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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2020-03-02 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 MARCH 2, 2020 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 2nd day of March 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 Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Absent: Mason Orr Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager Karen Manila Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. City Council had no questions for staff. 2. DISCUSS AND REVIEW MAJOR AND RESIDENTIAL STREET PRIORITIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE FOR UPCOMING BOND ELECTION AND USE OF REMAINING FUNDS FROM A PREVIOUS BOND ELECTION. March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council this item was placed on work session to allow follow up discussion from the February 24, 2020 work session. On February 25, 2020, staff provided City Council a recommendation for the remaining funds from the 2003 bond project ($3.8M). Mayor Trevino asked Ms. Hartman to review staffs recommendation. Ms. Hartman shared that there is $3 million in unspent funds from the 2003 bond project. In addition, there is $860,000 in savings from other 2003 bond projects. Staff proposes $3.7 million for street purposes--Glenview Drive East (Highway 26 to Flory)--and the remaining funds allocated for drainage. This will allow funds from the 2020 bond project to fund more streets, such as Lakeside Circle, Post Oak, and North Hills Drive, Phase 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR THREATENED LITIGATION OR SETTLEMENT OFFER - CAUSE NO. 2020-000192-2, AMANDA PENNINGTON V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND ARTHUR JOSEPH WALLEY, IN TARRANT COUNTY, COURT NO. 2. 2. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 9001 AIRPORT FREEWAY, UNIVERSITY PLAZA ADDN (NRH) BLOCK 4 LOT 2R1 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:07 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney to seek advice about pending or threatened litigation or settlement offer - Cause No. 2020-000192-2, Amanda Pennington v. City of North Richland Hills and Arthur Joseph Walley, in Tarrant County, Court No. 2 and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations - 9001 Airport Freeway, University Plaza Addn (NRH) Block 4 Lot 2R1. Executive Session began at 6:10 p.m. and concluded at 6:32 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:32 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order March 2, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Suzy Compton Council, Place 3 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Absent: Mason Orr Council, Place 4 Mike Benton Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B.McGinnis City Attorney Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager A.1 INVOCATION Council member Rodriguez gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Emergency Management Coordinator Matt Honza provided City Council with an update on the Coronavirus(COVID-19.) A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0. B.1 AP 2020-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JBI PARTNERS FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 4R AND 5R, BLOCK A, HOMETOWN CANAL DISTRICT PHASE 5B, BEING 0.152 ACRES LOCATED AT 8870-8874 ICE HOUSE DRIVE. B.2 RP 2020-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 R2R1 AND 1 R2R1, BLOCK 5, BRENTWOOD ESTATES, BEING 1.611 ACRES LOCATED AT 8701 NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY. B.3 FP 2020-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM AARON SHOCKEY FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 2, BLOCK 3, HENRY ADDITION, BEING 1.096 ACRES LOCATED AT 4020 FLORY STREET. B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-013, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION FY2021 NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER, GRANT #2848906. B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER, INCREASING THE TOTAL ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE TAG CENTER ANALYST TO $75,032.50. B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER, INCREASING THE TOTAL ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR THE TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR TO $151,963.90 B.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-011, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE FUNDING REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TRAFFIC INCIDENT MANAGEMENT 2020 CALL FOR PROJECTS COST REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 PP 2020-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BEATEN PATH DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT THORNBRIDGE NORTH ADDITION PHASE II, BEING 5.007 ACRES LOCATED AT 8145 PRECINCT LINE ROAD. APPROVED Planning Director Clayton Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a preliminary plat for 5.007 acres located at 8145 Precinct Line Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R-2 single family residential. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative John Pitstick with Beaten Path Development, located at 700 West Harwood Road, Hurst, Texas presented request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The plat has been changed since the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. The applicant worked with staff and revised the plat to address comments by the Development Review Committee. The applicant is requesting four variances - minimum lot depth for Lot 5, Block G and minimum lot width for Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block G. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 20, 2020 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-0-1 (Commissioner Welborn abstaining). A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT 2020-01, SUBJECT TO THE VARIANCES RELATED TO LOT WIDTH AND DEPTH. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-012, RECEIVING THE CERTIFICATION OF UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES AND CANCELING THE MAY 2, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION. March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 APPROVED City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed City Council the purpose for this item is to receive the certification of unoppsed candidates and to cancel the May 2, 2020 General Election. Ms. Richardson explained while the city's General Election for officers is canceled, the city is conducting a Special Election to determine if the city should issue $49.875 million in bonds for street construction projects. In addition, the ballot language for the Special Election shall include the offices and names of the candidates declared elected. No ballots will be cast for the candidates. Pursuant to the Texas Election Code, the City Secreatary is required to post a copy of the order to cancel the city's General Election on the door of the polling locations on election day. The order will also be posted on the city's website. Ms. Richardson stated that the election results can be canvassed as early as the third day after the election, but no later than the 11th day after the election. Ms. Richardson shared that she has been in contact with Elections Administrator Heider Garcia regarding receipt of the unofficial results. Tarrant County recommends that municipalities schedule City Council meetings to canvass the election results no earlier than May 12, 2020 to ensure all provisional and mail ballots are received. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-012. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0. G.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA APPROVED City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis presented item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE A JOINT COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AMANDA PENNINGTON TO SETTLE ALL MATTERS RELATED TO CAUSE NO. 2020-000192-2, FILED IN TARRANT COUNTY COURT NO. 2. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0. March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 G.2 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA APPROVED Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NRH JSK HOSPITALITY, LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9001 AIRPORT FREEWAY, UNIVERSITY PLAZA ADDITION (NRH) BLOCK 4, LOT 2R1. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 4-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Turnage made the following announcements. Be on the lookout for the 2020 Census in your mailbox in March. The census will arrive before April 1, 2020 and it's important that every person in your household be counted. Filling out the census ensures North Richland Hills gets its fair share of federal funding during the next 10 years. It also helps Texas receive accurate representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Visit 2020Census.gov for more information. NRH Parks & Recreation is hosting a free family movie night on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Dolce Park Plaza. The movie will begin at 7:00 p.m. Seating is on the lawn, so be sure and bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concessions will be available for purchase. Contact • the Parks Department for more information. Kudos Korner - Bella Ellis, Nathan Frazier, Gage Bogdos, Sarah Kiser, Xavier Pineda, Bryan Stutts, Cade Wyatt, David Wai, Garrett Warner and Emily Whalen at the NRH Centre - A parent, who hosted a pool party at the NRH Centre, emailed her appreciation for the staff who helped to make it a great event. "We are so grateful for each of them. They made our experience smooth and absolutely amazing. Thank you so much. We cannot wait to do another pool party in the future," she said. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 ATTEST: Osc revino, Mayor Plffill/Orn, AO'r ICH/ 111,, • : 4 - 4.• Alicia Richardson, City Setretary h -,%/1/1llin11111111°'\\ March 02, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8