HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2020-07-27 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
J U LY 27, 2020
Via Webex Video Conference
WORK SESSION
Mayor Trevino stated in accordance with the Texas Governor's March 13, 2020 Disaster
Declaration and subsequent suspension of certain Texas Open Meetings Act Provisions,
this July 27, 2020 meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council is hereby called to
order at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Trevino stated that tonight's meeting will be conducted using Webex video
conference in order to observe physical distancing to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Mayor Trevino conducted a roll call of City Council members to confirm the presence of
a quorum.
Present via video conference:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Scott Turnage, Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Tito Rodriguez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1
Suzy Compton, Place 3
Mason Orr, Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4
Mike Benton, Place 5
Absent:
Rita Wright Oujesky, Place 2
Tim Welch, Place 7
Staff present via video conference:
Mark Hindman, 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 ON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
City Council had no questions for staff.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE
EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - (1)
CITY SECRETARY AND (2) MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:03 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074:
Personnel Matters to Deliberate the Employment, Evaluation, and Duties of Public
Employees - (1) City Secretary and (2) Municipal Judge. Executive Session began at
6:05 p.m. and concluded at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular
City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
In accordance with the Texas Governor's March 13, 2020 Disaster Declaration and
subsequent suspension of certain Texas Open Meetings Act Provisions, this July 27,
2020 meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council is hereby called to order at 7:00
p.m. using Webex video conference.
Mayor Trevino conducted a roll call of City Council members to confirm the presence of
a quorum.
Present via video conference:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Scott Turnage, Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Tito Rodriguez, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 1
Suzy Compton, Place 3
Mason Orr, Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 4
Mike Benton, Place 5
Absent:
Rita Wright Oujesky, Place 2
Tim Welch, Place 7
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Benton gave the invocation.
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A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Benton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Mr. Roger Price, 5632 Meadows Way, informed City Council he signed a contract, with
the North Richland Hills Police Association for a charity sweepstakes. He has been
made aware that the zoning does not allow sweepstake businesses. Mr. Price
commented that he would love to do business in North Richland Hills and to assist the
police department via his sweepstake business.
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
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM
RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR JULY 13, 2020 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR NETWORK CONFIGURATION ENHANCEMENTS AND SECURITY FROM
JOHNSTON TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. (JTS) UTILIZING BUYBOARD
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT NO. 579-19 IN THE COMBINED
AMOUNT OF $87,120 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
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B.3 APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 PURCHASES FOR HARDWARE,
SOFTWARE LICENSES, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FROM RACKLEY
SERVICES, LLC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,750
UTILIZING THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) COOPERATIVE
CONTRACT NO. 18020401.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSSION ON UPDATING IMPACT FEES FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER AND AMENDING IMPACT FEE REGULATIONS,
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 395 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing for item C.1 and called on Director of Public
Works Caroline Waggoner to introduce items C.1 and E.1.
Ms. Waggoner informed City Council a correction to the service unit equivalent for
wastewater is required in the Impact Fee Study based on a technical memorandum
provided by the study consultant, Freese & Nichols. The study document indicated the
service unit equivalent for wastewater was lower than water. The meter unit equivalents
should be identical for both water and wastewater. Item E.1, Ordinance No. 3656,
amends the service unit equivalent and updates the City's fee schedule. The proposed
ordinance will not alter the impact fee rates identified in the Impact Fee Study approved
by City Council. The ordinance amends Table 4 - North Richland Hills Meter/Service Unit
Equivalency. State law requires the governing body to conduct a public hearing prior to
revisions to the Impact Fee Study.
Mayor Trevino asked Assistant City Secretary Traci Henderson to call on those who
completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There
being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3656, AMENDING SECTION 110 OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES TO CORRECT A SERVICE UNIT EQUIVALENT IN THE
CITY'S FEE SCHEDULE.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with C.1.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3656, AMENDING SECTION
110 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
E.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3659, ABANDONING A PORTION OF A WATER
LINE EASEMENT IN THE SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL ADDITION AND
AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED AND RELEASE
AGREEMENT WITH BISD.
APPROVED
Director of Public Works Caroline Waggoner informed City Council the request is to
abandon a water line easement, instrument number D216158176 as recorded with the
deed records of Tarrant County. The easement was granted in May 2016 for placement
of a fire hydrant. The construction of a new campus required the relocation of the water
main and fire hydrant and the easement is no longer necessary. Ms. Waggoner
informed City Council that Birdville Independent School District has executed a release
agreement and a quitclaim deed will be required from the City.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM ORR, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3659, ABANDONING
A PORTION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT IN THE SUNNYBROOK SCHOOL
ADDITION AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM DEED AND RELEASE
AGREEMENT WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
E.3 CONSIDER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN SERVICES WITH BAIRD, HAMPTON & BROWN, INC. IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $377,840.60 FOR THE GLENVIEW DRIVE EAST
PROJECT (ST2006).
APPROVED
Director of Public Works Caroline Waggoner informed City Council the Glenview Drive
East project consists of engineering and construction of approximately 2,700 linear feet
of Glenview Drive from Boulevard 26 to Flory Street. The improvements include the
reconstruction of the existing roadway with concrete and addition of sidewalks where
possible. The reconstruction will not expand the roadway. Staff recommends City
Council approve the professional service agreement for engineering design services with
Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH BAIRD, HAMPTON &
BROWN, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $377,840.60 FOR THE GLENVIEW
DRIVE EAST PROJECT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-029, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,075,000.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills informed City Council the amended budget for Fiscal Year
2019/2020 includes two projects--Iron Horse Boulevard reconstruction and Hightower /
Davis Boulevard signalization--that will be financed with Certificates of Obligation. State
law requires specific notification prior to the issuance of Certificates of Obligation. The
resolution, if approved, authorizes and directs staff to publish the notice of intent to issue
Certificates of Obligation in the amount not to exceed $2,310,000. Mr. Mills informed City
Council the caption on the agenda and the resolution had an incorrect amount of
$2,075,000. The memorandum in the agenda packet had the correct number in the
amount not to exceed $2,310.000. Mr. Mills informed City Council the notice, if approved,
will publish on Wednesday, July 29 and the following Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The
anticipated sale date is September 14, 2020.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-029,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO
ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$2,310,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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F.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-030, DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE AS THE PRIMARY AND DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & RESEARCH AS
THE SECONDARY AS THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE CALCULATION OF THE NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE,
VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE, AND PERFORMING ALL OTHER DUTIES
AND OBLIGATIONS NECESSARY TO EFFECT SUBMISSION OF THE TAX
RATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE.
APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers informed City Council state law requires
the City Council designate an officer to be responsible for the calculation of the
no-new-revenue tax rate, voter-approval tax rate and to perform other duties and
obligations related to submission of the tax rate to the City Council. Resolution No.
2020-030, designates the Director of Finance as the primary and Director of Budget and
Research as the secondary officer or employee responsible for the City in the
calculation of the no-new revenue tax rate, voter-approval tax rate, and other obligations
required by Chapter 26 of the Texas Tax Code.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM ORR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-030, DESIGNATING
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AS THE PRIMARY AND DIRECTOR OF BUDGET &
RESEARCH AS THE SECONDARY AS THE OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THE CALCULATION OF THE NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE, VOTER-APPROVAL TAX
RATE, AND PERFORMING ALL OTHER DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS NECESSARY TO
EFFECT SUBMISSION OF THE TAX RATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS TAX
CODE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-031, DIRECTING THE DESIGNATED
OFFICER TO CALCULATE THE VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE FOR THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS TAX
CODE 26.04 (C-1).
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers informed City Council the item for their
consideration is to direct the designated officer to calculate the voter-approval tax rate for
the City of North Richland Hills in accordance with the Texas Tax Code Section
26.04(c-1). The section allows any City to calculate the voter-approval tax rate in a
manner provided for a special taxing unit if any part of the taxing unit is located in an
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area that is declared a disaster area during the current tax year by the governor of the
state or by the President of the United States. The change provides for a taxing unit to
calculate the voter-approval tax rate from a 3.5% increase over the no-new revenue tax
rate to an 8% increase over the no-new revenue tax rate. Based on staffs additional
research, staff is recommending no action from City Council.
No action taken by City Council.
F.4 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARINGS FOR THE CITY'S FY
2019/2020 REVISED BUDGET, THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY 2019/2020 REVISED BUDGET, THE
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FY 2019/2020 REVISED
BUDGET.
APPROVED
Director of Budget and Research Robert Myers informed City Council this item sets the
date of Thursday August 13, 2020 for public hearings on the Revised Fiscal Year
2019/2020 budgets for the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation,
Crime Control and Prevention District, and City Council. The public hearing for the Park
and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Crime
Control and Prevention District is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. and City Council scheduled for
7:00 p.m.
Mr. Myers also presented item F.5, which sets the date of Thursday August 13, 2020 for
public hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2020/2021 budgets for the Park and
Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, Crime Control and Prevention District,
and City Council. The public hearing for the Park and Recreation Facilities Development
Corporation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Crime Control and Prevention District is
scheduled for 6:40 p.m. and City Council scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM ORR, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVED. APPROVE THURSDAY,
AUGUST 13, 2020 AS THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY'S FY
2019/2020 REVISED BUDGET, THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY 2019/2020 REVISED BUDGET, AND THE CRIME
CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FY 2019/2020 REVISED BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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F.5 SETTING THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CITY'S FY
2020/2021 PROPOSED BUDGET, THE PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY 2020/2021 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND
THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT'S FY 2020/2021
PROPOSED BUDGET.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with F.4.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 AS THE
DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY'S FY 2020/2021 PROPOSED BUDGET,
THE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S FY
2020/2021 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION
DISTRICT'S FY 2020/2021 PROPOSED BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.6 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3668, APPOINTING THE PRESIDING JUDGE
AND SUBSTITUTE JUDGE OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT OF RECORD.
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council the ordinance provides for the
appointment of Presiding Judge Stewart Bass and Substitute Judge Lorraine Irby of the
Municipal Court of Record for a term of two years. The ordinance provides the annual
salary of $84,941 for the Presiding Judge and that the Substitute Municipal Judge shall
be compensated by the Presiding Judge to serve during his absence.
City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis informed City Council the action is to consider
Ordinance No. 3668, in accordance with Executive Session.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BENTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3668, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2020-032, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO PLACE
6 ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
APPROVED
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City Secretary Alicia Richardson informed City Council the item before them this evening
is to consider the recommendations of Mayor Pro Tern Turnage to various boards,
commissions, and committees.
Kathy Luppy - Keep NRH Beautiful Commission, term expiring June 30, 2022
Mary Robbins - Library Board, term expiring June 30, 2022
Dianne Spradling - Parks and Recreation Board, term expiring June 30, 2022
Kelvin Deupree - Planning and Zoning Commission, term expiring June 30, 2022
Kelvin Deupree - Capital Improvement Advisory Committee, term expiring June 30, 2022
Brian Crowson - Substandard Building Board, term expiring June 30, 2022
Karen Russell -Teen Court Advisory Board, term expiring June 30, 2022
Bill Gibbs - Zoning Board of Adjustment, term expiring June 30, 2022
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM ORR TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2020-032, APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO PLACE 6 ON VARIOUS BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Compton made the following announcements.
Registration is open for the next Citizens Police Academy which will take place August 27
to November 19. The Citizens Police Academy will meet each Thursday from 9 a.m. to
noon. Participants will learn about patrol procedures, dispatch operations, SWAT
operations, crime scene search and many other law enforcement subjects. Class size is
limited to allow for social distancing and advanced registration is required. You can sign
up online at nrhtx.com/cpa.
The City of North Richland Hills reminds all water customers of our twice per week
watering schedule. Please water your lawn only on your designated days. You can go
online to nrhtx.com/conservation for more information.
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Kudos Korner - Frank Perez and Stephanie Hee at NRH2O Family Water Park - A
citizen emailed praise for the management staff at NRH2O. She stated that both Frank
and Stephanie go above and beyond in providing extraordinary customer service. They
are always accessible to their guests and epitomize the crucial values of sincerity,
integrity, respect, diversity; safety, and inclusion. In an era where one-to-one customer
service is a rarity, Mr. Perez and Ms. Hee are a great example for all to follow.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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