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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2023-04-10 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 APRIL 10, 2023 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 10th day of April at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Place 4 Blake Vaughn Place 5 Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, 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/Chief Governance Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney CALLED TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. Council member Wright Oujesky asked staff to clarify the city's total cost for item F.3. Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue informed City Council that if the city is awarded the grant, the program provides up to 75 percent (75%) of an entry-level police officer's salary and fringe benefits for a three-year award program. The grant application seeks $500,000 and requires a 25 percent (25%) local cash match. The grant also requires the retention of the four new officer positions for a fourth year at 100% cost to the city. The city's cash match sharing will be phased in over the four years. The city will use the highest percentage of the grant in the first year and decrease it in years two and three. The city's required 25% cash match and additional funds for the senior officer positions April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 would increase each year, with the city paying the entire cost for the four officer positions in year four and beyond. Over the four years, the total cost to the city would be $1,384,280. 2. PRESENTATION OF THE NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK GREEN EXTREME ANALYSIS RESULTS. Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council staff intended to review the analysis performed by Aquatic Design Group, Inc. of the Green Extreme and its replacement. Staff is in receipt of the bids for the replacement project, and the bids came in higher than what was budgeted for the project. Staff recommends delaying the discussion to allow staff time to work with Dennis from Aquatic Design Group, Inc. on the ride elements. Ms. Hartman shared that the analysis of the Green Extreme has indicated that the steel beams and tower can be re-purposed for the new ride that is still set to open the summer of 2024. EXECUTIVE SESSION There being no Executive Session, Mayor Trevino adjourned work session at 6:46 p.m. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Place 4 Blake Vaughn Place 5 Scott Turnage Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 Council member Wright Oujesky led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 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 ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA,AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 20, 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-026, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF PLANO TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848908. B.3 AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF FOUR RAVEN AUDIO DETECTION DEVICES FROM FLOCK GROUP INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 USING TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848908 FUNDS AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-027, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848908 FUNDS. April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 B.4 AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF NINE ACOUSTIC THREAT AND GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEMS FROM MET ONE INSTRUMENTS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,818.75 USING TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848908 FUNDING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-028, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC22-0046, ORDINANCE NO. 3782, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM STUART THREADGOLD FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 7540 BURSEY ROAD SOUTH, BEING 2.0 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 2B3, ALEXANDER HOOD SURVEY, ABSTRACT 683. (CONTINUED FROM THE MARCH 6, 2023, CITY COUNCIL MEETING) APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that at the request of staff the public hearing for this item was opened at the March 6 meeting and continued to the April 10 meeting. Staff will present this item and its companion item D.1, PLAT23-0032 together and City Council will take separate action on each item. Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 2.0 acres located at 7540 Bursey Road South. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is agricultural. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property. Applicant Stuart Threadgold, 7540 Bursey Road South, presented request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their April 6, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of ZC22-0046, with a vote of 6-0. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of the companion plat subject to approval of the zoning request with the conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee comments, and with a waiver of the 50-foot lot width standard to allow a 20-foot wide leg on the southern lot. 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. April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ZC22-0046, ORDINANCE NO.3782. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 PLAT23-0032 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM STUART THREADGOLD FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 9 AND 10, BLOCK 1, OAKVALE ADDITION, BEING 2.0 ACRES LOCATED AT 7540 BURSEY ROAD SOUTH. APPROVED This item was presented in conjunction with item C.1. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE PLAT23-0032, SUBJECT TO DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS WITH A WAIVER OF THE 50-FOOT LOT WIDTH STANDARD TO ALLOW A 20-FOOT WIDE LEG ON THE SOUTHERN LOT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-023, NOMINATING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TARRANT COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. APPROVED City Manager Mark Hindman presented the item. The resolution for consideration this evening is to forward a nominee to Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) Chief Appraiser Jeff Law to fill the vacant seat on the TAD Board of Directors. The seat was previously held by Kathryn Wilemon who was successfully recalled from the Board of Directors. The taxing entities who originally voted for Ms. Wilemon will determine the replacement through a nomination process and subsequent vote. Each taxing entity may nominate one candidate by resolution to be placed on the ballot and voted on by the taxing entities. April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 Mayor Trevino opened the floor for nominations. Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage nominated Mattie Peterson Compton. Council member Vaughn nominated Vince E. Puente, Sr. Council member Wright Oujesky motioned to close nominations. Mayor Trevino closed the nominations. Mayor Trevino asked for those in favor of Mattie Peterson Compton. Mayor Pro Tem Rodriguez, Associate Mayor Pro Tem Turnage and Council members Wright Oujesky, Compton, and On were in favor of nominating Mattie Peterson Compton. Mayor Trevino asked for those in favor of Vince E. Puente, Sr. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Deupree and Council member Vaughn were in favor of nominating Vince E. Puente, Sr. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-023, NOMINATING MATTIE PARKER COMPTON TO THE TARRANT COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-2, WITH MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WRIGHT OUJEKSY, COMPTON, AND ORR VOTING FOR AND DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE AND COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-024, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION POOL SAFELY GRANT. APPROVED Program Manager/Coordinator of Special Projects Meagan Merrill informed City Council that staff seeks approval to apply for grant funds for training and certifying code officials who regulate residential and commercial aquatic facilities. The Pool Safely Grant does not require a cost match by the city. The city seeks $400,000 to fund initiatives that prevent drowning in North Richland Hills and the region. If awarded, the city would provide more than 800 free training classes and certifications to regulators and code officials who regulate swimming pools/spas. The funding will also provide educational materials and outreach for North Richland Hills child cares, Birdville elementary schools, North Richland Hills public pool operators, community events, and the regional drowning April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 prevention coalition. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-024, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE FEDERAL CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION POOL SAFELY GRANT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE FY2023 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES HIRING PROGRAM. APPROVED Director of Public Safety Jimmy Perdue informed City Council the police department is applying for a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring grant for four new patrol officers. Last year the city applied for the same grant, but was not awarded funding. During work session staff was asked to provide the total cost to the city for the three-year grant. The total amount for the three-year grant is $860,988.00, which is approximately a 33% grant match. The grant requires the city to retain the positions for an additional year beyond the grant period. The total cost for the four new positions in the fourth year is $523,292.00. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-025, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE FY2023 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES HIRING PROGRAM. 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 Mayor Trevino announced that City Council did not convene into Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez made the following announcements. NRH Parks & Recreation and the Fort Worth Mountain Bike Association are hosting an Open Trail Ride at the Fossil Creek Mountain Bike Trails on Saturday, April 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Riders of all ages are welcome to attend. Please visit the city's website for more information. The Sounds of Spring Concert Series kicks off on Friday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. on the plaza in front of City Hall. Admission is free. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for each concert. Please visit the city's website for more details. Kudos Korner - Frank Perez and Stephanie Hee at NRH2O - A resident sent the City Manager a letter commending Frank and Stephanie's service to the community. He said his family has enjoyed the waterpark since it first opened in 1995. Through the years he has been continually impressed with how Frank and Stephanie go the extra mile to ensure visitors to the park are happy. "In an era where one-to-one customer service is non-existent, it is so refreshing to know Mr. Perez and Ms. Hee genuinely care about NRH2O guests!" These fine employees set the standards for others to emulate. Keep up the good work! I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m. 0 ar Trevino, Mayor .010110000 ATTEST: • -1°1A, efu Alicia Richardson r0 I i�jy City Secretary/Chief Gov ..Of# �o• April 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8