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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-23 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 23, 2020 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented the Parks Department update, including proposed changes to the hours of operation at the recreation center, senior center and the natatorium. Additionally, he reviewed the proposed rate changes for use of the recreation center, the senior center and aquatic park. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed facility hours and rates. ➢ Library Director Sherry Knight presented the Library update related to the reopening of the library and advised that the proposed operating hours are based on peak usage and will reduce the library operating hours by seven hours per week. ➢ Emergency Management Coordinator Suzanne Hendrickson provided an update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and provided the current statistics worldwide, statewide, locally, and Tarrant County hospitalization rates. She advised of additional testing sites available throughout Tarrant County as well as a two-day, mobile testing site at Campus West. She advised that Tarrant County is strongly encouraging, but not yet requiring, wearing masks. Additionally, she advised of the CARES Act funding and the Tarrant County Small Business and Rental Assistance Programs. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update and provided an overview of police operations, including community outreach and the department use of force policy. He reported that the Department is in the process of formatting the entire Police Department Policy Manual for placement on the city's website. Additionally, he advised of the creation of a citizen oversight review board to be comprised of member's representative of the demographics of the community. City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that she has a list of proposed citizen members to appoint to the new board on an interim basis to allow the board to begin their work. The initial term of the members will be for a six-month period ending December 31, Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 June 9, 2020 2020. Reappointments to the board will be considered by the City Council at the end of the year. Discussion ensued regarding the new board's role. ➢ Finance Director Jewell presented the Financial Report for the period ending May 31, 2020. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:00 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Case No. 20-02-ZBA Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:59 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The Euless City Council continued their meeting it the Council Chambers at 7:03 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Director of Information Services Scott Joyce VISITORS No visitors VISITORS VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE Tanner Brandt INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Harry Zimmer led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 June 23, 2020 CONSENT AGENDA (items 1 through 5) Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 1 through 5. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 1. APPROVED REJECTION OF BID NO. 012-20 Rejected all bids received for the Texas Star Golf Course Channel Improvements. Sealed bids were received and opened on June 9, 2020, for the Texas Star Golf Course Channel Improvements. Two bids were received, and ranged from the low bid of $594,389.90 to the high bid of $649,500. The City's estimated cost for the project was $415,000. Due to the low bid exceeding the project budget, staff recommended rejecting all bids in accordance with bid terms. ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED AWARD OF RFP NO. 011-20 Approved award of RFP No. 011-20, for independent audit services to Weaver, LLP, 2300 North Field Street, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas, for the audit of the City of Euless and Euless Development Corporation financial records and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2022. The initial contract term is for a three year period beginning FY2020 and ending FY2022 with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The estimated expenditure is $71,000. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1581 Approved Resolution No. 20-1581, related to the sale of property held by the City, on behalf of the respective taxing entities, situated in the Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lot 15, 906 Cresthaven Drive. The City holds title to property located at 906 Cresthaven Drive on behalf of the respective taxing entities. The City has negotiated for the purchase of property at 907 Cresthaven Drive and as a part of that negotiation, Mr. Shiju Porinchu desires to purchase the property located at 906 Cresthaven Drive, in order to relocate his business. As a part of this negotiation, the City agreed to pay any back taxes and to seek approval from the other taxing entities for this sale. Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 23, 2020 The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District and the Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved the sale of the property. The approval by the County suffices for all County entities (Tarrant County, Tarrant County College and the Tarrant County Hospital District). ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 20-1582 Approved Resolution No. 20-1582, designating the Police Chief as the authorized official to act on the behalf of the City of Euless to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the CV-Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Grant. The Police Department has identified supplies and equipment to aid in the COVID-19 response totaling $115,750.23. This grant requires no matching contribution and the grant funding will be used to cover the cost of supplies, equipment, and direct operating expenses related to the COVID-19 response. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of June 9, 2020. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 20- 05-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2246 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, PWS Holdings 20 TX, LLC, represented by Tanner Brandt, is seeking to construct a car wash on 1.55 Acres within the 200 Block of East Euless Boulevard. The proposed structure is approximately 5,230 square feet in size and contains the washbay, storage, and an office and waiting area. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 2, 2020, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the business owner: PWS Holdings 20 TX LLC; 2) Tied to the business name: Tommy's Express Car Wash; and 3) The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Applicant Tanner Brandt was present via video conferencing to address any questions related to the case. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 23, 2020 Council Member Bhojani inquired about a possible City monument sign in the right-of- way. Mr. Collins advised that staff is collaborating with the applicant to include a City of Euless sign as part of their signage at the intersection of Highway 10 and North Main Street. Council Member Bynum asked Mr. Collins to confirm the number of queue lines for the car wash. Mr. Collins confirmed that there are three queue lines in total and include one manned payment line and two automatic payment lines. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins requested clarification on a sign in the proposal. Mr. Collins confirmed that the sign in the proposal will be a new illuminated sign. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2246, approving a Specific Use Permit on 1.55 acres of the Jones-Landenberger Addition, Block 1, Lot 1A1 for a Car Wash in the Planned Development (PD) zoning district. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 20- 08-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2248 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Saad Aljabban, is the owner of an automotive services business operated under the name 10 Minute Oil at 401 South Industrial Boulevard which was approved as a Specific Use Permit in 2013. He is rebranding the company to the new name of Just 7 Oil Change. When the Specific Use Permit was obtained in 2013, one of the conditions of the permit was that it would be tied to the business name. Therefore, a new Specific Use Permit is required in order to change the name of the business on the property. No changes other than the business name are proposed to the conditions previously approved in the Specific Use Permit. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 2, 2020, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions: Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 23, 2020 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner, Saad Aljabban; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Just 7 Oil Change; 3) All repair of vehicles, including but not limited to: mechanical repair and maintenance operations will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to the building; 4) Outdoor storage of vehicles or exterior display of merchandise, including tires are not permitted; 5) All tires stored on site whether new or used, shall be stored in a manner that is screened from public view from the right-of-way and shall be stored under cover so as to not allow the collection of rainwater in the tires; 6) The services allowed at this facility are as follow: Oil Change, Brake Repair and Replacement, Tire Repair and Replacement, Engine and Radiator Flush, Air Conditioning Service, Tune Ups, Engine Diagnostic Service, State Inspection, Light Mechanical Repair. Auto services not listed here are thereby prohibited; and 7) The Specific Use Permit may be revoked if one or more of the conditions imposed by this permit has not been met or has been violated. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2247, approving a Specific Use Permit in Plaza on the Lake Addition, Block A, Lot 1, 401 South Industrial Boulevard for Specific Service Automotive Repair in Community Business (C-2) zoning district. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 20-05-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the City of Euless is working with the owner of 907 Cresthaven Drive to move an existing structure on that property to a property owned by the City of Euless across the street at 906 Cresthaven Drive. The business owner had previously had a site plan approved for 907 Cresthaven Drive for a dental appliance laboratory. In an effort to preserve redevelopment opportunities within the area, the City has worked with Mr. Porinchu on an agreement to relocate his building onto the 906 Cresthaven Drive property and operate his business from that location. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan on June 16, 2020 and voted to recommend approval of the site plan by a vote of 7-0-0. Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 23, 2020 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 20-05-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lot 15 at 906 Cresthaven Drive. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2248 Council Member Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2248, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, "Utilities", Article II, "Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems", Division I, "Generally", Section 86-40, "Sanitary and pollution control of areas in proximity to the city's public water supply wells", Subsection (b), "Definitions", of the Code of Ordinances, of the City of Euless, Texas. Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO CLOSED SESSION Council Member Bhojani motioned to authorize the City Attorney to file an appeal of the Zoning Board of Adjustments decision in Case No. 20-02-ZBA (SLF IV-Euless Riverwalk- JV, L.P.) Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price,_Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared th.e rnoticin carried. Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 June 23, 2020 ITEM NO. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin expressed her congratulations to the July 2020 Employee of the Month, Public Works Crew Leader Glen Boyett. Mayor Martin announced the employee service awards and expressed her congratulations to the following employees on reaching an employment milestone with the City of Euless: July 2020 Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers — 30 years of service; Police Corporal Scott Gilley — 25 years of service; Public Service Office Nancy Ruiz— 20 years of service; Dispatcher Cathy Pruitt— 15 years of service; Administrative Assistant Eva Carrera-Foshee — 5 years of service; and Field Tech I Carson Merchant— 5 years of service. Mayor Martin urged citizens to continue to follow CDC guidelines, practice physical distancing, and wear a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as the number of cases continues to rise. ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: nda Martin, Mayor l i�ei TRMC, CIVIC, City Secretary