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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-10MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, January 10, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 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 arrived at 4:37 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that an open house will be held on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Fire Station No. 1, 201 East Ash Lane, to celebrate the opening of the reconstructed facility. Additionally, she addressed a concern regarding motorized vehicle usage in City parks and advised that signs are posted throughout the parks prohibiting the use of motorized vehicles and that Parks staff will monitor for violators. She also announced the retirement of Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald and a retirement celebration will be held January 27, 2023, at 2 p.m., at the Euless Family Life Center. ➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton advised that the Texas Star Golf Course was highlighted in the Avid Golfer magazine. ➢ Police Captain Brenda Alvarado presented the Code Enforcement update and included an overview of the 2022 code cases. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised that Police Captain Alvarado was highlighted in the magazine Arise and Rejoice. Additionally, she wished a happy early birthday to Council Member Tompkins. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial update and stated that car rental tax collections for the period ending November 2022 were flat when compared to the same period in the prior year. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:17 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: As authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Closed Session at any time during the course of this meeting to consult with its attorney regarding any of the matters listed on the agenda and to seek legal advice related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, including: Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 January 10, 2023 • Batiste v. City of Euless • Mid City Inn Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, related to: • City Manager • City Secretary Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:35 p.m. 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. for consideration of scheduled items. City Manager Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Chris Barker Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Finance 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 and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS Richard Fox Gloria J. Irving Kenneth Vuong Kristen Goodman S. David Lloyd Sandra Haylett Elizabeth Phillips INVOCATION Council Member Harry Zimmer gave the Invocation. Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 January 10, 2023 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledge of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 2022 Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Inspector Demetrie Washington. Demetrie was accompanied by his wife, Nicolle, his parents, Johnny and Sandy, mother-in-law and father in-law Marcia and Luiz, sister-in-law, Michelle, members of the Police Department, and the Code Compliance Division. Mayor Martin presented Demetrie with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Year for 2022. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Jordan Sims. Jordan was accompanied by his wife, Katlyn, sons, Elliott and Winston, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Jordan with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Police Sergeant Katherine Meador. Katherine was accompanied by her parents, John and Kim, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Katherine with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. Public Service Officer Andrew Yamasaki was not present to receive a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of December 13, 2022. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1632 Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 January 10, 2023 Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Resolution No. 23-1632, calling a General Election for the Offices of Mayor and City Council Members, Place 2 and Place 4, for Saturday, May 6, 2023, and authorizing a contract with Tarrant County to furnish election services and equipment. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 5. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22- 14-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2333 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a hotel to be located at Midway Square Addition, Block B, Lot 1 D, located north of East Airport Freeway and approximately 350 feet west of Bear Creek Parkway. On January 12, 2021, Atwell Suites Hotel received a Specific Use Permit approval for this site but construction never began. The property owner has executed an agreement with Cambria Hotel for a four-story hotel with a restaurant/bar with a layout similar to the previously approved Specific Use Permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 6, 2022, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Cambria Hotel; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Monsoon Flower, LLC; 3) The Mutual Emergency Access, Drainage, & Utility Easement (MEADUE) on the northern edge of the subject property shall be fully constructed and extended to Fuller -Wiser Road before the hotel begins operating; 4) The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator; 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 hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2333, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a hotel to be located at Midway Square Addition, Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 January 10, 2023 Block B, Lot 1 D, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 6. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22- 15-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2334 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that due to a change of ownership, the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit to operate an existing hotel located at Centurion Addition, Lot 1, Block B, 2550 State Highway 121. The new owner intends to continue operating as La Quinta Inn & Suites without any operational changes to the business or building. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 20, 2022, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, La Quinta Inn & Suites; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Shivanghi-Dipti, LLC, Chetan Patel, agent; and 3) 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. Mr. Warrix advised that staff is recommending consideration of the following additional condition: 4) The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2334, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a hotel to be located at Centurion Addition, Lot 1, Block B, 2550 State Highway 121, in the 121 Gateway (TX-121) zoning district with the conditions Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 January 10, 2023 presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning commission as well as the additional condition recommended by staff. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22- 16-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2335 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit for an automobile driving school, to be located at Euless Town Center, Lot 1R, Block 1, 1201 West Airport Freeway, Suite 255. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on December 20, 2022, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Learn 2 Drive Academy; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Mirza Sajid; and 3) 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 hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2335, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for an automobile driving school to be located at Euless Town Center, Lot 1 R, Block 1, 1201 West Airport Freeway, Suite 255, in a Planned Development (PD) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 January 10, 2023 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve an extension of the City Manager's contract to January 31, 2025. Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY Council Member Paudel motioned to approve an extension of the City Secretary's contract to January 31, 2025. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Getchell advised that the Wilshire Park will be closed for renovations beginning Thursday, January 12, 2022. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin recognized and welcomed Sandra Haylett, mother of Director of Finance Janina Jewell, to the meeting. ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 January 10, 2023 Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: Lin a r in, ayor in/Sutter, RMC, CMC, City Secretary