HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-06-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at
4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201
North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tim
Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry
Zimmer, and Perry Bynum.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford advised that he and Council Member Price attended a
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District (GCISD) academic recognition
banquet held on June 1, 2015, and was particularly impressed with two attendees,
one of whom sang the Star Spangled Banner and one of whom wrote and performed
two original songs. Additionally, he mentioned the recently held Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings.
Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt congratulated the Parks and Library Departments for
their efforts in hosting the Out of School Summer Bash and Reading Club Party.
Mayor Martin agreed that the magician and costumed characters in attendance were
wonderful.
Council Member Perry Bynum commended the Public Works Department for their
tireless work during the recent storms and thanked City Manager Loretta Getchell and
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman for their efforts as well.
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he and his wife attended Historical
Preservation Committee member Perry Brockmeyer's memorial service and noted Mr.
Brockmeyer's pride in his work and his volunteerism to Euless.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes stated that Insurance Services Office (ISO) representatives
will be visiting approximately 100 Euless businesses with sprinkler systems that did
not previously receive full credit in 2008 for those systems on their insurance
premiums.
City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that Stage I watering restrictions would be
lifted tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Marketing/ Communications Manager Betsy Deck provided the Euless communication
tools update and explained the various ways the City communicates with residents
including Euless Today, website, cable channel, Vimeo, Flickr, Facebook, and
Nextdoor.
Discussion ensued regarding how to sign up for the alerts.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented an update on the juvenile curfew ordinance that
will be presented at the next City Council meeting and advised that the ordinance was
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originally passed in 1994 and must be renewed every three years by the City Council.
In 2012, a daytime curfew provision was added to the ordinance.
Discussion ensued regarding the effectiveness of the ordinance.
r Police Chief Brown discussed the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 90 "Non Consent Tow"
ordinance and provided details of proposed changes to the current ordinance.
City Attorney Wayne Olson also provided additional details of the changes.
Discussion ensued regarding the City's options related to allowing the towing of
vehicles from properties.
Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update and provided an update
related to high grass and weeds as well as the duties assigned to each code officer in
their zone of the City.
Discussion ensued regarding the Property Inspection Program and its success rate.
City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Discussion ensued regarding Agenda Item No. 6 related to regulations for outdoor
watering.
City Manager Getchell provided the West Nile update and stated that Tarrant County
Public Health has recommended area cities take an aggressive approach to the
abatement of mosquitoes and the Public Works Department has already begun to
make plans to begin spraying the whole city over a three day period.
.- Fire Inspector Ken Rawlinson provided the CERT Program update and stated that
150 citizens have graduated since the program's inception.
The City Council recessed the Precouncil session at 6:45 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 Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
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Assistant Director of Public Works James Whitt
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams
VISITORS
Al Browning Danielle O'Brien Zella Stierwalt
Sherri Browning Sean O'Brien Lori Tompkins
Shirley Daily Dodie Pajer Peggy Vandiver
Darl Easton Betty Priddy Mavy Wright
Nancy Gordon Barney Snitz
Marianne McGinnis Tracy Stierwalt
INVOCATION
Mayor Linda Martin gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE AND PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE OF ELECTION
City Attorney Wayne Olson administered the Oath of Office to Harry Zimmer, elected Council
Member, Place 5. Mayor Linda Martin presented Council Member Zimmer with a Certificate
of Election.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Officer Adrian Wormley. Adrian was
accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Adrian with a
service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City.
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Corporal Bill Norwood. Bill was accompanied by
members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Bill with a service pin and clock
commemorating his 25 years of service with the City.
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Battalion Chief John O'Brien. John was accompanied by
his wife, Cathy, son, Sean, daughter-in-law, Danielle, grandson, Augustus, daughter, Erin,
and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented John with a service pin
commemorating his 35 years of service with the City.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 and 4.
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. ACCEPTED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report of the Impact
Fee Analysis from October 1, 2014, through March 31, 2015.
ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 2015.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 2067
Police Chief Brown informed the City Council that Ordinance No. 2067 amends Chapter 46
of the Code of Ordinances related to the definition of "Junked vehicle" to conform to recent
statutory amendments by removing references to vehicle inspections to comply with the new
"Two Steps, One Sticker" state policy regarding motor vehicle inspection and registration.
Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2067, amending Chapter 46 "Nuisances", Article V, "Junked Motor Vehicles", Section 46-
136, "Definitions", by amending the definition of "junked vehicle" to conform to recent
statutory amendments.
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 6. DENIED ORDINANCE NO. 2068
Assistant City Manager Barker advised that Ordinance No. 2068 would provide regulations
for outdoor watering using city provided potable water through sprinklers or irrigation
systems. Outdoor watering would be limited at each service address to twice per week in
accordance with the published schedule. Additionally, the ordinance would provide for new
landscape plantings to be watered through sprinklers or irrigations systems for a maximum
of 45 days immediately following planting in order to promote establishment.
Council Member Stinneford stated, for the record, that lawn watering accounts for one third
of annual water use in Texas according to the National Wildlife Federation and the Sierra
Club and provided statistics of all outdoor watering activities in neighboring cities. Cities that
have adopted permanent watering regulations have seen water consumption decrease on
average from seven percent to 13 percent compared to cities that have not adopted
permanent regulations. Euless realized an eight percent reduction in water usage when
Stage I watering restrictions were put in place. Mandating twice a week watering will help
ensure water for the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No.
2068, amending Chapter 86, "Utilities", Article II, "Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems",
Division I, "Generally", Section 86-26, "Rules, regulations, policies and procedures" of the
Code of Ordinances, to provide for regulations for outdoor watering.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford
Nays: Mayor Martin, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and
Bynum
Mayor Martin declared the motion failed.
ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CREATION OF THE GLADE
PARKS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER TWO
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:26 p.m.
Finance Director Janina Jewell provided a brief history of the original Glade Parks Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)/Public Improvement District (PID) including overall
cost, bonds, and purpose of both the TIRZ and the PID. Additionally, she provided an
overview of the proposed second PID for Glade Parks and stated that the original PID was
for all Glade Parks parcels and the entities subject to the second PID would be a movie
theater, lifestyle area, and inline stores.
The public improvements include design and construction of public improvement projects
including but not limited to an off-street parking garage and the establishment and
improvement of a park and park facility as well as expenses incurred in the establishment,
administration, and operation of the District as authorized by Chapter 372 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
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The estimated cost of improvements is approximately $3,189,179. The cost of the
improvement will be funded from available tax revenue generated from Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Three and from assessments within the District.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak
regarding the case.
Darl Easton, 1005 Fayette Drive, Euless, spoke against the PID and stated that the majority
of the benefit will be for the businesses. He expressed concern that the developer who
requested establishment of the original PID filed bankruptcy and is concerned that history
will repeat itself. Mr. Easton referenced a City of Fort Worth PID guideline and believes the
developer should qualify for funds on their own.
There being no others requesting to speak, the public hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 15-1461
(Secretary's Note: This item is a companion item to Item #7).
Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that a Public Improvement District (PID) is a requirement
that property owners put on themselves and the bills will be paid from increased ad valorem
and sales taxes.
City Manager Getchell also clarified that a prior entity that owned the Glade Parks property
had filed for bankruptcy and the current owner is entirely separate. Staff thought it was
appropriate to consider the PID #2 as a protection for the City's tax payers and stated that a
PID assessment is a priority lien second only to ad valorem tax liens.
Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve Resolution No. 15-1461, creating,
authorizing and establishing the Glade Parks Public Improvement District Number Two and
authorizing an assessment method and collection service.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price,
Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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ITEM NO. 10. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Council Member Bynum thanked the Public Works and Parks Departments for their work
during the recent rainstorms by handing out sandbags and ensuring resident safety.
Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events:
• Heritage Park Museum tours, Saturday, June 13, 2015, 1:00 — 5:00 p.m.;
• Movie in the Park — The LEGO Movie, Leon Hogg Amphitheater, Saturday, June 13,
2015, 9:00 p.m.;
• Town Hall meeting, City Council Chambers, Thursday, June 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Martin extended her wishes for a Happy Father's Day on Sunday, June 21, 2015, and
announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall.
ITEM NO. 11. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Linda!artin, "r ayor / Kim Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary