HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2024-08-12 Minutes MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE
AUGUST 12, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order August 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Jack McCarty Mayor
Ricky Rodriguez Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2
Suzy Compton Place 3
Matt Blake Place 4
Blake Vaughn Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, Place 5
Russ Mitchell Place 6
Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
Absent: Tito Rodriguez Place 1
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary
Cara White Interim City Attorney
Absent: Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
A.1 INVOCATION
Council member Compton gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Council member Compton 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
Mr. Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Boulevard, discussed traffic concerns on Colorado
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Boulevard.
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 COUNCIL
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 11-12, 2024 CITY COUNCIL
STRATEGIC VISION/GOALS WORK SESSION.
B.2 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 22, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
B.3 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 2, 2024 CITY COUNCIL BUDGET
WORK SESSION.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ELEVENTH
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ADMINISTRATOR
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR TAG CENTER GRANT #2848910,
FOR AN ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION OF $189,837.70 FOR KEVIN
SCOTT MCRORY, TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR.
B.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FOURTEENTH
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT
#2848910, FOR AN ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION OF $98,803.90 FOR
REBECCA CIFERRI, TAG CENTER ANALYST.
B.6 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE THIRD AMENDMENT
TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST AGREEMENT, AS
GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848910, FOR AN
ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION OF $93,158 FOR JESSICA MAST, TAG
CENTER ANALYST.
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B.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-039, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM
WITH THE CITY OF IRVING TO TRANSFER TWO VANGUARD 20 X 30
SHIELDS WITH VIEWPORT AND LIGHT PLUS SHIELD BAG IN THE
AMOUNT OF $11,788.96 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848909 FUNDS.
B.8 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN FROM
FEDERAL SIGNAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,235.40 THROUGH TIPS
CONTRACT 220105.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1 ZC24-0101, ORDINANCE NO. 3858, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JAKE AND VIRGINIA MURRAH
FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING
AND AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 6909 LITTLE RANCH ROAD,
BEING 1.84 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3, BLOCK 1, MORGAN
MEADOWS.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
1.84 acres located at 6909 Little Ranch Road. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as residential estate and the current zoning is RE-1,
residential estate. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant representative James Loveless, 13808 Bates Aston Road, Haslet, Texas
presented the request. The property owner is seeking approval of a special use permit
for a permanent accessory building. Mr. Loveless provided photos of the survey, aerial
view of property, proposed building specifications, and photo examples of the proposed
building. The proposed 60X40 building will have a wall height of 16 feet, a 2,400 square
foot floor plan, and covered patio.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is proposing a 2,400 square foot
building with 720 square feet of covered porch for a total footprint of 3,120 square feet.
The building would be used for vehicle parking, exercise room, workshop equipment, and
personal storage. The applicant is seeking waivers for lot area and wall height for the
proposed building. The Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval
based on previous building approvals of similar context. The Planning and Zoning
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Commission, at their August 1, 2024 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0.
Mr. Comstock was available to answer questions.
Mayor McCarty asked the Assistant 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak,
Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
Council and staff discussed the code requirement for the building to be detached and the
option for a shared roof line with the home for a breezeway option.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3858.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.2 ZC24-0104, ORDINANCE NO. 3859, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ZACHARY RAY FOR A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 6800
MEADOW CREEK ROAD, BEING 1.29 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 9,
BLOCK 3, MORGAN MEADOWS.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Managing Director of
Development Services Clayton Comstock to introduce the item.
Mr. Comstock informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for
1.29 acres located at 6800 Meadow Creek Road. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as residential estate and the current zoning is RE-1,
residential estate. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Zachary Ray, 6800 Meadow Creek Road, presented the request. Mr. Ray
stated he is seeking approval of a special use permit for a permanent accessory building.
Mr. Ray shared an aerial view of the property, the proposed building location, example
building photos, and similar buildings in the neighborhood.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is proposing a 2,400 square foot
building with paving areas around building for total impervious coverage of 5,796 square
feet. The building would be used for recreation vehicle and trailer parking, workshop
equipment and personal storage. The applicant is seeking waivers for lot area and wall
height for the proposed building. The Development Review Committee (DRC)
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recommended approval based on previous building approvals of similar context. The
Planning and Zoning Commission, at their July 18, 2024 meeting, recommended
approval with a vote of 7-0. Mr. Comstock was available to answer questions.
Mayor McCarty asked the Assistant 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak,
Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
City Council and staff discussed possible updates to city's code of ordinances regarding
the maximum height for permanent accessory buildings.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3859.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.3 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3860,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN UPDATE TO THE SERVICE AND
ASSESSMENT PLAN, INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT ROLLS, FOR THE
CITY POINT PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Economic Development
Director Craig Hulse to introduce the item.
Mr. Hulse informed City Council the item before them this evening is to approve the 2024
Annual Service Plan Update to the Service and Assessment Plan. This includes the
Assessment Rolls for the City Point Public Improvement District (PID). Mr. Hulse
provided a recap of the City Point Development and explained the Public Improvement
District. Mr. Hulse shared the master plan development, a mixed use project including
376 single-family homes, 352 multi-family units and 60,000 square feet of commercial
use. The infrastructure of the special district includes roads, water, wastewater, storm
water, and space amenities. The costs for infrastructure are incurred by the city and
levies collected on the annual assessment paid by property owners reimburse costs
incurred by the city. The levy is approximately $120 a month for single family properties.
The PID is scheduled to terminate in 2050. Mr. Hulse provided before and after photos,
current photos and where the developer is in the process for residential and commercial
property.
City Council and staff discussed the maximum rental percentage (15% for town homes)
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allowed; speculative builds to attract tenants for new commercial; time frame of
commercial completion being four to five months; and developer's original responsibility
to provide tenets to full units.
Mayor McCarty asked the Assistant 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak,
Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3860.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
C.4 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3861,
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 REVISED OPERATING BUDGET
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS
BUDGET
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and
Research Chase Fosse to introduce the item.
Mr. Fosse provided an overview of the fiscal year 2023/2024 revised capital budget. The
notable changes include capital expenditures, excluding the NRH 20 Green Extreme
replacement, being funded with reserves versus certificates of obligation (COs); increase
of $13,000 from donation fund; and reallocation of savings between approved projects.
Mr. Fosse provided an overview of the fiscal year 2023/2024 revised operating budget
that included following changes across funds - increased interest earnings, fund balance
adjustments, self insurance allocation reductions, and 0.5% lump sum compensation to
be funded with salary savings.
City Council expressed appreciation for staff utilizing cash versus certificates of
obligation (debt) for capital expenditures.
Mayor McCarty asked the Assistant 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 McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to
speak for or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak,
Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3861, ADOPTING
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 REVISED OPERATING BUDGET AND AMENDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS BUDGET.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
D.1 PLAT24-0065 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MATTHEW ROACH
FOR A REPLAT OF LOTS 3R1 AND 3R2, HOLDER SMITHFIELD ESTATES,
BEING 2.403 ACRES LOCATED AT 8609 TIMBER DRIVE.
APPROVED
Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock informed City Council,
the applicant is requesting a replat for 2.403 acres located at 8609 Timber Drive. The
area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential, and
the current zoning is R-1, single-family residential. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of
the property.
Applicants Matthew and Brittney Roach, 8609 Timber Drive, presented the request
informing City Council they are proposing to replat the property into two lots for R-1
zoning to construct a single family structure. In addition, they are requesting a frontage
waiver exception. Mr. Roach provided an aerial overview of the property, current site
photos of property, and future build concept.
Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting approval of a replat for
a flag lot. Mr. Comstock shared photos of the current and proposed plats and reviewed
the subdivision regulations. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their July 18, 2024
meeting, recommended approval with the conditions outlined in the Development Review
Committee (DRC) comments with a vote of 7-0.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE PLAT24-0065, SUBJECT TO
ACTION ON THE PROPOSED FLAG LOT CONFIGURATION AND ASSOCIATED
WAIVER REQUEST.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
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There were no items for this category.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-037, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM
WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT
PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG
GRANT#2848909 FUNDS.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Police Chief Mike Young.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-037, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848909 FUNDS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.2 ACTION SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE, SETTING AUGUST 26, 2024
AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 AS DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND
PLACING ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
APPROVED
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis provided an overview of the process to calculate the
tax rate. The proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2025 is 48.9389 cents per $100 of
assessed value, which is the same as the current adopted tax rate and less than the no
new revenue rate (48.9837 cents). While the tax rate is less than the no new revenue rate
and does not require a public hearing, staff recommends two public hearings to facilitate
financial transparency and receive public comments.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE SETTING THE PROPOSED TAX RATE,
SETTING AUGUST 26, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 AS DATES FOR PUBLIC
HEARINGS, AND PLACING ADOPTION OF THE TAX RATE AS AN ACTION ITEM ON
THE SEPTEMBER 9,2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
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F.3 ACTION SETTING AUGUST 26, 2024 AND SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 AS DATES
FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY2024/25 PROPOSED BUDGET, AND
PLACING ADOPTION OF FY2024/25 BUDGET AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis. Ms.
Lewis informed City Council this item is to set the public hearing dates for input
regarding the proposed fiscal year 2024/2025 budget and to set the date for a vote on
the adoption of the budget. Citizens may also provide public comments on the budget
during the Budget Road Shows on August 17, 8:30 a.m. at PJ's Coffee and August 22,
6:00 p.m. at False Idol Brewery, city's website, via email, the city's social media platforms
and on TarrantTaxlnfo.com.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED
BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE SETTING AUGUST 26, 2024 AND
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 AS DATES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE FY2024/25
PROPOSED BUDGET AND PLACE ADOPTION OF THE FY2024/25 BUDGET AS AN
ACTION ITEM ON THE SEPTEMBER 9,2024 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038, PURSUING A STATUTORY
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS ACT -
CHAPTER 394 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Economic Development Director Craig Hulse.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2024-038.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0.
G. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McCarty announced that City Council did not convene into Executive Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
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H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Blake made the following announcements.
The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is waiving pet adoption fees in support of the
national "Clear the Shelters" campaign. A wide variety of dogs and cats are available for
adoption. Stop by the shelter or visit their website for more information. The campaign
runs through September 10.
The NRH Budget Roadshow continues Saturday, August 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
at PJ's Coffee and Thursday, August 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at False Idol
Brewing. Stop by to learn about the City's proposed budget and tax rate, ask questions
and provide input.
Kudos Korner - Brandon Farner at the Library - Recently, we received glowing
comments from a resident who needed help using the Library's computers for her job
search. She said Brandon took the time to work with her on specific items that ultimately
contributed to quite a successful outcome with her job search. She said, "I sincerely am
so GRATEFUL to Brandon and the NRH Library, as I am now employed in my Healthcare
field of choice. I really appreciate the very helpful upstairs staff and the computer
access. Thank YOU!"
1. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m.
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