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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2025-10-13 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 OCTOBER 13, 2025 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 13th day of October at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City Council meeting. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Cecille Delaney Place 1 Ricky Rodriguez Place 2 Danny Roberts Place 3 Matt Blake Place 4 Billy Parks Place 5 Russ Mitchell Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tem, 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 Blake inquired about items C.1 (ZC23-0064) and C.3 (ZC25-0143), both special use permits for accessory dwelling units. He asked whether the requests were consistent with similar cases previously approved by the City Council that slightly exceeded standard allowances. City Council and staff discussed accessory dwelling unit requests and the special use permit (SUP) process. 2. DISCUSS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SENIOR AFFAIRS. City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson presented a timeline and draft ordinance to City Council, highlighting the ordinance's purpose, committee membership, and meeting structure. City Council provided the following direction October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 14 regarding committee membership: a City Council liaison, appointed by the Mayor, will serve as an alternate member; ex-officio members from local organizations will serve on the committee; membership terms will align with City Council places; and members may serve no more than three consecutive terms. Representatives from local churches will rotate and provide presentations to the committee. 3. PRESENTATION OF 2025 CITIZEN SURVEY SCHEDULE. City Manager Paulette Hartman presented an overview of the 2025 Citizen Survey, which will be conducted by Onpointe Insights, the firm was selected through the City's bidding process. The survey will open in the last week of October and close before Thanksgiving. Results will be presented to the City Council during a January 2026 work session and made available on the City's online dashboard. City Council and staff discussed methods for notifying the public and ensuring accessibility of the survey results. 4. REVIEW AND DISCUSS UPDATES TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCES. Director of Planning Cori Reaume reviewed how staff will present the short-term rental items during the regular meeting. She explained the content and distinctions between Ordinance No. 3922, Ordinance No. 3922-A, and Ordinance No. 3922-B. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) Council member Blake requested a future agenda to discuss the processing of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) applications. Ms. Hartman confirmed that ADUs are on the Planning Department's list of topics to address. There being no opposition, staff will place the item on a future work session. Mayor McCarty requested a future agenda item to discuss Colorado Boulevard, including the City's process of limiting access. Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner shared that staff is gathering data and will place an item on a future meeting for discussion. There being no opposition, staff will place the item on a future work session. EXECUTIVE SESSION October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 14 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, MUNICIPAL COURT NO. 2, CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS; (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; (3) JESSIE GOODFELLOW VS. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25; AND (4) SHORT TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. 2. SECTION 551.087: DELIBERATION REGARDING COMMERCIAL OR FINANCIAL INFORMATION THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS RECEIVED FROM A BUSINESS PROSPECT THAT THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY SEEKS TO HAVE LOCATE, STAY, OR EXPAND IN OR NEAR THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS OR REGARDING THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO SUCH A BUSINESS PROSPECT - 4401 CITY POINT DRIVE AND 8800 MID CITIES BOULEVARD. Mayor McCarty announced at 5:44 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 Richland Hills v. Manuel Financial No. 2, LLC et al, Case No. CC240015, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; (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; (3) Jessie Goodfellow vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25; and (4) short term rental regulations and Section 551.087: Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect - 4401 City Point Drive and 8800 Mid Cities Boulevard. Executive Session began at 5:50 p.m. and concluded at 7:08 p.m. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 14 Mayor McCarty announced at 7:08 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 October 13, 2025 at 7:14 p.m. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Cecille Delaney Place 1 Ricky Rodriguez Place 2 Danny Roberts Place 3 Matt Blake Place 4 Billy Parks 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 Blake gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Blake 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 DON BUEHRER, POLICE DEPARTMENT VIP PROGRAM Chief of Police Jeff Garner recognized and presented Don Buehrer with a plaque for serving 30,000 volunteer hours in the North Richland Hills Volunteers in Police Service (VIP) program. A.3.2 PRESENTATION OF TRADITIONAL FINANCES AND DEBT OBLIGATION TRANSPARENCY STARS AWARDS, ACTING TEXAS COMPTROLLER KELLY HANCOCK Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock presented North Richland October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 14 Hills with two transparency star awards from the Traditional Finance and Debt Obligation Transparency Stars Program. A.4 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no requests to speak from the public. 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 COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER AWARDING RFP 25-028, A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS, TO CASCO INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTING CLOTHES/BUNKER GEAR IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT EXCEED $77,302. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-043, FINDING THAT ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC'S APPLICATION TO CHANGE RATES WITHIN THE CITY SHOULD BE DENIED, FINDING THAT THE CITY'S REASONABLE RATE CASE EXPENSES SHALL BE REIMBURSED, AND ALL MATTERS RELATED THERETO. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC23-0064, ORDINANCE NO. 3928, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MARISOL PEDROZA FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AT 9200 MARTIN DRIVE, BEING 0.516 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 1, THOMPSON PARK ESTATES. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC23-0064, Ordinance No. 3928. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 14 Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for 0.516 acres located at 9200 Martin Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is R-1, single-family residential. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Jocelyn Pedroza, 9200 Martin Drive, presented the request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The applicant is requesting a special use permit for a 995 square feet detached accessory dwelling unit that is approximately 39 feet away from the primary dwelling. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 18, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the request with a vote of 7-0. In response to Council member Blake's question, Mr. Husband stated the accessory dwelling unit, as required, is tied to the same electric meter as the primary residence. There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3928. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 ZC25-0140, ORDINANCE NO. 3929, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM AVID ROOFING & WATERPROOFING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE WITH SHOP AND GARAGE AT 5105 COMMERCIAL DRIVE, BEING 0.621 ACRES DESCRIBED LOT J, BLOCK 14, RICHLAND TERRACE ADDITION. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0140, Ordinance No. 3929. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for 0.621 acres located at 5105 Commercial Drive. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as retail commercial and the current zoning is C-2, commercial. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative, Dave Wasson, Avid Roofing and Waterproofing, Inc., 5105 October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 14 Commercial Drive, presented the request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The applicant is requesting a special use permit for a contractor's office with warehouse storage. The square footage includes 3,500 square feet for office space and 6,000 square feet for warehouse storage. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 18, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the request with a vote of 7-0. There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3929. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.3 ZC25-0143, ORDINANCE NO. 3930, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MKG HOMES FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PERMANENT ACCESSORY BUILDING AT 6809 LITTLE RANCH ROAD, BEING 1.836 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 7, BLOCK 1, MORGAN MEADOWS. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0143, Ordinance No. 3930. Principal Planner Clayton Husband informed City Council the applicant is requesting a special use permit for 1.836 acres located at 6809 Little Ranch Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as residential estate and the current zoning is RE-1, residential estate. Mr. Husband provided site photos of the property. Applicant representative Kelly Pollard, 4107 Stonewood Drive, presented the request and was available to answer questions. Mr. Pollard stated that he is the builder and represents the property owners. The purpose of the request is to allow storage during the construction of a new home; a lift unit in the garage for vehicle storage; and a metal roof for the detached garage. Mr. Husband presented staff's report. The applicant is requesting a special use permit for a 2,400 square foot permanent accessory building (wall height of 16-feet and 2:12 roof pitch). The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 18, 2025 meeting, recommended approval of the request with a vote of 7-0. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 14 In response to Council member Blake's question, Mr. Husband confirmed that the driveway leading to the permanent accessory building is paved, as required by ordinance. There being no forms submitted, Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor or against the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER • BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3930. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.4 TR25-05, ORDINANCE NO. 3922, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 118-1, 118-631, AND 118-633 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE ADDITION OF THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOUSING USE AND ADDITIONAL SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. CONTINUED FROM THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor McCarty announced that the public hearing for TR25-05, Ordinance No. 3922 (C.4), was opened on September 8, 2025 and continued to the October 13, 2025 City Council meeting. Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for TR25-06, Ordinance No. 3922-A and consolidated Ordinance No. 3922-B (C.5), to be conducted in conjunction with TR25-05. Mayor McCarty announced that staff would provide one presentation for items C.4 and C.5. Director of Planning Cori Reaume stated that Ordinance No. 3922 includes text amendments to Section 118-1 (adding definition of short-term rental), Section 118-631 (addition of short-term rental, table of permitted uses by district), and Section 118-633 (addition of special land use regulations) for the purpose of considering the addition of the "short term rental" use and additional short-term rental regulations. Ms. Reaume stated that Ordinance No. 3922-A includes text amendments to transit oriented development (TOD) in Section 118-563 (adding definition of short-term rental), Section 118-565(c) (addition of short-term rental, schedule of uses by character zone), and Section 118-565(d) (addition of use criteria). Should the City Council wish to include the proposed text amendments as discussed, staff recommends approving consolidated Ordinance No. 3922-B. Ms. Reume reviewed recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor McCarty asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page8of14 The following individuals spoke during the public hearing: Joel Brown, 7240 Coventry Circle (opposition); Stacey Luke, 4404 Shadycreek Lane, Colleyville, Texas (opposition); Emily Page, 6121 Kessler Drive (support); Jonathan Hernandez, 4725 Greenway Court (opposition); Michael Molthan, 7201 West Nirvana Circle (opposition); Karlee Wilcox, 4600 Holiday Lane (opposition); Tracy Bennett, 3825 Scruggs Drive (opposition); Charla Anderson, 7205 Crabtree Lane (opposition); Reign Bezalel, 7547 Ridge Lane, Grand Prairie, Texas (opposition) Gopi Kantamneni, 7012 Bursey Road; Aishwasya Kantamneni, 7012 Bursey Road; Evan O'Brien, 404 Thorntree Drive, Ovilla, Texas (opposition); and Jasmine O'Brien, 404 Thorntree Drive, Ovilla, Texas (opposition). The following individuals did not speak during the public hearing, but asked that their support for short-term rental regulations be recorded: W. Dee Johnston, 6609 Carston Court; Janice Owens, 6604 Carston Court; Deborah Dodson, 6612 Carston Court; Karen Ruff, 7920 Old Hickory Drive; Ann Johnston, 6609 Carston Court; Bonnie Woody, 6600 Carston Court; and Wade Woody, 6600 Carston Court. The following individual, Qin Jin, 5720 Fuder Drive, McKinney, Texas, did not speak during the public hearing, but asked that their opposition to short-term rental regulations be recorded. Mayor McCarty asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor or against the item to come forward. The following individuals spoke during the public hearing: Trey Hudgins, 8205 Finwick Drive (opposition); Vladimir Nalivayko, 6613 Carston Court (opposition); Wesley Oksanen, 8604 Bridge Street (support); and Roger Owens, 6604 Carston Court (support). There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. City Council discussed the application and requirement of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT); state law that outlines remittance of Hotel Occupancy Tax; North Richland Hills legislation regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax (approved in 1987); comments received from the public regarding short-term rentals; the regulations addressing short-term rentals to protect neighborhoods; and the "grandfathering" of existing short-term rentals as long as they meet the standards and stay in compliance. C.5 TR25-06, ORDINANCE NO. 3922-A, OR CONSOLIDATED ORDINANCE NO. 3922-B, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTIONS 118-563 AND 118-565 IN CHAPTER 118, "ZONING," IN DIVISION 15, "TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT," FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSIDERING THE ADDITION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOUSING AS AN AUTHORIZED USE AND ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTAL HOUSING. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 14 APPROVED This item was presented, and the public hearing conducted, in conjunction with item C.4. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3922-B, WITH GRAMMATICAL CORRECTIONS, AND EXCLUSION OF TOWN CENTER DESIGNATION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3925, AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE XII, "RENTAL HOUSING," TO ADOPT SHORT-TERM RENTAL REGULATIONS. APPROVED Mayor McCarty announced that items D.1 and D.2 would be presented together, but that City Council would take separate action on each item. City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3925, AMENDING SECTION 1 TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY RATE IN SECTION 18-941 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY RATE MEANS NO MORE THAN TWO PERSONS PER BEDROOM, PLUS TWO ADDITIONAL PERSONS, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL OCCUPANCY EXCEED 14 PERSONS TOTAL, INCLUDING CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF BEDROOMS, SAVE AND EXCEPT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND HOTELS AND MOTELS AND ORDINANCE TO BE EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER ADOPTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3926, AMENDING THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE SHORT-TERM RENTAL ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES. APPROVED This item was presented in conjunction with item D.1. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3926. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION President and CEO of the Community Enrichment Center Bryan Downer, 6521 Harmonson Road, provided an update on the Community Enrichment Center Food Pantry. G. GENERAL ITEMS G.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2025-042, NOMINATING CANDIDATE(S) TO THE TARRANT COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from City Manager Paulette Hartman. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-042, NOMINATING MICHAEL S.ALFRED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G.2 CONSIDER A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE OPEN REWARDS SHOP LOCAL PROGRAM TO BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $104,740. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUDOT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$104,740. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G.3 CONSIDER AWARD OF BID 25-034 TO RELIEF SERVICES FOR VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS (RSVP) FOR VETERINARIAN SERVICES AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ONE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $76,000, WITH FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Managing Director of Community Development Stefanie Martinez. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO AWARD BID 25-034 TO RELIEF SERVICES FOR VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS (RSVP) FOR VETERINARIAN SERVICES AT THE ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESCUE CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ONE-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED$76,000,WITH FOUR ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA APPROVED Mayor McCarty announced there was action necessary as the result of discussion in Executive Session pursuant to 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 - City of North Richland Hills v. Manuel Financial No. 2, LLC et al, Case No. CC240015, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas; and City of North Richland Hills v. Manuel Oldsmobile, Inc., Case No. CC240019, Municipal Court No. 2, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 12 of 14 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ TO APPROVE THE COMPROMISE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN CASE NO. CC240015 AND CASE NO. CC240019 IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT NO. 2 IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Parks made the following announcements. Fall at the Hall continues with more family-friendly events on the City Hall Plaza. Join us this Saturday, October 18, for a screening of the movie Hocus Pocus. Seating will start at 6:00 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk, around 7:00 p.m. Then come back on Saturday, October 25 for the Pumpkin Point Fall Festival from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with carnival-style games, crafts, a costume parade, and more. Visit the City's website or contact the Parks Department for details. Volunteers will be working across North Richland Hills this Saturday, October 18, for the annual Neighborhood Initiative Fix It Blitz. This event assists neighbors in need with exterior home repairs and yard work. If you see volunteers working in your neighborhood, be sure to stop and tell them thank you. To learn more about this program, visit the city's website or contact the Neighborhood Services Department. Early voting for the November 4 election starts Monday, October 20 and continues through Friday, October 31. North Richland Hills voters will decide on 6 amendments to the City Charter, 17 amendments to the State Constitution and the Texas Senate District 9 race. North Richland Hills City Hall and the Northeast Tarrant County Courthouse are early voting locations. You can find more information on the City's website. Kudos Korner - Stephanie East in Neighborhood Services - A business owner took time to leave a 5- star review online after calling Stephanie with questions regarding health regulations. She stated that Stephanie was very helpful and nice. "She instructed me on how I can renew my food handler license. I really appreciate her for taking the time to assist me." Keep up the great work! J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 9:59 p.m. October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 13 of 14 Jack McCarty, Ma�or ATTEST: fdCHLA°,049,®®® Cdk-444" Alicia Richardson 1•11,1, r ' ' City Secretary/Chief GoveWee O icer••°°��'4: Pnt. • October 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 14 of 14