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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2016-01-25 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 JANUARY 25, 2016 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 25th day of January 2016 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 Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kent Austin Director of Finance Stefanie Martinez Director of Neighborhood Services Mike Rawson Assistant Fire Chief Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief Mark Mills Director of Budget and Research Mary Peters Public Information Officer Cecilia Barham Director of Library Services Chris Amarante Director of Facilities Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Clayton Husband Principal Planner Scott Kendall Purchasing Manager Marrk Collier Management Assistant January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 13 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Regular City Council meeting. Council member Lombard had a question on item C.1/C.2 with regard to the drainage concern. Mayor Trevino reminded Council this item was established in the early 2000s. The City Council agreed that work session would be limited to questions and no discussion. The City Council would discuss regular agenda items during the meeting in the Council Chambers. Mayor Trevino asked Council what they preferred. Council member Wright Oujesky commented that she would like staff to make a presentation and have the opportunity to ask questions of staff. There was no objection from Council. City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council that staff would provide an update on item C.2—RP 2015-12—due to changes as the result of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, developer's construction timeline and subsequent meetings with the developer and staff. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council that staffs recommendation as outlined in the memorandum (provided in the packet) for item C.1 and C.2 was to deny both items. He shared with Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 21, 2016 meeting, had two motions for RP 2015-12. The Planning and Zoning Commission made a motion to deny RP 2015-02. The motion failed by a vote of 4-3. Following much discussion on the Rough Proportionality, coupled with the understanding that staff would continue to have meetings with the developer and the item going before City Council; the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to approve the Special Use Permit and the replat with a vote of 7-0. Mr. Comstock informed Council of two major changes to the items since they received their agenda packet. The SUP (item C.1) was approved subject to addressing the gas pipeline easement that interferes with detention pond. The applicant has modified their plans to address the gas pipeline easement. The replat (item C.2) called for an abandonment of a 10-foot utility easement, which has since been removed from the plat. The plat still shows the drainage easement to be over the pipeline. Staff is recommending that if the replat is approved tonight that it be subject to the reduction of the drainage easement on the southern property line as to not conflict with the gas pipeline. In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Managing Director Mike Curtis explained that the purpose of a detention pond is to detain water as it enters the site and allows the water to run off at a slower rate. It is designed to let the water run off at the same capacity that the downstream system can accommodate. January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 13 Mr. Curtis informed Council that the city hired traffic consultant Brian Shamberg with Kimley Horn. The data provided by the school was reviewed and analyzed by the traffic consultant. A determination has been made that improvements are required at the intersection of Rufe Snow and Glenview. City Engineer Caroline Waggoner quantified the data provided by the school. She projected the cost share would be 80% for the developer and 20% for the city. Staff is working with Athlos to meet their construction time schedule. If time permitted, the details would be worked out with the developer and staff would bring forward an agreement that would outline responsibilities and design for improvements. Staff knows that left turn lanes will need to be installed at Rufe Snow on the north bound and south bound sides, which will require additional right of way and pavement on the north and south sides of Glenview. The other concern is to address how the parents can leave the site and get back to Rufe Snow. The traffic consultant has identified a signal light at the southwest corner of the site that would align with Chapel Park Drive. The estimated cost of improvements is $1,300,000. Mr. Curtis informed Council that typically in city-developer agreements the city will identify a not to exceed amount. The developer has indicated that they need to have a cap (not to exceed amount) if they are to sell bonds to fund the project. The developer has agreed to see if the state would allow them to sell $1,300,000 in bonds for the improvements. If they can, the developer has agreed to provide the funds upfront to the city. Mr. Curtis reminded Council that city's share is 20% and the developer's share is no more than $1,300,000. Staff is recommending that the plat be approved contingent upon the city-developer agreement. Mr. Curtis advised that he would provide recommended motion language to include stipulations of the city-developer agreement. Those would include: a city-developer agreement being authorized by the city manager that will provide the public improvements required by the Rough Proportionality determination be constructed with the following stipulations: the city will pay 20% (up to $260,000) of the currently estimated costs of $1,300,000; city will design and construct the improvements and acquire required right of way; Athlos will pay the city $1,300,000 within 30 days of approval of the City-Developer agreement and if the total actual costs is less than $1,300,000 the city's share shall be 20% of the actual project cost and Athlos shall be entitled to a refund of the remaining excess; and the applicant will reduce the size of the drainage easement along Glenview Drive as to not interfere with the Enserch Gas Pipeline easement. Council member Turnage asked if staff anticipated that the improvements can be completed in time for the school opening. Mr. Curtis informed Council that the improvements could not be made in time for the opening of the school. Mr. Curtis informed Council if Athlos cannot obtain the funding then the agreement would be null in void. In response to Council member Rodriguez's question, Mr. Curtis confirmed the $1,300,000 includes acquisition of right of way. January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 13 2. Welcome and introduction - public official, public employee or citizen. Director of Library Services Cecilia Barham introduced the new Assistant Director of Library Services Courtney Kinkaid. 3. Discuss possible revisions to residential construction standards contained within Chapter 118 of the City Code (Zoning Ordinance). Mayor Trevino announced that at the recommendation of the city manager this item would be moved to a future meeting. 4. Discuss quarterly financial status report. Budget Director Mark Mills reviewed the quarterly financial status report for the period ending December 31, 2015. Mr. Mills reviewed the General Fund, Park Development Fund, Crime Control District Fund and Utility Fund providing the following year to date actuals: General Fund Amount Percentage of projected budget Revenue $17,438,370 40% Expenditures $11,530,591 26% Park Development Fund - Amount Percentage of projected Revenue budget Sales Tax $1,242,829 26% Tennis Center $68,861 19% NRH Centre $595,575 20% Other $69,954 29% Park Development Fund - Amount Percentage of projected Expenditures budget Administration $560,164 20% Tennis Center $129,159 21% NRH Centre $583,761 20% Other $256,503 12% Crime Control District Amount Percentage of projected Fund budget Revenue $1,493,202 29% Expenditures $1,376,484 27% January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 13 Utility Fund — Revenue Amount Percentage of projected budget Water $5,263,523 26% Sewer $2,506,451 24% Other $298,392 34% Utility Fund - Amount Percentage of projected Expenditures budget Water Services $3,318,523 22% Sewer Services $1,673,410 27% Operating $296,155 21% Finance $511,294 23% Other $1,438,164 21% Council had no questions for staff. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:40 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 - SE corner of Rufe Snow & Loop 820. Executive Session began at 6:40 p.m. and concluded at 6:54 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:54 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 January 25, 2016 at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor David Whitson Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 13 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Boy Scout Troops 434 and 144 led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Joey Beltran, 10213 Oldfield Court, Fort Worth, informed Council he is a member of Troop 144. He recently completed his project for Eagle Scout. He, together with troop members, built five wooden boxes to collect retired United States flags. The boxes are located at fire stations in North Richland Hills. The boxes are emptied every few months by members of Troop 144 and the flags are disposed of properly by the Troop. 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 JANUARY 11, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. B.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-003 SUPPORTING A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION (MSD) APPLICATION TO THE TARRANT COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ). B.3 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC. FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF (2) LIFEPAKI2 DEFIBRILLATORS TO (2) LIFEPAKI5 DEFIBRILLATORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,003.06. B.4 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH ALPHA TESTING , INC. FOR January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 13 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO ASBESTOS ABATEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,000. B.5 APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-004 FOR FY 2015/2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM (CIP) ITEMS NOT TO EXCEED $2,115,000. B.6 AWARD BUY BOARD CONTRACT #423-13 TO SHADE STRUCTURES, INC. FOR SHADE STRUCTURES AT ADVENTURE WORLD PLAYGROUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,933.04. 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 C.1 SUP 2015-10, ORDINANCE 3388, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BIG RED DOG ENGINEERING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETENTION POND ON THE PROPOSED ATHLOS ACADEMIES CHARTER SCHOOL SITE LOCATED AT 6601 GLENVIEW DRIVE & 4131 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM THE JANUARY 11, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.) APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that the public hearing for SUP 2015-10 was opened at the January 11, 2016 City Council meeting. The public hearing was not closed, but continued to January 25, 2016 to allow comments from the public. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for RP 2015-12 and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present the both items. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented items C.1 (SUP 2015-10) and C.2 (RP 2015-12) for Council. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to authorize use of a detention pond on the site located at 6601 Glenview Drive and 4131 Rufe Snow Drive and the companion item is a replat of Lot 1R, Block 1, Northglenn Addition on 12.847 acres located at 6601 and 4131 Rufe Snow Drive. Mr. Comstock reviewed with Council the uses for the property as depicted in the comprehensive land use plan and zoning map. The property located at 4131 Rufe Snow Drive is the former Food Lion. The Special Use Permit is required pursuant to Sections 118-729 and 102-124 of the City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. Mr. Comstock reviewed the criteria for a detention pond: downstream system does not have capacity to handle runoff; pond must be designed so it could be abandoned if and when downstream system is constructed; discharge must not create adverse flooding or erosion conditions downstream; and discharge must drain in similar manner as pre-developed conditions. The city's preference is to improve the downstream system and the Jackie Lee system would be under capacity for the proposed development. The applicant reduced the size of their detention pond to accommodate Atmos' gas pipeline easement. Mr. Comstock January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 13 reviewed staff's recommendation—final approval by staff of the engineering and landscaping plans to be consistent in theme with the plans presented at the meeting tonight, installation of a 4-foot wall tall ornamental fence extending 30 feet on either side of the headwall on the north side of the detention pond—should Council approve the item. Staff also recommends approval of a maintenance agreement for the detention pond if Council approves the plat (item C.2). The provisions of the maintenance agreement include: mowing and maintenance of grass and landscaping; remove trash and debris; remove silt as necessary; and repair any decorative fencing. If the detention pond is not maintained as agreed to in the agreement the city will maintain and assess liens against the property for any work needed to maintain the detention pond pursuant to the agreement. Mr. Comstock informed Council the companion item, C.2, is a request to replat separate tracts and lots into one single lot of 12.847 acres, add several easements for the construction of new water, sanitary sewer, and drainage infrastructure on the site, and abandon existing drainage easements for the purpose of relocation. Mr. Comstock informed Council two changes have taken place since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and preparation of the staff report. The abandonment of the 10- foot utility easement has been removed and staff is recommending if the replat is approved, it be subject to the reduction of the drainage easement on the southern property line as to not conflict with the gas pipeline. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 21, 2016 meeting, recommended approval of both items with a vote of 7-0. The SUP was approved subject to addressing the gas pipeline easement that interferes with detention pond. The applicant has modified their plans to address the gas pipeline easement. The replat was approved subject to the city and developer working out a city-developer agreement on the rough proportionality for the infrastructure improvements that need to be made to Glenview and Rufe Snow intersection. City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented the city's review of the Traffic Impact Analysis for the proposed charter school. The Traffic Impact Analysis was performed by Lee Engineering. Ms. Waggoner explained that the city would see a considerable increase of traffic on Rufe Snow (24-60% in the a.m. and 15-70% in the p.m.) and Glenview (50-180% in the a.m. and 30-70% in the p.m.). Ms. Waggoner commented that traffic for a charter school is unique in that their location is regional as opposed to local; the site is a destination; virtually no pedestrian or bicycle trips; virtually no carpooling; and no bussing. The charter school will generate two to three times more trips on a per student basis in the a.m. peak than a typical elementary or middle school. The increase in traffic will have an impact on the roadway network and Rufe Snow and Glenview intersection. Ms. Waggoner informed Council that staff recommends the following to mitigate the traffic: (1) expand the Rufe Snow / Glenview intersection to provide an additional lane north and south of Glenview. (additional right of way will be required); and (2) install a traffic signal at Glenview / Chapel Park to allow parents to take a left out of the site to allow vehicular traffic to return north via Rufe Snow. January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 13 Council and staff discussed trip counts, vehicular flow/stacking on school property, and area and counts included in the Traffic Impact Analysis. Managing Director Mike Curtis informed Council that ideally the improvements would be made with the development. Due to the timeframe of Athlos it is not possible for the improvements to coincide with the development. Staff has visited with representatives from Athlos to negotiate a city-developer agreement that outlines responsibilities for each party. The stipulation of the city-developer agreement will be part of the plat approval. The agreement outlines the following: (1) the city will pay 20% (up to $260,000) of the currently estimated costs of $1,300,000; (2) city will design and construct the improvements and acquire required right of way; (3) Athlos will pay the city $1,300,000 to the city within 30 days of the approval of the city-developer agreement. If the total actual cost is less than $1,300,000, the city's share shall be 20% of the actual project cost and Athos shall be entitled to a refund of the remaining excess; and (4) the applicant will reduce the size of the drainage easement along Glenview as to not interfere with the Enserch Gas pipeline easement. Council and staff discussed the estimate and cap that the city will pay for actual costs; timetable for the construction (design and acquisition of right of way); developer's agreement to increase the amount they pay the city to cover 20% contingency on the project; and accelerated construction schedule and impact to the building inspection department. Applicant representative Jason Kotter, 418 9th Avenue South, #201, Boise, Idaho presented request to Council. Mr. Kotter shared with Council the proposed school will be tri-lingual for kindergarten through eighth grade. Mayor Trevino commented that he supports the project, but is concerned with the impact to the citizens who use the roadways. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. The following people spoke in favor of items C.1 and C.2: Daniel Beltran, 10213 Oldfield Court, Fort Worth and Charles Shields, 4308 Wind Willow Court, Fort Worth. Ms. Kelly Parma, 3030 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1660, Dallas completed a public meeting appearance card indicating her support, but did not wish to speak at the public hearing. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2015-10, ORDINANCE No. 3388 SUBJECT TO: FINAL STAFF APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING AND LANDSCAPING PLANS TO BE CONSISTENT IN THEME WITH THE PLANS PRESENTED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING; APPROVAL OF THE REPLAT FOR THE SAME PROPERTY; THE INSTALLATION OF A 4-FOOT TALL ORNAMENTAL FENCE EXTENDING 30 FEET ON EITHER SIDE OF THE HEADWALL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DETENTION POND, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DETENTION POND January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 13 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO COVER MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPING, REGULAR REMOVAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS, REMOVAL OF SILT AS NECESSARY, AND THE REPAIR OF ANY DECORATIVE FENCING. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 RP 2015-12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CHARTER SCHOOL FUND, LLC FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 1R, BLOCK 1, NORTHGLENN ADDITION ON 12.847 ACRES LOCATED AT 6601 GLENVIEW DRIVE AND 4131 RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL TO THE CITY'S ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY DETERMINATION. APPROVED This item was presented with item C.1. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2015-12, CONTINGENT ON A CITY- DEVELOPER AGREEMENT BEING AUTHORIZED BY THE CITY MANAGER THAT WILL PROVIDE THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED BY THE ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY DETERMINATION BE CONSTRUCTED WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: THE CITY WILL PAY 20% (UP TO $260,000) OF THE CURRENTLY ESTIMATED COSTS OF $1,300,000; CITY WILL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT THE IMPROVEMENTS AND ACQUIRE REQUIRED RIGHT OF WAY; ATHLOS WILL PAY THE CITY $1,300,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF APPROVAL OF THE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT AND IF THE TOTAL ACTUAL COSTS IS LESS THAN $1,300,000 THE CITY'S SHARE SHALL BE 20% OF THE ACTUAL PROJECT COST AND ATHLOS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND OF THE REMAINING EXCESS; AND THE APPLICANT WILL REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE DRAINAGE EASEMENT ALONG GLENVIEW DRIVE AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE ENSERCH GAS PIPELINE EASEMENT. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. Council member Welch commented that he is concerned with the increase of traffic and the city's portion to pay for the required infrastructure. Mayor Trevino is looking forward to the corner at Rufe Snow and Glenview as being the catalyst for future development. The city-developer agreement includes a maximum amount ($260,000) to be paid by the city. Council member Wright Oujesky asked City Manager Mark Hindman what funding source will be used for the construction project. Mr. Hindman informed Council that he recommends using the funds identified for the Rufe Snow / Glenview intersection improvements. The project was originally approved for aesthetics improvements in the area. Staff will change the description of the project to include capacity improvements. Council member Barth expressed his concern with the aggressive construction timeline for the project. Staff has given assurance that they can work within the timeframe and despite his concern he looks forward to the increase vibrancy in the area. January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 13 Council member Rodriguez agreed that he is also concerned with the aggressive timeline, but feels confident that staff will ensure that the facility is ready to open or if the developer will not be able to open as scheduled in August. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH VOTING AGAINST. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2016-005, TO AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO RELIABLE PAVING, INC. BY TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT IDENTIFIED AS "LYNDA COURT" (CDBG16) IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET AND TO PLEDGE CITY FUNDS TO AUGMENT THE CDBG GRANT. APPROVED City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2016-005. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.2 CONSIDER AWARD OF PROJECT RFB NO. 16-009 TO TEJAS COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SUSAN LEE WATER LINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (UT1505) IN THE AMOUNT OF $704,145.25. APPROVED City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RFP No. 16-009 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH TEJAS COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 13 F. GENERAL ITEMS There were no items for this category. 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 no action was necessary as the result of Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Wright Oujesky made the following announcements. The next Citizens Police Academy will be held on Thursday evenings from February 4 through April 28. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited and advanced registration is required. For more information, visit the city's website or call the Police Department at 817-427-7000. Keep NRH Beautiful and the Common Ground Community Garden are hosting a class on backyard composting at 9 a.m. on February 6th in the Community Room at the Library. The class is free and participants may enter to win a compost bin. Tickets are on sale now for the annual Daddy Daughter Valentines Dance which will be held on Saturday, February 6th in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. The tickets are $15 per person. They may be purchased at the NRH Centre Guest Services Desk. Kudos Korner — Peggy Lewis in the Library — A citizen posted comments online about the children's story time at the Library. She stated, "Ms. Peggy, is hands-down the best picture book reader in all of America. She does voices, sound effects, and truly loves reading to children and getting them excited about books." The citizen said story time with Peggy is so enjoyable that she and her three children never want to miss it. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 13 Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: °,�`? ..%0 Alicia Richardson, CitAPecretar4' :;*`y January 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 13