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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-05-14 Agendas t4RH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 WEDNESDAY, MAY 14, 2025 REGULAR MEETING: 7:00 p.m. Held in the City Hall Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER A.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE A.2 PLEDGE - MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE A.3 CANVASS ELECTION RESULTS A.3.1 Approve Resolution No. 2025-027, canvassing the results of the May 3, 2025 General Election. Attachments: Memorandum Resolution 2025-027 A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4.1 Oaths of office and swearing in ceremony for newly elected officials - Council members for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. Attachments: Memorandum A.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are scheduled on this agenda for consideration by the City Council, but not scheduled as a public hearing. In order to address the City Council during public comments, a Public Meeting Appearance Form must be completed and presented to the City Secretary prior to the start of the City Council meeting. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS B.1 Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2025 City Council meeting. Attachments: Memorandum Minutes C. PUBLIC HEARINGS D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 Consider Ordinance No. 3903, amending Section 106-13 (c) (3), City of North Richland Hills, Code of Ordinances, Building Land Use Regulations, related to portable signs. Attachments: Memorandum Ordinance No. 3903 E. PUBLIC WORKS F. GENERAL ITEMS G. CITIZENS PRESENTATION An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the City Council during citizens presentation, a Public Meeting Appearance Form must be completed and presented to the City Secretary prior to the start of the City Council meeting. H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) The purpose of this item is to allow the Mayor and Council members an opportunity to bring forward items they wish to discuss at a future work session. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, any discussion shall be limited to a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The Council shall not vote, or take any action on the items during this meeting. I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS - COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS 1.1 Announcements Attachments: 05-14-25 Announcements Wednesday, May 14, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 J. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. Executive Session may be held at the end of the Regular Session or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the city attorney (551.071) as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any 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 Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. 1. 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 - threatened litigation by Blake Vaughn. K. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA. L. ADJOURNMENT Certification I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on Friday, May 9, 2025 by 3:00 PM. Traci Henderson Assistant City Secretary Wednesday, May 14, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Approve Resolution No. 2025-027, canvassing the results of the May 3, 2025 General Election. PRESENTER: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer SUMMARY: The City Council is required to canvass the votes cast at the City Council General Election held on May 3, 2025. Resolution No. 2025-027, formally accepts the results of the election and declares the winning candidates. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Texas Election Code requires that the City Council meet no earlier than the third (3rd) day and no later than the eleventh (11t") day after the General Election to canvass the results of the election. The City Council cannot canvass the election results until the Early Voting Ballot Board has verified and counted all provisional ballots or timely received ballots from outside the United States. The table below consists of the results posted on Tarrant County's website (timestamp May 3, 2025, 11-02.30). The results do not include all provisional ballots or timely received ballots from outside the United States. The additional ballots will not affect the outcome of the election results. Staff will receive the final unofficial results from Tarrant County before the meeting. The resolution will be updated to reflect the final unofficial results and presented at the meeting. CANDIDATE ABSENTEE EARLY ELECTION TOTAL VOTES DAY Place 1 Cecille Delaney 17 1569 745 2331 Place 3 Sean Nutt 8 472 245 725 Danny Roberts 13 1561 724 2298 Place 5 William "Bill" Finstad 8 201 91 300 Tracy Bennett 9 406 244 659 Billy Parks 5 1430 647 2082 Place 7 Kelvin Deu ree 17 1620 787 2424 "I"wFt NOKTH KICHLAND HILLS RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution No. 2025-027. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE MAY 3, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION; AND DECLARING CANDIDATES ELECTED TO OFFICE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas ("City") is a home rule city acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills Charter provides that city elections shall be held in accordance with laws of the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Section 41.001(a) of the Texas Election Code, as amended by the 84tn Texas Legislature, establishes the first Saturday in May as a uniform election date for the purposes of conducting a General Election; and WHEREAS, Section 3.004(b) of the Texas Election Code provides that the governing body of a municipality shall be the authority to order a General Election for the purposes of electing members to the governing body; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2025-016, calling the General Election of May 3, 2025 for the purpose of electing council members to serve on City Council in Places 1, 37 5, and 7; and WHEREAS, an election was duly held in the City of North Richland Hills on the 3rd day of May, 2025 to elect Council Places 1, 37 5, and 7; and WHEREAS, the City Council has met to canvass the votes cast in such election and accept the tabulations provided by Tarrant County Elections Administrator (Exhibit A). Resolution No. 2025-027 Page 1 of 4 CANDIDATE ABSENTEE EARLY ELECTION TOTAL VOTES DAY PLACE 1 CECILLE DELANEY 17 1569 745 2331 PLACE 3 SEAN NUTT 8 472 245 725 DANNY ROBERTS 13 1561 724 2298 PLACE 5 WILLIAM "BILL" FINSTAD 8 201 91 300 TRACY B E N N ETT 9 406 244 659 BILLY PARKS 5 1430 647 2082 PLACE 7 KELVIN DEUPREE 17 1620 787 2424 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1: The City Council hereby finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution as if written herein. Section 2: The following are, and the same are hereby declared to have been elected to the offices listed below to serve until May of 2027, or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. OFFICE NAME Council member, Place 1 Cecille Delaney Council member, Place 3 Danny Roberts Council member, Place 5 Billy Parks Council member, Place 7 Kelvin Deupree Section 3: All Resolutions of the City Council of the City in conflict herewith are hereby amended or repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its adoption, and it is so resolved. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 14t" day of May, 2025. Resolution No. 2025-027 Page 2 of 4 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Jack McCarty, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Bradley A. Anderle, City Attorney Resolution No. 2025-027 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A Resolution No. 2025-027 [document provided at meeting] Resolution No. 2025-027 Page 4 of 4 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Oaths of office and swearing in ceremony for newly elected officials - Council members for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7. PRESENTER: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer GENERAL DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the Election Code, the newly elected officials will officially be sworn in, and oaths administered by the city secretary. The ceremonial oath of office and swearing in will take place on May 14, 2025. The following candidates have been elected to office. OFFICE CANDIDATE TERM Council member, Place 1 Cecille Delaney Two years Council member, Place 3 Danny Roberts Two years Council member, Place 5 Billy Parks Two years Council member, Place 7 Kelvin Deupree Two years In keeping with City tradition, a member of the family or friend will ceremoniously administer the oath office to the newly elected officials. In accordance with the Election Code, the city secretary will officially administer the oath of office before elected officials take their seat at the dais. k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Approve minutes of the April 28, 2025 City Council meeting. PRESENTER: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer SUMMARY: The minutes are listed on the consent agenda and approved by majority vote of Council at the City Council meetings. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The City Secretary's Office prepares action minutes for each City Council meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the consent agenda for review and approval by the City Council, which contributes to a time-efficient meeting. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the April 28, 2025 City Council meeting. MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE CITY HALL 4301 CITY POINT DRIVE APRIL 28, 2025 REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor McCarty called the meeting to order April 28, 2025 at 7.00 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 Place 5 Russ Mitchell Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tem, 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 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) There were no items for this category. A.4 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. Council member Vaughn called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Council member Vaughn. Council member Vaughn asked to discuss and consider item April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 12 F.5 after Executive Session. Mayor McCarty informed City Council that he would move consideration of item F.5 after the Executive Session. A.5 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. BA APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 14, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE CUSTOMER AGREEMENT WITH WORLD WIDE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING KNOWBE4 CYBERSECURITY TRAINING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MANDATED BY TEXAS HOUSE BILL 3834, AND RATIFY PREVIOUS PURCHASES TOTALING $35,665 UTILIZING OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR A CUMULATIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $73,000 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026. B.3 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS WITH MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR NRH2O FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS FOR RESALE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $275,000. 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. April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 12 F. GENERAL ITEMS FA APPROVE THE AWARD OF RFP# 25-014 TO COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE AWARD OF RFP# 25-014 TO COGENT INFOTECH CORPORATION FOR AN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AUDIT IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 SINGLE AUDIT. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Director of Finance Jay Patel and Rachel Ormsby with Forvis Mazars, presenting the scope and results of the audit. Ms. Ormsby provided City Council copies of the FY 2024 Single Audit and FY 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). City Council, Ms. Ormbsy, and staff discussed audit recommendations, unassigned funds, and the city's standard for fund balances. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO RECEIVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 AUDITED ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 SINGLE AUDIT AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 12 F.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION 2025 TENNIS VENUE SERVICES GRANT FOR RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Director of Parks and Recreation Adrien Pekurney. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION 2025 TENNIS VENUE SERVICES GRANT FOR RICHLAND TENNIS CENTER. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. FA DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 24, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. APPROVED A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO REMOVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 24, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FROM THE TABLE. MOTION TO REMOVE ITEM FROM THE TABLE CARRIED 7-0. City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 24, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED. Council member Vaughn presented his proposed amendments for the March 24, 2025 City Council meeting minutes. City Council discussed the city's practice for minutes to include the subject and action taken by the City Council, proposed amendments, the video for work sessions being available on the website, and official record for City Council meetings. April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 12 Council member Vaughn called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Council member Vaughn. Council member Vaughn stated that Council member Mitchell is referencing two sets of minutes. Council member Mitchell noted that the March 24 meeting minutes reflect Council member Vaughn left during the work session. The proposed revision submitted by Council member Vaughn states that he left the meeting in protest. It was not clear or stated by Council member Vaughn that his departure was in protest. COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, TO SUSPEND DEBATE AND CALL FOR THE QUESTION. Council member Vaughn moved to appeal the decision of the chair recognizing Council member Blake's motion to suspend debate and call for the question. THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WAS UPHELD WITH A VOTE OF 6-1; WITH MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, COMPTON, BLAKE, AND MITCHELL IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN AGAINST. THE MOTION ON THE FLOOR BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 24, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AS ORIGINALLY PRESENTED CARRIED 6-1; WITH MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, COMPTON, BLAKE AND MITCHELL VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN VOTING AGAINST. G. CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak from the public. H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items. I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez made the following announcements. Tuesday, April 29 is the last day for early voting and election day is this Saturday, May 3. Polling locations will be open from 7.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m., including the Library, City April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 12 Hall and other locations in Tarrant County. You can find more information on the city's website. Please contact the City Secretary's Office with any questions. The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues each Friday night through May 16 on the plaza in front of City Hall. Admission is free. Seating starts at 6.00 p.m. and concerts begin at 7.00 p.m. Seating is on the lawn, so don't forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair. A variety of food trucks will be on-site for each concert. Please visit the city's website for more details. The NRH Library is hosting a Free Comic Book Day event from 10.00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 10. There will theme crafts, a scavenger hunt, Pokemon Card Swap, and free comics while supplies last. Family-friendly costumes are welcome and encouraged. Come dressed as your favorite hero and join the fun! Contact the Library for more details Kudos Korner - Todd Ryals, David Nichols and Chris Turner in Public Works - A resident posted her appreciation for the city staff who coordinated the reconstruction of Lake Side Circle. She said, "It's so nice now that its completed. Special thanks to Chris Turner for being so responsive to messages and calls relating to the progress, making visits to ensure the job was going well and meeting with neighbors to provide information. Appreciate you all!" J. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 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) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V. MANUEL FINANCIAL NO. 2, LLC ET AL, CASE NO. CC240015; (2) CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS V. MANUEL OLDSMOBILE, INC., CASE NO. CC240019, MUNICIPAL COURT NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; AND (3) WAIVER OF ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, RELATED TO RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021. Mayor McCarty announced at 7.51 p.m. that the City Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically, 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) City of North April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 12 Richland Hills v. Manuel Financial No. 2, LLC et al, Case No. CC240015; (2) City of North Richland Hills v. Manuel Oldsmobile, Inc., Case No. CC240019, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; and (3) Waiver of attorney client privilege, related to Resolution No. 2025-021. Mayor McCarty stated that due to Council member Vaughn's threatened litigation against the city that he would not participate in Executive Session for item 3, waiver of attorney client privilege, related to Resolution No. 2025-021. Council member Vaughn asked what law prohibits an elected official from attending executive session. City Attorney Bradley Anderle stated that legal advice is privileged and any person adverse to the city's position defeats the purpose to receive legal advice. Due to Council member Vaughn not recognizing his conflict of interest and threatened litigation, Mr. Anderle recommended that City Council take action to exclude Council member Vaughn from item 3 on the Executive Session. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if the city attorney could represent the city and the elected official who has threatened litigation against the city and if the information discussed could be used against the city. Mr. Anderle clarified that as the city attorney he cannot represent both parties and the information discussed in Executive Session could be used against the city. Council member Vaughn called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Council member Vaughn. Council member Vaughn asked for the topic for item F.5 on the posted agenda. Mayor McCarty said that item F.5 is to discuss, consider, and act on the release of information related to the special meeting held on April 9, 2025, and Resolution 2025-021 , and consider and act on waiving the attorney-client privilege for information that is to be released. Council member Vaughn asked why the discussion to act on waiving the attorney-client privilege is in Executive Session and not open session. Mayor McCarty said there are details regarding the city waiving the attorney-client privilege. Mr. Anderle advised his recommendation is that City Council receive his advice in Executive Session before waiving their attorney-client privilege. Council member Vaughn called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Council member Vaughn. Council member Vaughn asked if there is a restriction for the city attorney giving his advice to release attorney-client privilege in open session. Mayor April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 12 McCarty said the discussion with the city attorney will be in Executive Session. MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO TABLE ITEM 3, WAIVER OF ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE RELATED TO RESOLUTION 2025-021 AND ITEM F.5. Council member Rodriguez said that he and Council member Compton are a party to the threatened litigation and they should be part of the discussion and action. He requested the City Council continue with the agenda items as presented. MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE WITHDREW HIS MOTION AND COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE WITHDREW HIS SECOND. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO EXCLUDE COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEM NO. 3. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1; WITH MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, COMPTON, BLAKE, AND MITCHELL VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN VOTING AGAINST. City Council convened to Executive Session at 8.07 p.m. Executive Session began at 8.10 p.m. and concluded at 9.14 p.m. Mayor McCarty announced at 9.14 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE POSTED AGENDA. Mayor McCarty reconvened the City Council meeting at 9.16 p.m., with the same members present and announced that there was no action necessary as the result of the Executive Session. F.5 DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND ACT ON THE RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 9, 2025, AND RESOLUTION 2025-021, AND CONSIDER AND ACT ON WAIVING THE ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE FOR INFORMATION THAT IS TO BE RELEASED. APPROVED The City Council received a presentation from City Attorney Bradley Anderle. April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 12 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO RELEASE THE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE APRIL 9, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING AND RESOLUTION 2025-021, AND WAIVE THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE FOR THOSE DOCUMENTS NUMBERED 1-22, SPECIFICALLY LISTED ON THE TABLE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND THE RELEASE OF THAT ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE ONLY PERTAINS TO THESE ITEMS AND SHOULD NOT BE UNDERSTOOD TO APPLY TO ANY PAST OR FUTURE ITEMS THAT ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE IS AFFORDED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Mayor Pro Tern Deupree said the table outlining the numbered items will be a public document and include the documents referenced in the table. He clarified the motion on the table is to waive all items identified in the table. City Council discussed the action from the previous City Council meeting to place an item on the following meeting to consider and act on releasing information related to Resolution No. 2025-021 and waiving related attorney client privilege, requests for public information to obtain correspondence from the city attorney, the threat of litigation filed by Council member Vaughn's lawyer to the City of North Richland Hills, and the City Council's action at the previous meeting to consider waiving attorney client privilege was before the city received correspondence from Council member Vaughn's attorney. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if all the information in the table is being released to the public. Mayor McCarty confirmed the city is not withholding information identified in the table. In response to Council member Vaughn's question, Mr. Anderle said the waiver applies to all documents listed in the table and referenced in the motion. Council member Vaughn asked if the information assembled and to be released is a partial release based on the opinion of the Council or secretary. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if the documents include all information requested by Council member Vaughn. Mayor McCarty confirmed the information assembled is according to the request of Council member Vaughn. In response to Council member Vaughn's question, Mr. Anderle said the City Secretary gathered documents relevant and related to item F.S. He reconfirmed the waiver applies April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 12 to the documents identified in the table. Council member Blake called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Council member Blake. Council member Blake asked if the documents include all relevant information related to the April 9 meeting and Resolution 2025-021 . Mayor McCarty confirmed it includes all relevant information. Council member Blake called for a point of order [sic]. Mayor McCarty recognized Council member Blake. Council member Blake asked if all requested information will be released. Mayor McCarty confirmed the requested information would be released. City Council discussed the process for releasing the information. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked how requests for public information are released. City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson outlined the City Council's approved policy to request public information. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez inquired about charges for information released under the Public Information Act. City Attorney Bradley Anderle said charges are in accordance with the Public Information Act regarding staff time to compile. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez clarified the information has been collected. Mr. Anderle confirmed the information is collected. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if the requested information could be provided quickly in response to a request for public information. Mr. Anderle said the information could be provided quickly. COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN MOVED, SECONDED BY ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REMOVE ANY CHARGES FOR THESE OPEN RECORD REQUESTS. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if the motion should be specific to the items in the motion and not apply to all April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 12 requests for public information. COUNCIL MEMBER VAUGHN RESTATED HIS AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION TO WAIVE ALL CHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPEN RECORD REQUESTS FOR THESE ITEMS. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if the motion should be clarified so the motion is not interpreted to waive charges for future open record requests. Mr. Anderle said the main motion and amendment are sufficient. City Council discussed the proposed amendment. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez called for a point of information. Mayor McCarty recognized Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez. Associate Mayor Pro Tern Rodriguez asked if the city has a request for the information. Mayor McCarty clarified the public would need to submit their request following City Council's approval to waive attorney-client privilege. MOTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT CARRIED 4-3; WITH MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, ASSOCIATE MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS COMPTON AND VAUGHN VOTING IN FAVOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS RODRIGUEZ, BLAKE AND MITCHELL VOTING AGAINST. THE ORIGINAL MOTION ON THE FLOOR BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER COMPTON TO RELEASE THE INFORMATION RELATED TO THE APRIL 9TH 2O25 SPECIAL MEETING AND RESOLUTION 2025-021, AND WAIVE THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE FOR THOSE DOCUMENTS NUMBERED 1-22, SPECIFICALLY LISTED ON THE TABLE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND THE RELEASE OF THAT ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE ONLY PERTAINS TO THIS THESE ITEMS AND SHOULD NOT BE UNDERSTOOD TO APPLY TO ANY PAST OR FUTURE ITEMS THAT ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE IS AFFORDED CARRIED 7-0. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. K. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9.43 p.m. April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 12 Jack McCarty, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 12 k4Ft hJOIF LH KICHLAND HILLS City Council MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Consider Ordinance No. 3903, amending Section 106-13 (c) (3), City of North Richland Hills, Code of Ordinances, Building and Land Use Regulations, related to portable signs. PRESENTER: Stefanie Martinez, Managing Director of Community Services Summary: The City Council is being asked to approve an ordinance amending the current sign regulations, authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve, on a case-by-case basis, allowance for temporary portable signs to be erected for more than 10 days or to be placed closer than 100 feet apart. General Description: The City's current regulations regarding signs can be found within Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances. Section 106-13 (c) regulates temporary signs, with a specific section (3) addressing portable signs. This section currently allows for portable signs to be erected for a maximum of 10 days, and requires any portable sign to be placed at least 100 feet away from any other portable sign on the lot. Recently, the City received a request from Birdville ISD related to placing temporary signage which would encourage or remind parents to complete registration for the upcoming school year. A question was raised about extending the 10-day maximum time period, but the ordinance in its current form does not provide an avenue by which staff can approve an extension. While staff does not propose a blanket extension in the time period for temporary portable signage, the proposed request would provide an extension on the maximum approval by the City Manager or designee, on a case-by-case basis. This extension could not exceed 30 days. In addition, the proposed ordinance would allow granting of exceptions to the minimum 100' spacing requirement. Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 3903 ORDINANCE NO. 3903 ZONING CASE TR25-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AMENDING CHAPTER 106, SIGNS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS TO REVISE STANDARDS FOR PORTABLE SIGNS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills, Texas is a home-rule municipality located in Tarrant County, Texas acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Sign Regulation Ordinance governs the use, size, location, construction, and maintenance of signs with an intent to avoid visual clutter, which is potentially harmful to traffic, pedestrian safety property values, business opportunities, and community appearance; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend certain portions of the Sign Regulations Ordinance regarding portable signs; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the proposed ordinance amendment promotes the health, safety, morals, and the general welfare within the City of North Richland Hills and is in the best interest of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1: That Chapter 106, Signs, in the Code of Ordinances, City of North Richland Hills, Texas be amended in part by revising Section 106-13(c)(3) — "Portable signs" to add r. An exception may be granted by the City Manager or his/her designee to allow for the placement of a portable sign closer than 100 feet from another sign on a lot, and/or to allow for an extension of the time period erected up to a maximum of 30 days. Ordinance No. 3903 Page 1 of 3 SECTION 2: This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all provisions of ordinances and of the Code of Ordinances, City of North Richland Hills, Texas, as amended, except when the provisions of this Ordinance are in direct conflict with the provisions of such ordinances and such code, in which event the conflicting provisions of such ordinances and such code are hereby repealed. SECTION 3: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any section, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this Ordinance of any such unconstitutional section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase. SECTION 4: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Sign Regulations of the City of North Richland Hills as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. SECTION 5: All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provisions of any ordinances governing the sign regulations that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this Ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this Ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 6: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance as required by law, if applicable. SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon publication as required by law. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 14th day of May, 2025. Ordinance No. 3903 Page 2 of 3 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Jack McCarty, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Bradley A. Anderle, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Stefanie Martinez Managing Director of Community Services Ordinance No. 3903 Page 3 of 3 "I"wFt hJOKTH KIC:HLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM FROM: The Office of the City Manager DATE: May 14, 2025 SUBJECT: Announcements PRESENTER: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: At each City Council meeting a member of the governing body announces upcoming events and recognizes an employee who exemplifies our core values. Announcements: Library in the Park returns on Tuesday mornings at 10.30 a.m. from May 20 through June 10 with story time and songs at a different park each week. Participants can also check out books, take home crafts and more. Visit the Library's website for locations and more details. The NRH Senior Center is hosting a health fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 in the Grand Hall at the NRH Centre. There will be free health screenings and information from numerous health and wellness providers. Everyone is welcome to attend. Kudos Korner: Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Tonight we recognize: John Celis and Francisco Mercado in the Parks Department - A resident called the Parks Administration from Adventure World Playground with praises for the employees who maintain our parks. She said that while John and Francisco were emptying the park's trash cans, they were very pleasant to park users and had a nice interaction with her son. She added that she loves our parks and our employees are doing a great job. Keep up the good work!