Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. 3. Discussion of Items listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 1. PRESENTATIONS A. Citizen Appearances/Public Comments. (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing.) None
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of April 1, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
Second Reading and consideration of Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Type B Funds for Consulting and Recruitment Project
4. B. Ordinance 1265-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by declaring certain swimming pools, fences, trees, tarps and junk to be public nuisances C. Ordinance 1266-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by prohibiting automobile sales in certain areas within the city D. Ordinance 1267-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by regulating certain vehicles within the city E. Ordinance 1268-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances providing for the abatement of nuisances within the city and the authority to file a lien in certain cases F. Ordinance 1269-14 amending chapter 14 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by adding a new article “Boarded-Up Buildings and Structures” G. Ordinance 1270-14 amending chapter 58 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by revising regulations for garage sales
7. REPORTS & DISCUSSION A. Update on 4th of July Special Event B. Discussion regarding Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Proposed Zoning Ordinance C. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner D. Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports 8. COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: .information regarding holiday schedules; .honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; .reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.
Apr 15, 2014 City Council
Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071, Sec. 551.072, Sec. 551.073, Sec. 551.074, Sec. 551.076, Sec. 551.087 and Sec. 418.0183 (f) and 418.106 (d) & (e) of the Texas Government Code (Texas Disaster Act). Refer to posted list attached hereto and incorporated herein.
2. Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. 3. Discussion of Items listed on tonight’s City Council Agenda
CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE 1. PRESENTATIONS A. Citizen Appearances/Public Comments. (Citizens who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will be heard at this time. In compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, unless the subject matter of the presentation is on the agenda, the city staff and City Council members are prevented from discussion of the subject and may respond only with statements of factual information or existing city policy. Public comment will not be taken on items that the Council has previously considered in a public hearing.) None
CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the consent agenda items, unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered in its normal sequence. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations. A. Approval of minutes of April 1, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting
Second Reading and consideration of Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Type B Funds for Consulting and Recruitment Project
4. B. Ordinance 1265-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by declaring certain swimming pools, fences, trees, tarps and junk to be public nuisances C. Ordinance 1266-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by prohibiting automobile sales in certain areas within the city D. Ordinance 1267-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by regulating certain vehicles within the city E. Ordinance 1268-14 amending chapter 34 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances providing for the abatement of nuisances within the city and the authority to file a lien in certain cases F. Ordinance 1269-14 amending chapter 14 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by adding a new article “Boarded-Up Buildings and Structures” G. Ordinance 1270-14 amending chapter 58 of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by revising regulations for garage sales
7. REPORTS & DISCUSSION A. Update on 4th of July Special Event B. Discussion regarding Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Proposed Zoning Ordinance C. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner D. Presentation of Monthly Departmental Reports 8. COMMUNITY INTEREST ITEMS This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. (The Texas Open Meetings Act effective September 1, 2009, provides that “a quorum of the city council may receive from municipal staff, and a member of the governing body may make, a report regarding items of community interest during a council meeting without having given notice of the subject of the report, provided no action is taken or discussed.” The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to discuss an item concerning pending City Council business unless it is specifically, appropriately posted on the agenda.) An “item of community interest” includes the following: .information regarding holiday schedules; .honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens; .reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee; and announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city.