HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
A regularmeeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tim
Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Tika
Paudel. Council Member Eddie Pricewas absentfrom the meeting.
Duringthe Precouncil meeting:
➢ Mayor Martin congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford and Council Member
Eddie Price on their re-election to the City Council.
➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that a special called meeting will be held
Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 3:30 p.m. to canvass the May 7, 2022 election results.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that Roslyn Moore, retired City employee,
provided a variety of wonderful dessertsfor this evening's dinner.
➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Council Member Tompkins raised several questions regarding the operations of the
psychiatric and substance abuse care center located at 2219 West Euless Boulevard
(Item #7) and expressed concern related to the increase calls for service and the
impact to Fire Station No. 2.
City Manager Getchell advised that the applicanthas been in contactwith the Police
and Fire Departments personnel and the applicant has agreed to prepare an
emergency plan in an effortto address issues/concems experienced with the previous
facility operated at the same location forthe same purpose.
Fire Chief Chanc Bennettadvised that Fire Station No. 2 will be able to handle any
increase in callsfor service that may be attributed to the operations of the facility.
➢ Director of Plan n ing and Economic Development Michael Warrix introduced Meh rdad
Moayedi, President and CEO, Centurion American Development Group, and Michael
Beaty, President, Mooreland Development.
Mr. Beaty and Mr. Moayedi presented and reviewed the proposed development plan
for the Watercolor at Euless development, a mixed -use development located at the
northwest corner of State Highway 183 (SH 183) and Highway 360. Mr. Beaty
advised thatthe response regardingthe water amenityfrom thesu rrounding residents
is positive. He advised that the proposed development plan will be presented to the
Planning and Zoning Commission attheirMay 17, 2022 meeting, and the City Council
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will considerthe recommendation of the Commission in June. Mr. Moayedi advised
that they expect to break ground within 90 to 120 days.
➢ Library Director Sherry Knight introduced Kiera Elledge, Coordinator of STEM and
School Libraries, and Angela Jones, Assistant Library Director.
Ms. Elledge addressed the City Council regarding the upcoming HEB Reads Summer
Reading Kick-off Event to be held Saturday, May 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Pennington
Field. Additionally, she announced the addition of Take and Make Tuesdays, a free
activity kit available to stu de n ts th rou gh out Ju n e an d Ju ly.
Assistant Library Director Angela Jones addressed the City Council regarding the
summer library programs, including Instagram Reading Bingo, continuation of the
weekly preschool classes, elementary activities, teen activities, the summer teen
volunteeropportunities, and the addition of Family Fun Weekends (scavenger hunt
and craft). Additionally, she advised that the Dallas Zoo, Wildlife on the Move, and
Austin Reptile Shows will offer interactive shows on select Friday's at 2 p.m.
throughoutthe summer.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the Financial updateand advised that
car rental tax collections for the period ending March 30, 2022, were up 37 percent
over the same period in the prior year.
➢ City Attorney Wayne Olson introduced Rachel Raggio, Associate Attorney, Taylor,
Olson, Adkins, Sralla, & Elam, LLP.
Ms. Raggio addressed the City Council regarding proposed short-term rental
regulations, including the requirementof an annual permitand inspection, maximum
and minimum stays, occupancy, parking, and life -safety requirements, payment of
Hotel OccupancyTaxes(HOT), density limitations, and enforcement provisions.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford suggested that if the applicantdoes not own the property,
the City should require written consentfrom the property ownerto allow fora short-
term rental of the property.
Council Member Bynum requested that the addresses of the approved and properly
permitted rentals be posted on the City's website.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:42 p.m. fordeliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice and con suItwith the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of
the Texas Government Code regarding any of the matters listed on the agenda and city
council candidate eligibility.
• City Council Candidate Eligibility
0 Cresthaven Addition
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Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:53 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued theirmeeting in the Council Chambers at 7:02 p.m.
for consideration of scheduled items.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
City Attomey Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Fire Chief ChancBen nett
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Information Services Director Scott Joyce
Library Director Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialistll Brett Bennett
VISITORS
Julie DeNofa Charlene Hayes
Jamie Demeris
INVOCATION
City Manager Loretta Getchell gave the Invocation.
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the Unified
States and Texas.
Mayor Martin congratulated Council Member Price and Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford on
their re-election. She stated that she is often asked why Euless doesn't make the news
or why there is no in-house conflicts. She presented three responses as to why she
believes Euless is a great City:
The citizens of Euless. The community does their research and then elects the
council membersthey feel will "do the rightthing."
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2. The Euless staff and employees. They do their best to make the City great and
run smoothly.
3. The City Council Members. With the differentpersonalities and opinions, theyfind
away to come together and work harmoniously as a non -partisan body.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Assistant Finance Director Jackie Theriot.
Jackie was accompanied by members of the Finance Department. Mayor Martin
presented Jackie with a service pin commemorating her 15 years of servicewith the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Carlos Peralez. Carlos was
accompanied by his wife, Melissa; his children, Rebekah, Olivia, Samuel, David, and
Armando; his Aunt, Melinda Romero; and members of the Police Department. Mayor
Martin presented Carlos with a service pin and clock commemorating his 25 years of
service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 6)
Mayor Martin asked Deputy City Manager Barkerto read each item into the record.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2
through 6.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED AWARD OF BID AND AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONTRACT AND CONVEYANCE
DOCUMENTS
Authorized the Mayor to negotiate and execute contract and conveyance documents for
the purchase or exchange of properties located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lots 16,
17, and 18, located at 908, 910, and 912 Cresthaven Drive, and Block 2, Lot 19, located
at 912 Highland Drive.
ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH KMP SERVICES,
INC. DBA VINE GROUP, GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
Approved renewal of contract with KMP Services, Inc. DBA Vine Group, Grapevine,
Texas, for temporary hospitality support staff through an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Grand Prairie. This agreement will provide temporary staffing services on an as
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needed basis for the Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre. This request
represents the first of fourrenewal optionsas granted in the original contract and will be
valid through Decemberof 2022. The estimated expenditure is $143,520.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 006-22
Approved award of Bid No. 006-22 forthe reconstruction of the drainage channel located
at Bear Creek Elementary School to JR West Texas Concrete, LLC, 108 South Sherman
Street, Rice, Texas, in the amount of $458,286, authorized an owner controlled
contingency not to exceed seven percent of the contractual amount, and authorized the
City Manager to enter into a contract with JR West Texas Concrete, LLC.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 007-22
Approved award of Bid No. 007-22 for the annual contractfor concrete repairs as follows:
• Westhill Construction, 402 North Border Street, Cleburne, Texas, as primary for
flat work and secondary for ADA ramps and curb repairs, and
• TJ Concrete, 3325 Panola Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, as primary for ADA ramps
and curb repairs and secondary for flat work.
The contract award is for a period of one year with an option for fou raddition al one-year
renewals. The estimated expenditure is $300,000.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regularmeeting of April 26, 2022.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22-
03-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2302
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to
the City Council. He advised thatthe applicantis requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP)
for a psychiatric and substance abuse care center in an existing facility originally
constructed as a hospital located at 2219 West Euless Boulevard.
The subject property had been operating undera SUP since 2006 as a substance care
center by a different operator. The property is six acres with adequate parking and the
facility is approximately 63,270 square feet in size. The new owners have provided anew
landscape plan for the facility and an outdoor recreation area on the south side of the
buildingforuseby theirpatients. Access to the property isthrough a shared drive access
from West Euless Boulevard. The business owner has an agreement with the adjacent
property ownerto place a sign on West Euless Boulevard andfortheshared access drive.
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The applicant has worked with the Euless Police and Fire Departments to establish a
communications protocol for guidance and use in emergency situations when warranted.
New wayfinding signage has been installed within the building to assist emergency
personnel when accessing the facility.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2022, and voted
6-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Positive Recovery, LLC;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Positive Recovery Centers-
D FW;
3) An emergency response plan will be generated by the operator of the facility in
cooperation with the City of Euless Fire and Police Departments. This plan willset
the parameters of whatis considered an emergency situation and the expectations
of response. The plan will be in writing and provided to all employees of the facility
and to the families of those in the facility's care;
4) Maintenance of the entire building will be required for life, health, and safety
purposes regardless if the entire facility is actively utilized for the primary purpose
of the business; 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.
Mayor Martin asked to hearfrom any proponents of the case.
Julie DeNofa, applicant and business owner of Positive Recovery, LLC, 2219 West
Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas, was present to address questions related to the
req u est.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins asked a series of questions inquiring about the written
emergency response plan, types of payments accepted, and if juveniles would be
admitted as patients. He also thanked Ms. DeNofa for reviewing the landscape plan and
for renovating the entire facility.
Ms. DeN ofa expressed h er appreciati on to the City Council. Shestated thatthe company
is part of a Joint Commission Accreditation program and that it is a requirementto have
the emergency plans reviewed annually in order to remain in compliance, and the local
Executive Director for the facilitywill serve as the main pointof contact. She added that
Positive Recovery is considered one of the most affordable treatment facilities within the
state of Texas and accepts both insured and self -pay patients. She also stated that at
this time juveniles are not accepted as patients; however, if it becomes a need within the
community, the City will be consulted.
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Council Member Bynum asked for confirmation that Ms. DeNofa understood that if any of
the conditions set forth by this ordinance are violated that the Specific Use Permit could
be revoked.
Ms. DeNofa confirmed that she understood the conditions of the Specific Use Permit.
Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2302, authorizing the
issuance of a Specific Use Permit in the Park Center Addition Lot 2, 2219 West Euless
Boulevard for a psychiatric and substance abuse center in the Heavy Industrial (1-2)
zoning district.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Bynum, Zimmer, andPau del
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22-
04-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2303.
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council. He advised that the applicant has purchased the franchise store Uptown
Cheapskate located at 1220 Chisholm Trail, Suite 200, which received a Specific Use
Permit (SUP) in May 2020. The applicant is requesting a change of the business owner
and business name; no operational changes are to be made to the existing business.
There have been no complaints since opening.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2022 and voted
6-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, BCR Colleyville UC, LLC;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Uptown Cheapskate
Colleyville;
3) All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not exterior to the building;
4) Any customer bringing items to be sold to the retail store shall bring such items
interiorto the store during business hours;
5) No items shall be left exterior to the store. Any such items shall be removed in a
timely manner; and
6) 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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Mayor Martin asked to hearfrom any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2303, authorizing the
issuance of a Specific Use Permit on Glade Park Addition, Block 5, Lot 4R1, 1220
Chisholm Trail, Suite200 fora Used Merchandise store in the Planned Development(PD)
zoning district.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins,
Bynum, Zimmer, andPau del
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY PURSUANT TO CLOSED
SESSION
No action taken.
ITEM NO. 10 PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation to the staff for a wonderful Arbor
Daze event. Mayor Martin agreed and added that the layout thisyear was great.
ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
Council Minutes
APPROVED:
.�^Mayor
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ATTEST:
i� Sutter, RMC, CMC, City Secretary