HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-04-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at
4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 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, and Linda Martin. Council Member
Glenn Porterfield arrived at 6:11 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that she recently attended a Tarrant Regional
Transportation Coalition (TRTC) meeting, and advised that updates on the widening
of Interstate 35 and the proposed high speed rail from Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston
were provided.
➢ City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez farewell reception, April 16, 2013, 3 to 5 p.m.;
• Library Administrator Kate Lyon retirement reception, April 29, 2013, 3 p.m.;
and
• Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young retirement reception,
April 30, 2013, 2 p.m.
Additionally, he advised that Director of Public Works and Engineering Young and
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins would not be present
for tonight's City Council meeting.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald presented the parks
update related to replacing a 450 foot portion of the petroleum gas pipeline that spans
the creek in McCormick Park, and advised that the replacement of the line is
expected to be completed by the end of May 2013.
John Patterson, Area Manager, Explorer Pipeline Company, was present to address
any questions regarding the petroleum gas pipeline replacement.
➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update related to residential and
commercial code issues, including the status of apartment inspections.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided an update related to the traffic stop sign located at
the intersection of Baze Road and Essex Place and provided enforcement statistics.
Police Chief Mike Brown advised that rumble strips were installed to notify drivers of
the traffic stop sign.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided an update related to the Glade Parks development.
He advised that commercial development is expected to occur in the near future, and
that a considerable amount of office space is available for small businesses.
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Additionally, he advised that Council Member Leon Hogg and Director of Planning
and Economic Development Collins will attend the International Council of Shopping
Centers (ICSC) Conference in May.
➢ City Manager McKamie advised the City Council that Service King, 1751 West Airport
Freeway, will replace/recoat the roof of their facility and plan to change the color from
black to red in accordance with Service King's signature trade dress.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services McDonald presented three (3) naming
options for the aquatics center, and members of the City Council expressed a
preference for naming the facility the Euless Family Life Center Aquatics Park.
City Manager McKamie advised the City Council that the center's northeast parking
lot is expected to be poured on April 15, 2013. Additionally, he stated that the grand
opening for the aquatics center is scheduled for May 25, 2013, and a soft opening is
scheduled for May 23, 2013.
➢ City Manager McKamie provided the legislative update regarding Senate Bill 1364
related to the computation of an electric utility's income taxes.
City Secretary Kim Sutter provided an update regarding House Bill 3049 which
eliminates May as a uniform election date.
➢ City Manager McKamie presented the water update and advised that there has been
no significant change to the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity
since the last update provided at the March 26, 2013, Precouncil meeting.
➢ Finance Director Rodriquez provided a financial update for the period ending
February 28, 2013, and advised that car rental tax was up by eight (8) percent over
the prior year.
• City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
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 amortization.
Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code.
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:46 p.m.
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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
City Manager Gary McKamie
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 Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
Library Administrator Kate Lyon
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
Information Services Administrator Dan McLain
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot
Finance Accountant II Diana Ayala
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
Senior Planner Stephen Cook
Planning and Economic Development Administrative Secretary Alicia Davenport
Inspector II Rick Eldredge
Planning and Economic Development Secretary Deborah Howard
Police Captain Gary Landers
Water Clerk Inga Langi
Inspector II Jeff Lee
Facilities Attendant Jerald Lively
Purchasing Manager Mike Lowry
Human Resources Benefit Technician Anniece McKanna
Water Clerk Connie Molina
Senior Inspector Jim Moy
Finance Accountant II Alice Norwood
Finance Office Technician Mallory Rivera
Human Resources Benefit Technician Zella Stierwalt
Utility Billing Manager Kathryn Tipton
Utility Office Technician Leigh Ann Toney
Development Manager Tom Winn
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VISITORS
Saad Aljabban Mont Edwards Felicia Smith
Matthew Beck Seth Edwards Lori Snide
Michele Burger Linda Eilenfeldt Barney Snitz
Lisa Bynum Iris Elliott Faye Stinneford
Charles Clark Bruce German Ron Tipton
George Clark Matt Hickey Mike Utzman
Rachael Creel Kent Hopkins Peggy Vandiver
Thomas Creel Esther Johnson Helen Voss
Darl Easton Jerrie Keller Warren Wilson
Chelsea Edwards Amanda Kelsoe
Kim Edwards Jonathan Nauck
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Leon Hogg led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Finance Director Rodriquez. Vicki was
accompanied by her sons, Jordan and Justin, daughter, Cayla, friends, Helen Voss and
Faye Stinneford, and members of the Finance Department. Mayor Saleh presented Vicki
with a service pin commemorating her 20 years of service with the City.
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Senior Inspector Jim Moy. Jim was
accompanied by his daughter, Kim, son-in-law, Mont, granddaughter, Chelsea, grandson,
Seth, friend, Cory, and members of the Planning and Economic Development Department.
Mayor Saleh presented Jim with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with
the City.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
George Clark, Assistant Principal, Trinity High School, introduced Charles Clark, Head
Custodian, Trinity High School, and stated that Mr. Charles Clark was selected as the 2012-
2013 recipient of the LifeChanger of the Year award.
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Charles Clark proclaiming congratulations and
appreciation to Mr. Clark on the contributions he has made to the students and staff
members in the school district, and to the communities of Hurst, Euless, and Bedford.
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ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION
Mayor Saleh presented a proclamation to Library Administrator Kate Lyon and Library Board
Member Barney Snitz proclaiming April 14 through 20, 2013, as National Library Week.
Library Administrator Lyon announced upcoming events at the Euless Public Library, as well
as her upcoming retirement plans.
City Manager McKamie recognized Library Administrator Lyon for the time she has served
the City and wished her well in her retirement.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 7)
Deputy City Manager Getchell presented the consent agenda items.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 7.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
,W, Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS
Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for electronic warrant payment services.
The NCTCOG, as a regional planning commission and political subdivision of the State of
Texas operating under Chapter 391, Texas Local Government Code, has developed an
electronic warrant payment services program as part of its shared services to its member
organizations. The agreement would allow the City to contract directly for electronic warrant
payment services with Government Payment Service, Inc. (GPS), through a standard
engagement letter.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY
Authorized the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County to
implement the West Nile Virus Mosquito Surveillance and Response Program.
Nationwide, 2012 represented the greatest number of human cases of West Nile Virus since
r.. 2003, with a third of all cases reported from Texas. The North Texas region accounted for
approximately 92 percent of all cases in Texas. The City and Tarrant County are teaming
together to create a West Nile Virus Mosquito Surveillance and Response Program. The
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program will include the provision of numerous mosquito traps, monitoring the traps, and
testing the mosquitoes trapped.
ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE
AGREEMENT, SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SOFTWARE
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement, software license, and
software maintenance agreement for the purchase of Brazos Technology E-Citation Mobile
Data Capture System for law enforcement. The estimated expenditure is $112,440.
The Police Department currently utilizes a mobile citation writer system that is over six (6)
years old and is at the end of its useful life. The cost to replace the current devices is
equivalent to the replacement of a new system which would provide devices with added
functionality and reduced costs of printing and maintenance. The new system consists of 28
e-citation writers and printers, installation, and two (2) days of on-site training. The new
citation database will interface with existing police records system as well as the municipal
court citation database.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 2013.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 13-01-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1990
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Senior Planner Stephen Cook presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the
applicant, Saad Aljabban, representing Joudi Group Inc, Ten Minute Oil Change, is seeking
a Specific Use Permit for Specific Service Automotive Repair in Community Business District
(C-2) zoning to be located at 401 South Industrial Boulevard. Additionally, the Planning and
Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 19, 2013, and recommended approval
of the Specific Use Permit by a 6-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: Saad Aljabban;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Ten Minute 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 follows: Oil Change, Brake Repair and
Replacement, Tire Repair and Replacement, Engine and Radiator Flush, Air
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Conditioning Service, Tune Ups, Engine Diagnostic Service, State Inspection, Light
Mechanical Repair. Auto services not listed here are thereby prohibited;
°.-- 7) The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for a period of one year in order
to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific location; and,
8) 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.
Saad Aljabban, business owner, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1990 for a request for a Specific
Use Permit in Plaza on the Lake Addition, Block A, Lot 1 for a Specific Service Automotive
Repair Shop in Community Business District (C-2) zoning at 401 South Industrial Boulevard,
with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 13-02-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1991
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Senior Planner Cook presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the applicant,
Jonathan Nauck representing JAMMCPARTNERS LTD, dba JAM Motorcars, is seeking a
Specific Use Permit for internet auto sales in Heavy Industrial District (1-2) zoning to be
located at 1118 South Airport Circle, Suite 150. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on March 19, 2013, and recommended approval of the
Specific Use Permit by a 6-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the business owner, Mr. Jonathan Nauck;
2) Tied to the business name: JAMMC Partners, LTD, dba JAM Motorcars;
3) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of the
business;
4) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles;
5) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles;
6) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas
tank) and no more than thirty (30) gallons stored within the facility;
7) The term of this Specific Use Permit shall be granted for a period of one year in order
to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific location; and,
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8) 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.
Jonathan Nauck, business owner, was present to address questions.
Mayor Saleh, asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1991 for a request for a Specific
Use Permit in Airport Business Park, Block 1, Lot 2R for Internet Auto Sales in Heavy
Industrial District (1-2) zoning at 1118 South Airport Circle, Suite 150, with the conditions
presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Bynum, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg,
Martin, and Porterfield
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING RELATED TO UPDATED LAND USE
ASSUMPTIONS, UPDATED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND
REVISED WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES AND
APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1992
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m.
Deputy City Manager Getchell presented the item to the City Council. She advised that in
accordance with Section 395 of the Local Government Code, an update of Water and
Wastewater Impact Fees was initiated, and at the written request of a citizen a full study of
the impact fees was performed. The City contracted with the firm of Birkhoff, Hendricks and
Carter (BHC) to perform the study in accordance with the methodologies prescribed in
Section 395 of the Local Government Code. She advised that the Land Use Assumptions,
Capital Improvements Plan and Trinity River Authority (TRA) costs to provide additional
capacities for water and wastewater demands for new development generated an increase
in the Water and Wastewater Impact Fees, and in order to maintain a consistency with
previous impact fees, staff recommends adoption of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees
that are 50 percent of the maximum allowable calculated impact fees. Additionally, she
advised that the updated impact fees will be applicable to properties for which the final plat is
recorded after April 9, 2013; however, property platted, but undeveloped prior to April 9,
2013, will be subject to the previous impact fees.
Matt Hickey, Professional Engineer, Birkoff, Hendricks & Carter, L.L.P., was present to
address any questions regarding the study.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There
being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
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Council Member Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1992, adopting the updated Land
Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan and the imposition of revised water and
wastewater impact fees.
Mayor Pro Tern 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. 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mike Utzman, 316 Calvary Drive, Euless, expressed his concern regarding the city's alleged
involvement in the sale of a private business on Main Street.
Matthew Beck, 708 Knott Court, Euless, expressed his concern regarding the traffic stop
sign located at the intersection of Baze Road and Essex Place, and requested removal of
the stop sign.
At the request of Mayor Saleh, City Attorney Wayne Olson reviewed the rules of procedures
related to the public comment portion of the meeting.
Helen Voss, 1201 Hillcrest Drive, Euless, expressed her support for the City.
ITEM NO. 12. REPORTS
City Manager
City Manager McKamie responded to Mr. Beck's comments and stated that Assistant City
Manager Chris Barker will review his request and will follow up with him directly.
City Manager McKamie responded to Mr. Utzman's comments and stated that the city has
not and is not involved in any such activities and agreed to meet with Mr. Utzman following
the meeting.
City Attorney
No report given.
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City Council
Mayor Saleh announced that the City of Euless will hold a general and a special election on -.•
Saturday, May 11, 2013, to elect Council Members to serve in Place 1, Place 3, and Place 4,
and presented the list of candidates. (Listed in the order in which names will appear on the
ballot):
Place 1 Place 3 Place 4
(Unexpired Term)
Tim Stinneford Darl Easton Warren Wilson
Bruce German Linda Martin Linda Eilenfeldt
ITEM NO. 13. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Mayor City Secretary