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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2017-02-27 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, 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2017 WORK SESSION: 6:00 PM The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 27th day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: 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 Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor 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 Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. Farmer City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Welch 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. February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 3. DISCUSS 2017 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic provided an overview of the City's 2017 Federal 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 congressional session. The guiding principles remain the same as previous years: - local control; - predictable and sufficient level of revenue to provide for our residents; - opposition to unfunded mandates; and - quality of life Staff has identified the following as priority legislative issues: - market place fairness; - maintaining municipal bond tax exemption; - affordable healthcare; and - immigration reform 4. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016 Budget Director Mark Mills reviewed the quarterly financial status report for the period ending December 31, 2016. 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 Revenue-$14,437,538 (32% of projected budget) Expenditures-$11,071,049 (24% of projected budget) Park Development Fund Revenue-$2,167,509 (24% of projected budget) Expenditures-$2,340,626 (26% of projected budget) Crime Control District Fund Revenue-$2,555,919 (40% of projected budget) Expenditures-$2,344,539 (36% of projected budget) Utility Fund Revenue-$9,312,448 (27% of projected budget) Expenditures-$8,271,445 (24% of projected budget) Council had no questions for staff. February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 5. POLICE DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT 2016 ANNUAL REPORTS Fire Chief Stan Tinney presented the department's annual report. His report included statistics for calls for services, response times, and mutual aid. Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue presented the department's annual report. His report included statistics on crime and violations issued by the department. He also reviewed the accomplishments of the department. 6. 2016 RACIAL PROFILING REPORT Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue presented the 2015 Racial Profiling Report. He advised that the North Richland Hills Police Department has complied with the Texas Racial Profiling Law. 7. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS Principal Planner Clayton Husband presented item. An interdepartmental task force met to evaluate the city's existing regulations to address the number of problematic massage establishments. The group developed an updated set of procedures and standards that includes proposed changes and revisions to business and zoning regulations. The focus being on definitions, certificates of occupancy, and standards of operation. Staff reached out to eleven (11) establishment to solicit comments, but did not receive any feedback. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Welch announced there are no items listed in Executive Session. He adjourned the Work Session meeting at 6:55 p.m. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Welch called the meeting to order February 27, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. Present: Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Absent: Oscar Trevino Mayor Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. Farmer City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE -COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD 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 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. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR FEBRUARY 13, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 B.2 AUTHORIZE A ONE (1) YEAR PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH GENERAL DATATECH, L.P. FOR CISCO HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $145,771.11. B.3 APPROVE A CITY / DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH JOE OGGIER FOR MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS TO SERVE THE OGGIER ADDITION. B.4 APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH 31 ADVERTISING LLC FOR GRAPHIC DESIGN AND CREATIVE SERVICES FOR NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,000. B.5 RESCIND APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES FOR THE SNIDER STREET EXTENSION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,568.00. B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITIES OF RICHLAND HILLS, WATAUGA, AND HALTOM CITY FOR A JOINT PROJECT WHICH WILL PROVIDE NEW VIDEO CONFERENCING SYSTEMS TO ALL FIRE STATIONS UNDER THE ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-009, ADOPTING THE 43RD YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Welch opened the public hearing and called on Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James. Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James presented item. The purpose of the request is to provide an opportunity for public input regarding the 43rd Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Resolution No. 2017-009, formally requests $250,000 in CDBG funding to be designated for the reconstruction of the entire length of Meadow Court, including the cul-de-sac. Mayor Pro Tern Welch called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Welch closed the public hearing. February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-009, ADOPTING THE 43RD YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ORDINANCE NO. 3449, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE. APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Welch opened the public hearing and called on Member Services Supervisor Ron Newman to present the item. Mr. Newman presented item and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. Mayor Pro Tem Welch asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Welch closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3449. MOTION TO APPROVE 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 NO. 2017-007, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed Council the purpose of Resolution No. 2017-007 is to approve the recommendations of Council member Lombard and Mayor February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 , 3 . r amn. r=.ersY^ d!m awS�M1+t s*v<teeti4 rzM.+rr:we rn *re.ec; r e Trevino. Council member Lombard recommends Susan Young (currently alternate) be appointed to Place 3, term expiring June 30, 2017. Mayor Trevino recommends Kelvin Deupree be appointed to Alternate, term expiring June 30, 2018. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-007. 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 There being no items listed in Executive Session, Mayor Pro Tern Welch moved to the next item. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Lombard made the following announcements. Volunteers from AARP are assisting residents with their tax returns each Monday and Thursday through April 17, 2017 at the NRH Library. This free service is available to taxpayers of all ages. To make an appointment or get more information, please call the Library at 817-427-6814. New York Times Bestselling Author Joanne Fluke will be returning to the North Richlalnd Hills Library on March 4, 2017 for the official launch of her latest book Banana Cream Pie Murder. The event will include a paid Friends of the Library reception at Noon, followed by a free book talk and book signing starting at 1:00 p.m. Visit the library's website or call 817-427-6800 for more information. Kudos Korner - Nora Garcia with Animal Services - An elderly resident called after hours asking for help when several dogs got into her backyard. Nora arrived quickly, returned the dogs to their correct yards and then helped the resident nail fence pickets back in place. The resident was very appreciative of Nora's efforts and felt she went above and beyond. She is a great asset to the city, the resident said. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tem Welch adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 / /07i \0,,,w ��,,,,�� Tim Wel Mayor Pro Tern clic Hi oc: n .:s- Alicia Richardson, Ci reta %�yo`�� February 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8