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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2017-04-10 Agendas M RH NOKTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017 WORK SESSION: 6:00 PM Held in the City Council Work Room CALL TO ORDER 1. Discuss items from regular City Council meeting 2. Welcome and introduction - public official, public employee or citizen. 3. Discuss severe weather monitoring, notification, and activation EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Executive Session may be held at the end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the city attorney (551.071) as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. 1. Section 551.072: Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property - (1) Iron Horse Boulevard at Browning Drive, (2) 6609 Davis Boulevard, and (3) 6617 Davis Boulevard. REGULAR MEETING: Immediately following executive session (but no earlier than 7:00 p.m.) Held in the City Hall Council Chambers Monday,April 10, 2017 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3 A. CALL TO ORDER A.1 INVOCATION - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD A.2 PLEDGE - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 Presentation by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association designating HomeTown North Richland Hills as a Great Place in Texas. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B.1 Approve minutes of the regular March 27, 2017 City Council meeting. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT E. PUBLIC WORKS F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 Consider Resolution 2017-020 authorizing a suspension of the April 21, 2017 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery's request to increase rates F.2 Consider Resolution 2017-021, appointing members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH Monday,April 10, 2017 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 3 H.1 Announcements I. ADJOURNMENT Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Friday, April 7, 2017 by 3:00 PM. ,ff City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Monday,April 10, 2017 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 3 ?g1kH NORTH KICHL,AND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Discuss items from regular City Council meeting. PRESENTER: Mark Hindman, City Manager SUMMARY: The purpose of this item is to allow City Council the opportunity to discuss any item on the regular agenda. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this standing item is to allow City Council the opportunity to inquire about items that are posted for discussion and deliberation on the regular City Council agenda. City Council is encouraged to ask staff questions to clarify and/or provide additional information on items posted on the regular or consent agenda. City Council may also elect to move items from the regular agenda to the consent agenda upon receiving clarification from staff on posted regular agenda items. ?g1kH NORTH KICHL,AND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Welcome and introduction — public official, public employee or citizen PRESENTER: Mark Hindman, City Manager SUMMARY: Introduction of public official, public employee or citizen in attendance at the meeting. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this item is to provide City staff or City Council the opportunity to recognize and introduce a public official, public employee or citizen in attendance at the meeting. MRH CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: 04/10/2017 SUBJECT: Discuss severe weather monitoring, notification, and activation PRESENTER: Billy Owens, Emergency Management Coordinator GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This will be an overview of how the city monitors, notifies residents, and responds to severe weather events. We will discuss the Everbridge mass notification system, weather alerts from the National Weather Service, and the outdoor warning system (OWS). MRH CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Presentation by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association designating HomeTown North Richland Hills as a Great Place in Texas. PRESENTER: Clayton Comstock, Planning Manager GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Immediate Past President of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association Wendy Shabay will be presenting City Council with information on the Great Places in Texas program and the designation received by HomeTown North Richland Hills. The nomination was provided by the Planning & Zoning Department earlier this year and included more than the 300-acre subdivision developed by Arcadia Realty. Because of the general connectedness of the greater area bound by Mid-Cities Boulevard, Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road and Boulevard 26, the boundaries of the 650 acre neighborhood included NRH2O Family Water Park, The Crossing Shopping Center, Birdville High School, Health Markets, Walker Creek Park, NRH Centre, the original subdivisions of Spring Oaks Estates and Sunny Meadow, and all properties governed by the Town Center Zoning District. Attached is the press release and flyer provided by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association. /\Fwri[aDP|-v0OlnQA�,,,oritiON Texas Chapter M�/&hv� ��/� URifi�� �'n» 80 ~ � FOR IMM11i DIA� E REIj EAS E. Contact Doug McDonald, President-Elect Alp ri 113' 701.7 7p/ephune 214'801'7792 E/no// greatp|aces@apatexasurg NVrb /te NEWS EASE.. Texas Chapter Uf/\r8eri[8UplJnniiDg /\ssOC�GfiUOD8SigUBtesHODOeTdVyOinNorth RiChll&Od 11 liflI68Great N2iighbDrlhdddOf Texas for J01.7 Dallas,Texas, 1BApril 3, 2017—The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association announced today that HomeTown in North Richland Hills has been designated a Great Neighborhood by the state chapter's Great Places in Texas program. Great Places in Texas exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value. This year marks the inaugural year of the Great Places in Texas program, which is modeled from the American Planning Association's ongoing program. HomeTown, a 650-acre master-planned neighborhood,features a wide mix of uses, a diverse and multigenerational housing stock, abundant open space and public art displays, and a model road and pedestrian pathway network. "HonneTnw/nhos the amenities of an urban community integrated seamlessly with the charm of a classic nek7hbo/hood"said Lori Schwarz, A|CP, Chair of Great Places inTexas Selection Committee. "Community events and neighborhood involvement provide a sense of pridefor residents and the city, which was apparent/n the noxninoUhn." With a little over 65 acres left to develop, the neighborhood is continuing to adapt and thrive. HorneTown is perfectly situated within a half mile of the TEXRail's new commuter rail station and improvements are under way to establish pedestrian connections to the station platform. Through Great Places in Texas, the Texas Chapter of APA recognizes unique and authentic characteristics found in three essential components of all communities — streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces. APA Great Places offer better choices for where and how people work and live every day, places that are enjoyable, safe, and desirable. Such places are defined by many characteristics, including architectural features, accessibility, functionality, and community involvement. The five other Great Places in Texas designees for Z017are: Texas Chapter of APA Press Release Page 2 • Downtown McKinney • Fredericksburg— Main Street • Georgetown Town Square • San Angelo River Walk • Springtown Tabernacle For more information about the 2017 Great Places in Texas, as well as a list of the Great Places in America designees located in the state,visit www.txplanning.org/greatplaces. The American Planning Association and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are dedicated to advancing the art science and profession of good planning--physical, economic, and social--so as to create communities that offer better choices for where and how people work and live. Members of APA help create communities of lasting value and encourage civic leaders, business interests, and citizens to play a meaningful role in creating communities that enrich people's lives.APA has offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Ill, and Shanghai, China. For more information, visit its website at www.planning.org. If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Doug McDonald, President-Elect at 214-801-7792 or email at greatplaces@apatexas.org . Page 12 o O l0 �w �w w w i 1 isOURI If11NN� °��'° "our ww www �q w wW w j e ww w w w i w 0w w wA w / ww www w w • • . • • • MRH CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the regular March 27, 2017 City Council meeting. PRESENTER: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary SUMMARY: The minutes are listed on the consent agenda and approved by majority vote of the Council at the City Council meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The City Secretary's Office prepares action minutes for each City Council meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the consent agenda for review and approval by the City Council, which contributes to a time efficient meeting. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve minutes of the regular March 27, 2017 City Council meeting. 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 MARCH 27, 2017 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 27th day of March at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor 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: Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tem Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. Farmer 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. 2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN. City Manager Mark Hindman called on Managing Director of Community Services Vickie Loftice to introduce new staff members. Ms. Loftice announced with her this evening is Adrien Pekurney who was recently promoted to Assistant Parks Director; Garrett Peek, March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 12 most recently the general manager at Iron Horse Golf Course, was hired as the new NRH Centre Manager; and Nathan Gillespy is the new general manager at Iron Horse Golf Course. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:02 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 North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances Section 118-633(9) and (10) Auto/Truck Dealer; Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 6609 Davis Boulevard, (2) 6617 Davis Boulevard and (3) Iron Horse Boulevard at Browning Drive; and Section 551.074: personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - city secretary. Executive Session began at 6:34 p.m. and concluded at 6:55 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:57 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 at 7:17 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Welch Mayor Pro Tern 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 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. Farmer City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 12 Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Rodriguez, with the assistance of Alex Compton and Connor Baldwin with Boy Scout Troop 179, 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 WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MARCH 6, 2017 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS CA RP 2017-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JASON AND JOY LEE FOR A REPLAT OF SUNNYBROOK ADDITION, BLOCK 1, LOT 6, ON 0.687 ACRES LOCATED AT 8509 CARDINAL LANE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. Mr. Husband informed Council the applicant is requesting a replat for 0.687 acres located at 8509 Cardinal Lane. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 12 Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R-1 single family residential. Mr. Husband presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative George Hill, 3208 South Main Street, Fort Worth, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The applicant is seeking a replat for the purpose of establishing the property boundary to construct a new residence. The plat is complete and meets the requirements of the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 2, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. 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 TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RP 2017-01. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 SUP 2017-01, ORDINANCE 3450, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ARCADIA LAND PARTNERS 25, LTD FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A RETENTION POND LOCATED IN THE HOMETOWN CANAL DISTRICT, PHASE 5A, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF BRIDGE STREET AND ICE HOUSE DRIVE AND APPROVAL OF ASSOCIATED DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM MARCH 6, 2017. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit for a retention pond associated with the final plat (FP 2017-01) of HomeTown Canal District, Phase 5A, near the intersection of Bridge Street and Ice House Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Town Center and the current zoning is Town Center. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative Bill Gietema, 3500 Maple Avenue, Suite 1165, Dallas, Texas 75219 presented request. Phases 4 and 5 are a single idea--Canal District--that are tied March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 12 together with a water feature, bridge and pedestrian corridor. The development includes 123 homesites and all front an open space. The canal is hard edged and is 37' from outside edge to outside edge. The entire section--canal and green space is 65'--is wider than a conventional street in HomeTown. The water surface of the canal is approximately 33' and includes weirs that will allow water to flow continuously to keep the pond healthy by aerating the water. The pump system will push 750 gallons a minute to achieve the continuous waterflow. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Gietema stated the deepest section of the canal is 5 foot, 3 inches. The pump system is designed to move water from the main lake to the canal pond, which will flow through the canal over the weirs. Mr. Geitema informed Council they would include a water feature in the canal pond if they have funds in their contingency account. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 16, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, subject to the developer working with staff to lower the canal wall on the eastern side of the canal. Council member Lombard clarified the proposed ordinance includes the stipulations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Comstock confirmed the proposed ordinance includes all requirements. He also commented that Council is being asked to approve an associated detention/retention storage facility maintenance agreement. 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 LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3450, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF THE ASSOCIATED DETENTION/RETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.3 TR 2017-02, ORDINANCE 3452, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 118-1, DEFINITIONS, AND 118-631, TABLE OF PERMITTED USES, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT, ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC, REFLEXOLOGY CLINIC, AND FOOT SPA. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton Husband to introduce the item. March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 12 Mr. Husband presented staffs report for item C.3 and companion item F.1. The proposed revisions add definitions for massage establishment, acupuncture clinic, and reflexology clinic/foot spa, and assign uses as permitted by right or by special use permit in various zoning districts. The current regulations were created in the 1970s and do not reflect current industry standards and practices. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their March 2, 2017 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. In response to Mayor Trevino's question, City Attorney Maleshia Farmer informed Council the regulations will go into effect following publication of ordinances in the newspaper. 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 BENTON, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3452. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT No items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3453, AMENDING AND RESTATING, IN ITS ENTIRETY, CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE V, MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS REGARDING DEFINITIONS, CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, AND STANDARDS OF OPERATION. APPROVED Council discussed this item in conjunction with item C.3. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3453. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 12 F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO 3455, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2017" IN THE PAR AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $1,900,000 TO ACHIEVE DEBT SERVICE SAVINGS FOR THE CITY; SPECIFYING THE TERMS AND FEATURES OF SUCH BONDS; LEVYING A CONTINUING DIRECT ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF SUCH BONDS; AND RESOLVING MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED THERETO, INCLUDING APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE LETTER. APPROVED Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item. The purpose of the request is to approve an ordinance authorizing issuance of general obligation (G.O.) refunding (refinancing) bonds for refunding the City's outstanding general obligation refunding and improvement bonds, series 2007 and tax and waterworks and sewer system revenue certificates of obligation, series 2007 for debt service savings. The Council is being asked to consider the sale of general obligation refunding bonds in the amount of $1,900,000. If approved, the city will realize a cost savings in the amount of$83,904. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3455. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-017, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. APPROVED Director of Finance Mark Mills presented item for Council. The purpose of the resolution is to fulfill statutory requirements regarding the issuance of certificates of obligation. The resolution directs the City Secretary to publish a legal notice in the Fort Worth Star Telegram notifying the public of the city's intent to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $7,960,000. The projects identified in the 2017 certificates of obligation include: Amount Project $2,000,000 Preventive street maintenance $3,900,000 Northfiled Park redevelopment March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 12 $680,000 Aerial fire apparatus $710,000 Aerial fire apparatus $525,000 Fire engine $7,815,000 Total project proceeds $145,000 estimated cost of issuance Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-017. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-018 AUTHORIZING AND SUPPORTING THE SUBMITTAL OF A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES SET-ASIDE PROGRAM. APPROVED Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented item. The resolution authorizes the city manager to submit a grant application for the transportation alternatives set-aside program. If approved, the project will include improvements on and around Smithfield Middle School. If awarded the grant, the minimum federal funding award is $150,000. The grant provides funds on a cost reimbursement basis with 80% of project costs being federally funded and 20% of the project costs being the responsibility of the municipality. The total estimated project cost, as submitted, is $263,921. The city's match is $52,784 (20%). A request has been submitted for the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvements Project. Staff has identified cost savings in various capital projects. In addition, the sidewalk fund can subsidize the funding required by the grant. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-018. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3454, AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE. APPROVED March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 12 Special Projects Coordinator Kent Austin presented item and was available to answer questions. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3454. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-012, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN JUSTICE AND TRAINING PROGRAM GRANT #33672-01, FOR A VIOLENT CRIMES DETECTIVE. APPROVED Assistant Police Chief Mike Young presented items F.6 through F.10. The Police Department is requesting authorization to submit grant applications and accept funds for the following: - Texas Governor's Office criminal justice programs violence against women justice and training program grant #33672-01 to fund a new detective position that focuses on violent offense against women. This grant requires a 35% match, which equals $51,976.; - Texas Governor's Office 2017 Homeland Security grants division competitive grant #33217-01 to purchase night vision goggles for the department's SWAT team. This grant does not have a match requirement.; - Texas Governor's Office 2017 Homeland Security grants division competitive grant #33196-01 to purchase three ballistic blankets for the department's SWAT team. This grant does not have a match requirement.; - Texas Governor's Office 2017 criminal justice program competitive grant #33514-01 to purchase a tactical surveillance robot for the department's SWAT team. This grant does not have a match requirement.; and - Texas Governor's Office 2017 criminal justice programs competitive grant #32657-01 to purchase two (2) enhanced hand held drug identification devices to identify unknown substances. This grant does not have a match requirement. March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 12 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-012. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-013, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 2017 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION COMPETITIVE GRANT#33217-01, FOR NIGHT VISION GOGGLES. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-013. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.8 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-014, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 2017 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION COMPETITIVE GRANT#33196-01, FOR THREE BALLISTIC BLANKETS. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-014. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.9 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-015, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 2017 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS COMPETITIVE GRANT #33514-01, FOR A TACTICAL ROBOT. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-015. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 12 F.10 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-016, APPROVING APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE 2017 CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS COMPETITIVE GRANT #32657-01, FOR NARCOTICS DETECTION DEVICES. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-016. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.11 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2017-019, APPOINTING AN ASSISTANT CITY SECRETARY. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented item. The request before Council is to approve Resolution No. 2017-019, appointing an assistant city secretary. Pursuant to City Charter, the city secretary and assistant city secretaries are appointed by the Mayor with confirmation by the City Council. Council previously directed the city secretary to recruit and interview candidates for the position and bring forward her recommendation. The interviews have been conducted and staff is recommending the appointment of Traci Henderson to assistant city secretary. Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-019. 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 no action is necessary as the result of discussion in executive session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Mike Benton made the following announcements. March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 12 Join us as `Round the Town with Oscar resumes on Tuesday, April 4, starting at 6:00 p.m. The rides begin and end at Cross Timbers Park. Everyone is welcome, whether you are an avid cyclist or the casual weekend rider. View the complete schedule and more information on the city's website. It's time for spring cleaning. Residents can drop off bulky items like brush, old furniture and tires at the Spring Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 8. Paper shredding will also be available. Items can be dropped off from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the parking lot of NRH2O Family Water Park. Proof of residency must be presented. Find more information on our website, or by calling the Code Compliance Office. Easter in the Park will take place Saturday, April 8, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at Green Valley Park. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, petting zoo, mini-train rides, bounce houses and more. You can find more details on the city's website, or by calling the Parks Department. Kudos Korner - Kori Tolfa at the Library - A resident emailed to say how fantastic and helpful Kori has been each time he has visited the Library and Maker Spot. "Besides the technical knowledge, she's just got the kind of personality that makes people want to go there. When I was hiring people at Microsoft she was exactly the kind of person I'd look for," he said. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m. Oscar Trevino, Mayor Attest: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary March 27, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 12 MRH CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Consider Resolution 2017-020 authorizing a suspension of the April 21, 2017 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery's request to increase rates PRESENTER: Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager SUMMARY: Oncor Electric Delivery Company ("Oncor" or "the company") filed an application on or about March 17, 2017 with cities retaining original jurisdiction seeking to increase system-wide transmission and distribution rates by $317 million or approximately 7.5% over present revenues. The company asks the city to approve an 11.8% increase in residential rates and a 0.5% increase in street lighting rates. If approved, a residential customer using 1000 kWh per month would see a bill increase of about $6.68 per month. The attached resolution suspends the April 21, 2017 effective date of the company's rate increase for the maximum period permitted by law to allow the city, working in conjunction with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor, to evaluate the filing, determine whether the filing complies with law, and if lawful, to determine what further strategy, including settlement, to pursue. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The City of North Richland Hills is a member of a 156-city coalition known as the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor ("Steering Committee"). The Steering Committee has been in existence since the late 1980s. It took on a formal structure in the early 1990s when cities served by the former TXU gave up their statutory right to rate case expense reimbursement in exchange for higher franchise fee payments. Empowered by city resolutions and funded by per capita assessments, the Steering Committee has been the primary public interest advocate before the Public Utility Commission, the courts, and the legislature on electric utility regulation matters for the last 30 years. Although Oncor has increased rates many times over the past few years, this is the first comprehensive base rate case for the company since January, 2011. MRH Resolution No. 2017-020 authorizes the city to suspend the rate change for 90 days after the date that the rate change would otherwise be effective. The resolution refers to the suspension period as "the maximum period allowed by law" rather than ending by a specific date. This is because the company controls the effective date and can extend the deadline for final city action to increase the time that the city retains jurisdiction if necessary to reach settlement on the case. The resolution also authorizes the Steering Committee, consistent with the city's resolution approving membership in the Steering Committee, to act on behalf of the city at the local level in settlement discussions, in preparation of a rate ordinance, on appeal of the rate ordinance to the PLIC, and on appeal to the courts. Negotiating clout and efficiency are enhanced by the city cooperating with the Steering Committee in a common review and common purpose. Additionally, rate case expenses are minimized when the Steering Committee hires one set of attorneys and experts who work under the guidance and control of the Executive Committee of the Steering Committee. Also included in the resolution is reimbursement to the Steering Committee for its reasonable rate case expenses. Legal counsel and consultants approved by the Executive Committee of the Steering Committee will submit monthly invoices that will be forwarded to Oncor for reimbursement. No individual city incurs liability for payment of rate case expenses by adopting a suspension resolution. Finally, the resolution cites that it was passed at a meeting that was open to the public and that the consideration of the resolution was properly noticed, as well as provides that both Oncor and Steering Committee counsel will be notified of the city's action by sending a copy of the approved and signed resolution to certain designated individuals. RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 2017-020 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-020 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SUSPENDING THE APRIL 21, 2017, EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY'S REQUESTED RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE CITY TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR TO HIRE LEGAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE WHEREAS, on or about March 17, 2017, Oncor Electric Delivery Company (Oncor), pursuant to PURA §§ 33.001 and 36.001 filed with the City of North Richland Hills a Statement of Intent to increase electric transmission and distribution rates in all municipalities exercising original jurisdiction within its service area effective April 21, 2017; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills is a member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor ("Steering Committee") and will cooperate with the 156 similarly situated city members and other city participants in conducting a review of the Company's application and to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants and to prepare a common response and to negotiate with the Company prior to getting reasonable rates and direct any necessary litigation; and WHEREAS, PURA § 36.108 grants local regulatory authorities the right to suspend the effective date of proposed rate changes for ninety (90) days after the date the rate change would otherwise be effective; and WHEREAS, PURA § 33.023 provides that costs incurred by Cities in ratemaking proceedings are to be reimbursed by the regulated utility. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the April 21, 2017 effective date of the rate request submitted by Oncor on or about March 17, 2017, be suspended for the maximum period allowed by law to permit adequate time to review the proposed changes and to establish reasonable rates. SECTION 2. As indicated in the City's resolution approving membership in the Steering Committee, the Executive Committee of Steering Committee is authorized to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants, negotiate with the Company, make recommendations regarding reasonable rates, and to intervene and direct any necessary administrative proceedings or court litigation associated with an appeal of a rate ordinance and the rate case filed with the City or Public Utility Commission. SECTION 3. That the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by Oncor. SECTION 4. That it is hereby officially found and determined that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law and the public notice of the time, place, and purpose of said meeting was given as required. SECTION 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Oncor, Care of Howard Fisher, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC, 1616 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75202 and to Thomas Brocato, Counsel to the Steering Committee, at Lloyd Gosselink Rochelle & Townsend, P.C., P.O. Box 1725, Austin, Texas 78767-1725. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 10th day of April, 2017. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary Maleshia Farmer, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager MRH CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. 2017-021, appointing members to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. PRESENTER: Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director SUMMARY: The City Council is being asked to approve a resolution appointing a 10-member Economic Development Advisory Committee for the purpose of serving as a resource for city endeavors and to periodically review and recommend updates to city plans and strategies related to economic development. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: In 1998, City Council created the Economic Development Advisory Committee to provide business and employer input on policies, plans and strategies that promote quality of life and economic health in the city. Members consist of 10 leaders serving staggered two-year terms representing different spectrums of business. They consider it an honor to represent the business community and serve the city from this standpoint. Due to retirements, corporate relocations and changes in business, new members are recommended for appointment. In order to get back on a staggered two-year term schedule, staff recommends five appointees for one-year terms and five appointees for two-year terms. The proposed resolution submits the following members for nomination: One-Year Term Expiring June 30, 2018 • Rena Arnold — Transaction Manager, Street Level Investments (Real Estate) • Mark Wood — Partner, Howe/Wood & Company (Real Estate) • Bill Brandenburg — GM and General Partner, Total Shooting Sports (Entertainment) • Jay Redford — Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle Advisory Services (Service /Office) • Bob Brown — COO, Smurfit Kappa (Manufacturing) Two-Year Term Expiring June 30, 2019 • Lee Hertel — Branch President, Bank of the West (Banking) • Xavier Villarreal — CEO, Medical City North Hills (Medical) • Ron Huggins — Owner, Huggins Honda (New Car Dealership) • Janice Townsend — Owner, Roots Coffeehouse (Retail) • Michael Wright— President, MJW Architects (Service / Office) r4 H NOKTII KICHLAND HILLS RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 2017-021. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-021 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE; ESTABLISHING TERMS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, City Council has determined that the economic well-being of the City of North Richland Hills is of primary concern, and; WHEREAS, the Economic Development staff has worked to facilitate the retention and expansion of existing employers and the attraction of new businesses, as well as engage tourism and visitor traffic, and; WHEREAS, on March 23, 1998, City Council adopted Ordinance 2290 creating an Economic Development Advisory Committee. Members agreed that such a body will provide another way to maintain good communications with the City's existing employers, as well as share valuable input on how the City may continue to stimulate the local economy, and; WHEREAS, on September 9, 2002, City Council adopted Ordinance 2654 reducing the Committee size from 13 to 10 members, and; WHEREAS, such an Advisory Committee serve as a resource to City endeavors and to periodically review and recommend updates to City of North Richland Hills plans and strategies related to economic development. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The Committee consisting of 10 members is designed to serve staggered two year terms. SECTION 2. To facilitate staggered terms, the Committee will have 5 members serve a two year term, while 5 members will serve a 1 year term; thereafter, all members may be considered for future reappointment for a 2 year term. SECTION 3. The Committee will meet quarterly providing feedback to staff, discuss key economic issues and opportunities, and make suggestions on how to achieve City Council's goals. SECTION 4. The Committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings which shall be of public record. The Committee shall serve without compensation. SECTION 5. The following members have been submitted for nomination and approved by a majority of the City Council for a term expiring June 30, 2018. • Rena Arnold — Street Level Investments (Real Estate) • Mark Wood — Howe/Wood & Company (Real Estate) • Bill Brandenburg — Total Shooting Sports (Entertainment) • Jay Redford — Jones Lang LaSalle Advisory Services (Office / Service) • Bob Brown — Smurfit Kappa (Manufacturing) SECTION 6. The following members have been submitted for nomination and approved by a majority of the City Council for a term expiring June 30, 2019. • Lee Hertel — Bank of the West (Banking) • Xavier Villarreal — Medical City North Hills (Medical) • Ron Huggins — Huggins Honda (New Car Dealership) • Janice Townsend — Roots Coffeehouse (Retail) • Michael Wright— MJW Architects (Office / Service) PASSED AND APPROVED this the 10th day of April, 2017. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Maleshia B. Farmer, City Attorney ?g1kH NOKTH KICHL,AND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: April 10, 2017 SUBJECT: Announcements PRESENTER: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: At each Council meeting a member of the governing body announces upcoming events in the City and recognizes an employee that exemplifies the City's core values. Announcements: The 2016 Sounds of Spring Concert Series kicks off this Friday, April 14, at 7:00 p.m. at the NRH Centre Plaza. Admission is free. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of gourmet food trucks will be on site for each concert and there will be free games and activities for children. For more details, please go online or call the NRH Centre. Learn CPR and save a life! The NRH Fire Department conducts CPR classes each month for the community. Classes are American Heart Association approved and each participant receives a book and course completion card. The next class is being held Saturday, April 15. For more information please visit our website or contact Fire Administration. Kudos Korner: Every meeting, we recognize our employees for the great things they do. Tonight we recognize: Chuck James, Johnny Reyes, Thomas Wade, Steven Wester and Dallas Wyatt in the Public Works Department — A citizen emailed appreciation for the crew that worked to repair a water main break on his street. He said it was not an easy repair, "especially in light of the circumstances of deep digging, flooding waters, and darkness approaching." Throughout the evening the crew remained professional and courteous and he and his family appreciated all that they did to get the water back on.