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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2016-02-08 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 8, 2016 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8th day of February 2016 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 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 Cara L. White City Attorney Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kent Austin Director of Finance Kenneth Rawson Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Mcafee Assistant Fire Chief Mary Peters Public Information Officer Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Frank Perez Water Park General Manager Marrk Collier Management Assistant Boe Blankenship Public Works Superintendent Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 1. Discuss items from Regular City Council meeting. Council had no questions for staff. 2. Welcome and introduction - public official, public employee or citizen. City Manager Mark Hindman introduced Cara White with Taylor Olsen Adkins Sralla Elam (TOASE) law firm. Ms. White will be at the City Council meetings during the interim while staff finalizes the process for city attorney services. 3. Discuss NRH2O Family Water Park branding and design efforts. Managing Director Vickie Loftice introduced Christopher Arnold with Forrec, LTD. who was in attendance to present the proposed branding and design for the NRH2O family water park. Mr. Arnold provided Council with the background, discussion, research, and the steps taken to date to capture the essence of the waterpark. He also shared the firm's approach to incorporate and build on the current characters of the waterpark. The proposed branding and design also includes new characters for the waterpark, which included Professor Frogstein's son, Doctor Unfun's niece and nephew, and a couple of new animals to keep with theme. Mr. Arnold showed Council the proposed logo for the waterpark. He shared with Council the plan to enhance the entry way, wave pool area and entrances to rides. He provided Council with illustrations of the proposed cabanas to be located in the existing sand volleyball court. Council concurred with the proposed branding, design, and logo. In response to Council's question, Ms. Loftice informed Council that staff would be able to fund most of the branding and design recommendations with the exception of the wave pool, which will budgeted for a future project. She commented that the way- finding signs and entrances would be completed this year and the cabanas would be scheduled for the following year. Staff is projecting a return on investment for the cabanas in three years at a 45% occupancy rate. The new logo will be implemented with the redesign of the NRH2O website. 4. Discuss rescheduling the May 23, 2016 City Council meeting. City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the statutory time to canvass the election results falls between the regular scheduled Council meetings in the month of May. The Election Code states that a governing body may not canvass the election results earlier than the third day after the election and no later than the eleventh day after the election. Staff is recommending that Council consider rescheduling the May 23 meeting to May 16. By rescheduling the meeting, the Council can conduct city business, canvass the election results, and administer the oaths of office to the newly elected officials. February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Council directed staff to reschedule the meeting. Ms. Richardson informed Council that staff would bring forward an item to formally reschedule the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:04 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 - Cause No. 348-283603-16; 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 1) Iron Horse Blvd at Browning Drive, 2) SE Corner Rufe Snow & Loop 820 and 3) NW Corner Rufe Snow & Glenview; and 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - City Attorney. Executive Session began at 6:05 p.m. and concluded at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:58 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 February 8, 2016 at 7:05 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 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 Cara L. White City Attorney February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 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) There were no items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Tolbert Jenkins, 8001 Limerick Lane, shared with Council that he has a lot to bring to their attention. He commented that he was involved in a collision on the 7000 block of Davis Boulevard. He also commented on the schools, water, officers, solar panels and sidewalks. 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 25, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. B.2 AUTHORIZE RESOLUTION NO. 2016-006, CALLING THE MAY 7, 2016 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH OTHER TARRANT COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH TARRANT COUNTY. B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY AND THE CITY FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK ON REDONDO STREET AND EDEN ROAD. B.4 AUTHORIZE ORDINANCE NO. 3392, ABANDONMENT OF A PUBLIC WATER LINE EASEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE AEGON OFFICE PARK ADDITION. B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALL POINTS PIONEER FOR SERVICES TO RELOCATE CITY HALL IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $82,308.50. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 RP 2015-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WINKELMANN & ASSOCIATES FOR A REPLAT OF NORTH TARRANT MARKETPLACE ADDITION ON 27.131 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 9100 BLOCK OF NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY. PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AND CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 22, 2016 Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mayor Trevino informed Council the applicant requested that this item be moved to the February 22, 2016 City Council meeting. He confirmed that the applicant was not present before taking action on the item. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE FEBRUARY 22, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO CONTINUE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2016-009, AUTHORIZING TEXAS COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE POWER (TCAP) TO NEGOTIATE AN ELECTRIC SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR FIVE (5) YEARS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018 AND TO ACT AS AN AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic presented item for Council. The City of North Richland Hills, together with approximately 170 political subdivisions, makes up the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power (TCAP). As a member of TCAP, the benefit to purchase power on the open market allows the consortium to get lower electric rates. The resolution authorizes TCAP to negotiate electric services for a five year period at a fixed price, full requirements at a price not to exceed 4.1 cents per kWh for the north and west zones or 4.25 cents per kWh for the south and Houston zones. The resolution provides for three authorized persons—Mark Hindman, Karen Bostic, or Jay Doegey, respectively—to execute the electric supply agreement. Ms. Bostic informed Council the resolution provides three options—(1) fixed price for all consumption regardless of February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 time of day; (2) fixes a price for the peak usage period and then turns to the spot market for all off-peak usage; and (3) a combination of a block of power to cover the base load with daytime peak consumption being partly covered by a fixed price for solar power with all other consumption supplied by the spot market. Staff is recommending option 1. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2016-009, SELECTING OPTION 1 AND AUTHORIZING TEXAS COALITION FOR AFFORDABLE POWER (TCAP) TO NEGOTIATE AN ELECTRIC SUPPLY AGREEMENT FOR FIVE (5) YEARS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018 AND TO ACT AS AN AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ 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 Council would take action on two items as the result of discussion in Executive Session. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - IRON HORSE BLVD AT BROWNING DRIVE APPROVED Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item for Council. A future rail station known as Iron Horse station will be located on the corner of Iron Horse Boulevard and Boulder Drive, just behind Sam's Club and one block north of Loop 820. On July 27, 2015, Skeeter and Bucky L.P. (property owner), The T, and the city collaborated on a station design that required the purchase and swap of property to accommodate the area needed for the rail station. A minor alteration is needed for the station that requires the additional purchase of land from Skeeter & Bucky L.P. for the southwest corner of the park and ride lot and station platform. The request for Council's consideration is to purchase 3,658 square feet for $17,376 and the cost for professional fees for planning and surveying at $7,147 for a total cost of $24,523. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the city manager to execute an earnest money contract with Skeeter & Bucky L.P. for the purchase of 3,658 square feet of property located on the Tabitha Akers Survey, Abstract No. 19, North Richland Hills, TX. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT TURNAGE MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT WITH SKEETER & BUCKY L.P. FOR THE PURCHASE OF 3,658 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE TABITHA AKERS SURVEY ABSTRACT No. 19, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY— NW CORNER RUFE SNOW & GLENVIEW APPROVED Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item for Council. The request for Council's consideration is to purchase Tract 7A, William W. Wallace Survey, Abstract 1606, North Richland Hills, TX. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT WITH M.S. WOOD INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRACT 7A, WILLIAM W. WALLACE SURVEY ABSTRACT 1606, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Lombard made the following announcements. The NRH Community Emergency Response Team will be training new members this spring. The 11-week training will be held on Wednesday evenings from March 23 through June 1. You can apply online and get more information on the city's website or by calling Emergency Management Coordinator Bill Owens at 817-427-6935. Applications are being accepted for the Residential Energy Efficiency Program. This program, funded by Atmos Energy, helps eligible residents reduce their energy costs through free weatherization of their home. An application is available online or by contacting Debbie York at 817-427-6651. During the month of February, the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is reducing the adoption fee for cats to $60.00. Normally $100.00, the adoption fee includes spay or neutering, microchip, vaccinations, heartworm testing and city registration tag. Each cat adopted in February will also take home a bag of food, treats and coupons to local pet supply stores. Kudos Korner — Rick Roberts and Debbie Heizer in Neighborhood Services — A representative from the High Point Estates HOA emailed appreciation to Rick and Debbie for helping to resolve an issue with lighting at adjacent businesses. The HOA had previously contacted the business with no response. After Rick and Debbie contacted the businesses, appropriate adjustments to the lighting were made. The February 8, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 residents noticed great improvement and were thankful for the prompt and professional response. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p. Oscar 'revino, Mayor ATTEST: ��`��`` 'i.g. . 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