CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – 6:30 PM 1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.087, 418.183(f) and 418.106(d) & (e). Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 2. Discuss items listed on tonight’s City Council agenda. No action will be taken and each item will be considered during the Regular Session.
Employee Service Awards • Human Resources Specialist Karen Evans • Property/Evidence & Crime Scene Technician Zoe Hansberger • Sergeant Daniel Sawyer
Citizen Appearances/Public Comments Citizen comments emailed to Lindsay Rawlinson (lrawlinson@richlandhills.com) on an item either listed on this agenda or not listed on this agenda will be heard at this time. Citizens in attendance at the meeting who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will also 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.
Consider professional services agreement with Catalyst Commercial, Inc. for development of Glenview Corridor Master Plan and authorize City Manager to sign agreement
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 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. Approve minutes from the February 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting B. Approve award of bid to Excel 4 Construction, LLC for sewer system improvements in the 2800 to 3000 blocks of Elm Park Drive as part of the 48th Year Community Development Block Grant Program C. Approve an order cancelling the May 6, 2023 General Election and declaring unopposed candidates for City Council, Places 1, 3, and 5 be elected in accordance with provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 2, Texas Election Code
Consider Ordinance 1468-23 amending Chapter 58 “Offenses and Miscellaneous Previsions” of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by adding Article VIII “Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions” to prohibit taking part in, spectating and/or aiding in street racing exhibitions
Consider Resolution 571-23 supporting the passage of legislation during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature related to funding transportation initiatives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, enhancing safety of the statewide transportation system, improving air quality and expanding broadband as a mode of transportation
Consider interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for reconstruction of the 1100 block of Norton Drive
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
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.087, 418.183(f) and 418.106(d) & (e). Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 1. Section 551.074: Deliberation regarding Personnel Matters a) City Manager Annual Review Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. 10. ADJOURNMENT
Feb 27, 2023 Work Session & City Council
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION – 6:30 PM 1. Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.087, 418.183(f) and 418.106(d) & (e). Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 2. Discuss items listed on tonight’s City Council agenda. No action will be taken and each item will be considered during the Regular Session.
Employee Service Awards • Human Resources Specialist Karen Evans • Property/Evidence & Crime Scene Technician Zoe Hansberger • Sergeant Daniel Sawyer
Citizen Appearances/Public Comments Citizen comments emailed to Lindsay Rawlinson (lrawlinson@richlandhills.com) on an item either listed on this agenda or not listed on this agenda will be heard at this time. Citizens in attendance at the meeting who have signed a card to speak to the City Council will also 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.
Consider professional services agreement with Catalyst Commercial, Inc. for development of Glenview Corridor Master Plan and authorize City Manager to sign agreement
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 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. Approve minutes from the February 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting B. Approve award of bid to Excel 4 Construction, LLC for sewer system improvements in the 2800 to 3000 blocks of Elm Park Drive as part of the 48th Year Community Development Block Grant Program C. Approve an order cancelling the May 6, 2023 General Election and declaring unopposed candidates for City Council, Places 1, 3, and 5 be elected in accordance with provisions of Subchapter C of Chapter 2, Texas Election Code
Consider Ordinance 1468-23 amending Chapter 58 “Offenses and Miscellaneous Previsions” of the Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by adding Article VIII “Street Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions” to prohibit taking part in, spectating and/or aiding in street racing exhibitions
Consider Resolution 571-23 supporting the passage of legislation during the 88th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature related to funding transportation initiatives in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, enhancing safety of the statewide transportation system, improving air quality and expanding broadband as a mode of transportation
Consider interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for reconstruction of the 1100 block of Norton Drive
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
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive Session: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.087, 418.183(f) and 418.106(d) & (e). Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the City Council to seek advice from the City Attorney as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 1. Section 551.074: Deliberation regarding Personnel Matters a) City Manager Annual Review Reconvene into open session for possible action resulting from any items posted and legally discussed in Executive Session. 10. ADJOURNMENT