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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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