HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-02-10 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
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
10th day of February at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular
City Council meeting.
Present: Jack McCarty Mayor
Tito Rodriguez Place 1
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
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Trudy Lewis Assistant City Manager
Caroline Waggoner Assistant City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley A. Anderle City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Council member Mitchell asked staff to clarify that item E.2, restricting of parking on
North College Circle is limited to the north side of the road. Director of Public Works Boe
Blankenship confirmed that parking restrictions would only apply to the north side of the
road.
Council member Mitchell asked staff to clarify that item F.4, Ordinance No. 3891, will
continue to allow the keeping of backyard chickens. City Manager Paulette Hartman
confirmed that the ordinance removes the sunset provision.
3. DISCUSS THE CITY'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
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Mayor McCarty announced that he would take Item 3, City's emergency preparedness,
out of order.
Emergency Management Coordinator Raelyn Darnell provided an overview of the City's
Emergency Preparedness Plan. She reviewed the city's current prevention activities and
ordinances (building codes/nuisance codes) that assist with mitigation, emergency
operations center ("EOC"), non-emergency operations center, and community education
and engagement.
City Council and staff discussed hypothetical scenarios and the City's Emergency
Preparedness Plan.
2. PRESENTATION ON THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER
PROGRAM.
The City Council received a presentation from Interim Chief of Police Ed Wright
regarding the history and funds received to date to administer the Texas Anti-Gang
Center (TAG) North Texas program. In 2016, the City Council approved a resolution
authorizing North Richland Hills to serve as the fiduciary to oversee the financial and
administrative components of the TAG grant application. The city's role includes applying
for the grant (annual basis), fund management and allocation, contract management,
equipment procurement, and reporting as required by the Governor's Office.
Assistant City Manager Trudy Lewis provided City Council with an overview of the
responsibilities of the fiduciary role for the TAG Grant. The city, upon approval of the
TAG Board and North Richland Hills City Council, submits an annual grant application to
the Governor's Office. The grant obligates the city to be accountable for all eligible
financial activity, grant reporting and compliance standards, and purchases for
equipment and personnel costs. The purchases are required to comply with the city's
purchasing policy and procedure compliance, legal review and approval, and City
Council approval for items over $50,000. The city's reserves funds the grant purchases
and personnel costs. The Police Department files quarterly reimbursements for grant
purchases to restore the city's reserves. Due to the amount of funds received from TAG
each year, the city is required to have a single audit completed. Staff is seeking direction
from the City Council regarding the city's role as fiduciary. The city is obligated to serve
as the fiduciary for TAG through August 31, 2025, and have been requested to remain as
the fiduciary through August 31, 2026. Ms. Lewis provided an overview of the process to
transition out of the fiduciary role.
Former Chief of Police Jimmy Perdue provided City Council with a historical perspective
of the Texas Anti-Gang Center (TAG) North Texas program. He was originally
approached by the Governor's Office in 2015, and at that time it was beneficial to serve
as fiduciary versus allocating one full-time employee at the TAG. He commented that the
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city has the option to allocate a full-time employee at the TAG, and he clarified that a
non-member city can request TAG resources.
City Council and staff discussed the fiduciary role versus allocating a full-time employee,
costs and indirect costs, police department personnel responsible for the grant program,
percentage of reimbursement for North Richland Hills employees, and the city having
access to TAG even if they no longer served as fiduciary. The City Council directed staff
to continue serving as the fiduciary.
4. DISCUSS PROPOSED FUND BALANCE POLICY.
Director of Finance Jay Patel provided an overview of the proposed fund balance policy.
The policy outlines a balance for each fund and they will not be the same across every
fund. The proposed fund balances are based on the needs and use of each fund. The
fund balance will be equal to the minimum amount of funds required for the current
budget year. The goal being to exceed the minimum fund balance. Staff recommends
33% or 120 days for the General and Utility Funds; 25% or 90 days for the Drainage
Fund; 25% or 90 days for the Economic Development, Parks Development, and Crime
Control District Funds; 15% or 60 days for the NRH Centre Fund; 10% or 45 days for the
Aquatic Park and Golf Course Funds; and 50% or 180 days for the Self-Insurance Fund.
The policy addresses how a fund balance is replenished by the reduction of
expenditures, delay of capital purchases, increase in fees and/or taxes, salary freeze,
and hiring freeze.
5. DISCUSS FORMAT AND TOPICS FOR TOWN HALL MEETINGS.
Mayor McCarty said he would like a town hall meeting conducted at the NRH Centre and
Iron Horse Golf Course. The format would include a 30-minute presentation provided by
him and the staff, with an hour allocated for questions from the public.
City Manager Paulette Hartman asked if the town hall meetings would be conducted prior
to the election. Mayor McCarty confirmed the meetings would be held prior to the election
and that the city would have additional town hall meetings later in the year.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S)
Council member Rodriguez proposed that the city present a resolution to former
commissioner Gary Fickes for his contributions and support for transportation and roads
in North Richland Hills.
CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON EFFICIENCY AUDIT
RFP'S, PLANNING DIRECTOR, REORGANIZATION OF DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, AND POLICE CHIEF RECRUITMENT.
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Ms. Hartman informed City Council the extension for the Efficiency Audit RFP's is
extended to February 19. The reason for the one week extension is due to the requests
of several vendors. The RFP's will be awarded at the second City Council meeting in
March.
Ms. Hartman shared that she recruited Cori Reaume from Rowlett for the planning
director position. Her first day with the city will be February 24. Ms. Reaume is a certified
planner and has previous experience as a city manager.
Ms. Hartman informed City Council with the reorganization in development services,
Stefanie Martinez has been promoted to Managing Director of Community Development.
In addition to her oversight of Neighborhood Services, Ms. Martinez will oversee building
inspections and permits.
Lastly, Ms. Hartman announced that she selected Jeff Garner as the new Chief of Police.
His ceremonial swearing in will be at the February 24 City Council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS - 7813, 7821, 7829 ARTHUR DRIVE, 7801
GUY STREET AND 6405, 6413, 6417, 6421 SMITHFIELD ROAD.
2. SECTION 551.071: CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY
REGARDING OPEN MEETINGS ACT.
Mayor McCarty announced at 6:53 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 regarding Open Meetings Act.
Executive Session began at 6:59 p.m. and concluded at 7:09 p.m.
Mayor McCarty announced at 7:09 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 February 10, 2025 at 7:15 p.m.
Present: Jack McCarty Mayor
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Tito Rodriguez Place 1
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
Staff Members: Paulette Hartman City Manager
Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Bradley A. Anderle 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 FORMER STATE REPRESENTATIVE STEPHANIE KLICK
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn recognized and presented a proclamation to former
State Representative Stephanie Klick.
A.3.2 2024 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION
United Way Committee Chair Katherine Ratcliff shared with City Council that the 2024
United Way Employee Workplace Campaign exceeded their goal of $45,000. She
thanked the City Council, directors, and employees of North Richland Hills and sponsors
for their support. Ms. Ratcliff presented United Way of Tarrant County CEO Adam Powell
and Senior Corporate Relations Manager Patty Morris with a check in the amount of
$45,900.
The United Way Committee was comprised of the following employees: Melissa Andrews;
Courtney Kincaid; Caroline Waggoner; Christy Hardy; Maria Williams; Dakota Ford;
Kelly Vaughn; Robin Berger; Kathy Corley; Jeff Arnold; Ellen Cooper; Cassandra
Dominguez; Bryon Bustamante; KayCee Miller; Chad VanSteenberg; Cindy Garvin;
Samantha Gibson; Samantha Alderson; Lauren O'Brien; Leah Michaels; David Bormann;
Riley Sargent; Luis Hernandez; Athena Pecskovszky; Allecia Pipkin; and Phylis Mann.
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A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Hayden Casey, 8355 Harwood Road, spoke on behalf of a group of ten or more people.
He requested financial assistance for Birdville High School's Theatre Department to
participate in the International Thespian Festival this summer.
Bill Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive, discussed road humps, provided City Council with a copy
of social media posts, and asked the City Council to consider other options.
A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Angela Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive, commented on Item E.2, Ordinance No. 3889. She is
opposed to the parking restriction and asked that there be no parking on either side of
College Drive.
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
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA
ITEMS AS PRESENTED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2025 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
B.2 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN ENTRY SIGN FOR NRH2O FAMILY
WATER PARK FROM SIGNS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $83,277 USING TIPS CONTRACT #2301040.
B.3 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF BALLISTIC VESTS FROM GALLS,
THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 670-22 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$68,930 USING THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR'S FY25 CRIMINAL
JUSTICE GRANT #4994501 FUNDS.
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B.4 AUTHORIZE A SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT FOR SIXTY FLOCK
SAFETY FALCON AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS FROM
FLOCK GROUP INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,479.60 USING TEXAS
ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848910 FUNDING AND CONSIDER
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM WITH THE CITY OF
ARLINGTON TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848910 FUNDS.
B.5 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-010, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2024 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM
PATROL OUTER BALLISTIC VEST PROJECT, GRANT #4994501.
B.6 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-011, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2024 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT JUSTICE
AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT #3367207.
B.7 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2025 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT JUSTICE
AND TRAINING PROGRAM, GRANT #3367208.
B.8 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-013, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION FY2025 NORTH
TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER PROGRAM, GRANT #2848910.
B.9 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-014, DESIGNATING THE CHIEF OF
POLICE AS THE GRANTEE'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL FOR THE OFFICE OF
THE GOVERNOR'S FY2025 GENERAL VICTIM ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM, GRANT #3544406.
B.10 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FOR THE ANNUAL
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM SUBSCRIPTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$153,162.
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no items for this category.
D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
There were no items for this category.
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E. PUBLIC WORKS
E.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015, RECOMMENDING THE AWARD OF
A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BY TARRANT COUNTY TO CAPITAL
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES, LLC FOR THE MATSON STREET SANITARY
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR THE 50TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT IN THE TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $157,349.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Engineer Nathan Frohman.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
E.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3889, AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE IV,
SECTION 54-184 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO RESTRICT PARKING
ON NORTH COLLEGE CIRCLE.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Director of Public Works Boe Blankenship.
City Council and staff discussed the proposed ordinance, no parking on North College
Circle, curvature of North College Circle, apartment parking, pedestrian crossing, and
the recently installed road humps.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3889.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE VOTING
AGAINST.
E.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3890, AMENDING SECTION 54-121 OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, EXPANDING A
SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON NORTH COLLEGE CIRCLE, BOGART DRIVE,
AND ABBOTT AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON
HOLIDAY LANE FOR THE FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS.
APPROVED
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City Council received a presentation from Director of Public Works Boe Blankenship.
City Council and staff discussed the length of the speed zone on Holiday Lane, increase
in traffic, and the curvature of Holiday Lane at Bogart.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3890,
AMENDING SECTION 54-121 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, EXPANDING A SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON NORTH COLLEGE CIRCLE,
BOGART DRIVE, AND ABBOTT AVENUE AND ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL SPEED
ZONE ON HOLIDAY LANE FOR THE FORT WORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMPUS
EXTENDING TO THE 6000 BLOCK OF HOLIDAY LANE AND 7300 BLOCK OF BOGART.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F. GENERAL ITEMS
F.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016, CALLING THE MAY 3, 2025 CITY
COUNCIL ELECTION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY AND OTHER
POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS FOR ELECTION SERVICES.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Alicia Richardson. The resolution calls the general election to be held on May 3, 2025 to
elect Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 for a term of two years. The resolution provides for
early voting to be conducted April 22-29, 2025; identifies City Hall and the Public Library
for early voting and election day; authorizes the City to enter into a joint election
agreement with Tarrant County for election services, and provides for a June 7 Runoff
Election, if needed.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER COMPTON TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017, APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE
LIBRARY BOARD, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND TEEN
COURT ADVISORY BOARD.
APPROVED
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City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer
Alicia Richardson. The resolution appoints the following citizens to fulfill unexpired terms
on the Library Board, Planning and Zoning Commission and Teen Court Advisory Board.
Library Board
Andrew "Tyler" Chambers, Place 4, term expiring June 30, 2026
Planning and Zoning Commission
Paul Epperley, Place 2, term expiring June 30, 2026
Thomas Kerby, Alternate A, term expiring June 30, 2026
Teen Court Advisory Board
Phyllis Scott, Place 2, term expiring June 30, 2026
A MOTION WAS MADE BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED
BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017, AS
PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.3 CONSIDER AMENDING OPEN REWARDS SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Economic Development Director Craig Hulse.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY
ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE AN INCREASE IN THE
PERCENTAGE AMOUNT FOR THE RESTAURANT REWARDS PROGRAM FROM 5%
TO 10% AND TO EXTEND THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE END OF APRIL OR UNTIL
FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED,WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.4 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3891, AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, BY REPEALING
SECTION 14-605 "EXPIRATION", RELATING TO THE NOVEMBER 30, 2025
SUNSET PROVISION FOR BACKYARD CHICKEN REGULATIONS.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Managing Director of Community Development
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Stefanie Martinez.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3891.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.5 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH READINESS GROUP, LLC
TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DEPARTMENT-WIDE PEER SUPPORT
PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,660 THROUGH
NOVEMBER 1, 2026, USING COPS FY24 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ACT GRANT #15JCOPS-24-GG-01407-LEMH
FUNDS.
APPROVED
City Council received a presentation from Interim Police Chief Ed Wright.
A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL
MEMBER MITCHELL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH READINESS
GROUP, LLC TO EXPAND THE EXISTING DEPARTMENT-WIDE PEER SUPPORT
PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $145,660 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1,
2026, USING COPS FY24 LAW ENFORCEMENT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
ACT GRANT FUNDS.
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
APPROVED
Mayor McCarty announced that there was action necessary as the result of discussion in
Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic
Development negotiations - 7813, 7821, 7829 Arthur Drive, 7801 Guy Street and 6405,
6413, 6417, 6421 Smithfield Road.
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A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE
MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH C2C SMITHFIELD
LP OR ASSIGNS AT 7813, 7821, 7829 ARTHUR DRIVE, 7801 GUY STREET AND 6405,
6413, 6417, 6421 SMITHFIELD ROAD, AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Council member Compton made the following announcements.
The last day for candidates to file for the May 3 City Council election is this Friday,
February 14. Applications will be accepted by the City Secretary until 5:00 p.m. You can
find more information about running for office on the city website.
Common Ground Community Garden invites you to their Spring Gardening Seminar on
Saturday, February 15, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre.
Gardening experts will speak on a variety of topics and answer all of your gardening
questions. Admission is free. Please visit the city's website for more information.
New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box returns to the NRH Library on Tuesday,
February 25, to celebrate the release of his new book, Battle Mountain. This free event
will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Library. Please visit the library's website for
more details.
Kudos Korner - Teen Court Coordinator Rafael Martinez, Marshal Greg Pena and Deputy
Marshal Bryan Grote in Municipal Court - A parent emailed appreciation to the staff
involved with the Teen Court Program. "I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all
for this invaluable program. My daughter has had her eyes opened and has seen
first-hand how actions can impact a lot of things. Well done," she said.
I. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
Jack McCarty, Mayor
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