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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2021-10-25 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 OCTOBER 25, 2021 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 25th day of October 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 Tito Rodriguez Place 1 (present at 6:09 p.m.) Rita Wright Oujesky Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Suzy Compton Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3 Mason Orr Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Patrick Faram Place 5 Scott Turnage Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager Karen Manila Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety 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 THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. City Council had no questions for staff. 2. PRESENTATION OF THE 2021 END OF SEASON REPORT FOR NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman shared that overall the park had a successful summer. This season the park set multiple revenue records and the park will cover all operating expenses and debt. She stated that Frank Perez and Adrien Pekurney would provide an overview of the NRH2O season. October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 9 Mr. Perez shared that the amusement industry was hit hard by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021. The industry is expected to recover slowly as consumer confidence in facility safety increases and the number of cases decrease Mr. Perez discussed the competitive landscape within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. He also provided a historical look at the park's attendance and revenue. Ms. Pekurney stated that staff pulled together information in response to questions at the budget retreat with regard to the park's impact to the local community. The last five seasons, 35%-40% (average of 120-140 people) of the season team members were residents of North Richland Hills. In addition, 50%-60% (average of 175-210 people) of the seasonal team members were attendees of Birdville Independent School District. Since the park's opening in 1995, it has created 9,000 total seasonal jobs, distributing 38.5 million in wages to support local high school and college students. Additionally, the park has provided almost 8.9 million in vendor contracts with businesses and attracted almost 6 million guests, with 4 million being from outside the city. NRH2O has contributed $200,000 in sales tax revenue to the general fund and $100,000 to the Parks Fund and Crime Control and Prevention District. NRH2O has also contributed 1.3 million in sales tax revenue to the state. Ms. Pekurney shared that staff will continue to have a high standard of safety and cleanliness to ensure guests feel safe while visiting the park. Staff will continue to focus on niche areas--birthdays, reserved seating and enhancing pass sales. Once the pandemic eases, staff will focus on larger group events and private parties, consignment ticket programs, potential sponsorship opportunities, and off-season events to supplement seasonal revenue. Staff will also implement a new point of sale system to increase revenue opportunities. Looking to the future, Ms. Pekurney stated that they will continue to maintain a debt service level that allows the park to contribute to its reserves annually, even in lean years. They will continue to invest in the park with attractions that replace existing aging or underutilized areas in a cost effective way while allowing for new revenue generating opportunities. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - 6609, 6617, 6701, 6725 DAVIS BOULEVARD, 8001, 8005 AND 8025 MAIN STREET, 6820, 6824 AND 6828 MICKEY STREET, AND 6612 SNIDER STREET. 2. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 6609, 6617, 6701, 6725 DAVIS BOULEVARD, 8001, 8005 AND 8025 MAIN STREET, 6820, 6824 AND 6828 MICKEY STREET, AND 6612 SNIDER STREET. 3. SECTION 551.074: PERSONNEL MATTERS TO DELIBERATE THE EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION, AND DUTIES OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES - (1) CITY ATTORNEY AND (2) CITY MANAGER. October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:36 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 6609, 6617, 6701, 6725 Davis Boulevard, 8001, 8005 and 8025 Main Street, 6820, 6824 and 6828 Mickey Street, and 6612 Snider Street; Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 6609, 6617, 6701, 6725 Davis Boulevard, 8001, 8005 and 8025 Main Street, 6820, 6824 and 6828 Mickey Street, and 6612 Snider Street; and Section 551.074: Personnel matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of public employees - (1) City Attorney and (2) City Manager. Executive Session began at 6:38 p.m. and was recessed at 7:04 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 7:04 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 October 25, 2021 at 7:10 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Suzy Compton Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 3 Mason Orr Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Patrick Faram Place 5 Scott Turnage Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney 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) October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 9 A.3.1 CITIZEN RECOGNITION - MS. BRANDI ROWNTREE Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue presented Ms. Brandi Rowntree with a Certificate of Recognition for her assistance with saving the life of a two-year old child at Linda Spurlock Park. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Shelly Drouillard, 7212 Marilyn Lane, North Richland Hills, spoke to the City Council about her experiences with the North Richland Hills Police Department. 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 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 11, 2021 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2021-032, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE TARRANT COUNTY 9-1-1 DISTRICT FY2022 P25 RADIO INTEROPERABILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,709. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2021-033, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A REIMBURSEMENT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR TARRANT COUNTY 9-1-1 DISTRICT FY2022 PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINTS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,940. October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 9 B.4 AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY'S FINANCIAL/HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING LEGACY SOFTWARE PLATFORM (HTE) FROM CENTRAL SQUARE TECHNOLOGIES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,934.66 FOR FY 2021-2022. B.5 AUTHORIZE ANNUAL PAYMENTS FOR SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE FROM TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR THE CITY'S ERP SYSTEM, THE MUNICIPAL COURT SYSTEM, INCODE, AND TYLER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $380,000 FOR THE CURRENT BUDGET YEAR. B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND THE CITY OF DENTON FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS, SERVICES AND SUPPLIES UNDER CONTRACTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPETITIVELY BID, AND AUTHORIZE THE USE OF THE CITY OF DENTON'S CONTRACT WITH JOE GODDARD ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS FOR OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2021-08, ORDINANCE NO. 3714, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MEL/ARCH ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C-2 (COMMERCIAL) TO NR-PD (NONRESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AT 6721 BOULEVARD 26, BEING 0.87 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8R, BLOCK 2, JACK M ESTES SUBDIVISION. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton Comstock to introduce the item. Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.87 acres located at 6721 Boulevard 26. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current zoning is C-2 commercial. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Jason Boene, 764 Flamingo Drive, Saginaw, Texas presented request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting a zoning change to October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 9 allow for the development of an office-warehouse project to include contractors offices, merchandise distributors and other uses. Mr. Comstock stated that the applicant reviewed and agreed to the Development Review Committee recommendations. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their October 7, 2021 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 4-0. Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. There being no forms submitted, Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAM TO APPROVE ZC 2021-08, ORDINANCE NO. 3714. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 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. 2021-034, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS, IF AWARDED, FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (NCTCOG) INCIDENT MANAGEMENT FREEWAY BLOCKING EQUIPMENT 2021 CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR BLOCKING EQUIPMENT USED TO PROVIDE PROTECTION TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RESPONDING TO TRAFFIC CRASHES. APPROVED Assistant Fire Chief David Rainwater informed City Council the item before them this evening is a request to submit a grant application for funds to acquire incident management freeway blocking equipment. The equipment will provide protection to first responders at traffic crash incidents. If awarded, the city will purchase a crash attenuator vehicle. The application request is for $136,997.04 and requires a 20% match requirement. The match amount will be submitted for approval in the fiscal year 2023 October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 9 budget. If awarded, the city will enter into an advanced funding agreement with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Once a vendor has been selected, staff will return to City Council for approval of the purchase. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2021-034. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Turnage made the following announcements. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the NRH Senior Center's annual Arts & Crafts Fair this Wednesday and Thursday in the Grand Hall at NRH Centre. More than 60 local crafters will be participating. Visit the city's website or call the Senior Center for more details. Early voting for the November 2, 2021 state and county elections continues through Friday, October 29, 2021. Voters can cast their ballot at the Dan Echols Center in North Richland Hills, the Tarrant County Courthouse in Hurst or another polling location in Tarrant County. You can find the early voting schedule and sample ballot on Tarrant County's website. The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is hosting a low cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, October 30, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. Pet microchips will also be available. Visit the city's website or call Animal Services for more information. Kudos Korner - Phylis Mann and Marissa Major at the Library - A citizen called to share her appreciation for the staff who helped her when she was leaving the Library and discovered her vehicle had a flat tire in the parking lot. She said that Phylis and Marissa's kindness "made her day." They kept her calm and made sure she called who she needed to get the tire fixed. "We have some really special people working at the Library," she said. Mayor Trevino announced that City Council would reconvene into Executive Session following the announcements. Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 7:56 p.m. to reconvene 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) October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 9 City Attorney and (2) City Manager. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p m., with the same members present. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE 5TH AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CITY ATTORNEY MALESHIA MCGINNIS AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. 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. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DEUPREE TO APPROVE THE 2ND AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH CITY MANAGER MARK HINDMAN AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. f. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m. 4 .,41 Oscar Trevino, Mayor October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 9 ``d1►►11 4 1 11U1//////jo ATTEST: &7 f ;y= • - Alicia Richardson %;��' 'S • �`�� City Secretary/Chief Gover?fMMufficer October 25, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 9