HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2018-05-21 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
MAY 21, 2018
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
21st day of May 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
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Brent Barrow Council, Place 4
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety
Mike Curtis Managing Director
Traci Henderson Assistant 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.
2. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION - PUBLIC OFFICIAL, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
OR CITIZEN.
There was no one present to introduce at the meeting.
3. 2018 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE PROJECT PRESENTATION
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Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James introduced Luis Carrillo, Chair of the Youth
Advisory Committee. Mr. Carrillo introduced the Healthy NRH initiative and shared facts,
stats and barriers that keep individuals from living a heathy lifestyle and how the City of
North Richland Hills can capitalize on the existing events and programs already offered to
improve the health of our community. Mr. Carrillo also spoke to the benefits of a Healthy
NRH as it will bring more attention to the existing programs and facilities, encourage and
motivate a healthier and more active community while fostering a culture of camaraderie.
In addition, citizens will become mentally and emotionally healthy through exercise and
healthier eating. Individuals will feel more secure in knowing that their health checks are
up to date and a chronic condition could be detected early before it becomes a problem.
Lastly, Mr. Carrillo indicated the three major aspects of Healthy NRH are exercise,
nutrition and preventative medical care.
Vice Chair Naia Watkins-Garner spoke to the three focus areas in more detail. The focus
area of exercise can utilize current City events like the Mayor's 5k and monthly bike rides
and walks. In addition, it can include new and free events such as sunset/sunrise yoga,
community dodgeball and kickboxing and utilize social media to provide "how to" videos
by NRH Centre trainers. The nutritional focus can be achieved by collaborating with local
chefs to provide videos on making healthy recipes and a healthy recipe of the week,
partner with local churches to hold a community farmer's market event. The medical
focus provides an opportunity for Medical City North Hills and the Fire Department to host
a community health fair and create short social media videos on the importance of
preventative care.
Committee member Randy Rangel shared with Council opportunities for a Healthy NRH
website. This would include: a calendar of events; information and benefits on living a
healthy lifestyle; links to social media posts and online resources; highlight a healthy
resident of the week; and share biographies of chefs, medical professionals and trainers
that have contributed to the Healthy NRH campaign. The goal is to implement the initiative
in April 2019 and the next steps include: (1) meeting with city departments (Parks and
Recreation, Communications, Citicable, and Fire Department) to create and implement
the initiative. (2) finalize a list of activities for year one; (3) reach out to the local chefs,
Medical City North Hills, NRH Centre staff and churches to create social media content
and events; and (4) create Healthy NRH website. The committee envisions the initiative
will kick off at the 2019 Mayor's Walk.
Chair Carrillo was available to answer questions from the Council.
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Mayor Trevino asked if there would be staff that would work with departments.
Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman indicated Assistant to the City Manager Kristin
James would be the staff liaison.
Council had no objections.
4. GRANT OPPORTUNITY FROM THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR MAIN STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Planning Manager Clayton Comstock presented information on an opportunity to seek
grant funding from the North Central Texas Council of Governments under the "Complete
Streets" project. Staff is seeking Council's direction and support to proceed with the
grant application to enhance Main Street, Center Street, and Snider Street that is located
between Smithfield Road and Davis Boulevard. The estimated cost for the project is
$1,488,000. The proposed street improvement includes:
Main Street enhancements - rehabilitation of existing asphalt street and traffic calming
and pedestrian crossing improvements at Snider and Main
Snider Street enhancements - North of Main section to include construction of new
concrete street to include angled on-street parking, 8+ foot sidewalk, grated street tree
wells, and street lights (only on east side). South of Main section to include rehabilitation
of existing asphalt street, streetscaping on both sides, and on-street parallel parking
striped only on east side.
Center Street enhancements - construction of new concrete street and streetscaping and
parallel on-street parking only on east side.
Mr. Comstock explained that due to the requirements of the 2009 Sustainable
Development Grant for the Snider Street Extension, staff is recommending to relinquish
the Sustainable Development Grant for Snider Street and move forward with the Main
Street grant application. Mr. Comstock stated staff was seeking input and direction from
the Council and was available to answer questions.
Council had no objections with staffs recommendation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Trevino announced there are no items listed for Executive Session.
Mayor Trevino adjourned work session at 6:25 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order May 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tern
Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2
Tom Lombard Council, Place 3
Brent Barrow Council, Place 4
Mike Benton Council, Place 5
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager
Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION - COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON
Council member Benton gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE - COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON
Council member Benton led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
There were no items for this category.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
There were no items for this category.
A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
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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 REGULAR MAY 14, 2018 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
TARRANT COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR FOR TAX ASSESSMENT
AND COLLECTION SERVICES OF AD VALOREM TAXES FOR TAX YEAR
2018.
B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2018-014, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION
FOR THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE BULLETPROOF VEST
PARTNERSHIP FOR FY 2018.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items for this category.
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 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2018 YEAR END REPORT
Mayor Trevino called Youth Advisory Committee Chair Luis Carrillo to present the year
end report. The Youth Advisory Committee ended the year with 16 regular members, with
five members graduating this May. Those graduating are: Luis Carrillo (Birdville High
School), Jillian Oujesky (Richland High School), Maddie Riscky (Richland High School),
Ben Taylor (Richland High School), and Gabby Whitton (Richland High School). The
committee is in the process of recruiting new members and will bring forward
recommendations for the 2018-2019 academic year within a couple of months.
Mr. Carrillo shared that through the guest speaker program, the committee had the
opportunity to meet and hear from various staff members. This provided the members an
opportunity to learn more about the city and the services it provides to its citizens. In
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addition, the committee hosted the NRH Dog Show on May 6, with proceeds going to the
Animal Adoption and Rescue Center.
Lastly, Mr. Carrillo presented the annual project. This year the Committee had a new
initiative called Healthy NRH. The multi-faceted program will touch all residents of the city
by capitalizing on current city events, programs and facilities by bringing on a larger
educational aspect via social media, a website and additional free events. The program is
designed to incorporate three components of healthy living; exercise, diet and preventive
medical care.
Mayor Trevino thanked Mr. Carrillo for the report.
Staffs recommendation is to accept the report. There was no opposition from Council.
F.2 CONSIDER APPOINTING A MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE AS
MAYOR PRO TEM FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
APPROVED
Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson informed Council the item before them this
evening is to appoint a member of the City Council to serve as mayor pro tern for a term
of one year.
Mayor Trevino opened the floor for nominations.
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage nominated Mike Benton. There being no other nominations,
Mayor Trevino closed the nominations.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO SERVE AS
MAYOR PRO TEM FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
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 that City Council did not convene into Executive Session and
no action is necessary.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE
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H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Turnage made the following announcements.
Dive into summer fun at NRH2O Family Water Park. NRH2O will be open daily starting
this Saturday, May 26, 2018. Visit NRH2O.com for hours of operation and a list of
special events planned throughout the summer.
City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018
for the Memorial Day holiday. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O
Family Water Park will be open on Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will be
collected as normal.
The NRH Senior Center will celebrate National Senior Center Health Day on May 30,
2018 by hosting a Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall. Stop by for
educational information and free health screenings. Contact the Senior Center for more
information.
Kudos Korner - Fire Chief Stan Tinney, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation
Vickie Loftice - With very short notice, Chief Tinney and Vickie Loftice stepped up to
organize a group of volunteers to represent the City of North Richland Hills at a charity
walk in a nearby city. Their willingness to do this is a reflection of their character and
commitment to giving back to the community. Stan and Vickie are true servant leaders
who have built a culture of giving within their departments. We appreciate their service
and the example they set for all of our city employees.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
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