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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2019-02-25 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 25, 2019 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 25th day of February at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Brent Barrow Council, Place 4 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director 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. City Manager Mark Hindman asked City Council if they had any questions on consent agenda item B.8, award of bid to The Paysage Group, for mowing of parks, rights-of-way and landscape services. Staff is prepared to provide a presentation if City Council removes item from the consent agenda. There were no questions from City Council. Mayor Trevino announced that Mayor Pro Tem Benton would not particpate in Executive Session. He is employed by Birdville Indepdent School District and he filed his conflict of interest affidavit with the city secretary. February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 2. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018. Director of Budget Robert Myers reviewed the quarterly financial status reports for the period ending Decebmer 31, 2018. Mr. Myers reviewed the General Fund, Park Development Fund, Crime Control District and Utility Fund providing the following year to date actuals. General Fund Revenue - $20,026,668 (41% of revised budget) Expenditures - $12,186,155 (25% of revised budget) Park Development Fund Revenue - $2,176,452 (24.1% of revised budget) Expenditures - $2,396,964 (26.5% of revised budget) Crime Control District Fund Revenue - $1,576,828 (27.6% of revised budget) Expenditures - $1,290,225 (22.6% of revised budget) Utility Fund Revenue - $7,538,050 (16.6% of revised budget) Expenditures - $8,196,296 (23.1% of revised budget) He provided an overview of the following captial projects: Davis Boulevard/Mid Cities Boulevard intersection (ST0401), Smithfield Road (Davis Boulevard to Mid Cities Boulevard, ST1304), and Walker Branch Interceptor (UT1607). EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - (1) 6701 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (2) 6801 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (3) 6805 DAVIS BOULEVARD AND (4) 6724 SMITHFIELD ROAD Mayor Trevino announced at 6:14 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - (1) 6701 Davis Boulevard, (2) 6801 Davis Boulevard, (3) 6805 Davis Boulevard and (4) 6724 Smithfield Road. Executive Session began at 6:20 p.m. and concluded at 6:29 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:30 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order February 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Mike Benton Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Brent Barrow Council, Place 4 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE -CUB SCOUT PACK 144 Council members Wright Oujesky and Rodriguez were assisted by members of Cub Scout Pack 144 with the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(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 February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2019 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LAKE WORTH FOR SLURRY SEALING. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-012, FY2020 GRANT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO CONTINUE THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER, GRANT#28489-05. B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-013, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FY2020, GRANT#37672-01. 19-014 B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-014, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN JUSTICE AND TRAINING CONTINUATION PROGRAM GRANT#33672-03. B.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-015, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FY20-FY21 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE - DIRECT SERVICES PROGRAM CONTINUATION PROJECT, GRANT #35444-02. B.7 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND THE CITY OF MCKINNEY AND NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND COLLIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME SALARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER TASK FORCE. B.8 APPROVE AWARD OF BID NO. 19-010 TO THE PAYSAGE GROUP LLC, DBA SMITH LAWN AND TREE, FOR COMBINED SERVICES FOR GENERAL PARKS MOWING, LANDSCAPE SERVICES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY MOWING IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $746,475. February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 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 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2019-011, APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson presented item. The City Council is being asked to consider Resolution No. 2019-011, appointing Gregory Hoffa to the Civil Service Commission. If approved, Mr. Hoffa will fulfill the vacancy in the ex-officio position, term expiring June 30, 2020. The vacancy was created when Melissa Kates was moved to Place 3 on the Commission. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2019-011. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3569 AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO ADJUST FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS, FEES RELATED TO PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES, AND REGISTRATION FEES FOR CERTIFIED POOL OPERATORS. APPROVED Assistant Finance Director Glenn Mizell informed City Council that Ordinance No. 3569 adjust fees for permit and building inspections, incorporates fees for the newly constructed Barfield Pavilion and other parks and recreation activities, registration fees for certified pool operators, and other proposed fee changes. February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3569, AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO ADJUST FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS, FEES RELATED TO PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES, AND REGISTRATION FEES FOR CERTIFIED POOL OPERATORS, AND REVISED EXHIBITS A AND B,AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE LINDA SPURLOCK PARK RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $148,690. APPROVED Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Bill Thornton presented item. In January 2016, City Council's top recommendation for the updated park development schedule was the renovation of Linda Spurlock Park. This request seeks Council's approval to approve a professional services contract with Dunaway Associates for design development and construction administration for the Linda Spurlock Park renovation project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BARROW TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE LINDA SPURLOCK PARK RENOVATION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF$148,690. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that Mayor Pro Tern Benton filed an affidavit of disqualification with the city secretary stating that he is employed with the Birdville Independent School District and would not participate in the discussion or vote on the item. Mayor Pro Tern February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 Benton left the dais at 7:12 p.m. City Manager Mark Hindman presented item. Staff is seeking City Council's approval to negotiate a land exchange and interlocal agreement with Birdville Independent School District for a roadway extension in preparation for the construction of a new Smithfield Elementary School. The new facility was approved in the November 2018 school bond election. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE A LAND EXCHANGE AND INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SURVEYING AND ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR A ROADWAY EXTENSION AND EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6701 DAVIS BOULEVARD, 6801 DAVIS BOULEVARD, 6805 DAVIS BOULEVARD AND 6724 SMITHFIELD ROAD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0-1, WITH MAYOR PRO TEM BENTON ABSTAINING. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Rodriguez made the following announcements. Volunteers from AARP are assisting residents with their federal tax returns each Monday and Thursday through April 16 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. Anyone over the age of 17 must have a fishing license to fish in the ponds. Persons under 17 are not required to have a license. Contact the Parks Department at 817-427-6620 with any questions. Kudos Korner - Tommy Cryer in Building Inspections: Following an inspection for a new swimming pool, the property owner sent a note commending the city's building inspectors for their work to keep the community safe. "Not only are they working to provide safe and up to standards work, they are protecting the properties that are adjacent to the construction site," he said. He added that Tommy did a great job and he is glad the city February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 has inspectors to make sure that safety issues do not get overlooked or neglected. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. _ 0 A . bid/ ' •sc f'revino, Mayor owilin:why,,,,,,,,,. ,$:,\--:-...... .../..6,-;:.,,, Ff Alicia Richardson, City.Secretary Ew a February 25, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8