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OF THE
• EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 25, 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, June 25, 2013, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Leon
Hogg, Council Members Linda Martin, Linda Eilenfeldt, Glenn Porterfield, and Perry Bynum.
Council Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:05 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
y Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that she attended the Greater Fort Worth Builders
Association 2013 Municipal Awards Night on June 13, 2013, and stated that the City
received the Community Spotlight Award. Additionally, she stated that Wendy Davis,
Texas State Senator, District 10, presented the City a proclamation in recognition of
receiving the award.
Mayor Pro Tem Leon Hogg stated that the Town Hall meeting held on June 13, 2013,
was well attended.
City Manager Gary McKamie announced the following:
• `Welcome to the City of Euless!' brochure, provided to all new residents;
• • National Law Enforcement Leadership Forum, June 19, 2013, topic on
dependence on volunteers in economic times; and
• Introduced Dale Harwell and announced that Dale will serve as the Director of
Administrative Services beginning July 2013.
Mr. Harwell expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to serve in Euless.
City Manager McKamie provided an update related to mosquito spraying, and stated
that the Texas Star Golf Course will be included in the sprayings. Additionally, he
advised that resolutions are due by August 26, 2013, to the Texas Municipal League
(TML) for consideration at the October 2013 TML Annual Conference.
City Manager McKamie introduced Boyd London, Managing Director, First Southwest,
and Chris Settle, Senior Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski.
Mr. London addressed the City Council regarding the issuance and sale of the "City of
Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2013", and
stated that the issuance of the bonds is for the amount of $1.585 million at a true
interest cost of 4.509 percent, and that the debt will be paid by users of the reclaimed
water system. Additionally, he stated that Standard & Poor's has assigned the City a
bond rating of AA+ and Moody's assigned a rating of Aa2. (Regular Item No. 7)
City Council Member Tim Stinneford inquired about the current projected price per
4 gallon for reclaimed water, and City Manager McKamie responded that he would
follow up with the information.
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• Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Trinity River Authority (TRA)
representatives Bill Smith, Manager of Development, Ron Tomada, Project Manager,
and Patty Cleveland, Assistant Regional Manager.
Mr. Smith advised the City Council that WF-R2, R3, 15, and X1A2 are pipeline
rehabilitation projects that serve the City in order to provide continued adequate
service.
Mr. Tomada presented the (TRA) sanitary sewer rehabilitation project update,
including an exhibit of the Central Regional Wastewater System, and an overall
project map. Additionally, he advised the City Council of the work to be performed in
the Westdale Hills area of the City.
Mr. Smith advised that all work will be performed from inside the pipe using
mechanical measures. Additionally, he stated that TRA will construct a meter station
that will be located off West Pipeline Road, next to Morrisdale Estates, on property
owned by TRA. He added that TRA will continue to work with city staff for a seamless
and least interruptive process.
Police Senior Corporal Tony Burnett presented an update related to the
Neighborhood Patrol Office social media programs, including Facebook, Twitter, and
Nextdoor.com, and provided statistics for each of the social media programs.
City Manager McKamie expressed his appreciation to the Neighborhood Patrol Office
and Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck for their efforts to provide social
media for the City.
• Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
development update, including potential residential and commercial development.
Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the financial update for the period ending
May 31, 2013, and advised that car rental tax was up by seven (7) percent and that
sales tax collections were up by 10.6 percent when compared to the prior year.
• Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented an update related
to a proposed cell tower on Dock McGinnis Drive, and advised that this is the third
application to be considered for construction at the proposed location in at least 12
years. Additionally, he advised that the location of the cell tower would require
approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) for two variances, which will be
presented on July 25, 2013, to the ZBA.
Discussion ensued regarding the appearance of the proposed cell tower.
• City Manager McKamie presented the water update, and advised that the Tarrant
Regional Water District (TRWD) storage capacity is at 75 percent. He advised that if
it does not rain in the near future then Stage 1 watering restrictions would be
implemented.
City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda.
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r City Manager McKamie, City Secretary Kim Sutter, Marketing/Communications
Manager Deck, and Information Services Administrator Dan McLain provided an
update related to city issued City Council email addresses.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 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
• Public Information Act and Open Meeting Act
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:53 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
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
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
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 Jake Dilliplane
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VISITORS
Harpal Ahlu Mark Compton Matt Terry
Carter Berry Darl Easton Jake Thomasson
Chad Berry Iris Elliott Helen Voss
Kirpal Singh Bhogal Boyd London Warren Wilson
Brenda Buchanan Jason Reyes
Scott Buchanan Karen Rodriguez-Rivera
Lisa Bynum Faye Stinneford
And others as noted in the visitor register.
INVOCATION
Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY
Municipal Court Clerk Rose Lopez was not present to accept the plaque and certificate
commemorating her selection as employee of the month for July 2013.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED BUDGET PRESENTATION
AWARD
Mayor Saleh announced that the Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the
City of Euless the Distinguished Budget Award. She presented Finance Director Jewell,
Assistant Director of Finance Jackie Theriot, and Finance Accountant II Diana Ayala with a
certificate awarded by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Finance Director Jewell recognized former Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez, Assistant
Director Theriot, Accountant II Ayala, and Accountant II Alice Norwood for their assistance in
the budget preparation process.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 5)
Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell presented the consent agenda items.
Council Member Martin motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 5.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
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Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 13-1412
Approved Resolution No. 13-1412, supporting the seamless interconnectivity of high-speed
rail into the operational terminal areas of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport.
This resolution expresses support for having the connection of high-speed rail for the region
at DFW International Airport. Connectivity at the DFW International Airport would mitigate
congestion, create economic development initiatives, open up the State to new
opportunities, and would provide a seamless connection to airlines and the regional rail
system.
ITEM NO. 4. ACCEPTED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report of the Impact
Fee Analysis from October 1, 2012, through March 31, 2013.
Resolution No. 13-02-CIAC recognizes that the Land Use Assumptions and Impact Fee
Assessments has been updated and approved by the City Council on April 9, 2013, and that
future reports will reflect the updated fee structure.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of June 11, 2013.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1998
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the City Council adopted Resolution No. 13-1411 on June 11,
2013, establishing a policy for the creation of a Relocation Assistance Program related to
enforcement of the City's Minimum Housing Code and related to Amortization. As a result of
the creation of the Relocation Assistance Program, staff is recommending several
amendments to the City's code relative to the Minimum Housing Code. The proposed
amendments will further clarify how the day-to-day operations of the multi-family inspection
program will be administered.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1998, amending the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Euless, Chapter 14, "Buildings and Building Regulations", Article X,
"Minimum Housing Code", Division 1, "Generally", Section 14-183, Division 2, "License",
Sections 14-192 and 14-194 governing the use, occupancy management, operation and
maintenance of multi-family dwelling complexes within the City.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 7. CONSIDERED ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS,
WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES
2013", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1999
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS
Finance Director Jewell presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the bonds
are being issued to fund the construction of Phase I of the Reclaimed Water Main extension.
Phase I includes the pump station and mains necessary to service approximately two multi-
family complexes, Riverwalk Euless, and other developed and undeveloped commercial
properties. This project, which will ultimately extend along Bear Creek Parkway to Mid-Cities
Boulevard, will serve multiple properties along the route.
Boyd London, Managing Director, First Southwest, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to consider all matters incident and related to the issuance
and sale of "City of Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series
2013", including the adoption of Ordinance No. 1999, authorizing the issuance of such bonds
in the amount of$1,585,000.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. AWARDED BID NO. 006-13
Assistant City Manager Barker presented the item to the City Council, and advised that the
Reclaimed Water Delivery System Extension is a continuation of the City's Reclaimed Water
Utility System. The overall project will extend the City's Reclaimed Water Utility System from
a point near the northeast corner of Bear Creek Parkway and Midway Drive, northward to a
point near Mid-Cities Boulevard. Extension of this system will ultimately provide reclaimed
water service to several multi-family properties from Harwood Road to Mid-Cities Boulevard
as well as the Riverwalk development, multiple developed and undeveloped commercial
tracts, and the City's Bear Creek Park. Additional system expansion would be possible in
the future and construction of this project will provide a non-potable water source for
irrigation, which will offset future potable water purchases by the City and will serve to
responsibly conserve potable water resources for the City and the region. Phase I includes
the construction of approximately 7,000 linear feet of pipeline and a pump station. Bids were
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received from three (3) companies and were opened on June 12, 2013. The low bid, in the
amount of $3,217,000, was submitted by Crescent Constructors, Inc. Staff has worked with
Crescent to value engineer and reduce the scope of the project. As a result, and based on
the contract award recommendation letter from Alan Plummer and Associates, Inc., the
City's consulting engineer, staff recommends that the City award a construction contract to
the low bidder, Crescent Constructors, Inc., for $3,217,000, less Change Order No. 1- Value
Engineering and Reduction in Scope, a deduction of $256,242, for a total net amount of
$2,960,758 and authorize a contingency in the amount of $150,000.
Council Member Martin motioned to award Bid No. 006-13 for a construction contract to
Crescent Constructors, Inc. for the Reclaimed Water Delivery System Extension, Phase I as
recommended by staff, and authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract
with Crescent Constructors, Inc., and authorize a contingency in the amount of $150,000.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Council Member Bynum asked staff to outline the benefits of the system in place thus far as
well as the impact of the system expansion to the City and to the region.
Assistant City Manager Barker stated that the existing reclaimed water system serves Texas
Star Golf Course, Parks at Texas Star, and Softball World, and over the last fiscal year, has
allowed the City to reduce potable water usage by six percent or approximately 142 million
gallons. Additionally, he stated that the proposed multi-phase expansion will offset potable
water use by 180 million gallons a year.
Council Member Stinneford stated that the debt associated with the construction of the
Reclaimed Water Delivery System Extension will be paid back by the users of the system.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 13-
03-CC
Mayor Pro Tern Hogg motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 13-03-CC for a
portable concrete batch plant proposed to be located at the southwest corner of Midway
Drive and Bear Creek Parkway for approximately four weeks.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 13-04-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the owners/applicants are seeking to relocate the vacuum facilities
and add additional paving on the site to facilitate easier access to their business. With the
opening of the Dairy Queen immediately to the north of the car wash, the property owners
re-oriented the traffic flow through the business from the original street facing entrance to the
back of the building, and removed the original vacuum equipment and installed new
payboxes on the back of the building as well as re-oriented the internal carwash equipment
inside the building. With this new configuration, the owners would like to re-install vacuum
facilities on the rear of the building as well as install permanent fabric-covered shade
structures over the vacuums and the pay-box areas. The site plan also adds additional
pavement to the rear of the property which would allow for more accessible turning radii into
the facility. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the Site Plan on June 18, 2013, by a vote of 6-0.
Brenda and Scott Buchanan, owners/applicants, of Laserwash, were present to address any
questions.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 13-04-SP for car wash site
modifications located on Racetrac Addition, Block A, Lot 3, 622 North Industrial Boulevard.
Council Member Martin seconded the motion and stated that the relocation of the dryer
mechanisms have reduced the noise level.
Mrs. Buchanan stated that they have also installed new equipment.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 13-06-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1996
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Ms. Karen Rodriguez-Rivera, representing Chic
Tails Pet Boutique and Spa, is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a Pet Grooming Use in
Community Business District (C-2) zoning to be located at 801 East Mid-Cities Boulevard,
Suite 600. He stated that no animals may be kenneled overnight within the facility.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 4, 2013,
and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 4-0 vote with the following
conditions:
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1) Tied to the business owner, Ms. Karen Rodriguez-Rivera;
2) Tied to the business name, Chic Tails Pet Boutique and Spa;
3) No animals may be kenneled overnight within the facility;
4) 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,
5) 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.
Karen Rodriguez-Rivera, 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 7:24 p.m.
Council Member Porterfield motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1996 for a request for a
Specific Use Permit in the Villages of Bear Creek Addition, Block 2, Lot 8 for a pet grooming
shop in Community Business District (C-2) zoning at 801 East Mid-Cities Boulevard, Suite
600, with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 13-07-
SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1997
Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:25 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council, and advised that the applicant, Mr. Paul Bhogal, representing Gurudwara Sikh
Sangat, is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a Place of Worship and to provide a Pastoral
Residence Use in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Purpose Zoning District (TX-10) zoning to be
located at 200 East Euless Boulevard. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on June 4, 2013, and recommended approval of the Specific Use
Permit by a 4-0 vote with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the place of worship owner Gurudwara Sikh Sangat;
2) Tied to the business name, Gurudwara Sikh Sangat;
3) The living quarters shall be used for a single-family pastoral residence, established in
a designated room, located on the second story of the structure, not to exceed 1,200
square feet, and reserved for this purpose; and,
4) 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.
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Paul Bhogal, representing Gurudwara Sikh Sangat, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Saleh asked to hear from proponents followed by opponents of the request.
Mark Compton, 606 Creekside Drive, Euless, stated that he wished to withdraw his written
opposition to the request.
There being no additional proponents or opponents, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing
at 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Hogg motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1997 for a request for a Specific
Use Permit in the Alexander and Cullum Addition, Lots 20, 21 and a portion of Lot 22 for a
place of worship and to provide pastoral residence in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District
(TX-10) zoning at 200 East Euless Boulevard, with the conditions presented and
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
A representative from the Gurudwara Sikh Sangat expressed her appreciation to the City
Council, Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins, and Senior Planner
Stephen Cook for their assistance in the process of obtaining the Specific Use Permit.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Martin motioned to appoint Clarence Moore to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment, Place 2, and Ronald Dunckel to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Alternate #1.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. -
Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Hogg, Council Members Stinneford, Martin,
Eilenfeldt, Porterfield, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jake Thomasson, 1816 Tyler Avenue, inquired about the results of West Nile Virus testing in
the area and the City's plan for spraying for mosquitos.
City Manager McKamie stated that the results of the most recent West Nile Virus testing
showed no positive test results in Tarrant County and Euless to date but that a Fort Worth
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resident was diagnosed with West Nile fever. He stated that the City sprayed for mosquitos
the prior week in north Euless and has begun spaying south Euless, and will continue to
monitor the mosquito population to determine if additional treatments are needed.
ITEM NO. 15. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Porterfield stated that he had the opportunity, while attending the Fort
Worth Symphonic Band concert on June 22, 2013, to direct the band as they played the
National Emblem March.
Mayor Saleh announced that she attended the Greater Fort Worth Builders Association 2013
Municipal Awards Night on June 13, 2013, and the City was presented with the Community
Spotlight Award.
ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN
Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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