HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Perry
Bynum, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, and Glenn Porterfield.
Council Member Donna Mickan was unable to attend.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum announced that the Trinity High and Southlake High
School's playoff game will be at Birdville stadium on December 1, 2012, at 6 p.m.
➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell announced that the annual Christmas Parade
of Lights will be held on December 1, 2012, at 6:30 p.m.
➢ Police Chief Mike Brown announced that a memorial ceremony will be held November
28, 2012, at 9 a.m. at the 911 Memorial in recognition of the 30th anniversary of the
passing of Police Patrolman Michael Ray Williamson who was killed when his patrol
car was struck head-on by a drunk driver while he was on patrol.
➢ Library Administrator Kate Lyon announced that Joe Nick Patoski's, author of The
Dallas Cowboys, will conduct a book signing on December 17, 2012, at 7 p.m. at the
Euless Public Library.
➢ Deputy City Manager Getchell announced the following:
➢ Texas Star Member Brunch, December 2, 2012;
➢ Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) 100th house celebration, December
5, 2012, 4 to 6 p.m. at City Hall;
➢ Historical Preservation Committee meeting, December 10, 2012, 10 a.m. and
holiday luncheon at 11 a.m.;
➢ Heritage Park Christmas, December 8, 2012, 1 to 5 p.m.; and
➢ Texas Star Golf Course parking lot restriping.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald addressed the City Council
regarding the proposed aquatics center, recreation and rental fees, and proposed that
the fees be removed from the City's Code of Ordinances to allow staff the flexibility to
adjust the fees accordingly.
The City Council raised no objections to allowing staff the flexibility to establish and
adjust the fees as needed.
➢ Police Technical Service Manager Gary Gregg addressed the City Council regarding
the status of the public safety radio upgrade, including delivery, installation, and
coverage acceptance testing.
Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 November 27, 2012
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins and City Attorney
Wayne Olson addressed the City Council regarding the proposed amortization of 311
South Industrial Boulevard (Shadow Creek Apartments).
➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the development
update, including residential and commercial development.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young presented the water update.
He advised that the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 79
percent. He stated that if the conservation pool reached 75 percent, Stage 1 watering
restrictions would be activated.
➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending
September 30, 2012.
➢ Deputy City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:05 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 related to of the Texas
Government Code related to:
o Municipal Court Judge Evaluation
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:40 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. for
consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Assistant to the City Secretary Holly Houston
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez
Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
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Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
�., Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Police Captain Gary Landers
VISITORS
Lisa Bynum Eddie Eckart Carroll "Scotty" Scott
Iris Elliott Linda Eilenfeldt Joe Williams
Darl Easton Don Horton
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Police Chief Brown gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Glenn Porterfield led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
The presentation to Senior Police Officer Rafael Suarez for employee of the month for
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December 2012, was not made during the meeting as Rafael was unable to attend.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
Finance Director Rodriquez presented the financial report for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2012.
Council Member Stinneford recognized Finance Director Rodriquez and city staff for their
efforts on maintaining the City budget.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 and 4)
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 3 and 4.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
"" Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 November 27, 2012
ITEM NO. 3. AWARDED BID NO. 003-13
Awarded Bid No. 003-13 for an annual contract for the purchase of plant protectants and
fertilizers for the Texas Star Golf Course, The Parks at Texas Star, and many City Parks to:
1) Winfield Solutions - Fungicide items #2 and 3; Herbicide items #2, 4, 5, and 6;
Insecticide items #2 and 3; and Other item #2;
2) Agrium Advanced Technologies - Other item #3;
3) BWI Companies, Inc. - Herbicide items #1 and 3; Insecticide item #1 and 4; and Other
item #4; and
4) Helena Chemical Company - Fungicide items #1; Herbicide items #7, 8, and 9; and
Other item #1.
The total estimated expenditure is $117,000.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 2012.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1976
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m., and asked to hear from any proponents
followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public
hearing at 7:16 p.m.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1976, amending Chapter 84
"Unified Development Code", of the Code of Ordinances by regulating tobacco products
stores; amending Article I, "General Provisions", Section 84-7, "Definitions and word usage";
Article IV, "Zoning District Regulations", Section 84-84 "Permitted uses table" and Section
84-85 "Special conditions by use type" as presented with the following amendment: remove
the term "cigar stores" (on page 2) from the definition of tobacco products stores.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Deputy City Manager Getchell advised that the proposed modification to the Unified
Development Code will provide a specific definition for tobacco products stores, establish
locations for those uses to be permitted in, and to identify conditions in which the uses must
comply with in order to be permitted. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on November 6, 2012, and recommended approval of the ordinance.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 November 27, 2012
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 6. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONING CHANGE CASE NO. 12-03-
ZC AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE
NO. 1980
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that Ordinance No. 1960 was approved on July 24, 2012, and
approved the rezoning of 6.25 acres along East Euless Boulevard (SH 10) from Texas
Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) to a Planned Development (PD). The ordinance
required construction activity to begin on the project within 270 days from the effective date
of the ordinance. The applicant, Churchill Development, was not able to secure the
necessary federal tax credit financing through the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs in order to move forward with the development project. Therefore, they
will not be able to meet the 270 day construction requirement, allowing the City Council to
reconsider the zoning change and reverse the change back to TX-10. Additionally, the
Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 20, 2012, and
recommended approval of Ordinance No. 1980.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1980 related to a request
for a zoning change of the property situated in the Andrew J. Huitt Survey, Abstract No. 708,
being a portion of Commercial Tract A, Block 1, Oak Crest Estates from Planned
Development (PD) into Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning.
Mayor Pro Tem Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-15-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1979
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Teen Collections d.b.a. Plato's Closet, is seeking a
Specific Use Permit for retail store for used merchandise in the 121 Gateway District (TX-
121) zoning to be located at 1301 West Glade Road, Suite 210. Additionally, the Planning
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and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 20, 2012, and recommended
approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the business name Teen Collections, L.LC. d.b.a. Plato's Closet; and,
2) Tied to the business owner, Joe Williams.
Council Member Stinneford advised that he filed a conflict of interest affidavit with the City
Secretary's Office and will not participate in the discussion or the vote for this item.
Joe Williams, business owner and applicant, 3508 Sentinel Oaks Road, Flower Mound,
addressed the City Council and stated that he was available to answer questions regarding
the request.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1979 for a request for a Specific
Use Permit in Heritage Towne Crossing, Block B, Lot 1 for a Retail Store for Used
Merchandise in the 121 Gateway District (TX-121) zoning at 1301 West Glade Road, Suite
210, with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Council Member Hogg seconded the motion.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum thanked Mr. Williams for his support of the local high schools.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Hogg, Martin, and
Porterfield
Nays: None
Abstentions: Council Member Stinneford
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 12-10-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Conifer Real Estate, is seeking to construct a drive
through restaurant (DQ Grill and Chill) within the 600 block of North Industrial Boulevard.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the site plan
on November 20, 2012.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve Site Plan No. 12-10-SP for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on Rose Addition, Block A, Lot 1, out of the J. P.
Halford Survey, Abstract No. 711, 600 block of North Industrial Boulevard.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 November 27, 2012
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, recognized City Secretary Kim Sutter for her efforts
with assisting voters on election day at the Euless Public Library polling site, and feels that
additional election notification should be provided to voters. Additionally, he advised of the
method utilized by the City of Bedford to permit citizens to address the City Council during
City Council meetings and allow for dialogue with the City Council.
Eddie Eckart, 2405 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, Professional Engineer with Goodwin and
Marshall, Inc., recognized Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins and
Senior Planner Stephen Cook for their quick response and professionalism throughout the
site plan process related to the DQ Grill and Chill restaurant to be located within the 600
block of North Industrial Boulevard (Item No. 8).
ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS
City Attorney
Nap. No report given.
City Manager
No report given.
City Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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