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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2017-02-13 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 FEBRUARY 13, 2017 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 13th day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Staff Members: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky Tom Lombard Tim Barth Mike Benton Scott Turnage Mark Hindman Karen Bostic Paulette Hartman Mike Curtis Alicia Richardson Maleshia B. Farmer Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director City Secretary City Attorney 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 staff would provide Council with a copy of recommended appointments to the Strategic Plan Committee. Mayor Trevino will present the names during the regular meeting for consideration and approval by City Council. 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 14 3. DISCUSS 2017 STATE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic provided an overview of the City's 2017 State Legislative Program. The program is a guide for legislators to inform them of the city's position on issues that may be raised during the legislative session. The session began January 10, 2017 and will conclude on May 29, 2017. The guiding principles remain the same as previous years: - opposition of any legislation that erodes the authority to govern our own local affairs; - the need for a predictable and sufficient level of revenue to build and maintain capital infrastructure and for ensuring citizens health and safety; - opposition of unfunded mandates; and - support for legislation that enhances the quality of life for our citizens Staff has identified the following as priority legislative issues: - preserve cities ability to govern their own affairs; - preserve local control of land use planning and zoning; - preserve an equal, fair and uniform property tax system; - preserve local revenue sources; - preserve the ability to use debt financing for capital projects; and - preserve the ability to provide public safety for our citizens Mayor Trevino asked staff to monitor legislation that would limit a municipality's authority to regulate ecigarettes. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:08 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, or other legal matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Texas Rules of Professional Conduct - Skyler Hotze v. City of North Richland Hills, Texas; Cause No. 153 - 282939 -15 in the 153rd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas; and Section 551.072: deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 6609 Davis Boulevard and (2) 6617 Davis Boulevard. Executive Session began at 6:13 p.m. and concluded at 6:26 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:27 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 14 A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Staff Members: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. Farmer City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Wright Oujeksy gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Wright Oujesky, assisted by Boy Scout Troop 335, led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. Mayor Trevino recognized Sally Proffitt and her students from Tarrant County College. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 OATH OF OFFICE - COUNCIL MEMBER MIKE BENTON Council member Turnage administered the oath of office to newly appointed Council member Benton. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 14 B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JANUARY 23, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -004, CALLING THE MAY 6, 2017 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION, AUTHORIZING A JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH OTHER TARRANT COUNTY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND CONTRACT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR ELECTION SERVICES. B.3 AUTHORIZATION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID NO. 17 -003 FOR THE NRH2O BEACHSIDE BAY CABANA PROJECT. B.4 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3447, CORRECTING ORDINANCE NO. 3413, ABANDONING AND CLOSING A PORTION OF BIRCHWOOD DRIVE. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SUP 2016 -06, ORDINANCE NO. 3446, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SINGLE - FAMILY COTTAGE LOTS LESS THAN 40 FEET WIDE IN THE HOME TOWN CANAL DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE 8800 BLOCK OF BRIDGE STREET. 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 a Special Use Permit for twenty -two (22) single - family cottage Tots within the Town Canal District, located in the 8800 block of Bridge Street. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Town Center and the current zoning is TC Town Center. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Applicant Katherine Hodge, 3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 1165, Dallas, Texas 75219 presented item. She provided an overview of the development that began in 1999. The February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 Special Use Permit is for twenty -two (22) cottage Tots that are 35 feet in width. The cottages range from 1700 -2525 square 'feet with a price range of $314,000 - $391,000. The development will include a canal with front facing cottages. In response to questions from Council, Ms. Hodge identified parking areas in Phase 5. She commented that the canal will have three weirs to aerate the water and the depth of the canal is two feet in sections with an area that will be nine feet deep. The greenery depicted on the rendering for the canal will consist of aquatic plants. She confirmed the aquatic plants would not include cattails. The homeowner association will be responsible for maintaining the canal. Ms. Hodge confirmed the streets and alleys meet specification for city emergency vehicles. Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented staffs report. In July 2014, City Council approved a Special Use Permit submitted by Arcadia Realty Corporation for nineteen (19) cottage Tots in Phase 4. Mr. Comstock pointed out the twenty -two (22) single - family cottage lots take the place of approved town home Tots, which results in an overall decrease in density. He informed Council an amendment to the Town . Center Zoning District would come forward to decrease the number of town homes permitted on this phase from ninety -four (94) to seventy -three (73). The application . offers diversity to housing options in Home Town. He commented there are additional architectural standards for cottage lots in the Town Center Zoning District. The submittal is reviewed by the town architect and city personnel. In response to parking for Phase 5, the cottages that front the canal will have rear parking located on Morris Mews, garage parking and a short driveway on each lot. As required for Town Center, all lots contain off - street parking. Visitors will be able to park along Morningside Drive, Morris Mews and Mangham Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 19, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7 -0. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Comstock commented that depending on the layout of each lot the driveway may accommodate a vehicle without sticking out into the street. Residents also have the option to parallel park in the driveway while staying out of the alley. In addition, they will also have their individual garages as required by City Code. He informed Council the applicant is required to submit a Special Use Permit for Phase 5A to consider a retention pond. The Council will have the opportunity to include stipulations with regard to vegetation associated with the canal. The Special Use Permit will also include a developer's agreement for the maintenance of the retention pond. Mr. Comstock informed Council the canal is intended to be recirculating and continuously flowing to discourage stagnant water. In response to emergency vehicles having access to the cottages facing the canal, Mr. Comstock informed Council the alleys are larger and meet the City's Code for adequate access of emergency vehicles. 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 hearing. February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3446. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.2 ZC 2016 -08, ORDINANCE NO. 3443, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TORINO, LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R -1 SINGLE FAMILY AND R -2 SINGLE FAMILY LOCATED AT 7509 CHAPMAN ROAD. CASE WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT. WITHDRAWN Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. He announced the request was withdrawn by the applicant so he would close the public hearing. There being no action required by Council, Mayor Trevino moved to the next item. DUE TO THE APPLICANT WITHDRAWING REQUEST, NO ACTION IS NECESSARY BY THE CITY COUNCIL. C.3 ZC 2016 -20, ORDINANCE NO. 3444, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R -2 SINGLE FAMILY TO U SCHOOL, CHURCH, AND INSTITUTIONAL LOCATED AT 4800 RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND 4801 VANCE ROAD. APPROVED Council member Benton completed and filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating that the applicant is his employer. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mayor Trevino announced that Council member Benton has a conflict of interest and would be abstaining from discussion and voting on the item. Council member Benton left the dais at 7:39 p.m. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for, two existing school campuses - -North Richland Middle School and Snow Heights Elementary-- located at 4800 Rufe Snow Drive and 4801 Vance Road, respectively. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 14 Public /Semi - Public and the current zoning is R -2 Single Family Residential. Mr. Husband presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative Brenton Hite, 14001 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, Texas with PBK Architects presented item and was available to answer questions. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 19, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7 -0. He commented that several residents were present and expressed concern with the marquee sign . Following the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant met with residents to discuss the zoning change and sign. Council had no questions for staff or the applicant. 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 hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3444. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0 -1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON ABSTAINING. C.4 TR 2017 -01, ORDINANCE NO. 3448, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 118 -631, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS. APPROVED Council member Benton returned to the dais at 7:44 p.m. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the request is initiated by staff to require quick service restaurants be approved by Special Use Permit in C -2 Commercial, OC Outdoor Commercial and TC Town Center zoning districts. The text revision provides consistency in the zoning districts for quick service restaurants. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 2, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6 -0. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7of14 forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3448. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2016 -15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRITTON AND ASHLEY NEW FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 7 AND 8, BLOCK 2, CREEKSIDE ESTATES ADDITION ON 1.00 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 8700 BLOCK OF STEWART DRIVE AND AN ASSOCIATED DEVELOPER AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a final plat for Lots 7 and 8, Block 2, for a one acre two -lot subdivision, located on the south side of Stewart Drive east of Simmons Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Low Density Residential and the current zoning is R -1 Single - Family Residential. Mr. Husband presented site photos of the property. Applicant Britton New, 2425 Carnation Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. He informed Council he proposes to create two Tots to construct his new home. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 19, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7 -0. Mr. Husband informed Council the approval of the final plat includes approval of a developer agreement. The agreement outlines the responsibility of the developer regarding roughly proportionate share of improvements for the development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE FP 2016 -15 AND THE ASSOCIATED DEVELOPER AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. E. PUBLIC WORKS February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 14 E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3438, CREATING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONE TO ACCOMODATE CONSTRUCTION ALONG RUFE SNOW DRIVE FROM MID - CITIES BOULEVARD TO RIDGETOP ROAD. APPROVED City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item. The request is to approve an ordinance that creates a temporary construction speed zone of 30 miles per hour along Rufe Snow Drive. The purpose of the ordinance is to improve safety along the corridor. The construction speed zone will accommodate the roadway construction from Mid - Cities Boulevard to Ridgetop Road. Ms. Waggoner provided Council with an update on the Rufe Snow construction project. Mayor asked Caroline to work with Mary Peters to post information about the Rufe Snow construction project on the city's social media sites. The information will help the public understand the bidding process and time associated with the project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3438. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. E.2 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM DAVIS COMMONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 EXHIBIT A TO BE USED AS PUBLIC STREET RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR THE DAVIS /MID- CITIES INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,660.68. APPROVED Managing Director Mike Curtis informed Council staff seeks their approval to purchase property for the acquisition of street right -of -way for the Davis /Mid Cities intersection improvement project. Mr. Curtis provided an update on the project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM DAVIS COMMONS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP FOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 1 EXHIBIT A FOR THE DAVIS /MID- CITIES INTERSECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,660.68. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F. GENERAL ITEMS February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 14 F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -003, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino introduced the item. He advised that with the appointment of Council member Benton, a vacancy was created on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Place 2. Council member Wright Oujesky is recommending Jerry Tyner, who is currently serving as Ex- Officio, be appointed to Place ' 2 for the remainder of the term. Mayor Trevino informed Council he recommends the appointment of Justin Welborn to replace Jerry Tyner as Ex- Officio. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -003, AS DISCUSSED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.2 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DEAN ELECTRIC INC. DBA DEAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHFIELD PARK RENOVATION IN THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT UP TO $3,850,000.00. APPROVED Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item. The purpose of the request is to award a contract for construction manager at risk services for the design and construction for the renovation of Northfield Park. The Capital Improvement Program includes funding for the project, which includes: renovation /construction of three (3) softball fields, concrete parking, roadway construction, hike and bike trails, sports field lighting, picnic pavilion, playground structure, tennis courts, basketball court, sand volleyball court, concession /restroom building, earthwork, utilities, turf establishment and irrigation. The construction manager at risk services contract is presented in two parts - -(1) pre- construction services, which will be performed at no cost to the city, and (2) establishes the basis for fees associated with construction services. The guaranteed maximum price will be the sum of (1) the contractor's fee for providing construction services, plus (2) cost for field and office staff and costs identified for overhead and general conditions. February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH DEAN ELECTRIC INC. DBA DEAN CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTHFIELD PARK RENOVATION IN THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT UP TO $3,850,000 AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.3 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -005 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET -ASIDE PROGRAM. APPROVED Assistant Director of Parks. and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item. The purpose of the request is to consider a resolution authorizing the City of North Richland Hills to apply for matching grant funds from the Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside (TA Set - Aside) Program. Adoption of Resolution No. 2017 -005 is a pre- requisite to completing the grant application package prior to the February 24, 2017 project nomination deadline. The program provides funding for active transportation facilities and improvements specifically focusing on regional and local network connectivity, access to public transportation, improving safety and providing safe trail and bike route crossings with roadway intersections. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -005. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.4 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 46 ZEBRA CITATION WRITERS AND PRINTERS FROM CDW GOVERNMENT LLC IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $118,997.00. APPROVED Assistant Police Chief Mike Young presented item and was available to answer questions. February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ITEM F.4. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -006, CREATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO A STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE. APPROVED Planning Manager Clayton Comstock introduced item. The purpose of the committee is to recommend a strategic plan for North Richland Hills. The committee will be comprised of 15 members of the community and will meet monthly beginning in March, with a maximum project timeline of 18 months. The committee will consist of three (3) representatives from City Council; two (2) representatives from the Planning and Zoning Commission; and ten (10) members from the community at large. Staff is seeking Council's approval of Resolution No. 2017 -006 that establishes the Committee and defines its charge and maximum project timeline of eighteen (18) months. Mayor Trevino announced the following persons are recommended to serve on the Strategic Plan Committee. City Council representatives: Mayor Pro Tem Welch Council member Tim Barth Council member Rita Wright Oujesky Planning and Zoning Commission representatives: Jerry Tyner Justin Welborn Members -at- Large: Amy Steele Blake Hedgecock Brent Barrow Danny Beltran Mark Wood Melissa Kates Skip Baskerville Suzy Compton Tracye Tipps Lee Knight (Alternate) February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 14 Mayor Trevino entertained nominations for a member of Council to serve as Chair. Council member Wright Oujesky nominated Mayor Pro Tem Welch to serve as the Chair for the Strategic Plan Committee. There being no other nominations, Mayor Pro Tem Welch was appointed to serve as Chair. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2017 -006, APPOINTING COUNCIL MEMBERS WRIGHT OUJESKY AND BARTH AND MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH (TO SERVE AS CHAIR); PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVES JERRY TYNER AND JUSTIN WELBORN; AND THE FOLLOWING AT -LARGE REPRESENTATIVES: AMY STEELE, BLAKE HEDGECOCK, BRENT BARROW, DANNY BELTRAN, MARK WOOD, MELISSA KATES, SKIP BASKERVILLE, SUZY COMPTON, TRACYE TIPPS, AND ALTERNATE LEE KNIGHT . MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor Trevino announced action is necessary as the result of Executive Session, pursuant to Local Government Code, Section 551.071: consultation with City Attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened litigation or settlement offer, or other legal matters which are exempt from public disclosure under Texas Rules of Professional Conduct - Skyler Hotze v. City of North Richland Hills, Texas; Cause No. 153 - 282939 -15 in the 153rd District Court of Tarrant County, Texas. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO APPROVE COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE MATTER OF SKYLER HOTZE V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, CAUSE NO. 153 - 282939 -15 IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Barth made the following announcements. February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 14 Registration is underway for the Park and Recreation Department's spring adult athletic leagues including softball, kickball, volleyball and basketball. Find more information and register online or at the NRH Centre. The Police Department UNIDOS Program will host a free Health Fair on Saturday, February 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum. The health fair will include 40 vendors and free blood pressure and health screenings for the entire family. Kudos Korner - Officer Tiffany LePenna with the Police Department - An employee with a roadside assistance company expressed appreciation for Officer LePenna's help when he was aiding a stranded motorist on Loop 820. She put out cones and flares to keep him safe while he worked to replace a blown out tire. Although he ran into some issues, she was patient, helpful and by far the most professional officer he has ever encountered. He is grateful that she took the time to help. Because of her, both he and the stranded motorist made it home ok, he said. Council member Turnage recognized Council member Rodriguez and Mayor Trevino for being recognized by the Northeast Chamber of Commerce at their 2017 Annual Awards Gala. Council member Rodriguez received the Siegrid Charbonnet Community Spirit Award and Mayor Trevino was presented with the Excalibur Award. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. ;fir <�° w `11 U W H u I w u i i i i i iardson, City Secretary February 13, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14 Tim Welch, Mayor Pro Tem