HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2023-11-13 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
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
13th day of November at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Paulette Hartman Deputy City Manager
Karen Manila Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner 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 ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR THE KEEPING OF
BACKYARD CHICKENS IN NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an overview of the
proposed changes (Ordinance No. 3825) to address the keeping of backyard chickens.
City Council will consider and take action on the ordinance during their regular meeting.
The proposed ordinance provides for amendments and creation of new sections in
Chapter 14.
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Section 14-442 - clarifies the section pertains to livestock and that backyard chickens
are addressed in a new article, XVI in Chapter 14.
Section 14-2 - amended to include definitions for backyard chicken, chicken coop,
exercise area, nesting box, and rooster.
Section 14-600 - provides for the keeping of backyard chickens in the rear yard;
prohibition of roosters and fowl; and responsibility for keeping, protecting, and enclosing
of backyard chickens. Assigns department authorized for enforcing the ordinance.
Section 14-601 - establishes requirement and process to obtain permit; grace period for
implementation; allowance for current properties with backyard chickens to house the
same number of chickens until reduced through attrition; and length of permit and
renewal process.
City Council discussed the requirement for an inspection to obtain a permit and a
re-inspection to renew the permit compared to the inspection and permit for a fence. City
Council also discussed the number of chickens allowed for properties that currently have
chickens and the training class requirement.
Council member Orr asked staff to update the wording to remove re-inspection required
for renewal of permit.
Ms. Hartman informed City Council that temporary structures require a permit and an
inspection. Staffs recommendation topermit and inspect the chicken coopwould be
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similar to the process for other temporary structures. Ms. Martinez informed City Council
the training class is the recommendation of the residents who approached the city to
allow chickens.
Section 14-602 - requirements (distance, fencing, and nesting box) for chicken coop and
exercise area.
Section 14-603 - compliance with sanitary conditions as established in Chapter 34,
Nuisance Code; daily removal of droppings from yard and coop; storage of droppings as
established by Chapter 66, Solid Waste Code; use of impervious containers or platform
for feeding of vegetables or scraps; requirements for watering troughs or tanks;
putrescible material not allowed to accumulate; and establishes violation and punishment
by citation.
City Council discussed the storage of manure and the requirement to pick up droppings.
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Section 14-604 - restrictions regarding the maximum number of backyard chickens; lot
sizes; distance from adjacent residential structures; no sale of byproducts; backyard
chickens running at large is a violation; and prohibition to surrender backyard chickens
or fowl of any type.
Lot Size Distance from adjacent Maximum
residential structures
less than 10,890 sq ft less than 30 ft 0
less than 10,890 sq ft 30 ft or greater, but less than 50 ft 4
less than 10,890 sq ft 50 ft or greater 6
10,890-21,780 sq ft 50 ft or greater 6
21,780-32,670 sq ft 50 ft or greater 12
32 670-43 560 sq or greater 50 ft 18
43,560-54,450 sq ft 50 ft or greater 24
Staff proposes for lots larger than 54,450 sq ft that six (6) additional backyard chickens
may be kept for every 1/4 acre (10,890 sq ft) of additional lot area. The distance of the
chicken coop and attached exercise area from an adjacent residential structure shall be
50 ft or greater.
City Council discussed the proposed number of allowable chickens.
Section 14-605 - establishes a sunset review of November 30, 2027 unless modified
earlier or extended by City Council.
City Council discussed decreasing the length of time before the ordinance is due for a
sunset review.
3. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENT(S) TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE.
City Manager Mark Hindman provided an overview of the proposed changes. The
changes are based on City Council's discussion at its September 25 Work Session
regarding the process to add items on future meeting agendas. The proposed ordinance
also includes modifications to comply with state law and current practice; alignment of
subject matter within sections; updated naming conventions (e.g., work session);
antiquated terminology; and process to request items on the agenda.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn asked if the proposed ordinance still allows City
Council the ability to suspend the rules.
City Attorney Maleshia McGinnis advised that the Council Rules of Procedure had
conflicting language by providing two options to suspend the rules either by majority vote
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or unanimous vote. Roberts Rules of Procedure recommends a two-thirds (2/3) vote or
more to suspend rules. Staff kept the unanimous vote language in the ordinance. The
City Council has the option to change the vote required to suspend the rules.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn commented that the rules would not allow him to add
an item on a future agenda following comments made by the public during the regular
meeting.
Mr. Hindman stated that Section 2-64(c)(2) in the proposed ordinance provides a
provision for City Council to place an item on a meeting agenda. He reminded City
Council the item on the regular agenda tonight is to introduce the amendment. The
ordinance will be placed on a future agenda for discussion and action by the City
Council.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
City Council had no items for this category.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR
VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY- 6701 DAVIS BOULEVARD
2. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7656 BOULEVARD 26
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property - 6701 Davis
Boulevard and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development
negotiations - 7656 Boulevard 26. Executive Session began at 6:59 p.m. and concluded
at 7:01 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:01 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 7:10 p.m.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Rita Wright Oujesky Place 2
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Suzy Compton Place 3
Mason Orr Place 4
Blake Vaughn Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7
Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Maleshia B. McGinnis City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree 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
Ms. Nikki Douglas, 7525 Cimarron Drive, commented on the presentation provided by
staff in work session regarding the number of backyard chickens, lot sizes and distance
requirements from adjacent residential structures.
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 DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 23, 2023 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 APPROVE AWARD OF RFP NO. 23-028 TO AMUSEMENT RESTORATION
COMPANIES LLC FOR THE REPAIR AND RE-COATING OF THE
ACCELERATOR WATERSLIDE AT NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN THE
AMOUNT OF $67,500 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE ASSOCIATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 TR23-01, ORDINANCE NO. 3824, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 118, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 7, OF THE NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING BUILDING HEIGHT
AND FENCING STANDARDS IN THE OC (OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL) ZONING
DISTRICT.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock stated that the proposed ordinance is a text amendment to the zoning
ordinance, specifically Chapter 118, Article IV, Division 7. Staffs research shows that
zoning district OC, outdoor commercial, is only located in two locations in the city. A 1.69
acre portion of area in the Meadow Lakes subdivision and along Boulevard 26 (former
Mountasia, golf driving range, and a small portion of NRH2O). Currently the outdoor
commercial district sets the maximum height of structures at 38 feet. The remaining
commercial districts maximum height varies according to adjacent residential districts.
The proposed ordinance aligns the outdoor commercial district with the remaining
commercial districts to match the building height. The proposed ordinance also provides
for perimeter fencing around an amusement park or theme park. Such fencing may be
located on the property line and within the front yard. If located within the required
landscape, the fencing must be behind the required landscaping. The Planning and
Zoning Commission, at their October 19, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a
vote of 6-0, subject to removing artwork on perimeter fences from the proposed text
revision. Staff removed the language from the proposed ordinance.
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.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3824.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 PLAT23-0049 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY-HORN AND
ASSOCIATES FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF WILLOW SPRINGS, BEING
18.97 ACRES LOCATED AT 6900-7100 DAVIS BOULEVARD AND 8205-8217
ODELL STREET.
APPROVED
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a preliminary plat for
18.97 acres located at 6900-7100 Davis Boulevard and 8205-8217 Odell Street. The
area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as medium density residential
and urban village and the current zoning is residential planned development. Mr.
Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Andrea Saavedra, 14151 Montfort Place Drive, Dallas, Texas presented the request. The
preliminary plat conforms with the zoning ordinance and they are not seeking any
variances.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The City Council approved the zoning for this
property at their June 26, 2023 meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
October 19, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0, with conditions
outlined by the Development Review Committee, which have been addressed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE PLAT23-0049.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R&D BURNS
BROTHERS, INC., FOR UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION WORK ON SIX
RESIDENTIAL STREETS DESIGNATED AS BOND PROJECTS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,180,522 FOR THE KIRK LANE, WOOD VIEW LANE, SIERRA
DRIVE, DANIEL DRIVE, LAKESIDE CIRCLE AND POST OAK DRIVE BOND
PROJECTS.
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APPROVED
Assistant Public Works Director Boe Blankenship presented the item. The construction
contract provides necessary utility work for six residential streets approved in the 2020
Street Bond program. R&D Burns Brothers, Inc., will perform the reconstruction of the
existing water and sanitary sewer mains located beneath the pavement in early 2024 and
the paving work for the streets will begin in summer of 2024.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH R&D
BURNS BROTHERS, INC., FOR UTILITY RECONSTRUCTION WORK ON SIX
RESIDENTIAL STREETS DESIGNATED AS BOND PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,180,522 FOR THE KIRK LANE, WOOD VIEW LANE, SIERRA DRIVE, DANIEL DRIVE,
LAKESIDE CIRCLE AND POST OAK DRIVE BOND PROJECTS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.2 AWARD RFP 23-024 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VANGUARD UTILITY SERVICE, INC.,
TO PERFORM CITY-WIDE WATER METER INSTALLATION SERVICES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,741,989.29.
APPROVED
Assistant Public Works Director Boe Blankenship presented the item. The construction
agreement provides for the installation of water meters and water metering equipment.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER ORR TO AWARD RFP 23-024 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH VANGUARD UTILITY SERVICE, INC.,
TO PERFORM CITY-WIDE WATER METER INSTALLATION SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED$1,741,989.29.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
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F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3825 AMENDING THE NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 14, ANIMALS, TO MODIFY
ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 14-442, ADD ARTICLE XVI FOR THE KEEPING OF
BACKYARD CHICKENS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 34, ARTICLE II,
SECTION 34-33 TO DECLARE SPECIFIC NUISANCES.
APPROVED
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an overview of the
proposed changes (Ordinance No. 3825) to address the keeping of backyard chickens.
The proposed ordinance provides for amendments and creation of new sections in
Chapter 14.
Section 14-442 - clarifies the section pertains to livestock and that backyard chickens
are addressed in a new article, XVI in Chapter 14.
Section 14-2 - amended to include definitions for backyard chicken, chicken coop,
exercise area, nesting box, and rooster.
Section 14-600 - provides for the keeping of backyard chickens in the rear yard;
prohibition of roosters and fowl; and responsibility for keeping, protecting, and enclosing
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Section 14-601 - establishes requirement and process to obtain permit; grace period for
implementation; allowance for current properties with backyard chickens to house the
same number of chickens until reduced through attrition; and length of permit and
renewal process.
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed
the process to obtain a permit and the requirement for an onsite inspection for the
original permit and reinspection for renewals.
Section 14-602 - requirements (distance, fencing, and nesting box) for chicken coop and
exercise area.
Section 14-603 - compliance with sanitary conditions as established in Chapter 34,
Nuisance Code; daily removal of droppings from yard and coop; storage of droppings as
established by Chapter 66, Solid Waste Code; use of impervious containers or platform
for feeding of vegetables or scraps; requirements for watering troughs or tanks;
putrescible material not allowed to accumulate; and establishes violation and punishment
by citation.
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Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed
the frequency of removing droppings from the yard and coop.
Section 14-604 - restrictions regarding the maximum number of backyard chickens; lot
sizes; distance from adjacent residential structures; no sale of byproducts; backyard
chickens running at large is a violation; and prohibition to surrender backyard chickens
or fowl of any type.
Lot Size Distance from adjacent Maximum
residential structures
less than 10,890 sq ft less than 30 ft 0
less than 10,890 sq ft 30 ft or greater, but less than 50 ft 4
less than 10,890 sq ft 50 ft or greater 6
10,890-21,780 sq ft 50 ft or greater 6
21,780-32,670 sq ft 50 ft or greater 12
32,670-43,560 sq ft 50 ft or greater 18
43,560-54,450 sq ft 50 ft or greater 24
For lots larger than 54,450 sq ft, staff proposes that six (6) additional backyard chickens
may be kept for every 1/4 acre (10,890 sq ft) of additional lot area. The distance of the
chicken coop and attached exercise area from an adjacent residential structure shall be
50 ft or greater.
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed
the staffs proposed lot sizes and number of allowable chickens.
Section 14-605 - establishes a sunset review of November 30, 2027 unless modified
earlier or extended by City Council.
Ms. Martinez shared that during the work session presentation, City Council discussed
decreasing the length of time before the ordinance is due for a sunset review.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3825,
WITH THE STIPULATIONS TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF YEARS FROM FOUR TO
TWO FOR THE SUNSET REVIEW AND REMOVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR A
REINSPECTION TO RENEW PERMIT.
MAYOR PRO TEM DEPUREE ASKED FOR A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO REMOVE
THE REQUIREMENT OF AN INSPECTION FOR THE INITIAL PERMIT. COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON DID NOT ACCEPT THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
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Council member Compton stated that an inspection for the initial permit eliminates any
misunderstandings regarding the keeping of chickens.
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE ASKED FOR A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO CHANGE
THE FREQUENCY OF REMOVING DROPPINGS FROM THE YARD AND COOP
FROM DAILY TO WEEKLY. COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON ACCEPTED THE
AMENDMENT.
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE ASKED FOR A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO
INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CHICKENS FROM FOUR (4) TO SIX (6) FOR LOT
SIZES LESS THAN 10,890 SQ FT. COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON DID NOT
ACCEPT THE FRIENDLY AMENDMENT.
Council member Compton stated that her motion is based on previous ordinances and
her research regarding chickens. The city has been accommodating when considering
the proposed ordinance and number of chickens.
City Council discussed the number of chickens, required inspection with the initial
permit, attrition rate, and rules for the keeping of chickens not being followed.
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN MOVED, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR
THE INITIAL ONSITE INSPECTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT CARRIED 4-3; WITH COUNCIL
MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, ORR, VAUGHN AND DEUPREE IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, COMPTON,AND TURNAGE AGAINST.
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE MOVED, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO
TEM VAUGHN TO AMEND THE MOTION TO CHANGE THE LOT SIZES AND
NUMBER OF ALLOWED CHICKENS.
Lot Size Distance from adjacent Maximum
residential structures
less than 8,400 sq ft less than 30 ft 0
less than 8,400 sq ft 30 ft or greater, but less than 50 ft 6
8,400 sq ft- 1/2 acre 50 ft or greater 10
1/2 acre - 3/4 acre 50 ft or greater 15
3/4 acre - 1 acre+ 50 ft or greater 18
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT CARRIED 4-3; WITH COUNCIL
MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, ORR, VAUGHN AND DEUPREE IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL
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MEMBER WRIGHT-OUJESKY, COMPTON,AND TURNAGE AGAINST.
CITY COUNCIL TOOK ACTION ON THE REMAINDER OF THE MAIN MOTION
(APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3825, WITH THE STIPULATION TO CHANGE THE
NUMBER OF YEARS FROM FOUR TO TWO FOR THE SUNSET REVIEW AND
CHANGING THE FREQUENCY OF REMOVING DROPPINGS FROM THE YARD AND
COOP) AND VOTED 5-2; WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, COMPTON,
ORR, VAUGHN, AND DEUPREE VOTING FOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS WRIGHT
OUJESKY AND TURNAGE VOTING AGAINST.
THE MAIN MOTION,AS AMENDED,WAS ADOPTED.
F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-082, ADOPTING THE CITY'S
INVESTMENT POLICY, ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPROVED
Director of Finance Mark Mills presented the 2023 Investment Policy and Investment
Strategy and reviewed the proposed changes.
- update cover page to reflect the new effective date;
- change the word "aggressive" to "effective" in the preface and objectives; and
- adding two funds newly adopted as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-082, ADOPTING THE CITY
INVESTMENT POLICY, ADOPTING THE CITY'S INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2023-083, APPOINTING EIGHT
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX INCREMENT
REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH TO
SERVE A TWO-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, AND
APPOINTING A CHAIRPERSON, TO SERVE A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2024.
APPROVED
of Finance Mark Mills presented the resolution for consideration regarding
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appointments to the Tax
Reinvestment Zone Number 3. Mr. Mills stated the board is
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comprised of nine (9) appointed members. The City Council holds eight (8) positions and
one (1) position is appointed by Tarrant County. Staff is requesting City Council appoint
eight (8) representatives and a Chairperson for the period of January 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2024.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2023-083,
APPOINTING MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL TO THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TAX
INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH TO
SERVE A TWO-YEAR TERM BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024, AND APPOINTING
OSCAR TREVINO AS CHAIRPERSON, TO SERVE A ONE-YEAR TERM BEGINNING
JANUARY 1,2024.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-084, CASTING THE 37 VOTES
ALLOCATED TO NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR ONE OR MORE
CANDIDATES IN THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF
DIRECTORS ELECTION.
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman presented information on the allocation of the city's 37
allocated votes to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors election. Mr. Hindman
stated that the City Council could cast their votes for one or more candidates for a total of
37 combined votes.
Mayor Trevino asked for a motion to identify the process of allocating votes among
members of the City Council.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE THE PROCESS FOR EACH COUNCIL
MEMBER TO HAVE FIVE VOTES AND THE MAYOR HAVING TWO VOTES.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
Mayor Trevino -Alan Blaylock 1, Vince Puente 1
Council member Rodriguez -Alan Blaylock 2, Vince Puente 3
Council member Wright Oujesky-Alan Blaylock 2, Vince Puente 3
Council member Compton -Alan Blaylock 1, Vince Puente 4
Mayor Pro Tem Deupree -Alan Blaylock 2, Vince Puente 3
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Council member Orr-Alan Blaylock 1, Vince Puente 4
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn -Vince Puente 5
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Turnage -Alan Blaylock 5
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2023-084, CASTING
23 VOTES FOR VINCE PUENTE AND 14 VOTES FOR ALAN BLAYLOCK TO BE ELECTED
TO THE TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN
VOTING AGAINST.
F.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE 3826, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
ARTICLE III BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, AS THEY
PERTAIN TO EX-OFFICIO AND ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
AND ZONING COMMISSION, CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AND MEETINGS
OF THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
APPROVED
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock presented the item. As a result of the May 2023
Charter Amendment Election, the City's Code of Ordinances regarding membership on
the Planning and Zoning Commission requires an update. Proposition F provided for the
appointment of alternate members to the Commission who would serve in the absence or
disability of a Commissioner. The proposed ordinance provides for the appointment of
two alternate members (Alternate A and Alternate B) appointed by the mayor. Alternates
are allowed to participate in deliberation, but shall only vote in the absence or disability of
a regular commissioner.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3826.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.6 INTRODUCE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, RULES
OF PROCEDURE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS.
City Manager Mark Hindman provided an overview of the proposed changes. The
changes are based on City Council's discussion at its September 25 Work Session
regarding the process to add items on future meeting agendas. The proposed ordinance
also includes modifications to comply with state law and current practice, alignment of
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subject matter within sections, updated naming conventions (e.g., work session),
antiquated terminology, and process to request items on the agenda.
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 551.072 for 6701 Davis Boulevard.
Deputy City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council the item before them is to
consider a third amendment to the purchase and sale agreement with PG Investco, LLC
for property located at 6701 Davis Boulevard. The amendment extends the closing date
by six (6) months to June 7, 2024. The amendment also provides for three (3) options to
extend the closing date an additional 30 days.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND
EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH PG INVESTCO, LLC OR
9.405 ACRES AT LOT 1, BLOCK 3,SMITHFIELD ADDITION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Turnage made the following announcements.
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed November 23 and 24 for the
Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day.
Thursday's collections will be made on Friday, with Friday's collections shifting to
Saturday.
Join us on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. for the annual NRH Christmas
Tree Lighting. The event will take place at Stormy Plaza Park, next to the library. Families
will be able to enjoy the Christmas Tree and the holiday lights and scenery along Hawk
Avenue through January 2, 2023. Please visit the city's website for more information
about the Christmas Tree Lighting and other upcoming holiday activities.
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Kudos Korner - Trish Watson in Neighborhood Services - A business owner emailed
praises for Trish saying: "She was a tremendous wealth of information from day one.
She walked us through the process of many things and took the time to give us
suggestions and educate us so we could do it right the first time. She responds quickly to
her emails and phone calls, which is a lost courtesy these days with many people. We
think the city is lucky to have a great health inspector to watch out for us business
owners and consumers. Thank you!"
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:49 p.m.
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