HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2023-12-11 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
DECEMBER 11, 2023
WORK SESSION
Texas met in work session on the
North Richland
The CityCouncil of the CityofHills,
11th day of December at 6:00 p.m. inthe 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 Tem, 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.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Turnage inquired about items B.20, B.21 and B.22. He asked if
the city is cancelling one purchase contract and approving the purchase of two separate
contracts for two vehicles.
Special Project Coordinator Jimmy Perdue confirmed the cityis purchasing two units
and cancelling the purchase of a new Frazer ambulance from Rush Truck Centers of
Ohio, Inc. Staff recommends purchasing the Ford chassis from McCall Ford due to Rush
Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc. not being able to guarantee a delivery date. Mr. Perdue
informed City Council the memorandum for item B.22 had an error. The memorandum
referenced an International chassis and it is a Ford chassis.
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City Manager Mark Hindman informed City Council that item B.19 is related to item D.2.
Staff recommends item B.19 be removed from the consent agenda and presented in
conjunction with item D.2
2. DISCUSS 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson reviewed the proposed 2024
i Council schedule. Staff is seekingdirection from CityCouncil regarding the March
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11, May 27, November 25 and December 23 meetings.
The March 11 meeting conflicts with the school district's Spring Break and the National
League of Cities Conference. Staff recommends the March 11 meeting be rescheduled
to March 4. There was no opposition from City Council.
The May 27 meeting is Memorial Day and a designated holiday for city employees. Staff
recommends the May 27 meeting be rescheduled to May 28. There was no opposition
from City Council. Lastly, the City Council traditionally directs staff to cancel the second
meetings in November and December.
City Council directed staff to reschedule the March 11 meeting to March 4 and the May
27 meeting to May 28. City Council also directed staff to cancel the November 25 and
December 23 meetings.
3. DISCUSS POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITING AND HIRING.
Chief of Police Mike Young provided an overview of the department's recruiting and
hiring efforts. The city is competing with other police agencies to hire police officers.
Potential candidates seek competitive pay and benefits, positive work environment,
supportive community and stable government. The city is providing a hiring bonus,
employee referral incentive, temporary waiver of 30-hour college requirement, directing
candidates who may not be ready to be a police officer to positions within the
department, developing existing and new employees interested in transitioning to a police
officer position, and working with the Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced
Learning Criminal Justice program to prepare graduating students for entry-level
positions and potential transition to police officers. The department created a website
devoted to recruiting and hiring police officers. In addition, the department is placing
literature at participating business, attending recruiting events/hiring fairs, and advertising
on billboards.
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn commented that the city needs innovative and creative
ways to recruit police officers.
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Council member Compton asked what the percentage of city officers is that live in the
metroplex (Northeast Tarrant County). Chief Young commented that the city has a
considerable number of officers that commute to North Richland Hills.
Council member Rodriguez acknowledged that all entities are challenged in recruiting
and hiring police officers. There has been a generational change and the youth are not
interested in being a police officer.
4. DISCUSS PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO COMBINE PROVISIONS ADDRESSING COMMUNITY AND
SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING OCCASIONAL SALES.
Director of Neighborhood Services Stefanie Martinez provided an overview of the
proposed amendments for community and special events. City Council, at its June 12,
2023 meeting, received a presentation from staff and provided feedback regarding
community and special events. Staff proposes the following recommendations for
residential and neighborhood sales:
- Occasional sale definition is no longer exclusive to garage sale
- no more than two (2) sales per calendar year
- no more than four (4) consecutive calendar days per sale
- clarifies food products or prepared items which would require a food establishment
permit may not be sold at the occasional sale
- clarifies that no new merchandise may be sold which was solely acquired for the
purpose to be sold at the occasional sale
- allows one (1) sign on the subject property with two (2) additional temporary signs off
premise with permission of the property owner where displayed; may not be within the
public right-of-way; the permit must be affixed to all sale signs
- no sale shall begin before 7:00 a.m. nor continue after 7:00 p.m.
- a permit must be obtained no less than 24 hours prior to the sale
- permit must be kept and displayed on the premises during the sale and made available
if requested by authorized city staff
- signs may not be placed within 10 feet from the edge of the roadway, within a median
or in a parkway
- permit must be affixed to all signs
- no change to fees
Ms. Martinez shared that special event requirements are located in different sections of
the City's Code of Ordinances. Staff proposes the following recommendations for
commercial business events:
- move from Chapter 118, Zoning - Temporary Use and Buildings to Chapter 10 -
Amusements and Entertainment, Temporary Commercial Events
- eight (8) events per year for no more than a total of 30 days in a 12-month period
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- if location is occupied by multiple tenants, written permission must be obtained from the
owner and other tenants of the property
- events shall not operate before or after the regular operating hours of the business
applying for the event
Ms. Martinez reviewed the following proposed recommendations for non-profit events:
- non-profit organizations are limited to eight (8) events per calendar year per
organization including one (1) circus or carnival (except school events)
- appeals heard by City Council
Staff also recommends City Council implement a $150.00 (per event) fee for special
events. Currently, the city does not assess a fee for special event permits.
City Council and staff discussed garage sale complaints, time restrictions for commercial
business events, and the number of days allowed for each commercial business event.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
City Council had no items for this category.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY - CHAPTER
551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:57 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive
Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section
551.071: Consultation with the City Attorney - Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
Executive Session began at 7:00 p.m. and concluded at 7:28 p.m.
Mayor Trevino announced at 7:28 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 December 11, 2023 at 7:34 p.m
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 Tern, Place 5
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Scott Turnage Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 6
Kelvin Deupree 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 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)
A.3.1 RECOGNITION OF DON BOWEN'S SERVICE TO THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS.
Mayor Trevino and City Council recognized Don Bowen for his service on the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
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
Council member Wright Oujesky removed item B.19 from the consent agenda.
Mayor Trevino announced that item B.19 would be presented with item D.2.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF ITEM B.19.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2023 REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS, AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS, AND
MAINTENANCE RELATED ITEMS FROM BAKER AND TAYLOR, LLC FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 USING STATE OF TEXAS COMPTROLLER TEXAS
SMART BUY COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 715-M2 IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $150,000.
B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-085, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM
WITH THE CITY OF FORNEY TO TRANSFER TEN GALLS TACTICAL VESTS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,294.10 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S APPROVED
PURCHASING POLICIES USING TAG GRANT#2848909 FUNDS.
B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-086, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM
WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO TRANSFER TWO SPEC OPS ENTRA
RAMS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,916.04 PURCHASED BY
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S
APPROVED PURCHASING POLICIES USING TAG GRANT#2848909 FUNDS.
B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT (CFISD) FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES FROM
VENDORS SELECTED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS.
B.6 PLAT23-0050 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SOCIETY OF SAINT
PIUS X OF FORT WORTH INC FOR A REPLAT OF LOT 4R, BLOCK 1,
CALLOWAY ACRES, BEING 1.147 ACRES LOCATED AT 3900 SCRUGGS
DRIVE.
B.7 PLAT23-0051 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRITTAIN &
CRAWFORD LLC FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 1 R1, 1R2, AND 1R3, BLOCK N,
RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION, BEING 0.634 ACRES LOCATED 5033
WYOMING TRAIL.
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B.8 PLAT23-0053 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WHITFIELD HALL
SURVEYORS FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 4R1 AND 5R1, BLOCK 2,
RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION, BEING 0.617 ACRES LOCATED AT 8312 AND
8316 JERRIE JO DRIVE.
B.9 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL FROM
SARATOGA RACK MARKETING USING TARRANT COUNTY ANNUAL
CONTRACT NO. 2023-070 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $850,000
ANNUALLY.
B.10 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-087, APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR THE SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT
FOR THE FY 2025 PROGRAM GRANT YEAR.
B.11 AUTHORIZE THE RENEWAL CONTRACT AND PURCHASE OF THE
MOTOROLA ASTRO SYSTEM ESSENTIAL PLUS PACKAGE FOR
CONNECTIVITY SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$51,127.84.
B.12 APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH FOR PRISONER DETENTION SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT.
B.13 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 10 BULLARD QXT THERMAL IMAGERS
FROM METRO APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC., TO REPLACE CURRENT
IMAGERS THAT HAVE REACHED END OF SERVICE LIFE USING
BUYBOARD COOPERATIVE CONTRACT NO. 698-23, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$54,152.
B.14 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE
ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $215,794.53.
B.15 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE ANNUAL
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$152,724.00.
B.16 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS
FROM FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL
PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS) CONTRACT 220105 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$101,594.40.
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B.17 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE FROM SAFEWARE, INC., FOR X-RAY EQUIPMENT
UTILIZING THE 2023 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$71,409.32, USING OMNIA PARTNERS (FORMERLY THE U.S. COMMUNITIES
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING ALLIANCE) CONTRACT NO. 4400008468.
B.18 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KFT FIRE TRAINING, LLC, TO UPGRADE THE TECHNOLOGY AND
RESTORE THE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
BURN BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,612 AS APPROVED IN THE
CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT FC2405.
B.20 CANCEL PO #22301050 AND THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO RUSH
TRUCK CENTERS OF OHIO, INC., FOR A NEW FRAZER AMBULANCE,
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AS AGENDA ITEM B.14 ON JUNE 12,
2023, IN THE AMOUNT OF $297,064.
B.21 APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A FRAZER AMBULANCE FROM STERLING
MCCALL FORD TO REPLACE A 2009 MODEL-YEAR AMBULANCE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $294,105 USING BUY BOARD CONTRACT#650-21.
B.22 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A FRAZER AMBULANCE FROM STERLING
MCCALL FORD TO REPLACE A 2014 MODEL-YEAR AMBULANCE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $419,438.00 USING BUY BOARD CONTRACT#650-21.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC23-0083, ORDINANCE NO. 3827, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MONUMENT SOLAR LLC FOR A
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY AT 6708
LITTLE RANCH ROAD, BEING 3.67 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 AND 2,
BLOCK 5, MORGAN MEADOWS.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Principal Planner Clayton
Husband to introduce the item.
Mr. Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
3.67 acres located at 6708 Little Ranch 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. Husband provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative Denver Blackwell, 524 Hazlenut Court, Saginaw, Texas
presented the request to install a ground mount solar system. Mr. Blackwell informed City
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Council they have the approval of adjacent property owners who did not express concern
with the ground mount solar system.
Mr. Husband presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
November 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 6-0. The ordinance
for City Council's consideration includes the applicant's requested waivers to the
maximum number of buildings, maximum floor area, and screening.
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 ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3827.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 ZC23-0084, ORDINANCE NO. 3828, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BARTON SURVEYING AND LASER
SCANNING LLC FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO
R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 7609 BUCK STREET, BEING 0.50
ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT A17, BLOCK A, HEWITT ESTATES ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning Clayton
Comstock to introduce the item and it's companion item D.1.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 0.50
acres located at 7609 Buck Street. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is AG, agricultural. The
companion item for this request is to consider a final plat, PLAT23-0054 to create one
single-family residential lot to construct a residence. Mr. Comstock provided site photos
of the property.
Applicant representative Nikole Baron with Baron Surveying & Laser Scanning, located at
2333 Minnis Drive, Suite G, Haltom City, Texas presented request and was available to
answer questions.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
November 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of ZC23-0084, Ordinance No.
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3828, with a vote of 6-0. At this same meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of PLAT23-0054, with the conditions outlined by the Development
Review Committee with a vote of 6-0. Mr. Comstock stated that the applicant revised the
plat to address all conditions.
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 MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3828.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.3 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3829,
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ADOPTED CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET.
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research
Trudy Lewis to introduce the item.
Ms. Lewis stated that additional funding is necessary for an existing project in the Capital
Improvement Budget. The Tyson 12" and 10" sanitary sewer by-pass project was
adopted in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Capital Improvement Budget. Initial project funding
from certificates of obligation in the amount of $910,000 and project savings in the
amount of $646,860 will not cover the amount to award the construction contract. The
construction bids for the project came in over budget and staff is recommending an
amendment of $655,000 from the Utility Fund Reserves for the remaining construction
contract amount.
In response to Council member Orr's question, Assistant City Manager Caroline
Waggoner informed City Council the increase is due to construction costs and the
requirement for steel casing pipe that was not included in the original budget.
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 COMPTON, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3829.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 PLAT23-0054 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BARTON
SURVEYING AND LASER SCANNING LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 5,
BLOCK 1, HEWITT HEIGHTS, BEING 0.50 ACRES LOCATED AT 7609 BUCK
STREET.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item C.2.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE PLAT23-0054 SUBJECT TO ACTION ON
THE ZONING APPLICATION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D.2 PLAT23-0052 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM SPOONER &
ASSOCIATES FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 3E-R1 AND 3E-R2, BLOCK 1,
NORTHEAST CROSSING ADDITION, BEING 2.827 ACRES LOCATED AT
9020 GRAND AVENUE.
APPROVED
Director of Planning Clayton Comstock introduced item D.2, PLAT23-0052 and
companion item B.19, Ordinance No. 3830. On behalf of the City of North Richland Hills,
Spooner & Associates is requesting approval of a replat for 2.827 acres located at 9020
Grand Avenue. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as urban
village and the current zoning is town center. The companion item is an abandonment of
a portion of Walker Boulevard right-of-way and to authorize a quitclaim deed and hold
harmless agreement with Cromwell Hospitality, L.P. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of
the property.
Applicant representative Sanjiv Melwani, 643 NE Loop 820, presented request and was
available to answer questions.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their
November 16, 2023 meeting, recommended approval of PLAT23-0052, with a vote of 6-0,
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subject to conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee. Mr. Comstock
stated that the plat has been revised to address all conditions.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER ORR TO APPROVE PLAT23-0052.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.19 APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3830, ABANDONING A PORTION OF WALKER
BOULEVARD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A
QUITCLAIM DEED AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT WITH CROMWELL
HOSPITALITY, LP.
APPROVED
This item was presented in conjunction with item D.2.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3830.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 AWARD RFB 23-031 TO BRCT, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYSON
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (UT2207) IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,080,788, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner stated that this project is a companion item to
C.3, which was previously discussed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AWARD RFB 23-031 TO BRCT, LLC, FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF THE TYSON SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (UT2207) IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,080,788, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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E.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3831, AMENDING APPENDIX A, FEE
SCHEDULE, OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF
ORDINANCES, TO ADJUST FEES CHARGED FOR PUBLIC WORKS
CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS (CHAPTER 98).
APPROVED
City Engineer Nathan Frohman presented the item. The proposed ordinance adjusting
fees for public works construction plan review is required to comply with House Bill 3492
approved during the 88th Texas Legislative Session.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3831, AMENDING
APPENDIX A, FEE SCHEDULE, OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF
ORDINANCES, TO ADJUST FEES CHARGED FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTIONS (CHAPTER 98).
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3832, REVISING THE SPEED LIMIT ALONG
THE LOOP 820 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD FROM RUFE SNOW DRIVE TO
HOLIDAY LANE.
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented the item. The speed limit of 35
miles per hour was implemented during the commercial construction activity along the
frontage road between Rufe Snow Drive and Holiday Lane. The construction is complete
and staff recommends the section of the frontage road be posted at 45 miles per hour.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3832, REVISING THE SPEED LIMIT
ALONG THE LOOP 820 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD FROM RUFE SNOW DRIVE TO
HOLIDAY LANE.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.4 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3833, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE IV,
SECTION 54-166 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RESTRICT PARKING
AT THE INTERSECTION OF TOWN WALK DRIVE AND CHASE STREET.
APPROVED
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Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented the item. Staff seeks City Council
approval of Ordinance No. 3833, restricting parking, stopping and standing at the
intersection of Town Walk Drive and Chase Street.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3833.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MID YEAR REPORT
APPROVED
Assistant to the City Manager Billy Owens introduced the item and Youth Advisory
Committee Chair Joseph Ray.
Mr. Ray presented the mid-year report.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MID
YEAR REPORT.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2023-088, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR.
APPROVED
Assistant to the City Manager Billy Owen presented the item. The following persons are
recommended for appointment to the Youth Advisory Committee.
Parker Meek- Birdville High School
Hunter Creecy- Birdville High School
Clark Lordanescu - Birdville High School
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2023-088.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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F.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH EMA
ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$80,000 FOR A HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) DESIGN
AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR THE NRH CENTRE INDOOR AQUATICS.
APPROVED
Special Projects Coordinator Jimmy Perdue presented the item.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY, SECONDED BY
DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES WITH EMA ENGINEERING & CONSULTING, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $80,000 FOR A HEATING VENTILATION AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
DESIGN AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY FOR THE NRH CENTRE INDOOR AQUATICS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.4 AUTHORIZE A LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE
DENTON COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE
PURPOSES OF RECEIPT OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS.
APPROVED
Police Chief Mike Young presented the item.
Council member Orr asked staff to provide information on forfeiture stats at a future
meeting.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO AUTHORIZE A LOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS THROUGH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
THE DENTON COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE
PURPOSES OF RECEIPT OF ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.5 APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3834, REPEALING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE II OF
THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, CURFEW
FOR MINORS.
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APPROVED
Police Chief Mike Young presented the item. Staff requests City Council repeal Chapter
50, Article II of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. House Bill 1819 became
effective on September 1, 2023 that prohibits a political subdivision from adopting or
enforcing a curfew for persons under the age of 18.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ORR, SECONDED BY DEPUTY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3834, REPEALING
CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE II OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CODE OF
ORDINANCES,CURFEW FOR MINORS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.6 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3835, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II,
DIVISION 2, RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.
APPROVED
City Manager Mark Hindman stated that City Council received a presentation and
discussed the proposed amendments at their September 25, 2023 Work Session. As
required by Section 2-62 of the Code of Ordinances, new rules or amendments to the
Rules of Procedure shall be introduced at a meeting prior to adoption. The Rules of
Procedure were introduced at the November 13, 2023 City Council meeting. Mr.
Hindman provided an overview of the proposed changes to Sections 2-52. Quorum; 2-53.
Minutes of meetings; 2-55. Right of floor; 2-60. Rules of order; 2-61. Suspension of
rules; 2-63(b) Special meetings; 2-63(c) Recessed meetings; 2-63(d) Emergency
meetings; 2-64. Meeting agendas; 2-64(b) Work session meetings; 2-64(c) Placing items
on a meeting agenda; 2-64(d) Items scheduled for discussion or action on the regular
city council meeting agenda; 2-64(e) Vote on items of procedure; 2-67. Order of
business for regular or special meetings; 2-67(a) Regular or special city council meeting
agenda; 2-67(e)(1) Citizens presentation; 2-67(e)(2) Public comments; 2-67(e)(3) Public
hearings; 2-67(e)(7); 2-67(e)(9); 2-67(e)(10); 2-68(a) Printed or typewritten form;
2-68(f) Majority vote required and 2-68(j) Reconsideration.
Associate Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn expressed his concern with the proposed
amendments.
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN MOVED TO POSTPONE THIS
PARTICULAR CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3835 UNTIL THE FIRST
MEETING OF MARCH 2024 AND DIRECT THE CITY TO FORMALLY REQUEST AN
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ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION ON THE CONFLICTING LEGAL OPINIONS ON THE
POLICY CHANGES.THE MOTION FAILED DUE TO NO SECOND.
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Mayor Trevino announced the motion to postpone died due to lack of a second.
Mayor Trevino called for a motion.
COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3835, AMENDING CHAPTER
2, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2, RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS.
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO
ALLOW COUNCIL MEMBERS TO REQUEST ITEMS BE ADDED TO FUTURE
AGENDAS FROM WITHIN A CITIZENS PRESENTATION. THE MOTION FAILED DUE
TO NO SECOND.
Mayor Trevino announced the motion to amend died due to lack of a second.
Council member Compton called for the question, seconded by Council member Wright
Oujesky.
MOTION TO APPROVE THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED 6-1; WITH ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN VOTING AGAINST.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY
ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION
AGENDA
Mayor Trevino announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive
Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree made the following announcements.
The NRH Fire Department is partnering with the Community Enrichment Center to assist
families in need this holiday season. You can help by donating new, unwrapped toys and
nonperishable food items at any NRH Fire Station. Donations will be accepted through
Christmas.
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Join us this Thursday, December 14, 2023 for a free holiday concert by the Texas Guitar
Society. This hour-long event in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre will feature beautiful
Christmas music by some of the most gifted classical guitarists in North Texas. In
addition, holiday-themed artwork will be displayed for concertgoers to enjoy before and
after the program.
City Hall and other non-emergency city offices will be closed for the holidays on
December 25, 2023 and January 1, 2024. Garbage and recycling collections will be
delayed by one day.
Kudos Korner - our volunteer bell ringers - The Mayoral Kettle Challenge was held on
December 9th, 2023. The City of North Richland Hills and area cities rang The Salvation
Army Bell at local stores. While a friendly competition among municipalities, the monies
collected are far-reaching to cure hunger, provide a safe place for our neighbors to
sleep and comfort during the holidays and beyond. As they say...it takes a village, and
we are thankful for the many volunteers who rang the bell on Saturday.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m.
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