HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-01-27 MinutesMINUTES 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
JANUARY 27, 2025
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
27th day of January at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
City Council meeting.
Present: Jack McCarty
Tito Rodriguez
Ricky Rodriguez
Suzy Compton
Matt Blake
Blake Vaughn
Russ Mitchell
Kelvin Deupree
Staff Members:
CALL TO ORDER
Paulette Hartman
Trudy Lewis
Caroline Waggoner
Alicia Richardson
Bradley Anderle
Mayor
Place 1
Associate Mayor Pro Tern, Place 2
Place 3
Place 4
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Place 6
Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
City Attorney
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Council member Blake asked staff for clarification on items B.2, B.3, and B.4.
City Manager Paulette Hartman commented that the City of North Richland Hills serves as
the grant fiduciary for the Texas Anti -Gang (TAG) Center. As the fiduciary, North
Richland Hills receives and distributes grant -funded monies/equipment to entities that are
members of the TAG Center.
Council member Blake asked when the City Council would receive an update on the
Texas Anti -Gang Center Program. Ms. Hartman commented that staff will provide an
overview of the program, the city's present role, and seek direction from City Council
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regarding the city's participation at the February 10 meeting.
2. ETHICS TRAINING
City Attorney Bradley Anderle reviewed local and state legislation outlining policies,
requirements and training for ethics. Chapter 43, Texas Administrative Code requires
entities doing business with the Texas Department of Transportation to have an internal
ethics program and annual training on the ethics and compliance program. He reviewed
ethics outlined in the city charter and city policies.
3. DISCUSS AMBULANCE SERVICE FEE ADJUSTMENTS
Director of Finance Jay Patel presented an overview of the city's current rate structure,
area cities ambulance fees, and staffs recommendation to revise the city's rates. Staff
proposes to increase the rate to the 70th percentile of market rate or less; maintain
discount for North Richland Hills residents of 15% or more; simplify billing to be less
itemized, improving the medical insurance pay ratio; and continue third party billing.
There being no objection, Mr. Patel informed City Council that staff would bring forward
an ordinance to amend ambulance fees.
4. DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION OF CREDIT CARD PROCESSING RECOVERY
FEES
Director of Finance Jay Patel presented staffs analysis and recommendation to assess a
$3.50 per credit card transaction to recover credit card processing fees. There being no
opposition from City Council, staff will place an item on a future agenda for approval.
5. DISCUSS REGULATIONS RELATED TO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
AND CARPORTS.
Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock reviewed terms related to
carports, existing carport allowances, historical context for carports, existing approval
process for variances, building codes related to carports, and common standards for
North Texas cities.
City Council and staff discussed the number of requests the city received for carports;
the number of allowed accessory structures; allowance of one permanent accessory
structure; state law limiting city's requirement for building materials; front building line and
setback from the property line; updating the city's frequently asked questions regarding
carports; resale value of properties; construction of carports without permits; conducting
a FlashVote survey to receive input from residents regarding carports; and unsightliness
of carports used for storage.
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Ms. Hartman informed City Council that staff will conduct a FlashVote survey regarding
carports, update the frequently asked questions on the city's website regarding carports,
and provide information about the number of carports approved by right versus approved
by variance.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON DONATIONS ON WATER
BILL, EFFICIENCY AUDIT RFP'S, AND UPDATE ON POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT.
In response to Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn's request, staff looked into the feasibility
of placing donations on the city's water bill. The city attorney advised it would be
unconstitutional to allocate city funds to organizations outside city services/progams. Ms.
Hartman informed City Council the current voluntary opt -in donation in the amount of
$1.50 on the water bill supports special events and arts, animal services, and the library
fund. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn asked the city to provide additional opportunities
for citizens to opt -in for voluntary donations. Currently citizens are only able to opt -in
when they originally sign up for their water service.
Ms. Hartman shared that the city received a tremendous response to the city's efficiency
audit request for proposals. The publication reached more than 2,000 vendors, with 33
downloads for the fleet services audit, 63 downloads for the information technology audit,
and 38 downloads for the planning audit. The deadline for proposals is February 12.
Ms. Hartman provided an update on the Chief of Police recruitment. A meet and greet will
be held on February 5 with the three finalists. City Council will have an opportunity to
interact with the finalists. She shared that one finalist removed their name. The finalists
will also meet with police department focus groups on February 5. She plans to have her
final section by February 14.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
Mayor McCarty proposed to conduct a town hall, similar to what was recently conducted
by the City of Euless. They had a 30-minute presentation, each attendee with the
opportunity to ask one question and time limit of two to three minutes.
There being no opposition, Ms. Hartman informed City Council that she would add an
item on the next agenda for City Council to discuss the format and topics for town hall
meetings.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7813, 7821, 7829 ARTHUR DRIVE, 7801
GUY STREET AND 6406, 6413, 6417, 6421 SMITHFIELD ROAD.
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2. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK
ADVICE ABOUT PENDING OR CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION OR ON A
MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY TO THE
GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY
CONFLICTS WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT - (1) HALE V. WALTERBACH;
(2) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V. MANUEL FINANCIAL NO. 2, LLC
ET AL, CASE NO. CC240015; AND (3) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V.
MANUEL OLDSMOBILE, INC., CASE NO. CC240019, MUNICIPAL COURT
NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS.
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:29 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into
Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically,
Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations - 7813,
7821, 7829 Arthur Drive, 7801 Guy Street and 6405, 6413, 6417, 6421 Smithfield Road
and Section 551.071: Consultation with City Attorney to seek advice about pending or
contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the
governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the
State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act - (1) Hale v. Walterbach;
(2) City of North Richland Hills v. Manuel Financial No. 2, LLC et al, Case No.
CC240015; and (3) City of North Richland Hills v. Manuel Oldsmobile Inc., Case No.
CC240019, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas.
Executive Session began at 6:39 p.m. and concluded at 7:31 p.m.
Mayor McCarty announced at 7:31 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular
City Council meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
A. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order January 27, 2025 at 7:35 p.m.
Present: Jack McCarty
Tito Rodriguez
Ricky Rodriguez
Suzy Compton
Matt Blake
Blake Vaughn
Russ Mitchell
Kelvin Deupree
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman
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Mayor
Place 1
Associate Mayor Pro Tem, Place 2
Place 3
Place 4
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Place 6
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 7
City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley Anderle City Attorney
A.1 INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree gave the invocation.
A.2 PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tern Deupree led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas
flags.
A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S)
A.3.1 2024 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AWARDS
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Kristin James introduced Keep North
Richland Hills Beautiful Commission member Donah Tyner who presented the 2024
Christmas Lighting Awards.
A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
The following speakers asked City Council to end the city's rental inspection program;
Matt Bryant, 1600 Forest Vista Court, Southlake, Texas, and Eileen Miller, 605 Elaine
Street, Keller, Texas.
Twyla Reese -Hornsby, 8309 Euclid Avenue, shared that she did not receive a response
from the police department when she reported a road rage incident via email. She
offered suggestions for improving responses.
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following speakers commented on work session item No. 5, off-street parking spaces
and carports; Bill Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive, Markos Drago, 7100 Trinidad Drive, and
Sean Nutt, 6448 Ironhorse Boulevard, Apartment 5L.
Sean Nutt, 6448lronhorse Boulevard, Apartment 5L, spoke on agenda item No. FA,
creating and appointing members to a Charter Review Commission. He asked City
Council to consider appointing citizens to the Charter Review Commission.
AX REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No items were removed from the consent agenda.
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B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 13, 2025 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE TWELFTH
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI -GANG (TAG) CENTER ADMINISTRATOR
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT
#2848910, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR
KEVIN SCOTT MCRORY, TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR TO $193,596.00.
B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIFTEENTH
AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI -GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST
AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT
#2848910, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR
REBECCA CIFERRI, TAG CENTER ANALYST TO $100,760.40.
B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FOURTH AMENDMENT
TO THE TEXAS ANTI -GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST AGREEMENT, AS
GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848910, INCREASING
THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION FOR JESSICA MAST, TAG
CENTER ANALYST TO $96,002.70.
B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-004, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE
DIVISION FY2026 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE GRANT
PROGRAM, GRANT #5348801.
B.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE FY 2024 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT
(AFG) PROGRAM - VEHICLE ACQUISITION IN THE AMOUNT OF $852,600
WITH THE MATCH BEING UP TO $85,250 AND AUTHORIZE THE
EXECUTION OF THE ASSOCIATED TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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B.7 AWARD RFB 25-007 TO CIRCLE C CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - LOWERY LANE
PROJECT (UT2303), IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,000, AND AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION
AGREEMENT.
B.8 AUTHORIZE AN ANNUAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH WHECO
ELECTRIC, INC. FOR PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY PURCHASES RELATED TO
THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM (SCADA)
IN AN AMOUNT OF $100,000.
B.9 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3887, AMENDING THE CITY'S CODE OF
ORDINANCES CHAPTER 78, ARTICLE IV - "SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM",
SECTIONS 78-211 AND 78-213.
B.10 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE
PURCHASE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH SAM PACK'S FIVE STAR FORD
INCREASING AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT #723-23.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
CA ZC24-0116, ORDINANCE NO. 3885, PUBLIC HEARING AND
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CJ REAL ESTATE LLC FOR A
REVISION TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 114 TO ALLOW A QUICK
SERVICE RESTAURANT AT 7601 BOULEVARD 26, BEING 0.66 ACRES
DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 3, BLOCK 1, RICHLAND TERRACE
ADDITION.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing.
Managing Director of Development Services Clayton Comstock informed City Council,
the applicant is requesting a revision to Planned Development 114, for 0.66 acres,
located at 7601 Boulevard 26. The proposed use is a quick -service restaurant to be
located in the parking lot in front of WareSpace. The area is designated on the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial, and the current zoning is NR-PD,
Nonresidential Planned Development. Mr. Comstock provided site photos of the property.
Applicant Mickey Thomas, MJ Thomas Engineering, LLC., 4700 Bryant Irvin Court, Fort
Worth, Texas, worked with staff to provide landscaping. Mr. Thomas provided an
overview of the vehicular circulation for the proposed coffee shop.
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Mr. Comstock presented staffs report. The applicant is requesting a revision to the
planned development for a Starbuck's quick -service restaurant with drive -through
service. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 16, 2025 meeting,
recommended approval with a vote of 6-0.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3885.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006,
ADOPTING THE 51ST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM.
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing.
City Council received a presentation from Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services
Kristin James.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-006, ADOPTING THE
51ST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
DA TR25-01, ORDINANCE NO. 3886, CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 106, SIGNS, OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO REVISE STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC MESSAGE
BOARDS AND WALL SIGNS.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Managing Director of Development Services
Clayton Comstock. He shared with the City Council that since the staffs presentation at
their January 27 work session, the language for the maximum sign area is recommended
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to be 10% versus 15%. The proposed ordinance includes 15%, and if the City Council
agrees with the staffs recommendation, the motion will need to reflect the updated
percentage.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3886, WITH THE MODIFICATION
OF SECTION 11 FOR MAXIMUM SIGN AREA OF 10%.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
D.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION 2025-007, AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR A
GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION'S 2025 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES (TA)
SET -ASIDE CALL FOR PROJECTS FOR A PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
MASTER PLAN NON -INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING DOCUMENT AND
ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED IN AN AMOUNT OF
UP TO $500,000 WITH THE CITY'S LOCAL MATCH BEING UP TO $100,000.
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City Council received a presentation from Managing Director of Development Services
Clayton Comstock.
City Manager Paulette Hartman thanked Clayton Comstock for his time and service to the
City of North Richland Hills.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON,
SECONDED BY
COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2025-007,
AUTHORIZING
SUPPORT
FOR A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE
TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION'S
2025 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
(TA) SET -ASIDE CALL
FOR PROJECTS
FOR A
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES MASTER
PLAN NON -INFRASTRUCTURE
PLANNING
DOCUMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF
ALLOCATED FUNDS
IF AWARDED
IN AN
AMOUNT OF UP TO $500,000 WITH
THE CITY'S LOCAL
MATCH BEING
UP TO
$100,000.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E. PUBLIC WORKS
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E.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NON-EXCLUSIVE
CONTRACTS WITH TEX-PRO CONSTRUCTION LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $350,000 ANNUALLY AND WESTHILL CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 ANNUALLY TO PERFORM UTILITY
STREET CUT AND CONCRETE REPAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFB
25-008.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Public Works Operations Manager Kenneth
Garvin.
A MOTION WAS
MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO
TEM VAUGHN,
SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER
MITCHELL TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE
NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS
WITH TEX-PRO CONSTRUCTION LLC IN
AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED
$350,000 ANNUALLY AND WESTHILL
CONSTRUCTION,
INC. IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $350,000 ANNUALLY TO
PERFORM UTILITY
STREET CUT
AND CONCRETE REPAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFB 25-008.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.2 APPROVE ORION CELLULAR LTE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH BADGER
METER INC. FOR WATER METER CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,508,637.20 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2033.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Director of Finance Jay Patel.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORION CELLULAR LTE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
BADGER METER INC. FOR WATER METER CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,508,637.20 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2033.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
FA CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE FY26
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN JUSTICE AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT
#3367209.
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APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Police Chief Mike Young.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED
BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002,
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE FY26 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN JUSTICE AND TRAINING PROGRAM,
GRANT #3367209.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF
THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF
AWARDED FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S PUBLIC SAFETY
OFFICE FY26 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, GRANT
#3544407.
APPROVED
City Council received presentation from Police Chief Mike Young for items F.2 and F.3.
City Manager Paulette Hartman thanked Mike Young for his dedication and 39 years of
service to the City of North Richland Hills.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY
COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-003,
AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF
ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S PUBLIC
SAFETY OFFICE FY26 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM, GRANT
#3544407.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.3 CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, HALTOM CITY, WATAUGA AND RICHLAND
HILLS CONTINUING THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE JOINT CRIME VICTIM
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
APPROVED
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This item was presented in conjunction with item F.2.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO CONSIDER AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, HALTOM CITY,
WATAUGA AND RICHLAND HILLS CONTINUING THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE JOINT
CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
FA CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008, CREATING AND APPOINTING
MEMBERS TO A CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION.
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City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman. The proposed
resolution appoints the City Council to serve as the City Charter Review Commission.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED
BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-008,
AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.5 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3888, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II,
DIVISION 3, SECTION 2-93 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES -
GUIDELINES FOR NAMING CITY FACILITIES.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman. At the request
of City Council, staff added language that allows City Council to rename a facility that
has been previously named for an individual if they are convicted of a felony. The
proposed language is the same that was approved by voters at the 2023 Charter
Amendment Election regarding removal of an elected official from office. If an individual
is convicted of a felony, or is convicted or pleads guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor
or a felony involving a crime of moral turpitude for fraud, deceit, or theft or dishonesty.
An approval to change the name of a previously named facility would require a
three -fourths vote of the City Council. The other change directed by City Council
includes language that prior to consideration to name a facility for a retired city employee
or elected official that at least 90 days must have elapsed since retirement or leaving
office.
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Council member Mitchell recommended that Section 2-93(6) be removed in its entirety or
remove the first red -lined sentence.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3888, AS
PRESENTED WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT SECTION 2-93(6) REGARDING THE
RENAMING OF PUBLIC FACILITIES BE REMOVED FROM THE ORDINANCE BEFORE
ITS FINAL ADOPTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON VOTING
AGAINST.
F.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-009, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE NRH LINKS (LINKS-U) UNIT.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman. The proposed
resolution appoints Mayor McCarty, Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez and Deputy
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn to serve on Council committee to work with the NRH LINKS Unit.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2025-009, 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 there was no action necessary as the result of the
Executive Session.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
HA ANNOUNCEMENTS
Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez made the following announcements.
NRH2O Family Water Park is hosting the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special
Olympics Texas on Saturday, February 1, and the NRH Police Department is celebrating
its 25th year participating. If you are brave enough to join them, please visit the Special
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Olympics Texas website to sign up.
Experience the enchanting sounds of the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp, as part
of the Celebrating Culture Series. This free performance will take place at 6 p.m. on
Monday, February 10 at the NRH Library. Visit the library's website for more details.
Tickets are on sale now for the Daddy/Daughter Valentine's Dance. The dance will be
held on Saturday, February 15 in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. Tickets must be
purchased in advance and are available through the NRH Centre's website.
Kudos Korner - Mark Hill in the Water Department - A resident recently emailed about
Mark's above and beyond customer service. He had approached Mark, who was working
in his neighborhood, about an issue with his water meter box. Mark immediately stopped
what he was doing, came over to his home to assess the situation and replaced the faulty
meter box. He said the service Mark provided was more than he expected stating, "It was
a small thing, but it made my day." Thank you, Mark! Keep up the great work.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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