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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2016-09-12 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12th day of September 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Absent: Staff Members: CALL TO ORDER Oscar Trevino Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky David Whitson Scott Turnage Tim Welch Tom Lombard Tim Barth Mark Hindman Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Alicia Richardson Cara L. White Mayor Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 (present at 6:14 p.m.) Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Director of Public Safety Managing Director City Secretary City Attorney 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. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 18 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN City Manager Mark Hindman informed Council that Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue would introduce the newest members to the K9 unit. Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue introduced Officer Chris Lizak and his new canine partner Koba. Officer Lizak provided Council with an overview of his and Koba's training. Officer Lizak and Koba demonstrated a few commands and maneuvers for Council. 4. REVIEW THE MASTER PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION OF NORTHFIELD PARK Managing Director of Community Services Vickie Loftice introduced item and consultant Dunkin Sims Stoffels to present an update on the project and review the proposed Master Plan. Mr. Stoffels informed Council that he collaborated with the Parks Department to conduct two public meetings, which were held on June 20 at Life Church and June 28 at City Hall. In addition, an online public survey was conducted to receive input on the renovation project. Mr. Stoffels reviewed the input received from the public. He provided aerials of the existing park and reviewed the proposed park elements (based on public input) outlined in the Master Plan. The Master Plan includes passive and active recreation areas with parking in the middle and a pedestrian jog /walk trail that encompasses the entire site. The timeline for the project includes City Council action to consider a resolution to apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Grant in the amount of $500,000. Mr. Stoffels anticipates construction will begin in summer 2017 and that Northfield Park will reopen approximately in summer 2018. 3. CULTURAL ARTS SIGNAL BOX ART PROGRAM Cultural Arts Coordinator Sarah Green presented renderings of the proposed signal art that will be phased in beginning this fall. The "Hollywood Cowboy" images currently on the signal boxes were installed in 2013. The new installation entitled "Legends of Music" includes multiple music genres whose musicians will reach a broad audience. The featured musicians include: The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, Elvis Presley, Janis Joplin, Johnny Cash, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Prince, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Barbara Streisand, and B.B. King. Ms. Green informed September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 18 Council the preliminary portraits were created by TCU students in her Digital Illustration Class. Ms. Green asked Council to let her know of any artists they would like to see on the signal boxes. 5. REVIEW CHANGES TO THE CITY'S WEBSITE Public Information Officer Mary Peters provided Council with an overview of the redesigned website. Ms. Peters informed Council the redesign provides a fresh look and keeps the city current with the latest web development trends. The last redesign of the website occurred in 2011. The new site will display properly across all mobile devices. The website currently receives more than 50,000 monthly visits, with 45% of those visits from mobile devices. The new look will be available to the public later in the week. Ms. Peters thanked and recognized the following employees who assisted with the redesign: Paulette Hartman (City Manager's Office), Jennifer Stephens (Economic Development), Clayton Comstock (Planning & Development), Alicia Richardson (City Secretary's Office), Sarah Green (Parks and Recreation), and Chelsey Lamar (NRH2O Family Water Park). EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:46 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 regarding possible interlocal agreement with Birdville Independent School District (BISD) and 551.072: deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 7301 NE Loop 820; (2) 6301 NE Loop 820 (Iron Horse Commuter Rail Station); and (3) 8300 Starnes. Executive Session began at 6:53 p.m. and was recessed at 6:59 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:59 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 12, 2016 at 7:03 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 David Whitson Council, Place 5 September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 18 Absent: Staff Members: Scott Turnage Tim Welch Tom Lombard Tim Barth Mark Hindman Alicia Richardson Cara L. White Council, Place 6 Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 City Manager City Secretary City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Turnage, with the assistance of Boy Scouts Nick and Carter Hayes, 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 There were no items for this category. 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 COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 18 B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 22, 2016 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CANCEL THE NOVEMBER 28 AND DECEMBER 26, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. B.3 CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF HUDSON OAKS. B.4 CONSIDER INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ENNIS. B.5 CONSIDER TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION RIGHT -OF -ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2016 -13, ORDINANCE NO. 3425, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ROVIN, INC. FOR REVISIONS TO REDEVELOPMENT - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 77 (PD -77) LOCATED AT 6700 -6720 NE LOOP 820. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council the applicant Rovin, Inc. is requesting a zoning change to amend a 5.402 -acre portion of the Redevelopment Planned Development No. 77 District at the southeast corner of Rufe Snow Drive and NE Loop 820. The purpose of the request is to allow signage and building architecture variances for Babe's Chicken Dinner House and Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Retail and the current zoning is Redevelopment Planned Development (RD -PD) No. 77 that was approved by City Council in November 2015. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. Applicant Paul Vinyard, presented request and thoroughly discussed renderings and proposed material for Babe's Chicken Dinner House and Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staffs report and informed Council the purpose of the request is to consider the building architecture, signage, and September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 18 masonry requirements. He reviewed the concept plan and informed Council a site plan would be submitted and reviewed by the Development Review Committee for technical requirements. The applicant is requesting a variance to the minimum masonry requirements of 70% to allow the following: - 54% masonry on north elevation (Babe's Chicken Dinner House) - 70% masonry on south elevation (Babe's Chicken Dinner House) - 62% masonry on west elevation (Babe's Chicken Dinner House) - 75% masonry on east elevation (Babe's Chicken Dinner House) - 45% masonry on north elevation (Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes) - 33% masonry on south elevation (Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes) - 5% masonry on west elevation (Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes) - 47% masonry on east elevation (Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes) The applicant is also requesting variances to the signage requirement to allow the following: - 660 square foot sign for Babe's Chicken Dinner House (maximum sign area permitted along Freeway Corridor - 400 square feet) - 15 -foot monument sign for Babe's Chicken Dinner House (maximum height permitted is 7 feet) - 1950's -era style sign with total height of 45 feet and total width of 411 feet (Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes) - two -sided decorative sign applied to a 40 -foot agricultural appertenance, approximately 229 square feet Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant proposes to trim the Sweetie Pie's Ribeyes building with neon or LED lighting. The Planned Development Zoning standards require that lights be dimmed or turned off at night after the business is closed. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 1, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0. In response to Council member Turnage's question, Mr. Comstock informed Council the sign located above the Babe's building has a solid backside, which would keep Tight from being directed toward the neighborhood. Staff is in discussion with the applicant regarding the proposed trim lighting to ensure they are turned off at night after the business closes. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 18 hearing. Mayor Trevino commented that the sign variance is to scale with architecture of the buildings and not the square footage. COUNCIL ,MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3425. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. C.2 SDP 2016 -04, ORDINANCE NO. 3424, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WILSON AND STONAKER, LLC, FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SMITHFIELD HEIGHTS ON 14.57 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6600 & 6700 BLOCKS OF DAVIS BOULEVARD. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting approval of a Special Development Plan (SDP) for a two - phased mixed use development located on the west side of Davis Boulevard north of Main Street. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and is currently zoned TOD. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. He shared with Council that Snider Street (located west of Back Forty BBQ) will be improved from Main Street through the development and connecting to Davis Boulevard at Northeast Parkway. Applicant representative Michael Bennet, 500 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas presented request. He informed Council that Bennett Benner Partners has been working on this project for several years with a couple of developers. Mr. Bennet provided an overview of the concept plan. At the request of city staff, the concept plan includes future possible connections. They worked with North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) on the development of Snider Street to comply with their requirements. He commented that the proposed development will be three stories. Mr. Bennett is proposing that the trees along the property line adjacent to the cemetery remain onsite and place additional plantings to shield lights from the development onto the cemetery. Mr. Bennett informed Council his client has been in communication with representatives from the Cemetery Association. He informed September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 18 Council the architecture development of the buildings has not been finalized, but they are looking to balance the request for train station railroad architecture and the look that will attract the younger clientele. Mayor Trevino informed Mr. Bennet that he is not in favor of ultra modern architecture. He asked the applicant to keep in mind the existing businesses that are located in the area. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staffs report. He explained the purpose of the future connections depicted on the concept plan. The proposed development is a two - phased mixed development and includes approximately 21,000 square feet of commercial space, 28,800 square feet of ground floor flex space (commercial or residential), live /work units, and between 450 to 490 multifamily units, which is dependent upon the construction of a garage. The development also includes 32,000 square feet of open space. The open space areas are in the forms of plazas between buildings, pocket parks, and the area around the detention pond. The applicant is requesting the following waivers to the Transit Oriented Development Code: (1) mixed use criteria for ground floor - minimum of 35% to be commercial uses and 40% maximum to be residential uses. Applicant is requesting 58% to be permitted for residential use. (2) live /work units - the TOD Code does not permit this type of use. The applicant is requesting the option to have the use as dictated by the market. (3) detention /retention pond - requires a Special Use Permit (4) landscape standards on private property - applicant requests to follow Chapter 114 of the City's Code of Ordinances for landscape requirements. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 1, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0, with the following conditions: (1) half- height stone wall with wrought iron fence top; (2) replacement trees adjacent to the cemetery; and (3) no vehicular access be provided to Mickey Street until such time Mickey is improved. At the direction of the Planning and Zoning Commission, the applicant worked with the Cemetery Association and both agreed on a screening /buffer between the cemetery and Smithfield Heights. Mayor Trevino agrees with keeping the existing trees on site. He asked Mr. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 18 Comstock if the living hedge would be sufficient to keep people out of the cemetery. He also asked staff to comment on future plans to connect Mickey Street and clarification on the parking garage. Mr. Comstock described the existing fence and living hedge that is located at the cemetery. The developer expressed to staff that they would place evergreen planting in any open spaces along the fence, which would be placed on the developer's side. He shared with Council the evergreen screen is not included in the ordinance and if Council wants to include screening the language needs to be included in the motion. In response to Mickey Street, Mr. Comstock informed Council there are no future plans to improve Mickey Street. The parking garage is contingent upon the market (phase one), and if needed, it would be constructed in phase two. In response to Council member Whitson's question, Mr. Comstock clarified that Snider Street will still be available public parking. Mr. Comstock also addressed light pollution to adjacent properties. Ms. Cheryl Keith, 138 Pinnacle Circle, Aledo, Texas informed Council she serves as secretary on the Foundation Board for Smithfield Cemetery. She expressed her concern with light spill over and the living evergreen fence's ability to protect the cemetery from public access. The public meeting appearance card completed by Ms. Keith indicated opposition to the request. Mr. Larry Fortney, 8016 Mickey Street, North Richland Hills, Texas expressed concern with the four -story parking garage and possible future construction to create Mickey Street as a through street. He asked Council to consider placing a gate on Mickey Street to only allow access for public safety vehicles. He does not want Mickey to be a through street. The public meeting appearance card completed by Mr. Fortney indicated opposition to the request. Mr. Jack Eustace, 1699 County Road 4790, Boyd, Texas informed Council he is a member of the cemetery association. He wants to ensure the historical cemetery is properly maintained. The biggest concern is the fence and exit /entry to the cemetery. He commented that the existing cyclone fence can be replaced with a wrought iron fence. Ms. Jacklyn Hamen -Bean 6908 Post Oak Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas informed Council she owns properties 8021, 8025, and 8029 Mickey Street. She infomred Council that she provided money for future improvements on Mickey Street when she purchased her properties. She commented that Mickey Street is not wide enough for September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 18 two vehicles to pass. The property owners on Mickey Street would not have a front yard after the street is widened and sidewalks installed. She also commented on light spill over from the parking structure onto adjacent properties. She proposed that Mickey Street never becomes a through street. Ms. Vickie Coles, 5645 Jamaica Circle, North Richland Hills, Texas informed Council that she met with the developer and they agreed that the wrought iron and rock wall fence would not be constructed because of the negative outcome it would have on the roots of the existing trees. The fence needs to be repaired or replaced and the only way to do that without negatively impacting the trees is to remove the fence and put the new one in the same exact place. She expressed concern with Building A being zoned commercial and a restaurant with a bar being located at that corner. She also expressed concern with access to the alleyway being located near the cemetery entrance. Ms. Mary Pat Fortney, 8016 Mickey Street, North Richland Hills, Texas commented on history of the homes located on Mickey Street. She advised that she is not against the development, but is not in favor of the development coming through Mickey Street. Council discussed the existing fence and best approach to provide screening between the development and the cemetery without losing the existing trees. In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Mr. Comstock confirmed the lighting for the parking garage would be addressed with the site plan. Council discussed Mickey Street as it is today and the resources and right -of -way required to develop the street to city standards. Managing Director Mike Curtis informed Council it is not the city's intent to abandon the right -of -way on Mickey Street as city staff is not sure what the future holds for Mickey Street. He commented that he does not think the developer or staff have a desire right now to connect Mickey Street. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 18 COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3424, WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVISION OF A GREEN LIVING HEDGE ON BACK SIDE BETWEEN THE DEVELOPMENT AND CEMETERY AND THERE BE NO STONE WALL WITH WROUGHT IRON. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. C.3 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE TAX YEAR 2016 (FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017) PROPOSED TAX RATE. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills to present the item. Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item. The purpose of the item is to conduct a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2016 (Fiscal Year 2016/2017). In response to Mayor Trevino's question, Mr. Mills informed Council the additional four cent tax increase approved by the voters in 2012 is dedicated to paying the debt associated with the new City Hall. Council had no further questions for staff. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Mr. David Redelsperger, 7532 Kirk Road, North Richland Hills, Texas commented on the increase of assessed property values and property tax revenue for years 2015 and 2016. He encouraged Council to follow the City of Fort Worth's example to decrease the property tax rate and recommended 56 cents. The public meeting appearance card completed by Mr. Redelsperger indicated opposition to the item. There being no one else wishing to speak on the item, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino announced that no further action is necessary on this item. City Council will consider and take action on the proposed tax rate at their September 26, 2016 meeting. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page11 of 18 D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2016 -03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM D'LEE PROPERTIES, LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LEE'S CROSSING ADDITION ON 2.271 ACRES LOCATED AT 7800 STARNES ROAD. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a final plat for 2.271 -acre subdivision located at the southwest corner of Smithfield Road and Starnes Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential and the current zoning is PD -79, a residential infill planned development. The City Council approved the zoning on January 11, 2016. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Mr. Doug Terry, 1001 Edgewater Court, Colleyville, Texas presented request and reviewed the proposed site plan, which will include a private street. Council had no questions for the applicant. Principal Planner Clayton Husband . presented staffs report and reviewed the applicant's plat. The private street (referred to by the applicant) is parallel to Smithfield Road and will be located within a 43 -foot wide private access, drainage, utility and landscape easement. The proposed plat meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 8, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5 -0. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2016 -03. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. D.2 AP 2016 -03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF VILLAS AT SMITHFIELD ADDITION ON 13.479 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 8200 BLOCKS OF ODELL STREET AND NORTHEAST PARKWAY. APPROVED September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 18 Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting an amended plat for The Villas at Smithfield. The subdivision is located west of Davis Boulevard between Odell Street and Northeast Parkway. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Smithfield Transit Oriented Development and the current zoning is Transit Oriented Development. Mr. Husband advised the purpose of the amended plat is to correct a few errors in the original plat. Applicant representative Jason Weaver, 2405 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, TX presented the request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Husband informed Council the amended plat corrects the dimension of the front utility, access, and maintenance easement to seven (7) feet on several Tots fronting Fairfield Lane, Acadia Lane, Concord Way, and Cotton Belt Lane and adds utility easements to correspond with franchise utility service design. The original plat was approved by City Council on August 24, 2016. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their August 18, 2016 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5 -0. Council had no questions for the applicant or staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE AP 2016 -03. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 CONSIDER FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE SNIDER STREET EXTENSION. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis presented item. He commented that this item and the following item (E.2) are related to Snider Street. Council had no questions for staff. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 18 COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECTUE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE SNIDER STREET EXTENSION COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. E.2 APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES FOR THE SNIDER STREET EXTENSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,568.00. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis presented item and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,568.00. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. E.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3426, ABANDONING A UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis presented item and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3426, ABANDONING A UTILITY EASEMENT AND EXECUTE THE ACCOMPANYING QUITCLAIM DEED. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 18 F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 SETTING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR A THIRD TAX RATE PUBLIC HEARING. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO SET MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 AT 6:00 P.M. AS THE DATE AND TIME FOR A THIRD PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED 61 CENTS PER $100 OF TAXABLE VALUATION. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -025, ADOPTING CITY INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY. APPROVED Director of Finance Kent Austin presented item and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -025. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -026, RENEWING INVESTMENT ADVISORY CONTRACT WITH PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (PFM). APPROVED Director of Finance Kent Austin presented item and was available to answer questions. September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 18 Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -026. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -027, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION, LIBRARY BOARD, AND PARK AND RECREATION BOARD. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the following citizens are recommended for appointment. Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Leslie Garvis (fulfill unexpired term) - Place 7, term expiring June 30, 2017 Library Board Kay Schmidt - Place 4, term expiring June 30, 2018 Park and Recreation Board Ken Reeves - Alternate, term expiring June 30, 2018 Civil Service Commission Russ Juren - Position 4, term expiring June 30, 2018 COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -027, AS DISCUSSED. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 16 of 18 APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that action is necessary as a result of discussion in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072, deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 7301 NE Loop 820. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EARNEST MONEY CONTRACT FOR 7301 NE LOOP 820 WITH TARRANT TIERRA PARTNERS, LTD. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4 -0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Whitson made the following announcements. The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center invites you to their Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2O Family Water Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Admission is $20.00 /per person including up to two dogs, with proceeds benefiting the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Go online or call 817 - 427 -6570 for more details. Join hundreds of volunteers to beautify North Richland Hills on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the annual Trash Bash Litter Cleanup event. The cleanup will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a volunteer party with music, free lunch, and environmental activities and exhibits for kids. Go online or call 817 - 427 -6651 to sign up and get more information. Kudos Korner - Scott Kendall, Eva Ramirez and Pamela Cruz in Purchasing - The Purchasing Division has earned the 2016 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for the seventh consecutive year. The City of North Richland Hills is one of only 28 agencies in Texas and one of only 72 cities in the U.S. and Canada to receive the award. Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to reconvene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 17 of 18 551.072: deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 6301 NE Loop 820 (Iron Horse Commuter Rail Station). Executive Session began at 9:41 p.m. and was recessed at 10:27 p.m. Mayor Trevino reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 10:30 p.m. He announced that no action is necessary as the result of Executive Session. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned at 10:30 p.m. OczAHIA 0")(A btf,L/ _ isng;- Alicia Richardson, City �' S"�` to •;��' rY �o 0 September 12, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 18 of 18 Oscar Trevino, Mayor