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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2018-02-26 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 26, 2018 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 26th day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis 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 following work session, Council would convene into Executive Session to confer privately with the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice as to the posted agenda item E.2 construction of Smithfield Road project. Mayor Trevino announced that he would abstain from Executive Session and item E.2, because he has a conflict of interest. Mayor Trevino stated that his wife owns property facing Smithfield Road. Mayor Trevino announced that he would also be abstaining from item C.4. The property in question will be owned by his wife. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 15 2 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OR CITIZEN. There was no one present to introduce at the meeting. 3 2017 CITIZENS SURVEY RESULTS Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman informed Council the survey was mailed to 8,000 households and made available on the city's website. The city received 1,044 survey responses. A sample of this size provides a confidence level of 95% with a margin of error of 3.2%. Ms. Andrea Thomas with National Service Research is present to review the survey results. Ms. Thomas informed Council the objectives included: identifying key measures of quality of life; satisfaction with city services (quality vs. importance); assess experience with city communication tools; identify and prioritize city resource allocation, budgeting and policy decisions; and identify where to maintain and improve city services. The city received 565 responses through the mail and 479 responses through the online survey. Ms. Thomas reviewed the demographics of the respondents. Quality of Life - a majority of respondents rated the overall quality of life in North Richland Hills as excellent or good. Respondents rated the following: overall quality of life in North Richland Hills (96%), place to raise children (96%); feeling of safety in your neighborhood (87%); place to retire (81%); overall appearance of city (80%); place to work (77%); sense of community (74%); and overall quality of services versus taxes paid (71%). City Employees and Service - half of the respondents contacted the city within the past 12 months. Of those who contacted the city, the most frequently called departments included: code compliance (21%); police (20%); public works (20%); utility billing (14%); and animal control (12%). Those respondents that contacted a department 90% said the person or department was very or somewhat courteous and helpful. City Service Priorities - respondents were asked to rank the importance and quality of certain city services. The following services have the largest gaps between high importance and lower quality. * Management of traffic flow ranked 98% important and 58% were pleased with the quality of this service. * Maintenance of residential streets ranked 99% important and 59% were pleased with the quality of this service. * Traffic signal timing ranked 97% important and 58% were pleased with the quality of this service. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 15 * Maintenance of major streets ranked 99% and 69% were pleased with the quality of this service. * Code enforcement ranked 93% important and 63% were pleased with the quality of this service. *Animal control ranked 94% and 84% were pleased with the quality of this service. * Water service ranked 99% and 92% were pleased with the quality of this service. * Maintenance of landscaped medians ranked 89% and 82% were pleased with the quality of this service. The following services have the smallest gaps between high importance and high quality. * Police ranked 99% important and 94% were pleased with the quality of service. * Garbage collection ranked 99% important and 95% were pleased with the quality of service. * Ambulance services ranked 99% important and 97% were pleased with the quality of service. * Recycling collection ranked 96% important and 94% were pleased with the quality of service. The following services meet or exceed the importance rating by the respondents. * Parks, trails and open space ranked 94% important and 94% were pleased with the quality of service. * Fire services ranked 99% important and 99% were pleased with the quality of service. * Recreation programs and services ranked 91% important and 83% were pleased with the quality of service. * Library services ranked 97% important and 88% were pleased with the quality of the service. * Special events ranked 94% important and 73% were pleased with the quality of the service. Preferred Communication - respondents prefer water bill inserts by 42%, followed by email/e-newsletters with 41%, printed newsletters with 38%, text message notifications with 20% and social media with 16%. Streets / Intersections - respondents were asked to identify the top three streets in need of repair or repaving. The results show Rufe Snow with 22%, Smithfield Road with 11% and Glenview Road with 8%. In response to the survey, respondents identified the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Mid Cities Boulevard (16%) where they spend too much time due to traffic congestion or traffic signal timing. Respondents were asked how likely they would be to support or support paying more taxes for improving street and intersections - 9% strongly support, 43% support, 27% oppose and 22% strongly oppose. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 15 Economic Development - respondents were asked to identify type of businesses they would like to see more of in their area of the city. The top three results show full service restaurants with 52%, movie theater with 39% and dining with entertainment/recreation with 29%. Ms. Thomas provided an overview of how North Richland Hills compared to other cities (Southlake, Colleyville, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Hurst, Lewisville, Bedford and Denton) as well as Texas and the United States (where available). In a few cases not all cities were included in the benchmark averages due to some questions not being included in each municipal survey. The statistics were compiled from more than 200 municipal surveys conducted in cities of all sizes throughout the United States. The data shows that North Richland Hills is in the excellent or good rating for city services and quality of life. The city experienced an increase in ratings from the 2015 survey for the following: police services; residential trash services; special events; parks and recreation facilities; animal control; street maintenance; managing traffic congestion; water services; place to raise children; feeling safe in neighborhood; place to retire; overall appearance of city; place to work; and sense of community. Ms. Thomas mentioned that the top candidates for improvement include: management of traffic flow, maintaining residential streets, traffic signal timing, maintaining major city streets and code enforcement. Council had no questions for Ms. Thomas. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:29 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice as to the posted agenda item E.2, construction of the Smithfield Road Project. Mayor Trevino abstained from Executive Session. Executive Session began at 6:33 p.m. and concluded at 6:40 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Turnage announced at 6:41 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 February 26, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 15 Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Torn Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE 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 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 12, 2018 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 15 B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SIX YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TIBURON LOCKERS INC. FOR THE RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRONIC LOCKERS AT NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK. B.3 APPROVE PURCHASE OF A BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,476.00 THROUGH A NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE CONTRACT. B.4 AP 2018-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SEMPCO SURVEYING FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 5R1 AND 5R2, BLOCK 2, FOX HOLLOW ADDITION, BEING 0.198 ACRES LOCATED AT 7512 APRIL LANE. B.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3504, ADOPTING REVISIONS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SDP 2018-02, ORDINANCE NO. 3500, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE WOLFF COMPANY FOR A REVISED SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR IRON HORSE VILLAGE IN THE 6300-6400 BLOCK OF IRON HORSE BOULEVARD, BEING 9.068 ACRES IN THE TELITHA AKERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT 19, AND EDMUND KING SURVEY, ABSTRACT 29. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to present the item. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a special development plan for 9.068 acres located in the 6300-6400 block of Iron Horse Boulevard. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as transit oriented development and the current zoning is transit oriented development. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative Jeff Moten with Wolff Company, located at 167 Saint Andrews Lane, Aledo, Texas and Carl Malcolm with JHP Architecture, located at 8340 Meadow Road, Suite 150, Dallas, Texas presented the request. Mr. Malcolm reviewed the proposed changes to the special development plan. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The City Council previously approved a special development plan for this property in May 2017. The proposed request, if approved, would update the special development plan exhibits for the property (Exhibit B, Ordinance February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 15 No. 3460) and slight changes to the land use and development regulations (Exhibit C, Ordinance No. 3460). The dedicated commercial space will remain the same, but is centralized in one corner. The open space is increased throughout the development. Mr. Comstock reviewed the following proposed changes to Phase 1. * 324 units not including flex compared to 327 (approved in May 2017) * 349 total units compared to 352 (approved in May 2017) * 7,000 leasing and amenity square footage compared to 5,000 (approved in May 2017) *49 tuck-under garage compared to 25 (approved in May 2017) *458 surface parking (on-site) compared to 441 (approved in May 2017) * 507 total on-site parking compared to 466 (approved in May 2017) * 9.7% garage parking on-site compared to 5.4% (approved in May 2017) * 1.45 on-site space per unit compared to 1.32 (approved in May 2017) * 77 on-street parking compared to 64 (approved in May 2017) * 36 designated commercial spaces compared to zero Mr. Comstock reviewed the following proposed changes to Phase 2. * 88 units not including flex compared to 96 (approved in May 2017) * 88 total units compared to 96 (approved in May 2017) * 18% open space compared to 12% (approved in May 2017) The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 15, 2018 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. 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 WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3500. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ZC 2017-15, ORDINANCE NO. 3501, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SAGE GROUP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R-7-MF MULTIFAMILY TO RI-PD RESIDENTIAL INFILL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN THE 7300 BLOCK OF CIRCLE DRIVE, BEING 5.80 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 2, BLOCK 35, HOLIDAY NORTH ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 15 Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 5.80 acres located in the 7300 block of Circle Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R-7-MF multifamily. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative Curtis Young with the Sage Group, Inc., located at 1130 North Carroll, Southlake, Texas presented the proposed development and requested zoning change. Mr. Young informed Council the proposal this evening includes the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to install a 6-foot ornamental metal fencing versus the cedar wood fence. The primary access to the development is off of Holiday Lane and Robbins Way. The development will provide a connection to the North Electric Trail, consist of 23 residential lots, internal open space, and mail kiosk location. He visited with neighbors regarding their concerns with construction traffic and the drainage. Mr. Young said that they are using a single contractor and he is confident they will use the designated travel route to address concerns of adjacent neighbors. He also mentioned they offered to incorporate penalties with the contractor if construction traffic does not adhere to the route. In response to Council member Lombard's question, Mr. Young commented that they are working with a civil engineer to address citizen concerns regarding drainage. Mr. Young informed Council they are confident their contractor will adhere to the specified travel routes. The residents also mentioned the existing traffic and speed traveled on Circle Drive. The residents would like speed humps installed and with it being a city street, it would be best addressed by the city. Council member Lombard asked Mr. Young how they felt about providing a $100,000 bond for street repair as requested by the residents. Mr. Young informed Council that he does not believe it would be appropriate to provide a bond. Council discussed the construction traffic, hours of construction, and routes taken by the trucks to gain access to the development. In response to the wear and tear on city streets, Council discussed the requirement to adhere to certain routes and if the city had the right to impose a bond requirement. Council and staff also discussed the drainage easement and who is responsible for maintaining the easement. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. He reviewed the site plan, landscape plan, site details and development standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 1, 2018 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-1. The city engineer and fire marshal reviewed and approved the the cul-de-sac design. The city is in receipt of a petition in excess of the required 20% of adjacent property owners. Pursuant to state law, the request requires six affirmative votes by Council to pass. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 15 Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. Mr. Mike Shingler, 7529 Circle Drive, spoke in opposition to the request. He expressed concern with existing traffic and the speed at which vehicles travel through the neighborhood. He would like speed humps installed on Circle Drive and asked the developer to share the cost. The following people did not wish to speak, but ask that their opposition be entered into the record: Mr. Bryce Engel, 2304 Top Rail Lane; Ms. Nancy Jenkins, 7520 Circle Drive; Mr. Ronald Jenkins, 7520 Circle Drive; and Mr. Fred Collins, 7528 Collins Drive. Ms. Janet Southerland, 7508 Circle Drive, informed Council she is concerned with the erosion of the drainage easement. She asked who is responsible for the drainage creek area. City Manager Mark Hindman advised that the city is responsible for maintaining the drainage area. There will be natural erosion, but when it begins to threat private property it will be addressed by the city. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Council member Welch asked the city attorney to clarify whether the city can require the developer to provide a $100,000 bond. City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis advised Council that the city can not require a developer to provide a bond for street repair that is not a public project. Council discussed methods to keep construction trucks off non-concrete roads. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3501, SUBJECT TO 6-FOOT ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCING BEING REQUIRED ALONG THE SOUTH AND WEST PROJECT BOUNDARIES. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 15 C.3 ZC 2017-17, ORDINANCE NO. 3502, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HIGH LINE GROUP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-1 COMMERCIAL TO RD-PD REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 6904 NE LOOP 820, BEING 0.799 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3B1, BLOCK 25, SNOW HEIGHTS ADDITION. 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 zoning change for 0.799 acres located at 6904 Northeast Loop 820. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as commercial and the current zoning is C-1 commercial. Mr. Husband presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative William Milligan with High Line Group, located at 6851 Northeast Loop 820, Suite 210, North Richland Hills presented request. The current building on the property is vacant. The request is for a suite of offices with the remaining land located to the west being vacant. Mr. Milligan reviewed the elevation plans. Council had no questions for the applicant. Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The proposed land use for the property will be a contractors office with shop and garage and a design firm office. The property requires 34 parking spaces and 28 are provided. A sign pole is allowed and the applicant is proposing a monument sign. If the zoning is approved, the applicant has agreed to waive their right to a pole sign. Applicant has indicated up to two vehicles will be parked overnight. The two vehicles are required to be parked adjacent to building and outside storage and display is prohibited. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 15, 2018 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. Council had no questions for staff. 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 WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3502. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 15 C.4 RP 2017-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, CARRINGTON CENTER, BEING 3.415 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 7500 BLOCK OF MID-CITIES BOULEVARD. APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that he had a conflict on items C.4 and E.2 and would be abstaining from discussion on both items. His wife will be the future owner of the property for item C.4 and that his wife owns property located immediately north of the request for item E.2. Mayor Trevino left the dais at 8:14 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Turnage announced that Mayor Trevino has a conflict of interest and he filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating that his wife will own the property at a future date. Mayor Pro Tern Turnage opened the public hearing and called on Planning Manager Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Mr. Comstock informed Council the applicant is requesting a replat for 3.415 acres located in the 7500 block of Mid Cities Boulevard. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as transit oriented development and the current zoning is transit oriented development. Mr. Comstock presented site photos of the property. Applicant representative Otis Lee with Baird, Hampton and Brown, located at 1901 Martin Drive, Weatherford, Texas presented request. The request is for a replat for Lots 1 and 2 in Fox Hollow Addition. Lot 1 is proposed for a 6,300 square foot office building and Lot 2 is proposed to be replatted in the future for townhomes. The future replat for the townhomes will include a public street. The utilities are currently present and public access will be provided with the replat for the townhomes. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 15, 2018 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-0-1. Council had no questions for staff. Mayor Pro Tern Turnage 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. Mayor Pro Tern Turnage announced that Council would move to item E.2. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 15 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE RP 2017-15. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E.2 CONSIDER AWARD OF BID NO. 18-005 TO QUALITY EXCAVATION LTD. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SMITHFIELD ROAD PROJECT (DAVIS BLVD. TO MID-CITIES BLVD, ST1304) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,462,236.40, AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND APPROVE ASSOCIATED BUDGET TRANSFERS. APPROVED Mayor Trevino filed an affidavit of disqualification with the City Secretary stating that his wife owns property located north of the request. City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item. Staff is seeking Council's approval to award a construction contract to Quality Excavation Ltd. for the Smithfield Road project (Davis Boulevard to Mid-Cities Boulevard) and approve the associated budget transfer. Ms. Waggoner informed Council the construction will consist of three phases. The first phase is expected to begin March 19, 2018 and conclude by September 11, 2018. The construction in phase one associated with sewer will take place between March 19, 2018 and May 13, 2018. The second phase is expected to begin September 12, 2018 and conclude by December 20, 2018. The final phase is expected to begin December 21, 2018 and conclude by January 13, 2019. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AWARD BID NO. 18-005. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.5 ORDINANCE NO. 3506, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino returned to the dais at 8:29 p.m. Mayor Trevino 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 from Council. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 15 Council had no questions for staff. 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 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3506. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3503, AMENDING SECTION 54-121 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES; ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND GLENVIEW DRIVE FOR THE IL TEXAS CHARTER SCHOOL AND MODIFYING THE SCHOOL ZONE FOR MULLENDORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. APPROVED City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item. The purpose of the ordinance is to establish a school speed zone on Rufe Snow and Glenview and to modify the existing school zone for Mullendore Elementary. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3503. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TO ACCESS TXDOT'S INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) DATA FOR MONITORING TRAFFIC ON LOOP 820. APPROVED Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Owens presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 15 Council had no questions for staff. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE ITEM F.1. 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 there was no action necessary as the result of Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Benton made the following announcements. Volunteers from AARP are assisting residents with their tax returns each Monday and Thursday through April 12, 2018 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. Texas Parks and Wildlife will stock Green Valley Pond and Linda Spurlock Pond with 1,000 Rainbow Trout fingerlings on February 28, 2018. Anyone over the age of 17 must have a fishing license to fish in the ponds. Anglers under 17 are not required to have a license. Contact the Parks Department at 817-427-6620 with any questions. Kudos Korner - Johana Orellena and La Toyia Williams-Griffin at the Library - A patron stopped in the Library director's office to share that Johana and La Toyia provided excellent customer service. He said they were very personable and went out of their way to find what he needed. They also offered other options to try. He was extremely appreciative of their help and said they are a credit to the City of North Richland Hills. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 15 \ ' ,7;� / / OGc-r Trevino, Mayor • .x'.� Alicia Rich8ndeOn, February 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 15 of 15