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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-14MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 14, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, and Harry Zimmer. Mayor Linda Martin and Council Member Tika Paudel were not present due to a scheduled absence. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that he attended the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Saturday, February 11, 2023. Community volunteers Mike "Doc" Pruitt and Faye Beaulieu were inducted as well as Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers and Trinity High School alumni. Mayor Pro Tern Price also attended the ceremony. ➢ Council Member Bynum advised that he and several Council Members and City staff attended the 75t" Anniversary Celebration of the United States and Nepal Diplomatic Relations held at the Euless Family Life Senior Center, Saturday, February 11, 2023. He recognized City staff for attending and supporting the event. ➢ City Manager Getchell provided an update and requested continued prayers for Don Martin. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • Police Department Awards Banquet, Friday, February 17, 2023, 7 p.m., Texas Star Conference Centre; • City Council Work Session, Saturday, February 18, 2023, with breakfast at 7:30 a.m., followed by the work session at 8:30 a.m., Texas Star Conference Centre; • Fire Department Awards Banquet, Saturday, February 18, 2023, 7 p.m., Texas Star Conference Centre; • Euless Development Corporation Meeting, Monday, February 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Texas Star Conference Centre; and • Annual Board and Commission Dinner, Monday, February 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m., Texas Star Conference Centre. Additionally, she advised that the next edition of the Arise and Rejoice Magazine will feature Public Works and Engineering Director Major Jones and Police Sergeant Jermaine Montgomery. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 February 14, 2023 ➢ Fire Chief Chanc Bennett presented a Fire Department update and reported on the 2022 annual dollar loss, calls for service five-year trend and run types for 2022, new employees, retiree pancake breakfast, live fire training, Fire Station No. 1, and Fire Marshal's office statistics. Council Member Tompkins inquired about the enforcement of parking in the fire lane at the development on the southeast corner of State Highway 183 and Main Street, specifically by the QuikTrip/Bojangles and Salad and Go. Fire Chief Bennett advised that he will follow-up on the concern to ensure compliance. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented a Development update, including commercial and residential developments. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial update. She advised that, with a large adjustment, sales tax collection for December 2022 was down 27 percent and up 1.7 percent year-to-date, and car rental tax collection was up 11 percent over the same period in the prior year and is up 8 percent year-to-date. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:06 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: • Batiste v. City of Euless • Opioid Settlement Mayor Pro Tern Price recessed the closed session at 6:30 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Price at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. Mayor Pro Tern Price advised of the absence of Mayor Linda Martin and Council Member Tika Paudel and asked that they be included in everyone's thoughts and prayers. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Chris Barker Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes City Attorney Wayne Olson Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 February 14, 2023 City Secretary Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Information Services Director Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS Subhaan Elburz Thaso (Claire) Phan Faye Stinneford David Jacobson Fahad Qureshi Kevin Thomas Anush Paudel Barney Snitz Samantha Wilson INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledge of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero introduced Deputy Court Clerk Shannon Story. Shannon was accompanied by her husband, Patrick, daughter, Rielynn, sons, Brendan and Liam, and members of the Municipal Court. Mayor Pro Tern Price presented Shannon with a service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City. Municipal Court Manager Quintero introduced Juvenile Case Clerk Lindsay Rebeles. Lindsay was accompanied by her husband, Tom, and members of the Municipal Court. Mayor Pro Tern Price presented Lindsay with a service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City. Municipal Court Manager Quintero introduced Municipal Court Supervisor Jerrie Keller. Jerrie was accompanied by her friend, Faye Stinneford, and members of the Municipal Court. Mayor Pro Tern Price presented Jerrie with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 February 14, 2023 Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Administrative Secretary I Tammy Renteria. Tammy was accompanied by her husband, Danny, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tem Price presented Tammy with a service pin and clock commemorating her 25 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Utility Billing Clerk Inga Langi was not present to receive the proclamation. Mayor Pro Tem Price read the proclamation recognizing Inga's retirement from the City of Euless with 31 years of service. ITEM NO. 3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD Director of Finance Janina Jewell announced that the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Euless the Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Ms. Jewell presented the certificate to Mayor Pro Tem Price and advised that this is the 35t" consecutive year the City of Euless has received this honor. Additionally, she recognized her staff for their hard work in achieving this recognition. Staff accompanying Ms. Jewell for the presentation included: Diana Ayala, Sarah O'Brien, Phyllis Cameron, Ross Fairclo, and Rebecca Tambunga. CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 10 ) Mayor Pro Tem Price asked Deputy City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 10. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Price declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES Authorized the purchase of emergency medical supplies from Bound Tree Medical, LLC, 2911 South Great Southwest Parkway, Suite 200, Grand Prairie, Texas, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $70,000. Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 February 14, 2023 ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF EULESS AND TARRANT COUNTY Authorized the City Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with Tarrant County for asphalt overlay improvements to Pamela Drive, Himes Drive, Oak Forest Trail, Shelmar Drive, Oakwood Drive, and Limestone Drive. The estimated expenditure is $600,000. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT NETWORKING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Authorized the purchase of replacement networking hardware and software from Computer Discount Warehouse Government (CDW-G), 5908 Headquarters Drive, Suite 400, Plano, Texas, as approved in the FY2023 budget. The estimated expenditure is $150,000. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED AN INCREASE OF OWNER -CONTROLLED CONTINGENCY Authorized an increase of owner -controlled contingency for the FY2019 Street Reconstruction Project Phase I (PS1907), in the amount of $27,133.62 above the previously approved six percent. This request can be accommodated with the existing overall project budget and no new project funding is being requested. The contractor, McMahon Contracting, LP, 3019 Roy Orr Boulevard, Grand Prairie, Texas, will complete the project. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1636 Approved Resolution No. 23-1636, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, including the Crime Control and Prevention District and the Euless Development Corporation Budgets. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1637 Approved Resolution No. 23-1637, rescheduling the regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 22, 2023, to Monday, August 21, 2023, and adding a regular City Council meeting date of Monday, August 28, 2023. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of January 24, 2023. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 22-17- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2339 Mayor Pro Tern Price opened the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 February 14, 2023 Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Jordan Mosley, representing DFW Lube Ventures, LLC, dba Quik's Oil Change + Car Care, located at 103 East Harwood Road is seeking a new Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to reflect the change to the business name. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on January 17, 2023, 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, DFW Lube Ventures, LLC dba Quik's Oil Change + Car Care; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Jordan Mosley; 3) There shall be no outdoor service or repair to any vehicle; 4) There shall be no outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise; 5) There shall be no on -site major mechanical or auto body work performed on any vehicle; 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. Mayor Pro Tern Price asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tern Price closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2339, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to be located at Century Plaza Addition, Block 1, Lot 2, 103 East Harwood Road 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 Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Price declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO.22-18- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2340 Mayor Pro Tern Price opened the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, David Scheve, GB Auto Service, Inc. dba Driver's Edge, located at 209 West Airport Freeway is seeking a new Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to reflect the change to the business name. The Planning Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 February 14, 2023 and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on January 17, 2023, 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, GB Auto Service, Inc. dba Driver's Edge; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, David Scheve; 3) All repair and service to vehicles will be conducted within the building. No work will be conducted exterior to the building; 4) All vehicles, car parts, or merchandise shall be stored interior to the building so as to not allow the collection of rainwater, or shall be screened from public view by a solid fence; 5) Fencing shall be maintained for the purpose of completely screening any outdoor storage of vehicles, car parts, or merchandise; 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. Mayor Pro Tem Price asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Price closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2340, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair shop to be located at Casa Bonita Addition, Block 1, Lot 2, 209 West Airport Freeway in the Texas Highway 10 Multi - Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Price declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 22-10-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Andrew Yeoh, representing Triangle Engineering, LLC, is seeking approval for a hotel development to be located on Midway Square Addition, Block B, Lot 1 D, 751 East Airport Freeway, Mr. Warrix reviewed the access points to the site, parking, pedestrian paths, landscaping, lighting, and building elevation and materials. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their regular meeting on January 17, 2023, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Site Plan No. 22-10-SP for a hotel development (Cambria Hotel) to be located on Midway Square Addition, Block B, Lot 1 D, 751 East Airport Freeway. Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 February 14, 2023 Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Price declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RECOMMENDED PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 49TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 Mayor Pro Tern Price opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m. Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones explained that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually appropriates funds to entitlement communities through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The estimated allocation available for the 49th Year CDBG for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is $320,117. The City Council is asked to hold a public hearing to consider a proposed wastewater line replacement project within an eligible Census Block Group. The total length of the wastewater line is 1,175 linear feet and is beginning at 401 West Ash Lane, continuing south along Fair Oaks Boulevard to Shelmar Drive and at 408 Kensinger Court continuing east along Kensinger Court to 306 Kensinger Court. Based on recent actual bids for similar work, the total estimated cost of the projects is $316,408.78, Mayor Pro Tern Price asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Pro Tern Price closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the recommended project selection for the 49th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Zimmer Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Price declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 February 14, 2023 ITEM NO. 15. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 16. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Council Member Tompkins expressed appreciation to the City Staff and the Nepalese Community for a fantastic event celebrating the 75t" anniversary of the United States and Nepal Diplomatic Relations. Mayor Pro Tern Price recognized the Youth in Government students and Boy Scout Troop 2021 who were in attendance. ITEM NO. 17. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tern Price adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. APPROVED: Lirlda,l\/lartin, M yo - ATTEST: im utter, fRMC, CMC, City Secretary