCTCOG, at the request of the cities, conducted a new license plate survey to determine current funding contributions. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF COMMUTER RAIL SERVICE FOR FY 2014-2016 AND TO APPROVE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,679 FOR THE CITY'S FY 2015 TRE OPERATION CONTRIBUTION. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 APPROVAL OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James presented item for Council. Ms. James reviewed the following names recommended by the Youth Advisory Executive Committee to be appointed for the 2015-2016 academic year. Savannah Barron Birdville High School Grade 11 Silviya Bustola Birdville High School Grade 12 Luis Carrillo Birdville High School Grade 10 Brad Pipes Richland High School Grade 12 Ethan Rodriguez-Shah Fort Worth Christian Grade 12 Tiana Whitmore Richland High School Grade 11 October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 Ms. James advised Council the following committee members are in good standing and returning to serve on the committee. Caroline Beagles Fort Wort Christian Grade 12 Tyler Berry Richland High School Grade 11 Emily Crowson Keller High School Grade 12 Brian Crowson Keller High School Grade 12 Brock Crymes Birdville High School Grade 11 Mason Mclemore Birdville High School Grade 10 Hunter Mendola Birdville High School Grade 10 COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW MEMBERS FOR THE 2015/2016 ACADEMIC YEAR. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE 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 Mayor Trevino announced that action was necessary as the result of Executive Session. He called on Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse to present items. Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse advised Council that staff is seeking their approval to authorize the city manager to negotiate and enter into lease agreements for property located at Lot 1-R-1 and 1-R-2, Block 25, Snow Heights Addition. The loss of parking due to the widening of Loop 820 has forced the permanent relocation of city services currently located at 6720 NE Loop 820. The Municipal Court and Parks administration will be relocated in the new Municipal Complex at City Point. The city has the opportunity to attract two uses that meet the City Council's goals and to redevelop and revitalize this area of the city. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO LEASE AGREEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT 1-R-1 AND 1-R-2, BLOCK 25, SNOW HEIGHTS ADDITION WITH ROVIN, INC. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Mr. Hulse advised Council that staff is seeking their approval to authorize the city manager to waive the option to purchase 7.9 acres of land at the southwest corner of Browning and Iron Horse with NRH Industrial Partners. The Council, at their March 23, 2015 meeting, authorized the city manager to execute a contract for the purchase of 5.8 acres with an option to purchase 7.9 acres from NRH Industrial Partners, LTD. Staff October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 has been made aware that NRH Industrial Partners, LTD. has negotiated terms with Detate Property Group for the 7.9 acres, which triggers the city's option to either exercise or waive its option to purchase the acreage. Staff is recommending that the city waive the option to purchase the 7.9 acres. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE 7.9 ACRES OF LAND AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BROWNING AND IRON HORSE WITH NRH INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS AND ALLOW DETATE PROPERTY GROUP TO REMAIN UNDER CONTRACT. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Mr. Hulse advised Council that staff is seeking their approval to authorize the city manager to enter into an earnest money contract for the sale of 4.07 acres at the northwest corner of Rufe Snow Drive and Glenview Drive. The city has been approached by Athlos Academies aka The Charter School Fund, LLC to purchase a portion of approximately 1 2. acres at the northwest corner of Rufe Snow Drive and 12.86 Glenview Drive. The city owns approximately 4.07 acres of the undeveloped land located in the rear corner of the property. Staff is recommending that the city enter into an earnest money contract. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 4.07 ACRES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF RUFE SNOW AND GLENVIEW WITH THE CHARTER SCHOOL FUND, LLC. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. Early voting continues through Friday for the election to amend the state constitution. You may vote early at the Dan Echols Center or at any of the other early voting sites in Tarrant County. You can find a complete list of voting times and locations and a sample ballot on the Tarrant County Elections website. If you don't get a chance to vote early, Election Day is November 3, 2015. The NRH Animal Services Division is holding a low cost vaccination clinic this Saturday at the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center located at 7301 Iron Horse Boulevard. Bring your pets by between 10:00 a.m. and noon to get their rabies shot for only $5.00. They will also be holding a people and pet costume contest on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can find more details about the vaccination clinic and costume contest on the city's website. October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 Kudos Korner — Monica Phillips in the Library — A patron posted a comment online expressing his appreciation to the library and especially Monica. At the last minute Monica was requested to gather some children's books for a program that was being put on for a class of 4-year-olds. She got to work finding half-dozen kids' books and saved the day. The entire class enjoyed the program. She is a great asset to the library as well as the city. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:28 •.m cz,ACtitsd"4,4, S= Oscar Trevino, .!ayor r :yr ATTEST: %_7". . %Li _ Mori a • ko, Assistant City Secretary October 26, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8