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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2016-04-25 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 APRIL 25, 2016 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the th 25 day of April 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 Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman 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 Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kent Austin Director of Finance Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Kyle McAfee Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Rawson Assistant Fire Chief Rick Scott Assistant Police Chief Bill Thornton Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to the City Manager Dave Pendley Building Official Frank Perez NRH2O General Manager Caroline Waggoner City Engineer David Russell Engineer Associate Clayton Comstock Planning Manager Marrk Callier Management Assistant April 25, 2016 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. 2. Welcome and introduction - public official, public employee or citizen. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. 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 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 7301 NE Loop 820 and (2) Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and NE Loop 820; Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - Municipal Judge; and Section 551.087: Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives to a business prospect with which the city is conducting economic development negotiations - (1) Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and NE Loop 820 and (2) Southeast corner of Boulevard 26 and Rodger Line Road. Executive Session began at 6:01 p.m. and concluded at 6:35 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:35 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 April 25, 2016 at 7:00 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 Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary Cara L. White City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Turnage led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 WATER SAFETY 365 PROGRAM Managing Director Vickie Loftice spoke about an accidental pool drowning that sparked the interest of citizens Robert and Vanessa Copeland, who approached the city with a request for a water and safety program to help prevent these types of accidents in our city and surrounding cities. Ms. Loftice introduced Robert and Vanessa Copeland. The Copeland's spoke about the statistics of accidental drownings, their mission to educate and empower the community and strengthening the city's pool ordinance. The proposed ordinance change would require a pool safety video be viewed by the homeowner building the pool. Additionally homes with existing pools, renters or owners would be required to view the video. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Randy Word, 7605 Bridlewood Court, commented that he fully supports the city's action to improve water safety for children. Mr. Word expressed his concerns with the March 28, 2016 City Council invocation. Mr. John Quasnilschka, 7448 Sandhurst Lane South, commented that he concurred with the comments of Mr. Word. Mr. Quasnilschka also expressed his support of the upcoming Tex Rail location in North Richland Hills. Ms. Libba L. Murphy, 7541 Lola Drive, did not request to speak, but recorded her support of not having "In God We Trust" on public property. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA There were no items for this category. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 11, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF DOUBLE OAK FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES. B.3 REVISE THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 AQUATIC PARK CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO JC COMMERCIAL FOR THE NRH2O SLIDE TOWER RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,394.46. B.4 APPROVE RENEWAL OF BID NO. 13-012 TO D.C.C., INC. AND VALLEY SOLVENTS & CHEMICALS FOR AQUATIC CHEMICALS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,500.00. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ORDINANCE NO. 3404, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Park and Recreation Youth Programs Coordinator Ron Newman to present the item. Mr. Newman presented the item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. Mayor Trevino asked for 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 WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3404. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3405, ADOPTING THE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH LOCAL & REGIONAL AMENDMENTS INCLUDING POOL ALARMS. APPROVED Chief Building Official Dave Pendley presented item and was available to answer questions from council. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3405. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 F.2 CONSIDER REVISING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DOUBLE D CONTRACTING FOR THE JOHN BARFIELD TRAILHEAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,800.00. APPROVED Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE JOHN BARFIELD TRAILHEAD TO DOUBLE D CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $118,800.00 AND REVISE THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 F.3 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DUNKIN SIMS AND STOFFELS, INC. FOR THE NORTHFIELD PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $402,500.00. APPROVED Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council had no questions for staff. April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DUNKIN SIMS STOFFELS, INC. FOR THE NORTHFIELD PARK REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $402,500.00. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0 F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2016-017, SUPPORTING FORTH WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S (FWTA) ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE SMITHFIELD ROAD TEX RAIL COMMUTER PROJECT. APPROVED City Manager Mark Hindman presented item and advised that City Council is being asked to consider a resolution supporting the Fort Worth Transportation Authority's TEX Rail project. The city has been notified by The T that action is required by the City Council to permit The T to acquire property for the Smithfield station. The city has been made aware that timing is of the essence to ensure construction of the station is completed within the projected timeframe. City Council is being asked to consider and approve Resolution 2016-017. The resolution approves the Fort Worth Transportation Authority's acquisition through eminent domain, if necessary, of approximately 5.831 acres of land situated in the John H. Barlough survey, abstract number 130, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; said tract being all of Lot 2-r, Block H, Smithfield Addition, an addition to the City of North Richland Hills, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Page 2291 of the plat records of Tarrant County, Texas. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2016-017. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD 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 is necessary as the result of discussion in Executive Session, specifically Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property — (1) 7301 NE Loop 820 and (2) Southeast corner of Rufe Snow and NE Loop 820. Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item to Council. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute an earnest money contract for 7301 NE Loop 820 with Vue Realty Group, LLC. April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR 7301 NE LOOP 820 WITH VUE REALTY, LLC. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item to Council. Staff is recommending that Council authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute an earnest money contracts for 6705 and 6721 La Rue Circle. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACTS FOR 6705 AND 6721 LA RUE CIRCLE. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Welch made the following announcements. The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through May 20, 2016. This Friday, Chris Watson will perform starting at 7:00 p.m. on the NRH Centre Plaza. Admission and parking are free. There will be a variety of food trucks and activities for kids. Find more information online or by calling the NRH Centre. The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center and the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection will host a Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the center located at 7301 Iron Horse Boulevard. The clinic will offer rabies vaccinations for $5.00. For more information, please visit our website or call the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Tarrant County is hosting a Senior Expo for residents 50 years of age and better on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Will Rogers Coliseum. There will be free health screens and information from more than 100 exhibitors. To register and get more information, please call 817-884-1234. Kudos Korner— Ken Boyer of the Police Department—A citizen witnessed Officer Boyer helping a man in a motorized wheelchair near a busy intersection and posted his appreciation online. "I share this to show that police officers have great hearts and are kind," the citizen said. Officer Boyer's actions are a reflection of the compassion and dedication city employees have for our community. By the way, Officer Boyer was recently named Police Officer of the Year for 2015 by the NRH Police Department. April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. ,�r 1, - ��``'`'"11Igti.L 0/A Oscar revino, Mayor 4;: n ..s_ ATTEST: _to/ r �r__ W' ..0a Alicia Richardson, City 'r talloo April 25, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8