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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2025-03-03 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 MARCH 3, 2025 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 3rd day of March at 6:00 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 6:01 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor McCarty inquired about the fence material for item D.1, Plat25-0084. Principal Planner Clayton Husband said it would be masonry screening. 2. UPDATE ON SINGLE FAMILY RENTAL INSPECTIONS PROGRAM AND STATUS OF SHORT TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE. Managing Director of Community Services Stefanie Martinez reviewed the history of the single family rental inspection program, concerns expressed by the community, program management, and next steps for the program. City Manager Paulette Hartman said that staff will bring forward a proposed ordinance at March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 8 a future meeting to discuss changes to the single-family rental inspection program. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) Council member Blake proposed to place an item on a future work session to discuss videos during citizens presentation. He would like the discussion to include comments from the IT department regarding security and would like the city to have a policy/procedure regarding videos during citizens presentation. There being no opposition, Ms. Hartman informed City Council that she would place an item on a future work session agenda. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn proposed to place an item on a future work session to discuss using Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for art programs. Following discussion by the City Council, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn changed his proposal to discuss the use of HOT funds. There being no opposition, Ms. Hartman informed City Council the discussion would be included at the first budget work session. Staff will present what HOT funds can be expended for and what the city has already earmarked for HOT funds. She said that staff will also include art projects that have been earmarked for HOT funds. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn proposed to place an item on a future work session to review and discuss special use permits. There being no opposition, Ms. Hartman informed City Council that she would place an item on a future work session agenda. CITY MANAGER REPORT PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON CAPITAL PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS, CARPORT FLASHVOTE SURVEY, AND TOWN HALL MEETING DATES. Ms. Hartman updated City Council regarding appointments for the Capital Project Advisory Committee. Staff will present recommendations at the March 24 City Council meeting. Ms. Hartman informed City Council that the carport FlashVote survey is live and results will be shared with the City Council. Lastly, Ms. Hartman provided an update on the upcoming Town Hall Meetings. The first meeting is scheduled for March 25, 6:00 p.m. at the NRH Grand Hall. Staff is coordinating with Iron Horse Golf Course to set April 22 for the second meeting. March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. SECTION 551.072: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE, OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY AT TRACT 6D01, ABSTRACT 130 JOHN H BARLOUGH SURVEY. 2. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS AT 6001 PARKER BOULEVARD. Mayor McCarty announced at 6:32 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically, Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at Tract 6D01, Abstract 130 John H Barlough Survey and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations at 6001 Parker Boulevard. Executive Session began at 6:37 p.m. and concluded at 7:06 p.m. Mayor McCarty announced at 7:06 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 March 3, 2025 at 7:14 p.m. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Tito Rodriguez Place 1 Ricky Rodriguez Associate Mayor Pro Tem, 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 Compton gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 8 Council member Compton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Bill Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive, commented on citizen communication, public input, trust, and collaboration with elected officials, city staff and the public. Charles Scoma, 8300 Cardinal Lane, commented on fine arts and its importance to a city's culture. He encouraged the city to support fine arts. Michael Harris, 6800 Richfield Drive, representing the NRH Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, informed City Council of a fundraiser to support the NRH Fire Department benevolence fund and pipes and drums honor guard. The funds are being raised through t-shirt sales and a St. Patrick's Beers & Brats event on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at B&B Theatres. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to St. Jude. A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS Sean Nutt, 6448 Ironhorse Boulevard, Apartment 5 L, commented on work session item No. 2, update on Single Family Rental Inspections Program and status of Short Term Rental ordinance. He is not in favor of self-inspections and mentioned the difference in presentation numbers tonight compared to staffs previous work session presentation. City Manager Paulette Hartman explained that tonight's figures focused on single-family rental inspections, while the previous work session data covered all staff-conducted workload inspections. 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 BLAKE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA, AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 8 B.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH DIPPIN' DOTS, L.L.C.TO PROVIDE BEADED ICE CREAM FOR RESALE AT NRH2O FAMILY WATER PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 ANNUALLY. B.2 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR LEGACY PARK AND KAY GRANGER PARK FROM T.F. HARPER & ASSOCIATES, LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $284,809.08, TIPS CONTRACT#240702. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION FY2026 NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER, GRANT#2848911. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no items for this category. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 PLAT25-0084 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HAMILTON DUFFY PC FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT OF STONYBROOKE PARK, BEING 7.993 ACRES LOCATED AT 8600 RUMFIELD ROAD. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a preliminary plat of Stonybrooke Park for 7.993 acres located at 8600 Rumfield Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as Suburban Commercial and the current zoning is R-2, single-family residential. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Keith Hamilton, 8241 Mid Cities Boulevard, presented the request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Hamilton stated that their firm prepared the preliminary plat and engineering for the lots in compliance with the R-2 zoning requirements. Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The preliminary plat includes two waivers - exempting two lots from the screening wall requirements and allowing front-yard electric and communication utilities for the properties. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 20, 2025 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 7-0, with the conditions outlined in the Development Review Committee comments. City Council and staff discussed the placement of the masonry screening walls and the plat approval being subject to Development Review Committee comments to allow staff to March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 8 address any comments before final instructions and proceeding to the final plat process. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE PLAT25-0084 WITH THE CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE COMMENTS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.2 ORDINANCE NO. 3899, CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CHRIS AND MATT SCHOONOVER FOR A VARIANCE TO THE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SALE OF ALCOHOL FOR ON-PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT 8415 DAVIS BOULEVARD, BEING 1.28 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 3R, BLOCK 4, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION. APPROVED Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a variance to the distance requirements for the sale of on-premise alcohol consumption for 1.28 acres located at 8415 Davis Boulevard. Applicant representative Chris and Matt Schoonover, The Mana Machine, presented the request and were available to answer questions. Mr. Schoonover provided an overview of the business. City Council and the applicant discussed prizes from the games, customer age range, and hours of operation. Mr. Husband presented staff's report. State law provides distance requirements (not within 300 feet) between a location that sells alcohol and the proximity to a school, church, or hospital. The location of the property is within 300 feet of a church. State law allows a governing body to approve a variance to the distance requirements. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3899. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL VOTING AGAINST. E. PUBLIC WORKS March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 8 E.1 AWARD RFB 25-015 TO STABILE & WINN, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RUTH ROAD PROJECT (ST2402), FROM GLENVIEW DRIVE TO CITY POINT WEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $526,298.50, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from City Engineer Nathan Frohman. A MOTION WAS MADE BY DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM VAUGHN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO AWARD RFB 25-015 TO STABILE & WINN, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RUTH ROAD PROJECT (ST2402), FROM GLENVIEW DRIVE TO CITY POINT WEST, IN THE AMOUNT OF $526,298.50, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS There were no items for this category. 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 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property at Tract 6D01, Abstract 130 John H Barlough Survey. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A COMMERCIAL CONTRACT — UNIMPROVED PROPERTY AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONTRACT AND FOR CLOSING WITH WOODBRIAR MANAGEMENT LTD TRACT 6D01, ABSTRACT 130 JOHN H BARLOUGH SURVEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $218,552.50 OR $17.50 PER SQUARE FOOT, SUBJECT TO SURVEY, PLUS ALL CLOSING COSTS, COMMISSIONS, FEES,AND TAXES. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 8 H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Mitchell made the following announcements. Starting this week, the Water Department is launching a new billing system designed to better manage customer accounts. This system includes a new online portal that provides customers with improved access to your account information, easier service requests, and more convenient payment options. If you currently pay your water bill online or have automatic payments set up, you will need to register with the new system. Instructions and the link to sign up can be found at nrhtx.com/water. Please contact the Water Office with any questions. NRH2O Family Water Park is holding a job fair March 17 - 21. Stop by the park from 10:00 a.m. to Noon or from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to learn more about each department and participate in on-site interviews. Kudos Korner - Diane Whitsel, Bri Shipman, Terri Chambers and Emily Spaniel with Animal Services - A community member left a 5-star review for the staff who assisted her with adopting a cat from the NRH animal shelter. The review stated: "I can't say enough about this place and thank u from the bottom of my heart. The ladies I've met here were so nice and helpful. I would highly suggest getting a pet through this shelter." Keep up the great work! I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m. Jack McCa , Mayor ♦\\\1111111j� ATTEST: . \CHL'4/Vp',,, • y- n '• Alicia Richardson h •• i'77 = City Secretary/Chief Go yt0OfFr: March 03, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 8