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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-21MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Monday, August 21, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2023, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and Tika Paudel. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Zimmer welcomed Annabel Eads, Euless resident, to the precouncil meeting. ➢ Council Member Paudel advised of a pipe repair at the Nepalese Cultural and Spiritual Center. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter advised of a request from State Representative Giovanni Capriglione's office to meet with the City Council to provide a legislative update. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of the Mega Blood Donor event to be held Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library. A presentation is scheduled for 1 p.m. Additionally, she advised of a proposed date for a Walk of Champions inductee ceremony in recognition of Ray McDonald for his years of service and contributions as the Director of Parks and Community Services. The proposed date is Friday, October 13, 2023, 1:30 p.m. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented the Quarterly Public Works update, including the status of commercial developments, City improvements, 2023 street improvements, traffic signal intersection upgrades, new equipment, software upgrades, and staffing. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:29 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Midway Park Addition Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 August 21, 2023 • Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board Adjustment, Euless Development Corporation and Civil Service Commission Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:43 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. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Chris Barker Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Information Services Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix Assistant Director of Public Works Joe Villa Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett VISITORS Austin Baird Jonathan Hake Barney Snitz Bethany Booth Aaron Hawkins Jaron Daily Chuck Hixson INVOCATION Council Member Harry Zimmer gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Linda Martin led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 August 21, 2023 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Chase LaPenna. Chase was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Chase with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for September 2023. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tern Price presented a proclamation proclaiming September 2023 as Library Card Sign-up Month to Library Director Sherry Knight. Ms. Knight was accompanied by Library Board Member Barney Snitz. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 throuph 7) 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 3 through 7. 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. 3. AUTHORIZED THE 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 with Michelin North America, Inc. The estimated expenditure is $80,000. ITEM NO. 4. RATIFIED CITY MANAGER ACTION TO PROCEED WITH EMERGENCY REPAIRS RELATED TO THE WESTPARK WAY CITY WATER MAIN Ratified City Manager action to proceed with emergency repairs to the Westpark Way City water main. In accordance with Chapter 252,022 of the Texas Local Government Code, the emergency repair was necessary due to unforeseen damage to the public infrastructure and finding that the repair was necessary to preserve the public health and protect the safety of the City's residents. Acadia Services, LLC, 351 West Southlake Boulevard, Southlake, Texas, performed the work and the estimated expenditure is not expected to exceed $180,000. Council Minutes Page 4 of 12 August 21, 2023 ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 23-1647 Approved Resolution No. 23-1647, denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's Distribution Cost Recovery Factor (DCRF) application filing, Public Utility Commission (PUC) Docket No. 55190, seeking an increase in distribution revenues and authorizing the City to join with the Steering Committee of Cities served by Oncor (OCSC) to evaluate the filing. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 011-22 Approved renewal of Bid No. 011-22, for the purchase of pipe, clamps, fittings, meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water utility repair materials from Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas, Ferguson Enterprises LLC, 12500 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, Virginia, Fortiline Waterworks, 7025 Northwinds Drive, NorthWest, Concord, North Carolina, and Core & Main LP, 1830 Craig Park Court, Saint Louis, Missouri. The original bid was awarded for an initial term of one-year with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. This request represents the first of those renewals. The estimated expenditure is $150,000. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of August 8, 2023. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8 APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2354 Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2354, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division regarding the company's 2023 Rate Review Mechanism (RRM) filing. 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. 9. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 23-01-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2355 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Council Minutes Page 5 of 12 August 21, 2023 Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Baird, Hampton, and Brown, Inc., is seeking to rezone 5.935 acres in the Plaza Grande Addition, Block A, Lot 1 R2, 3232 West Euless Boulevard, from Planned Development (PD) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district and amend Ordinance No. 1014. The proposed amendment will include "Individual and Family Social Services Organizations" as a permitted use, modify tree requirements, and add a wall sign design standard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 1, 2023, and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Austin Baird, representing Baird, Hampton, and Brown, Inc. and property owner 6 Stones Mission Network, was present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2355, rezoning Plaza Grande Addition, Block A, Lot 1 R2, 3232 West Euless Boulevard from Planned Development (PD) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district and amending City of Euless, Texas, Ordinance No. 1014 to include "Individual and Family Social Services Organizations" as a permitted use, modify tree requirements, and add a wall sign design standard. 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. 10. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 23-02-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2356 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Cross Engineering Consultants, Inc., is seeking to rezone 8.460 acres in the Sotogrande Addition, Tracts 14R, 22AR1, and 22R1B1, 3301 West Pipeline Road, from Multiple -Family High Density Dwelling District (R-5) to Planned Development (PD) zoning district for the development of 130 new apartment homes and a leasing management center. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 1, 2023, and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 August 21, 2023 There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:22 p.m. Chuck Hixson, representing Westdale Properties America I, Jonathan Hake, representing Cross Engineering Consultants, Inc., and Jaron Daily, representing HEDK Architects, were present to address any questions regarding the case. Council Members Stinneford and Tompkins expressed their appreciation for the excellent collaboration between the applicants and City staff. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2356, changing the zoning from Multiple -Family High Density Dwelling District (R-5) to Planned Development (PD) zoning district for the development of multifamily residential housing in the Sotogrande Addition, Tracts 14R, 22AR1, and 22R1B1, 3301 West Pipeline Road. 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. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 23-03-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2357 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, Glade Infrastructure, LLC/Next Generation Development -TX, LLC, is seeking to change the zoning of 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard from Planned Development (PD) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district for the development of a drive-thru eating establishment. The modification of Section 4.2.1.2 of Ordinance No. 1944 would allow a maximum of two eating establishments with drive-thru service within Block E. Mr. Warrix reviewed the site plan, landscape plan, elevations, and photometrics. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on July 18, 2023, and on August 1, 2023, and recommended approval by a vote of 6-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m. Aaron Hawkins, Civil Engineer, Quiddity, representing Salad and Go, was present to address any questions regarding the case. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2357, changing the zoning from Planned Development (PD) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 August 21, 2023 district for the development of a drive-thru eating establishment at Glade Parks, Block E, Lot 1, 2120 Rio Grande Boulevard. Mayor Pro Tern Price 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. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 23- 03-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2358 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Sniffs and Licks Playcare, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a dog daycare facility that would include boarding and grooming to be located at Kitty House Addition, Abstract 678, Track 1 B03, 2215 West Pipeline Road, Suite B. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on August 1, 2023, 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 name, Sniffs and Licks Playcare; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Bethany Booth; 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 7:32 p.m. Council Member Tompkins requested clarification in regards to the entrance of the building and the adjacent business. Additionally, Council Member Bynum requested feedback on the applicant's experience with the City's application process. Bethany Booth, the applicant, advised that the building has a main entrance but once inside the building each business has its own door and space. She also provided feedback regarding her experience during the application and approval process. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2358, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a kennel service facility to be located at Kitty House Addition, Abstract 678, Tract 1803, 2215 West Pipeline Road, Suite B, in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 August 21, 2023 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. 13. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2359 Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented the item to City Council and advised that Ordinance No. 2359 updates various service, utility, and miscellaneous fees contained in Chapter 30 of the City of Euless Code of Ordinances. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2359, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, "Fees." 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. 14. APPROVED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) BUDGET FOR FY2023-2024 Director of Finance Jewell presented details of the revised Fiscal Year 2023 Euless Development Corporation (EDC) budget and the proposed EDC budget for Fiscal Year 2024. She advised that the EDC Board approved the budget on August 7, 2023, and City Council held a public hearing on the EDC budget on August 8, 2023. Council Member Tomkins motioned to approve the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) revised budget for Fiscal Year 2023 and approve the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024. 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. Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 August 21, 2023 ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2360 ADOPTING THE CITY OF EULESS OFFICIAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR FY 2023-2024 Director of Finance Jewell presented the proposed City of Euless Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2024, as well as the amendments to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2360, adopting the Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. 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. 16. RATIFIED THE PROPERTY TAX INCREASE REFLECTED IN THE FY2023-2024 BUDGET Director of Finance Jewell advised that in accordance with the state law, a separate vote is required to ratify the increase in property tax revenue reflected in the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 budget. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 is 45.75 cents per $100 of assessed value. Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. 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. 17. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED AD VALOREM TAX RATE Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m. Director of Finance Jewell advised that the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget is based on a proposed ad valorem tax rate of 45.75 cents per $100 of assessed value. She stated that Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 August 21, 2023 the proposed tax rate reflects a decrease of a quarter of a cent from the current property tax rate. Additionally, she reviewed the City's tax rate history, average home value increases, and Senior Citizen exemptions. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regarding the proposed tax rate. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:58 p.m. ITEM NO. 18. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2361 Council Member Stinneford clarified that, although the motion will indicate that the tax rate is being increased, the proposed tax rate reflects a reduction of a quarter of a cent from last year's rate of 46 cents. However, the motion is stated in this manner to conform to the requirements of the state law. Council Member Stinneford motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of 45.75 cents per $100 of assessed value, which is effectively a 10.77 percent increase in the tax rate, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 2361. 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. 19. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2362 Director of Finance Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2362 adopts the tax roll from the Tarrant Appraisal District for the 2023 tax year. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2362, adopting the Tax Roll for Tax Year 2023. 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. Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 August 21, 2023 ITEM NO. 20. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments with an expiring term of December 31, 2025, unless otherwise stated: TERM BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE EXPIRES Civil Service Commission Carla Shields Place 1 12/31/2026 Euless Development Corporation Linda Martin Place 1 Tim Stinneford Place 2 Jeremy Tompkins Place 3 Eddie Price Place 4 Peter Jones Place 5 Jason Turner Place 6 Library Board Rochelle Ragas Place 1 Jorge Chac Place 3 Parks and Leisure Services Board John Raab Place 2 Randy Jones Place 3 Megan Brown Place 6 Planning and Zoning Commission Eric Owens Place 1 Curtis Brown Place 2 LuAnn Portugal Place 3 Police Training Advisory Board Chris Brown Place 2 Sirjana Sharma Place 4 Antoinette Bone Place 6 Zoning Board of Adjustments & Annabel Eads Place 1 Housing and Structure Board Clarence Moore Place 2 Council Member Paudel 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. Council Minutes Page 12 of 12 August 21, 2023 ITEM NO. 21. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 22. REPORTS Citv Manager No report given. Citv Attornev No report given. Citv Council Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to City Manager Loretta Getchell and Director of Finance Jewell for all the dedication and hard work in preparing the Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 budget. ITEM NO. 23. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. APPROVED: Linda Martin, Mayor ATTEST: jai Sutter, TRMC, CMG, City Secretary CC1ief Governance Officer