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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2022-02-14 MinutesMINUTES 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 14, 2022 WORK SESSION„-` The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 14th 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: Staff Members: CALL TO ORDER Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Suzy Compton Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3 Mason Orr Mayor Pro Tem, Place 4 Patrick Faram Place 5 Scott Turnage Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Place 7 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 Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council had no questions for staff. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 651.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE. OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY - 6301, 6609, 6617, 6701, 6726 DAVIS BOULEVARD; 8001, 8005 AND 8026 MAIN STREET; 6820, 6824 AND 6828 MICKEYSTREET; 6612 SNIDER STREET; AND 6720 NE LOOP 820. February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 2.' SECTION 651.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 6609,'--.6617, 6701, 6725 AND 8358 DAVIS BOULEVARD; 8001, 8005 AND 8025 MAIN STREET; 6820, 6824 AND 6828 MICKEY STREET; 6612 SNIDER STREET; AND 6720 NE LOOP 820. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:01 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 - 5301, 6609, 6617, 6701, 6725 Davis Boulevard; 8001, 8005 and 8025 Main Street; 6820, 6824 and 6828 Mickey Street; 6612 Snider Street; and 6720 NE Loop 820 and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 6609, 6617, 6701, 6725 and 8358 Davis Boulevard; 8001, 8005 and 8025 Main Street; 6820, 6824 and 6828 Mickey Street; 6612 Snider Street; and 6720 NE Loop 820. Executive Session began at 6:03 p.m. and recessed at 6:46 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:46 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 February 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Tito Rodriguez Rita Wright Oujesky Suzy Compton Mason Orr Patrick Faram Scott Turnage Kelvin Deupree Staff Members: Mark Hindman Alicia Richardson Maleshia B. McGinnis A.1 INVOCATION Council member Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Mayor Place 1 Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 3 Mayor Pro Tern, Place 4 Place 5 Place 6 Place 7 City Manager City Secretary City Attorney fi Council member Turnage led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. r A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no items for this category. 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 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM ORR TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 24, 2022 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) POLICE EQUIPPED MOTORCYCLES FROM LONGHORN HARLEY-DAVIDSON USING A BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT, IN THE COMBINED AMOUNT OF $123,357.64. B.3 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH STRATACT MEDIA GROUP, LLC FOR MEDIA ADVERTISING FOR NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $226,000. B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-010, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE FY2021 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FORMULA PROGRAM AWARD. February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-011 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE 2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT FOR NORTHEAST FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION. (NEFDA) FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT) TEAM DRY DECONTAMINATION EQUIPMENT. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS CA ORDINANCE NO. 3729, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 AMENDED BUDGET. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Finance Mark Mills to introduce the item. Mr. Mills informed City Council the purpose of the budget amendment is to take 'the . required actions to close Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ("TIF") Numbers 1/1A and 2. He stated that staff is working with the City Attorney to draft an ordinance that authorizes the final distribution of remaining funds (estimated balance $295,500) to the participating entities and close TIF 1/1A. Mr. Mills stated that staff is also working with its Financial Advisor and Bond Counsel to defease the remaining debt (estimated balance $8,569,742) in TIF 2 and will bring forward an ordinance that authorizes the final distribution of remaining funds to the participating entities and close TIF 2. In addition, the budget amendment includes expenditures related to TIF3. 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 on 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 TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3729, AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 BUDGET. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 E. PUBLIC WORKS EA CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3730, AMENDING ARTICLE IV, SECTION 54-166 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REMOVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON DESIGNATED PORTIONS OF BOB DRIVE. APPROVED Director of Public Works Caroline Waggoner presented item. The city has received an increase in complaints'and calls for enforcement on Bob Drive adjacent to the Fleetwood Apartments. The apartment complex has no available on -street parking for residents or guests. The City Council, at its January 24, 2022 meeting, directed staff to bring forward an ordinance to lift the parking restrictions on the west side of Bob Drive. A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3730. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012, AUTHORIZING THE DEFEASANCE AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY RELATING TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2; DIRECTING THAT AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIALS EFFECTUATE THE DEFEASANCE AND REDEMPTION OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE REDEMPTION AND DEFEASANCE OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS. APPROVED Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the item. Mr. Mills stated that the Board of Directors ("Board") of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2 ("TIF 2") met on January 24, 2022. At this meeting, the Board recommended that City Council take necessary actions to close TIF 2. Mr. Mills stated that the only remaining obligation is the outstanding principal and interest payments on debt associated with TIF 2. City Council is requested to approve Resolution No. 2022-012, authorizing the defeasance and calling for redemption of all outstanding debt obligations related to TIF 2. February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAM TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2022-012, AUTHORIZING THE DEFEASANCE AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING DEBT OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITY RELATING TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 2; DIRECTING THAT AUTHORIZED CITY OFFICIALS EFFECTUATE THE DEFEASANCE AND REDEMPTION OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS; AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE REDEMPTION AND DEFEASANCE OF SUCH OBLIGATIONS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3731, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE III OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 46 OF APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO LIBRARY FEES. APPROVED Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the item. Staff is requesting City Council's approval of Ordinance No. 3731. The ordinance amends the City's Code of Ordinances to remove library fines for overdue materials. If approved, the changes would be effective March 1, 2022. The ordinance is the result of discussion at the January 10, 2022 City Council work session. At this meeting, Director of Library Services Cecilia Barham presented the benefits of eliminating library overdue fees. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3731, AMENDING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE III OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND SECTION 46 OF APPENDIX A - FEE SCHEDULE OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO LIBRARY FEES. 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 Mayor Trevino announced there was action necessary as the result of discussion in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 6720 NE Loop 820. February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REAL ESTATE LEASE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SWEETIE PIE'S RIBEYES — NRH L.L.C. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Orr made the following announcements. Early voting for the March Primary Election began today and continues through February 25, 2022. The Dan Echols Center is not a polling location for this election. Area polling locations include: Saint Paul Presbyterian Church, located on Rufe Snow Drive; Tarrant County Northeast Courthouse on Grapevine Highway; and Tarrant County College Northeast Campus Student Center on Harwood Road. Visit tarrantcounty.com/elections for early voting hours, sample ballots and more information. The Animal Adoption & Rescue Center will hold a Low -Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, February 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The clinic will provide rabies shots, booster shots, city pet licenses and microchips. Please contact the animal shelter for pricing and more information. Kudos Korner - Seth Martin and Edgar Vidal in the Police Department - We received numerous comments of appreciation after Officer Martin and Vidal rescued a dog from a drainage ditch and then took time to fix the resident's fence so the dog could not get out again. "Thank you Officers for all that you do for humans and animals," one person wrote. Another stated, "I've never lived in another city whose police force is filled with so many kind officers. NRH PD Rocks!" I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m. February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 ,auuuuuu�uuii/,, ATTEST: `o��FL� .. ..HL,e te. TiC)itAjLei: : Alicia Richardson :hj�'.` City Secretary/Chief Goverrf40 'i - 0��``��\ February 14, 2022 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8