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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2026-02-09 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 9, 2026 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 9th day of February at 6:00 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 Brianne Goetz 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 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 6:00 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Attorney Bradley Anderle informed City Council that item G.2, Ordinance No. 3947 inadvertently included language for the International Property Maintenance Code in Section 98-140(1)(k). Staffs • review of the International Property Maintenance Code is not complete and the reference to it needs to be removed in the motion for Ordinance No. 3947. 2. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025. The City Council received a presentation from Director of Budget and Research Chase Fosse. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 11 3. DISCUSS BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT ALIGNMENT WITH REVISED CITY COUNCIL TERMS. City Council received a presentation from City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Alicia Richardson regarding the length of term and term limits for City Council appointed boards, commissions, and committees. The consensus of City Council is to align the length of term for these members with the City Council's term length and not to implement term limits. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) There were no requests from City Council for future agenda items. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 - (1) JESSIE GOODFELLOW V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, ET AL, CAUSE NO. 352-366545-25; (2) TRAVIS SCOTT GRAY V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, ET AL, CIVIL ACTION NO. 4-25CV1276-09; AND (3) NRH CITY LOGO ENFORCEMENT. 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 GOVERNMENTAL BODY AND WITH WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY IS CONDUCTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OR DELIBERATION OF THE OFFER OF A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INCENTIVE TO SUCH A BUSINESS PROSPECT. Mayor McCarty announced at 6:21 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 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) Jessie Goodfellow v. City of North Richland Hills, et al, Cause No. 352-366545-25; (2) Travis Scott Gray v. City of North Richland Hills, et al, Civil Action No. 4-25CV1276-09; and (3) NRH City February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 11 Logo Enforcement, 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 governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development or deliberation of the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect. Executive Session began at 6:24 p.m. and concluded at 6:57 p.m. Mayor McCarty announced at 6:57 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 9, 2026 at 7:04 p.m. Present: Jack McCarty Mayor Cecille Delaney Place 1 Brianne Goetz 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 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) There were no items for this category. A.4 PUBLIC COMMENTS February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 11 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 GOETZ TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS,AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 26, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM B_17 WITH THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS TO TRANSFER A 12-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR THREE TRACKING DEVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,800 PURCHASED BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS USING TAG GRANT#2848911 FUNDS. B.3 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-013, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM B_18 WITH THE CITY OF ARLINGTON TO TRANSFER EQUIPMENT TOTALING $91,575.00, PURCHASED USING TAG GRANT #2848911 FUNDS BY THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ACTING AS THE FIDUCIARY OF THE NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT. B.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-014, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALLOCATED FUNDS IF AWARDED FOR THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE HOMELAND SECURITY DIVISION FY 2027 NORTH TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848912 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,280,038.71. B.5 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ADMINISTRATOR AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848911, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION (FUNDED BY TAG GRANT) FOR KEVIN SCOTT MCRORY, TAG CENTER ADMINISTRATOR, TO $201,461. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 11 B.6 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SIXTH AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848911, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION (FUNDED BY TAG GRANT) FOR JESSICA MAST, TAG CENTER ANALYST, TO $98,863.70. B.7 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SEVENTEENTH AMENDMENT TO THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG (TAG) CENTER ANALYST AGREEMENT, AS GRANT FIDUCIARY FOR THE TAG CENTER GRANT #2848911, INCREASING THE ANNUAL RATE OF COMPENSATION (FUNDED BY TAG GRANT) FOR REBECCA CIFERRI, TAG CENTER ANALYST, TO$104,681.20. B.8 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN EVOFINDER BALLISTIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FROM LEEDS PRECISION INSTRUMENTS, INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $345,400, USING THE TEXAS ANTI-GANG CENTER GRANT #2848911 FUNDING, AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE REGIONAL ASSET TRANSFER ADDENDUM B_19 WITH THE CITY OF PLANO. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC25-0153, ORDINANCE NO. 3945, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM MICHAEL MADDOCK FOR ZONING CHANGE FROM RE-1 (RESIDENTIAL ESTATE) TO R-2 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AT 7609 NORTH FORTY ROAD, BEING 1.22 ACRES DESCRIBED AS LOT 4R, BLOCK 4, MCCOMAS SUBDIVISION. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for ZC25-0153, Ordinance No. 3945. Director of Planning Cori Reaume informed City Council the applicant is requesting a zoning change for 1.22 acres located at 7609 North Forty Road. The area is designated on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as low density residential and the current zoning is RE-1, residential estate. Ms. Reaume provided site photos of the property. Applicants Michael and Michelle Maddock, 7225 Plumwood Drive, stated that the request is to divide the property into two lots with the intention of building their residence on the rear lot. Ms. Reaume presented staffs report. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 11 January 15, 2026 meeting, recommended approval of the zoning change 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 ROBERTS, SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3945. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.2 TR25-05A, ORDINANCE NO. 3946, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING CITY-INITIATED TEXT AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 118-633 FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATION (31) (E) RELATED TO CONTINUANCE OF OPERATION FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS AND AMENDING SPECIAL LAND USE REGULATION (31) (F) (1) RELATED TO DISCONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS. APPROVED Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for TR25-05A, Ordinance No. 3946. City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their February 5, 2026 meeting, recommended approval of the text amendments to Section 118-633, 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 DELANEY TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3946. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.3 TR25-07, ORDINANCE NO. 3948, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION REGARDING POSSIBLE UPDATES TO CHAPTER 118 RELATED TO IMPLEMENTING MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN LIEU OF REAR-YARD OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS. APPROVED February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 11 Mayor McCarty opened the public hearing for TR25-07, Ordinance No. 3947. City Council received a presentation from Director of Planning Cori Reaume. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their January 15, 2026 meeting, recommended approval of updates to Chapter 118 related to maximum lot coverage and rear yard open space requirements 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. Sean Nutt, 6852 Greenleaf Drive, spoke in support and inquired about the penalty clause in the ordinance. City Attorney Bradley Anderle stated that all zoning violations have an applicable penalty. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCarty closed the public hearing. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM DEUPREE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3948. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.4 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010, ADOPTING THE 52ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 27, 2026 MEETING). APPROVED Mayor McCarty announced that the public hearing for Resolution No. 2026-010 was opened at the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting and continued to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting. City Council received a presentation from City Engineer Nathan Frohman. 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. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 11 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOETZ TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010, ADOPTING THE 52ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.5 ORDINANCE NO. 3943, PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION TO CLOSE COLORADO BOULEVARD TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BETWEEN HARWOOD ROAD AND BOULEVARD 26 (PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 27, 2026 MEETING). APPROVED Mayor McCarty announced that the public hearing for Ordinance No. 3943 was opened at the January 27, 2026 City Council meeting and continued to the February 9, 2026 City Council meeting. City Council received a presentation from Assistant City Manager Caroline Waggoner. Mayor McCarty asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. The following individuals spoke in support: Bill Finstad, 7701 Terry Drive; Literally Anybody Else, 6319 Christy Court; and Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado Boulevard. 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 PARKS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3943. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 11 There were no requests to speak from the public. G. GENERAL ITEMS G.1 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016, CALLING THE MAY 2, 2026 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 2, 2026 to elect a Mayor and Council Places 2, 4, and 6 for a term of three years. The resolution provides for early voting to be conducted April 20-28, 2026; 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 13 Runoff Election, if needed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DELANEY TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO.2026-016. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3947, AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADOPT THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL CODES WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS, THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WITH AMENDMENTS, AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Building Inspector/Interim Chief Building Official Cody Payne. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3947, WITH THE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF THE ORDINANCE TO REMOVE SUBPARAGRAPH K FROM SUBSECTION 1 IN SECTION 98-140. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 11 • H. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Parks made the following announcements. The last day for candidates to file for the May 2 City Council election is this Friday, February 13. 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 21,. 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. New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box returns to the NRH Library on Wednesday, February 25, to celebrate the release of his latest Joe Pickett novel, The Crossroads. This free event will begin at 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the library. You can find more details on the library's website. Kudos Korner - Jeff Reid in Public Works - A resident said he recently called Public Works after hours regarding a water meter leak at his home. Jeff arrived within 30 minutes and handled the problem right away. The resident expressed his gratitude, saying: "He is the greatest employee!" Thank you, Jeff, for delivering exceptional customer service to our residents. We appreciate you! J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McCarty adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. c7/1/6 cr - Jack McCa , Mayor February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 11 .0011m30", ATTEST: H r E Alicia Richardson City Secretary/Chief Cove / or February 09, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 11