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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2026-09-28 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 28th day of September at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular City Council meeting. Present: 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 Absent: Jack McCarty Mayor 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 Pro Tem Deupree called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. DISCUSS ITEMS FROM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. City Council had no questions for staff. 2. REVIEW PROPOSED UPDATES TO CHILDCARE ORDINANCE - CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II Managing Director of Community Development Stefanie Martinez presented the proposed updates to the city's Child Care Ordinance. Ms. Martinez discussed that the updates aim to streamline local regulations and incorporates feedback from the child care operator survey. The survey was sent to 23 child care operators and the city received nine (9) responses. Key revisions in the proposed ordinance includes removing repetitive September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 7 language, eliminating the universal tuberculosis testing requirement, and decreasing city inspections from two to one per year with additional inspections as needed. The city will retain vital local provisions, including annual facility oversight, local permitting, food safety enforcement, and the Child Care Worker Card training requirement. The targeted adjustments are designed to simplify compliance and administration for facility operators while maintaining coordination with fire and building departments. The modernized framework balances a more efficient regulatory process with the city's ongoing commitment to protecting local public health and safety. City Council and staff discussed proposed updates to the ordinance; state inspections; licensed child care operators; frequencies of inspections; number of complaints; and comparability to adjacent cities and their regulations. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM(S) Council member Goetz requested an item be placed on a future agenda to revisit the city's ethics policy. There being no opposition from City Council, an item will be placed on a future agenda. CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Paulette Hartman provided an update on the following: Efficiency studies - currently, two efficiency audits (Utility Billing and Facilities) are in the final stages. The Utility Billing report will be presented at the November 9 work session, followed by the Facilities report at the December 14 work session. Upcoming events - Ms. Hartman reviewed upcoming October events and ribbon cuttings/openings for Jake's Burgers, Tacos and Avocados, and Public Pita Market. 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) BANK OF THE WEST V. G.Q. ENTERPRISES CORP., ET AL, CAUSE NO. 141-376075-26; (3) AMY VORE V. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, CAUSE NO. 2026-008722-3; (4) HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATIONS; AND (5) DATA CENTER REGULATIONS. September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 7 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 - (1) NORTHEAST CORNER OF BOULEVARD 26 & HARWOOD ROAD, (2) 5332 AND 5336 DAVIS BOULEVARD, (3) 4517 RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND (4) 7656 BOULEVARD 26. Mayor Pro Tern Deupree announced at 6:20 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) Bank of the West v. G.Q. Enterprises Corp., et al, Cause No. 141-376075-26; (3) Amy Vore v. City of North Richland Hills, Cause No. 2026-008722-3; (4) Housing Finance Corporations; and (5) Data Center 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 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 - (1) Northeast Corner of Boulevard 26 & Harwood Road, (2) 5332 and 5336 Davis Boulevard, (3) 4517 Rufe Snow Drive and (4) 7656 Boulevard 26. Executive Session began at 6:23 p.m. and concluded at 6:41 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Deupree announced at 6:41 p.m. that City Council would convene to the regular City Council meeting. REGULAR MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tern Deupree called the meeting to order September 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Present: Cecille Delaney Place 1 Brianne Goetz Place 2 Danny Roberts Place 3 Matt Blake Place 4 September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 Billy Parks Place 5 Russ Mitchell Place 6 Kelvin Deupree Mayor Pro Tern, Place 7 Absent: Jack McCarty Mayor 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 Jay Bruner, 6210 Roaring Springs Drive, commented on work session item 4, proposed updates to the Child Care Ordinance - Chapter 18, Article II. 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 DELANEY TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS AS PRESENTED. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING. September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 B.3 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ALMAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LP FOR INSTALLATION OF GENERATORS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES AND ALL ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL AT FIRE STATION #1, FIRE STATION #4, AND FIRE STATION #5, IN THE AMOUNT OF $553,038. B.4 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FITNESS FLOORING AND CARPET FOR THE NRH CENTRE FROM VECTOR CONCEPTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $173,370 THROUGH BUY BOARD CONTRACT NO. 736-24 AND TIPS CONTRACT NO. 241001. B.5 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO STRYKER SALES, LLC FOR NON-DISPOSABLE EMS EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2030, UTILIZING SOURCEWELL CONTRACT#041823. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR26-05, ORDINANCE NO. 3978, PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 118 (ZONING) REGARDING THE FOLLOWING: BUILDING MATERIAL REGULATIONS, PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, REGULATION OF CUSTOMARY HOME OCCUPATIONS, AND CRITERIA FOR HARDSHIPS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. APPROVED Mayor Pro Tern Deupree opened the public hearing for TR26-05, Ordinance No. 3978. Director of Planning Cori Reaume presented the proposed text amendments to Chapter 118 of the city's Code of Ordinances. The purpose of the revisions are to align local regulations with current state law. The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their September 17, 2026 meeting, recommended approval with a vote of 5-0. Mayor Pro Tern Deupree asked the City Secretary to call on those who completed a public meeting appearance form to speak during the public hearing. Hyacinth Szabo, 6305 Iron Horse Boulevard, spoke in favor of the item. Mayor Pro Tem Deupree asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak in favor or against the item to come forward. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tern Deupree closed the public hearing. September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER GOETZ, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER PARKS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO.3978. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS WITH ALDERINK ENTERPRISES, INC. AND APEX CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE SUPPLEMENT CONCRETE CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFB 26-014, IN A COLLECTIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,301,153 OVER THE FIVE-YEAR TERM OF THE CONTRACT. APPROVED City Council received a presentation from Public Works Operations Manager Kenneth Garvin. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MITCHELL TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACTS WITH ALDERINK ENTERPRISES, INC. AND APEX CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE SUPPLEMENT CONCRETE CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH RFB 26-014, IN A COLLECTIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,301,153 OVER THE FIVE-YEAR TERM OF THE CONTRACT. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Shawna Stiles, 3908 Lochridge Court, commented on the city's Code of Ethics. Shellie Embrey, 4908 Lariat Trail, discussed traffic safety on North College Circle. G. GENERAL ITEMS G.1 APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3979, AMENDING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE IV REGULATION OF SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY. September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 APPROVED Chief of Police Jeff Garner informed City Council the proposed amendments to Article IV includes: increasing the residency buffer from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet; expanding definitions of areas where children commonly gather by establishing "Child Safety Zones"; adds new provisions including a loitering restriction within 500 feet of a Child Safety Zone; revised definitions for temporary and permanent residences; and specific regulations for Halloween activities. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERTS, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BLAKE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3979, AMENDING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE IV REGULATION OF SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Deupree announced there was no action necessary as the result of Executive Session. I. INFORMATION AND REPORTS 1.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Mitchell reviewed upcoming events and recognized Charles Sanchez and Nathan Daniels in the Fire Department for receiving kudos from members of the public. J. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Pro Tern Deupree adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. voquagoggee Ale4"<e*.% �� Kelvin ►41'-upree, ayor Pro Tern ATTEST: � i Alicia Richardson, City Secrd iChief G6!M-ance Officer p Q. % g3EEagsW R}' September 28, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7