HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-09MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, August 9, 2022
The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda
Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in the Precouncil Conference Room at
City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro
Tem Eddie Price, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, and
Tika Paudel. Council Member Harry Zimmer was not present due to a scheduled
absence.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Bynum advised that he attended the Hurst Euless Bedford
Independent School District (HEB ISD) convocation held Friday, August 5, 2022, and
expressed his appreciation to Joe Harrington, HEB ISD Superintendent, and his staff
for a job well done.
➢ Council Member Paudel expressed his appreciation to City staff for their help with the
community blood drive event that was held Saturday, August 6, 2022. The event was
a success with 46 donors in attendance.
➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter discussed the Board and Commission reappointments and
advised that all candidates with expiring terms this year have requested to be
considered for reappointment. She advised that reappointments will be considered
at the August 22 meeting.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised of the removal of
the batting cages at the Parks at Texas Star South and stated that once the cages
are removed, the area will become a green space.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that with the relocation of the entrance to the
Parks at Texas Star North (formerly Softball World), the facility has been readdressed
to 951 Highland Drive.
➢ Deputy City Manager Chris Barker advised that the North Tarrant Express (NTE) will
be performing roadway maintenance on the eastbound service road of Highway 183
between Westpark Way and Highway 157 Tuesday night, August 9, 2022, and
Wednesday night, August 10, 2022. The Police Department has been informed and
will assist in traffic control. The public has been informed of the repairs through social
media and the City website.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor presented the Capital Projects
update including Harwood Road improvements and the drainage channel
construction at Bear Creek Elementary School.
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Additionally, Mr. Cranor provided an update on the addition of the "No Parking" signs
at Arbor Creek Elementary School, the status of the traffic signal repair at the
intersection of Main Street and Mid Cities Boulevard, and reported that current lake
levels are at a little over 80 percent full.
➢ City Manager Getchell advised that the Police Department, at the request of the
school district, will have an enhanced presence on the school campuses for the first
day of school.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Ms. Getchell welcomed Ms. Cara White and Mr. Stephen Cook to tonight's meeting.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner, Dunaway and Associates, addressed the City Council
regarding the Watercolor Planned Development amendment (Item #12). He advised
that the proposed amendment will rezone the undeveloped 63 acres into a mix of
single family attached and detached homes, urban lofts, commercial development,
and includes public amenities which reflects much of the original zoning ordinances
intentions.
City Manager Getchell (Item #19) noted that the Euless Development Corporation
(EDC) Board of Directors authorized an additional $375,000 from reserves to be
applied toward the Wilshire Park improvements as the bids came in higher than
anticipated.
➢ City Attorney Cara White reviewed a proposed ordinance related to offenses
associated with street racing. The proposed ordinance will assist the Police
Department in addressing street racing incidences. She advised that the Police
Department is working closely with neighboring cities to coordinate enforcement.
Fire Chief Chanc Bennett presented a Fire Department update including total
response times, total number of runs, new personnel, on -going training, status of Fire
Station No. 1 construction, social media activities, retiree luncheon, Fire Marshal
activities, Fire Prevention Week, and the upcoming Public Safety Open Houses
scheduled for October 1, 2022.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented a
Development update. He reported on new personnel, the promotion of Don Sheffield
to Assistant Director, new commercial development, and redevelopment.
➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial update and advised that car
rental tax collections for the month of May 2022 were up 18 percent over last year, up
350 percent from two years ago, and up 30 percent from three years ago.
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CLOSED SESSION
Although posted, no closed session was held.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Martin at
7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive.
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker
Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes
City Attorney Cara White
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Fire Chief Chanc Bennett
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 Human Resources Heather Moorhead
Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix
Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers
Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero
Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton
Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett
VISITORS
Zain Adatia
Asim Didarali
Ahad Ali
Gary Griffith
Sameer Ali
Deb Griffith
Ayaan Amlani
Aasim Kamruddin
Mike Beaty
Salima Madhani
Ali Bharwani
Mehrdad Moayedi
Patsy Brewer
Mizan Mohammed
Charles Cinquemani
Danyal Punjwani
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tern Price gave the Invocation.
Aalyan Rajwani
Joe Robinson
Danial Samdani
Barney Snitz
Bill Sutter
Don Wilcox
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PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop #758, Asim Didarali, Scoutmaster, led the pledges of allegiance to the
flags of the United States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers recognized Code Compliance Inspector I Paul
Schafer. Paul was accompanied by his wife, Trish, daughter, Kysa, stepson, Ronnie,
members of the Police Department and the Code Compliance Division. Mayor Martin
presented Paul with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for
August.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Assistant Police Chief Landers introduced Public Service Officer Chris Garcia. Chris was
accompanied by his parents, Tom and Tracey Miles, grandparents, Richard and
Catherine Mack, and members of the Police Department and the Code Compliance
Division. Mayor Martin presented Chris with a service pin commemorating his five years
of service with the City.
Mayor Martin announced and expressed her congratulations to David See on reaching
five years of service with the City.
Deputy City Manager Chris Barker introduced General Manager Texas Star Golf Course
and Conference Centre Glenda Hartsell -Shelton. Glenda was accompanied by her sister,
Marina; niece, Leslie; cousin, Patsy; friends, Randy, Rick, Kathy, and, Robi. Mayor Martin
presented Glenda with a service pin and clock commemorating her 25 years of service
with the City.
ITEM NO. 3 PRESENTATION OF MUNICIPAL CLERK'S OFFICE
ACHIEVEMENT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Amanda Campos, President, Texas Municipal Clerk's Association, Inc., presented City
Secretary Kim Sutter and members of the City Secretary's Office with the Municipal
Clerk's Office Achievement of Excellence Award, recognizing excellence in the effective
and efficient management of resources in the Municipal Clerk's Office. The Euless City
Secretary's Office is one of nineteen inaugural recipients of this award and has earned
the distinction for two consecutive award periods.
ITEM NO. 4 RECOGNITION OF RECIPIENTS OF THE EAGLE SCOUT
AWARD FROM THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Mayor Martin present Zain Adatia, Ahad Ali, Sameer Ali, Ayaan Amlani, Ali Bharwani,
Aasim Kamruddin, Mizan Mohammed, Aalyan Rajwani, and Danial Samdani with a
certificate in recognition of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of
America. Karim Ali, Faiz Didarali, Aman Punjaani, Danyal Punjwani, and Armaan
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Punjwani, not present, were also recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout from
the Boy Scouts of America.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 11)
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 5
through 11.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING
DESIGN CONTRACT
Authorized the City Manager to execute an engineering design contract with Kimley-Horn
& Associates, 2201 West Royal Lane, Suite 275, Irving, Texas, for the roadway and ADA
improvements at the intersection of Mid -Cities Boulevard/Cheek-Sparger Road and State
Highway 121.
ITEM NO. 6. RATIFIED THE ACTION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO PROCEED
WITH EMERGENCY REPAIRS RELATED TO THE CITY'S WATER
WELLS
Ratified the action of the City Manager to proceed with emergency repairs to the City's
water wells at Fuller and Far North Well lots and found that the procurement is necessary
to preserve the public health and protect the safety of the City's residents. In order to
maintain the existing warranty of the new wells, Weisinger Incorporated, 18150 Interstate
45 North, Willis, Texas, will perform the work. The estimated expenditure is $417,810.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED AWARD OF A CONTRACT
Approved award of a contract for specific re -insurance coverage for the City's health
insurance program for October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, to Granular Insurance
Company, 269 East Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California, for a term of one
year. The estimated expenditure is $1,002,493.
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ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE AND EQUIPMENT
TIRES
Authorized the purchase of automotive and equipment tires from Republic Tire & Supply,
125 North Vine Street, Euless, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
Contract No. 636-21 with Michelin North America, Inc. Actual expenditures will be on an
as needed basis and the estimated expenditure is $80,000.
ITEM NO. 9. RECEIPT OF NOTICE ABOUT 2022 TAX RATES
Acknowledged receipt of Notice About 2022 Tax Rates from designated employee
calculating No -New -Revenue Rate and Voter Approval Rate.
ITEM NO. 10. RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL SALES AND
USE TAX
Acknowledged receipt of Certification of Additional Sales and Use Tax from Financial
Officer or Auditor to pay debt services for 2022 Tax Year.
ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of June 28, 2022,
and the special called meeting of August 1, 2022.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2308
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m.
Stephen Cook, Senior Planner with Dunaway & Associates, presented the case to the
City Council and advised that the applicant is requesting to change the zoning of 32.863
acres in the A. Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, Tracts 4, 4B, 4132A, 4131A, 4C1, 4C2,
4D, 4D1, 4D2, and 4E and 30.377 acres in the Abraham Barnard Survey, Abstract No.
107, Tracts 1A and 1 C, located northwest of State Highway 360 and State Highway 183
from Planned Development District (PD) to a Planned Development District (PD) zoning.
The zoning case for this planned development intends to rezone the undeveloped 63
acres into a mix of single-family (SF) attached and detached homes, urban lofts
(Multifamily), and commercial development with retail, restaurant space and the
possibility of a hotel. Mr. Cook reviewed the conditions of the ordinance and noted the
new water feature will be constructed with the residential development. He further
advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the amendment to the
Planned Development on July 19, 2022, and recommended approval by a vote of 5-0-0.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:46 p.m.
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Mehrdad Moayedi, President and CEO, Centurion American Development Group, and
Michael Beaty, President, Mooreland Development, were present to address any
questions.
Council Member Tompkins expressed his appreciation for the pedestrian circulation plan
that has been included in the development of the project.
Council Member Paudel expressed his appreciation to the developers on their
commitment to build the commercial area and the residential area concurrently.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2308, amending the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Euless, TX, Chapter 84, Unified Development Code,
amending the City of Euless Zoning District Map on approximately 32.863 acres in the A.
Bradford Survey, Abstract No. 152, Tracts 4, 4B, 4B2A, 4B1A, 4C1, 4C2, 4D, 4D1, 4D2,
and 4E and 30.377 acres in the Abraham Barnard Survey, Abstract No. 107, Tracts 1A
and 1 C, by changing the zoning from Planned Development (PD) District to Planned
Development (PD) District zoning.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED FIRST AMENDMENT TO RIVERWALK! AT EULESS
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Secretary's Note: this item is a companion item to Agenda Item #12)
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City
Council and outlined the First Amendment to Riverwalk! at Euless Development
Agreement. MM Euless 66, LLC purchased the undeveloped portion (approximately 63
acres) of the project from SLF and is requesting to amend the Riverwalk! PD to rename
the district to "Watercolor Planned Development District" (Watercolor PD), remove the
riverwalk amenity, and provide for a new primary water feature consisting of a lake and
hike and bike trails to complement the proposed pedestrian -oriented mixed -use
development.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the First Amendment to Riverwalk! at
Euless Development Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
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Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 22-02-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant is seeking approval for 0.78-acre commercial
development to be located in Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 4, on the northeast corner of Rio
Grande Boulevard and Loving Trail, and intends to construct a 2,513 square foot drive-
thru restaurant. Mr. Warrix reviewed the access to the site, parking, pedestrian path
connection, landscaping, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission
considered the site plan at their July 5, 2022, meeting and voted 5-0-0 to recommend
approval.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 22-02-SP, for a
commercial development to be located in Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 4, on the northeast
corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Loving Trail.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 22-03-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant is seeking approval for a 1.49-acre commercial
development to be located in Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 5, east of Rio Grande Boulevard
and approximately 180 feet north of Loving Trail, and intends to construct an 8,391 square
foot retail building with a drive-thru restaurant. Mr. Warrix reviewed the access to the site,
parking, pedestrian path connection, landscaping, and elevations. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their July 5, 2022, meeting and voted 5-
0-0 to recommend approval.
In response to a question from Council Member Stinneford, Mr. Warrix advised that the
parking lots will be interconnected.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Site Plan No. 22-03-SP, for a commercial
development to be located in Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 5, east of Rio Grande Boulevard
and approximately 180 feet north of Loving Trail.
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Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 22-04-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the applicant is seeking approval for a 1.60-acre commercial
development to be located in Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 6, east of Rio Grande Boulevard
and approximately 445 feet north of Loving Trail, and intends to construct a 6,970 square
foot retail building with a drive-thru restaurant. Mr. Warrix reviewed the access to the site,
parking, pedestrian path connection, landscaping, and elevations. The Planning and
Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their July 5, 2022, meeting and voted 5-
0-0 to recommend approval.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 22-04-SP, for a
commercial development to be located in Glade Parks, Block A, Lot 6, east of Rio Grande
Boulevard and approximately 445 feet north of Loving Trail.
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Stinneford motioned to reappoint Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Price, Council
Member Harry Zimmer, and Citizen Member Ron Shields to the Crime Control and
Prevention District Board with terms to expire September 1, 2024.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 18. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED CRIME CONTROL
AND PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY2022-
2023
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Finance Director Janina Jewell presented a summary of the budget and advised the City
Council that the proposed Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal
Year 2022-2023 was approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board on
June 16, 2022, following a public hearing. State law requires final approval by the City
Council without amendment.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the item. There being none, the public hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District
(CCPD) Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Council Member Paudel seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 19. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR EULESS DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY2022-2023
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell presented the proposed budget to the City Council. She advised
that the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors, at their August 8,
2022 meeting recommended approval of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
with an additional $375,000 allocated from reserves to be applied toward the Wilshire
Park improvements as the bids came in higher than anticipated.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the item. There being none, the public hearing was closed at 8:11 p.m.
ITEM NO. 20. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY OF EULESS FY2022-2023
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS AND MOTIONED TO
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET ON
AUGUST 22, 2022
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m.
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Finance Director Jewell presented details of the proposed City of Euless Operating and
Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the item. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:25
p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to consider approval of the City of Euless Official
Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 proposed budget on August
22, 2022.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 21. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Salima Madhani, 900 Silverton Street, Southlake, Texas, representing the Shia Ismali
Muslim Community, expressed appreciation to Mayor Martin and Mayor Pro Tern Price
for attending the lunch and learn event and the Eagle Scout Award ceremony. She
expressed her appreciation to City Secretary Sutter for helping the community connect
and remain engaged with the City Council. She also announced the renewed pledge for
the Boy Scouts of America by Mayor Pro Tern Price.
ITEM NO. 22. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin announced the upcoming fundraiser for the Euless Library Foundation.
"Murder in the Stacks" will be held September 25, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. in the Euless Library.
Tickets for the event are $45.00, and will include membership into the Euless Library
Foundation, dinner catered by Raven's Grill, and the evening's entertainment.
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ITEM NO. 23. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
APPROVED:
Lin a Martin, Mayor
August 9, 2022
ATTEST:
im Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary