HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2023-10-09 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 9, 2023
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th
day of October at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
City Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Absent: Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
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.
2. DISCUSS THE PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ)
PROGRAM FOR DAVIS BOULEVARD AND BOULEVARD 26.
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman shared that this item was previously presented to
City Council at its September 25, 2023 work session. Staff revised the policy purpose
based on comments from City Council and added clarifying language to explain the
purpose and evidence required for proposed projects.
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* Create a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) to stimulate reinvestment;
* Remove barriers that prevent quality redevelopment;
* Participating projects must provide evidence of the following:
Private investment of at least 25% of the total market property value;
Advancement of high-quality development or redevelopment with desirable end
user;
Effectively leverage private investment Effective utilization of incentives to
leverage the involvement of private investment;
Existence of a financial gap barrier to quality development where project could
not take place without participation; and
Furthering community revitalization Financial feasibility of project that furthers
community revitalization and demonstrates return on investment and
increased economic benefit
The boundary for the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) encompasses Davis
Boulevard from Smithfield Road/Bridge Street to Northeast Loop 820 and Boulevard 26
from Harwood Road to Northeast Loop 820. The property has to be identified as
commercial area on the Future Land Use PlanNision 2030 Strategic Plan. The purpose
of the zone is to address the condition of properties located within the zone boundaries.
Properties in the zone have a higher number of code compliance issues and vacancy
rates.
The Neighborhood Empowerment Zone benefits to the city includes:
* Incentivizing only those projects that meet the criteria and provide economic and
community revitalization in the zone;
* Provide a menu of incentive options that are considered as case-by-case based on
what brings the most benefit to the city;
* Provide waivers to facilitate fagade, landscaping and parking lot improvements on
smaller lots with older design;
* Projects completed at a faster pace through fast tracking.
Ms. Hartman reviewed additional uses that would be ineligible to receive "NRH EZ
Streets" benefits. Based on comments from City Council, staff added CBD shop,
cannabis dispensary, or vape shop to the list of ineligible uses. Staff also added
"including car washes" to automotive related uses.
Ms. Hartman reviewed benefits of the "NRH EZ Streets" program for the applicant.
* Fast track review of plans, permitting and inspections;
* City fee waivers to help offset improvement costs (case by case);
* Customized grants to assist with property improvements (case by case); and
*Limited variances to codes to provide for fagade, landscaping and parking lot
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improvements within property constraints (case by case).
Ms. Hartman reviewed eligibility criteria for an empowerment zone project - (1)
application for property located within the zone; (2) not delinquent in paying property
taxes; (3) in the event of a zoning change or variance, public hearings have taken place
and result in approval; and (4) comply with design guidelines within existing development
policies adopted by City Council.
Ms. Hartman reviewed eligibility incentives for "NRH EZ Streets" - (1) applicant must have
demonstrated eligibility and receive project certification; (2) roe is in conformance
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with the city's zoning or obtains City Council approval for re-zoning; and (3) termination
of incentives. Ms. Hartman reviewed eligible activities for grant funding in an amount not
to exceed $50,000 proj
ect.ect. Staff reduced the threshold from $100,000 to $50,000 to
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be in line with the authority allowed by state law. The policy authorizes the City Manager
to execute approved standard agreements. Applications that involve requests for sales tax
rebates, abatements or property tax would go through the city's normal process for
consideration and approval by the City Council.
Ms. Hartman also reviewed city fees that are eligible to be waived as part of the "NRH EZ
Streets" benefits.
* Building permit related fees, except third-party pass-through fees;
*Zoning and platting application fees;
* Public Works plan review and inspection fees;
*Tree mitigation fees;
* Sign permit fees;
* Mechanical, plumbing and electrical fees;
* Fire inspection fees;
* Park impact fees; and
* City portion of water and wastewater fees.
Ms. Hartman informed City Council there are two items on the regular agenda for their
consideration. The first is to establish the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Basic
Incentives Policy. The second item is to establish the Davis Boulevard/Boulevard 26
Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.
City Council and staff discussed the Planning Department's existing workload and how
submittals from the EZ Streets program would be incorporated into their process.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Deupree asked if the applicant has the opportunity to select
eligible activities. Ms. Hartman confirmed that the applicant will include which eligible
activities they want on their application.
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In response to Council member Compton's question, Director of Economic Development
Craig Hulse informed City Council that vacant buildings comprise about 14.5% and
undeveloped land comprises about 5% of the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone.
3. DISCUSS BACKYARD HEN RESEARCH AND SUGGESTED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENTS.
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an update on staffs
research regarding the city's current regulations for backyard hens, regulations from
adjacent cities, and staffs proposed recommendations. Ms. Martinez informed City
Council that staff met with individuals and groups in support of updating the city's
ordinance and individuals in support of maintaining current regulations. Staff also
considered emails and social media posts/comments in support and opposition to the
ownership and keeping of backyard hens.
City's current regulations:
-Allowed on AG or R-1-S (an acre or larger properties);
- Restricted to one for every full acre thereafter;
- Must be kept at a distance greater than 50' from any residential structure or inhabited
building;
- Must be kept within enclosures or cages at all times; and
- Must adhere to all provisions of Chapter 14, City Code of Ordinances (Animal Services)
as providing basic care, food, water and shelter.
Of the cities surveyed, Plano and Watauga require a local permit. The cities range in the
number of backyard hens with Euless allowing four and Forth Worth (one-acre or
greater), Haltom City (minimum 10,000 square foot lot) and Hurst (one-acre or greater)
allowing up to twenty (20). The cities of Colleyville, Keller, and Watauga have regulations
that require a five-foot distance from the property line. The survey revealed half of the
cities have a 50-foot distance requirement from adjacent structures; all cities, with the
exception of Bedford and Euless required a coop; and two cities have minimum lot
square footage requirements. The cities surveyed include Bedford, Colleyville, Euless,
Fort Worth, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, Plano , Richland Hills, and Watauga.
Ms. " Martinez reviewed the proposed chicken ordinance presented during citizens
presentation at the last City Council meeting.
-Allow backyard chickens;
- Require a course on Backyard Chicken Health;
-Would not support roosters as part of the ordinance;
-Allow 15 under 8,200 square foot lot; additional 15 chickens per 1/4 acre thereafter;
-Allow 20-foot distance from an occupied building on any adjacent property;
- Recommends a roosting area of 10-inches per hen;
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- One nesting box for every four(4) hens;
- Run dimensions, a minimum four square foot per chicken;
- Coop clean/free of debris; chickens provided with fresh water/food; food/bedding kept
in rodent proof containers;
-Animal control will not accept surrendered chickens or"accidental roosters"; and
-Animal control will provide a list of local chicken groups for rehoming purposes.
Ms. Martinez reviewed staffs recommendations to include in the revised ordinance.
- Clarify definition of livestock and fowl;
- Create definition of backyard hen not to include roosters;
- Eliminate restrictions for housing backyard chickens;
- Maintain 50-foot distance from neighboring residential structures for coop, run and
exercise area;
-Allow six (6) hens on a minimum 8,400 square foot residential lot;
- Consider allowing up to six (6) additional hens for every 1/4 acre after the minimum
8,400 square foot requirement;
- Clarify that backyard hens or chickens may not be surrendered to the animal shelter;
- Require permit for properties that house backyard hens to include a site plan of the
property including coop;
- Coop to be consistent with established zoning restrictions regarding accessory
structure size, height and setbacks; and
- Require a 6-foot wood fence surrounding backyard at the property housing chickens.
Ms. Martinez stated that staff seeks comments from City Council to incorporate into the
proposed ordinance. Staff will bring the ordinance back for further discussion and based
off direction by City Council, staff will bring forward a final proposed ordinance for
consideration. Once approved, the effective date of the ordinance will be 30 days
following adoption. Ms. Martinez shared that Neighborhood Services would create an
online permit, similar to the city's online garage sale permit.
City Council and staff discussed staffs ability to access a property owner's backyard to
inspect or follow up on complaints; the number of permitted chickens; safety of sick
chickens and proper removal; distance requirement from neighboring residential
structures; fence requirements and if waivers would be available to residents; online
permit process; turnaround time for staff to process online permits; enforcement
procedures; disputes between residents; responsibility of property owners to rehome
chickens; extension of moratorium for 60 days following approval of the ordinance;
annual city permit runs with the property owner and not the property; and requirement
that chickens remain in coop or run. City Council directed staff to prepare a draft
ordinance that allows options for their consideration such as number of chickens,
distance requirement, etc.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
There were no items presented for this category.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7656 BOULEVARD 26.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:46 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 7656 Boulevard
26. Executive Session began at 6:48 p.m. and concluded at 6:55 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that Council would convene to the regular City
Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Absent: Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Orr gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
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Council member Orr 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
Ms. Jessie Goodfellow, 7500 Cimarron Drive, shared with City Council that she
addressed the flooding at her house at a previous City Council meeting and that she has
not received any contact from the city. She asked the city to provide a positive plan to
address the flooding.
Ms. Jane Birkes, 8321 Main Street, informed City Council about the upcoming North
Richland Hills Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy Alumni ("CFAA") chili cook off.
The event will be held on
October 21, 2023 at the B&B Theatre.
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Matt Reed, 5145 Gentling Place, provided comments on backyard hens an
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presentation provided by staff in work session.
Ms. Nikki Douglas, 7525 Cimarron Drive, thanked staff and City Council for listening to
the citizens regarding backyard hens. She commented on the presentation provided by
staff in work session regarding distance from the property line and neighboring homes
and the number of backyard hens allowed on a property.
Ms. Debra Turnage, 7015 Douglas Lane, shared that she is located in R-1-S and she
supports backyard chickens. She commented on the fence requirement for property
owners with backyard chickens.
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 DEUPREE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA,AS PRESENTED.
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MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
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B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A 2023 CUMMINS MOBILE GENERATOR,
WITH REMOTE MONITORING, FROM CUMMINS INC., USING SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE CONTRACT RFP NO. 092222 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $306,500.
B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER,
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG
CENTER, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO TRANSFER AND RECEIVE
TWO HANDHELD CHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEMS PURCHASED BY THE
SAN ANTONIO TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER WITH THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG
PROGRAM GRANT#3060407 FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,146.26.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC23-0075, ORDINANCE NO. 3817, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM GLOBAL SIGNS, INC. FOR A
REVISION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 5100 DAVIS BOULEVARD,
BEING 0.53 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 R, BLOCK 18, CLEAR VIEW
ADDITION.
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 revision to a
redevelopment planned development for 0.53 acres located at 5100 Davis Boulevard.
The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and
the current zoning is RD-PD, redevelopment planned development. Mr. Comstock
provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Rick Robertson with Global Signs, located at 5105 California
Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, shared that the request is for a third sign on the building's
north elevation.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The city's current sign ordinance allows two signs
and the applicant is requesting a third sign. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at
their October 5, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0.
Mayor Trevino asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting
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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
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hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3817.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.2 ZC23-0069, ORDINANCE NO. 3818, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE REDINGER GROUP, LLC
FOR A REVISION TO A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AT 6716 STARDUST
DRIVE, BEING 2.88 ACRES DESCRIBED AS TRACT 1A2, JOHN C. YATES
SURVEY, ABSTRACT 1753.
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 revision to a planned
development for 2.88 acres located at 6716 Stardust Drive. The area is designated on
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as medium density residential and the current zoning
is RI-PD, residential infill planned development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the
property.
Applicant representative Chase Medford, 1217 Castle Cove, Keller, Texas presented the
request. He provided an overview of the proposed development that includes 14 lots,
green space, hardscaping, and conceptual elevations.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The revision to the planned development is the
result of the applicant changing the layout of the lots to accommodate a 15' utility
easement and 25' gas easement. The development will have four open space lots
(maintained by Homeowner Association), 14 single-family lots, street access and front
entry garages for all lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 21,
2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, with the condition that the
sidewalk access be required between the central houses in the open space sidewalk.
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
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hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3818, SUBJECT TO
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.3 ZC23-0074, ORDINANCE NO. 3819, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JASON HAYNIE FOR A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING AND AN
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 7409 BURSEY ROAD, BEING 2.784
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 8R, BLOCK B, GREEN VALLEY COUNTRY
ESTATES.
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Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
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Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
a permanent accessory building and an accessory dwelling unit for 2.784 acres located
at 7409 Bursey Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as
residential estate and the current zoning is R-1-S, special single-family. Mr. Comstock
provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Jason Haynie, 7409 Bursey Road, stated that he is seeking a special use
permit to construct a shop in the back northeast corner of his property. The building is
intended for storage and a personal shop and it will not be used to store vehicles. He
shared that there was an existing permanent accessory dwelling unit (approximately 600
square foot) when he purchased the home. He would like to finish out the building to
serve as a pool house and home gym. He is seeking three waivers - (1) from the
requirement to tie in the accessory dwelling unit to the roof line of his house, (2) request
approval of a 3:12 roof pitch versus 4:12, and (3) request to use an existing electricity
line versus a separate meter to the proposed 40x20 shop.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
September 21, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, with the
allowance for a separate electrical meter for the permanent accessory building on the far
northwest corner.
Council member Wright Oujesky clarified that the dwelling unit would not be used as a
separate living unit.
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Mr. Comstock informed City Council that the zoning ordinance allows a person, who is
related to the primary occupant of the house, to live long term in the accessory dwelling
unit.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3819, TO INCLUDE THE REQUESTED
VARIANCES.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
C.4 ZC23-0081 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
KIMLEY HORN AND ASSOCIATES FOR A SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A NEW SMITHFIELD MASONIC LODGE BUILDING AT 6820-6828
MICKEY COURT, BEING 0.82 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 13-15, BLOCK
3, WE ODELL ADDITION. (CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 23, 2023, CITY
COUNCIL MEETING)
CONTINUED
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn left the meeting at 7:54 p.m.
Mayor Trevino opened and continued the public hearing to the October 23, 2023 City
Council meeting.
THIS SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN WAS CONTINUED TO THE OCTOBER 23, 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., DBA PELOTON LAND
SOLUTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $383,105 FOR THE MAIN
STREET STREETSCAPING & SNIDER STREET EXTENSION PROJECT
(ST1102).
APPROVED
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. City Council is being asked to
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consider a professional services agreement for engineering design services for the Main
Street Streetscaping & Snider Street Extension project. The project includes the
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reconstruction of Main Street, Snider Street, and Center Street near the Smithfield
Station.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn returned to the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., DBA PELOTON LAND SOLUTIONS, IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $383,105 FOR THE MAIN STREET STREETSCAPING &
SNIDER STREET EXTENSION PROJECT(ST1102).
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
E.2 AWARD RFB 23-025 TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE LARIAT TRAIL PROJECT (ST2211) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,683,632, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. City Council is being asked to award
RFB No. 23-025 to McClendon Construction and authorize the City Manager to execute a
construction agreement for the Lariat Trail Project. The project is the fourth "major"
roadway of the 2020 Bond Program. The scope of the project includes reconstruction of
approximately 2,000 linear feet of Lariat Trail in two segments - Meadow Lakes to
Circleview and Riviera to the dead end.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AWARD RFB 23-025 TO MCCLENDON
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE LARIAT TRAIL PROJECT
(ST2211) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,683,632, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-077, ESTABLISHING A NEIGHBORHOOD
EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ) BASIC INCENTIVES POLICY.
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APPROVED
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman presented items F.1 and F.2. The City Council at
their February Goals Session discussed the idea of creating a zone to address aging
commercial corridors in the city. In May during work session, staff provided additional
information regarding a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ) Basic Incentives
Policy. Staff is bringing forward two resolutions for City Council's consideration to (1)
establish the NRH Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Basic Incentives Policy and (2)
establish the Davis Boulevard/Boulevard 26 Neighborhood Empowerment Zone. Ms.
Hartman provided an overview of the Neighborhood Empowerment Zone Policy Purpose
and the EZ Streets Zone.
Council member Orr stated that this has been a priority of the City Council at their Goals
Session. He thanked staff for bringing forward the policy.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-077,
ESTABLISHING A NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ) BASIC
INCENTIVES POLICY.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.2 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-078, ESTABLISHING THE DAVIS
BOULEVARD/BOULEVARD 26 NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT ZONE
(NEZ).
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item F.1.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-078,
ESTABLISHING THE DAVIS BOULEVARD/BOULEVARD 26 NEIGHBORHOOD
EMPOWERMENT ZONE (NEZ).
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-079, NOMINATING A REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE TARRANT COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
APPROVED
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City Manager Mark Hindman presented the item. The Tarrant County Appraisal District
informed the city that the terms of service for the five members of the Tarrant Appraisal
District ("TAD") Board of Directors("Board") expire December 31, 2023. As a voting
entity, North Richland Hills may nominate one candidate for each of the five positions.
TAD is receiving nominations from voting entities by resolution no later than October 15,
2023. Once the nomination process is complete, TAD will provide voting entities a ballot
. The city's ballot, approved byresolution, is due to TAD
to allocate 37 votes for nominees ypp
by December 15, 2023. The five nominees receiving the highest vote totals will be elected
to office. Mr. Hindman commented that City Council at their September 25 meeting
approved the nomination of Vince Puente, Sr. The city may nominate additional
candidates and he received nominations from Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaugn for
Jerald Miller, Jr., Rich DeOtte, and Gary M. Losada.
Council member Orr asked if the City Council is going to vote for all the names at one
time.
Mayor Trevino stated that he would ask for a show of hands for each nominee. Gerald
Millers, Jr. received two, Rich DeOtte received three, and Gary M. Losada received two.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-079,
NOMINATING RICH DEOTTE TO THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
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
APPROVED
Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse shared that Homewood Suites by Hilton
wants to locate at Boulevard 26 and Rodger Line Drive. The city is being asked to
consider a Hotel Occupancy Tax reimbursement and reimbursement of permit fees using
Hotel Occupancy Tax reserves. Mr. Hulse stated that funds associated with the Hotel
Occupancy Tax are restricted to tourism and hotels.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMB
ER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MM3
HOSPITALITY, LLC OR ASSIGNS AND EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY AND RELATED
DOCUMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7656 BOULEVARD 26.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Compton made the following announcements.
This week is open house week for the NRH Fire Department. Stop by your neighborhood
fire station to meet the team, see demos, ask questions, and tour the firehouse. Please
visit our website for the open house schedule and more details.
Join us on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 for the final `Round the Town with Oscar event for
this year. The bicycle ride and walk will start at 6:00 p.m. at Cross Timbers Park. Please
visit the city's website for more details.
Enjoy a free outdoor concert this Thursday, October 12, 2023 on the City Hall Plaza. The
Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute band Texas Flood will be performing starting at 6:30 p.m.
You can find all of the details on the city's website.
Kudos Korner - Kristin James in Neighborhood Services - We received several
comments of appreciation for Kristin's work in coordinating the annual Trash Bash Litter
Cleanup event. Several volunteers noted that it was well organized, and participants of all
ages had a great time. "Thank you for making it so easy and fun to serve our
community," they said.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
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