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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2024-06-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE JUNE 10, 2024 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 10th day of June at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Tito Rodriguez Place 1 Ricky Rodriguez Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Place 4 Blake Vaughn Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5 Russ Mitchell Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7 Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager Trudy Lewis Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Cara White Interim City Attorney CALL TO ORDER Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council did not have any questions of staff. 2. RECEIVE UPDATE ON DISCUSSION WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (BISD) REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN ARMED SECURITY OFFICER FOR EACH DISTRICT CAMPUS. City Manager Paulette Hartman informed City Council she met with Dr. Stinson (BISD) and her team. They agreed on the campus officer model for elementary schools. The campus officers would work the school schedule, be paid a different salary than a patrol officer and the city's cost share. Ms. Hartman informed City Council she is working on a draft agreement for Dr. Stinson's review. Staff would like to have details in place and June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 ready to present during City Council's budget discussion. The city will begin with three (3) campus officers in the upcoming budget and increase incrementally each year. Dr. Stinson shared with the city that BISD has budgeted their share for all elementary campus officers. Ms. Hartman informed City Council the city has nine (9) elementary schools. If the city hires three (3) elementary campus officers they will be rotated among the elementary schools until such time additional campus officers are funded for the remaining elementary schools. In speaking with Richland Hills' City Manager Candice Edmondson, they are working with the school district to provide school guardians for the elementary schools in their jurisdiction. Haltom City Manager Rex Phelps has asked to meet with North Richland Hills to discuss how we are addressing the requirement. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) Council member Mitchell asked staff to provide the City Council an update on the sewer line work in Diamond Loch. Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner provided an overview of the Big Fossil Interceptor Phase II project. City Manager Paulette Hartman stated that she will provide regular updates in the City Manager weekly report. Council member Mitchell asked to place an item on a future agenda to discuss and review rules and regulations for City Council to ride along with police officers. Chief of Police Mike Young provided an overview of the policy. There being no opposition, staff will place an item on a future work session to discuss the policy. Mayor McCarty asked to place an item on a future agenda to amend the chicken ordinance. He wants the city to remove the expiration date and make the ordinance permanent. Ms. Hartman commented that staff and the city attorney are reviewing the document published by Texas A&M Agrilife to determine the enforcement and validity of the chicken ordinance and other sections of the city's animal control ordinance. She will bring the item forward for discussion toward the end of the summer. Council member Rodriguez asked Ms. Hartman to include an update from Neighborhood Services. Mayor McCarty advised that he would like to place an item on the June 24 agenda to cancel the July 8 meeting. There being no opposition, staff will place an item on the next agenda to cancel the July 8 meeting. Council member Mitchell stated that he would like to have a future conversation about term limits for board and commission members. He would also like to discuss the behavior of board members and elected officials. Ms. Hartman suggested the discussion about code of conduct and policy changes take place during City Council's July planning session. There was no opposition from City Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 There being no Executive Session, Mayor McCarty announced at 6:23 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order June 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Tito Rodriguez Place 1 Ricky Rodriguez Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2 Suzy Compton Place 3 Mason Orr Place 4 Blake Vaughn Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5 Russ Mitchell Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7 Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Cara White Interim City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Council member Mitchell gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.3.1 PROCLAMATION - LONE STAR BRAHMAS Mayor McCarty presented NYTEX President/Owner Frank Trazerra a proclamation recognizing the Brahamas as the 2024 North American Hockey League's Robertson Cup National Champions. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA No items were removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 28, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FY2024 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP. B.3 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO MOBILE LP TRAILERS WITH VIGILANT LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION SOFTWARE FROM TRINITY INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,350 USING THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848909 FUNDING, AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. B.4 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF 10 ACOUSTIC THREAT AND GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEMS FROM MET ONE INSTRUMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,495 USING TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848909 FUNDING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON. June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 pr- B.5 APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TO TRANSFER A 6X10 ENCLOSED TRAILER PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT #2848909 FUNDS. B.6 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THREE LIFEPAK 35 CARDIAC MONITOR DEFIBRILLATORS FROM STRYKER SALES, LLC THROUGH A SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT CONTRACT NUMBER 041823 FOR $211,606.55. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. E.1 APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL TO USE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS TO FUND FOR THE LOCAL MATCH PORTION OF THE FEDERAL GRANT FOR THE SMITHFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT (ST2404). APPROVED Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner presented the item. The Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Project Budget includes the Smithfield Safe Middle School Safe Routes project. The agreement for consideration tonight authorizes the city to utilize Transportation Development Credits (TDC) in lieu of the city's 20% cash ($132,719) cost share for the Smithfield Safe Middle School Safe Routes project. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL TO USE TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT CREDITS TOWARDS THE SMITHFIELD SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (CIP) COMMITTEE. APPROVED City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson stated that Mayor McCarty recommends the following members serve on the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Committee for a two-year term expiring June 30, 2026. Name Position Kelvin Deupree Member Suzy Compton Member Russ Mitchell Member Jack McCarty Alternate A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029, AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA Mayor McCarty announced that City Council did not convene into Executive Session. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Pro Tern Deupree made the following announcements. The Mayor's Summer Reading Club has begun! Readers of all ages can join in on the fun at the NRH Library, now through August 3, 2024. Track your reading to earn prizes and enjoy numerous special events and activities at the library. Please visit the library's website for more information. Be sure to cast your ballot in the Runoff Election for City Council Place 4. Tuesday is the last day of early voting and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Election June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 Day is Saturday, June 15, 2024 and the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Voting locations include the NRH Library, former Bursey Senior Center, and City Point United Methodist Church. Kudos Korner - Cody Payne in Development Services - A business owner emailed the city with praises for Cody following a recent building inspection. "I want to thank you so much for your help today. You are one of the friendliest people I have dealt with from the city. I appreciate that very much," she stated. Great job, Cody! I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. s\�a ,C�-iC,1r Jack McCarty, Mayor ATTEST: �; f .? • Alicia Richardson 0��` City Secretary/Chief Governanc€'Oi'cer June 10, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7