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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-10MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 10, 2023 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 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 Paudel stated that he attended the Public Safety Open Houses, Saturday, October 7, 2023, and enjoyed visiting with the community. He also expressed his appreciation to City staff for their assistance with the Nepalese Cultural Center celebration and parade, Saturday, September 30, 2023. ➢ Mayor Martin advised that the Public Safety Open Houses were a great success and expressed her appreciation to the staff and volunteers who assisted. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • Hurst -Bedford -Euless Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Thursday, October 12, 2023, 11:30 a.m., Texas Star Conference Centre; • Employee Burger Bash and Car Show, Friday, October 13, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Parks at Texas Star; • Walk of Champions Inductee Ceremony for Ray McDonald, Friday, October 13, 2023, 1:30 p.m., Parks at Texas Star; • Pumpkin Splash, Friday, October 13, 2023, 6 p.m., Natatorium; • Junk in the Truck, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Euless Family Life Senior Center; • Euless Library Foundation Book Sale, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library; • TCAP Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 a.m. to Noon, Public Works Department; • Euless Tongan Community Committee Family Day Celebration, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 1 to 5 p.m., Leon Hogg Amphitheater at The Villages of Bear Creek; • Movie in the Park — Ghostbusters, Saturday, October 14, 2023, 7 to 9 p.m., Glade Parks; • Morrisdale Neighborhood Association Oktoberfest, Sunday, October 15, 2023, 4 to 6 p.m.; • Tongan Community Committee Meeting, Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and • 6Stones CPR Blitz, October 20 and 21, 2023. Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 October 10, 2023 ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed a letter received Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) nominations and on the October 24, 2023 City Council Agenda. from Barbara J. Hazel concerning advised that the item will be placed ➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District will host informational meetings regarding their upcoming bond election at L.D. Bell High School, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, and at Trinity High School, Thursday, October 12, 2023, with both sessions beginning at 6:30 p.m. ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones advised that the Fuller Well site is operational. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was seen picking up trash last week along State Highway 121. Additionally, she stated that Deputy City Manager Chris Barker is working to coordinate a meeting with TxDOT to discuss the North Tarrant Express Segment 2E expansion. ➢ City Manager Getchell presented a Financial update and advised that car rental tax collection for August 2023 was up one percent when compared to the same period in the prior year. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented a Development update, including commercial and residential developments. Deputy City Manager Barker advised that staff has met with a developer, who is interested in developing the property located at the northeast corner of Pipeline Road and FM 157. The proposed development is a "Build to Rent" (BTR) single family housing product. Discussion ensued regarding the interest of the City Council to rezone the property from commercial to single family residence. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter provided an update on the Board and Commission appointment process and advised that staff will schedule interviews for the City Council to meet with applicants for Monday, October 23, 2023. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:21 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: Lewis v. Mabry (City of Euless) Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 October 10, 2023 Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072, of the Texas Government Code, related to: • Calloway Cemetery • Midway Park Addition Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:37 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 Police Chief Mike Brown Library Director Sherry Knight Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix Assistant Fire Chief Mark Williams Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Manoj Adhikari Renee DeLorge Ronald DeLorge Heather Emerson Patrick Emerson Donnie Flores Miguel Flores VISITORS David Gregory Julius Handley Gokul Humagain Raju Humagain Usha Humagain Dinesh Neupane Chandra Prasai INVOCATION Mayor Linda Martin gave the Invocation. Joe Robinson Dipendra Sharma Barney Snitz Nat Subedi Mike Utzman Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 October 10, 2023 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter introduced Assistant to the City Secretary Jeanne Flores. Jeanne was accompanied by her husband, Donnie, son, Miguel, Administrative Secretary Yvonne Garcia, and Executive Secretary Stacy Rodriguez -Duke. Mayor Martin presented Jeanne with a service pin commemorating her five years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Sergeant Scott Peterson. Scott was accompanied by his wife, Corrie, stepson, Brendon Smith, daughter, Kynleigh, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Scott with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 8) 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 2 through 8. 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. 2. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES CONTRACT Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Architectural Services Contract with Oxley Williams Tharp (OWT) Architects, 509 Pecan Street, Fort Worth, Texas, for the design and construction of the Animal Services facility. The estimated expenditure is $405,000. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED A CONTRACT FOR ROOFING SYSTEM REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Approved a contract with Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corporation, dba SR Products, 1380 East Highland Road, Macedonia, Ohio, for roofing system repairs and maintenance through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS). The estimated expenditure is $105,000, and actual expenditures are made on an as needed basis. Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 October 10, 2023 ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL TESTING Authorized the purchase of construction material testing services from CMJ Engineering, 7636 Pebble Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, through the Tarrant County Request For Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2022-098, for the testing of various construction materials to include but not limited to pier borings, soil compaction, concrete mix design, structural steel, and welding for a one-year period with the option to renew for three additional one- year periods. Actual expenditures will be made on an as needed basis. ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF PRINT AND MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of library print and multimedia materials from Ingram Library Services, Inc., 1 Ingram Boulevard, La Vergne Tennessee, through the State of Texas CO-OP Program. The estimated expenditure is $191,000. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of digital library materials (e-books and e-audiobooks) from Bibliotheca, Inc., 403 Hayward Avenue North, Oakdale, Minnesota, for the Cloud Library platform. The estimated expenditure is $75,000. ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of digital library materials (e-books, e-audiobooks, video, and music) from Midwest Tape, Inc., 1417 Timberwolf Drive, Holland, Ohio, for the Hoopla digital circulation platform. The estimated expenditure is $60,000. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of September 26, 2023, REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 23-06-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Families Feeding Families - Mid Cities - DFW, is requesting a Temporary Use Permit for a one -day event to provide Thanksgiving meals, community and health resources, non-perishable food items, and donated clothing to families in need. The event will be held on the grounds of the Calvary Pentecostal Church located at 204 North Ector Drive. Mr. Warrix reviewed the site layout, site access, Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 October 10, 2023 and parking arrangements and advised that the event will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2023, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ronald DeLorge, Managing Director, Families Feeding Families - Mid Cities - DFW, was present to address any questions regarding the item. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 23-06-CC for the Families Feeding Families - Mid Cities - DFW event to be held on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Calvary Pentecostal Church, 204 North Ector Drive. 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. 10. APPROVED REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 23-07-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the item to the City Council and advised that the Airport Freeway Church of Christ, 210 Airport Freeway, is seeking a Temporary Use Permit to host a "Pumpkin Patch" fundraiser event on the church grounds. Mr. Warrix reviewed the site layout, site access, and parking arrangements, and advised that the event will be held from October 15 through October 31, 2023, Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 23-07-CC for a fundraiser event on the grounds of Airport Freeway Church of Christ, 210 Airport Freeway, beginning on October 15, 2023 and concluding on October 31, 2023. 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. 11. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 23-07-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix present the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Main Street Tea LLC, is seeking approval for a commercial development for a HTeaO tea shop with drive-thru service to be located on 0.648 acres in the Euless Gardens, Block 3, Lot 1 R, 316 North Main Street. Mr. Warrix reviewed the access to the site, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 October 10, 2023 elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan at their regular meeting on September 19, 2023, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval. In response to a question from Council Member Stinneford, Patrick Emerson, representing Main Street Tea LLC, advised that the building is projected to be complete in six months. Mayor Pro Tern Price motioned to approve Site Plan 23-07-SP, for a commercial development on 0.648 acres in the Euless Gardens, Block 3, Lot 1 R, 316 North Main Street. 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. 12. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 23-08-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix present the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Centerpoint Services, is seeking approval for an office/warehouse development on 1.17 acres in the Airport Business Park, Block 2, Lot 6, 1800 South Pipeline Road West. Mr. Warrix reviewed the access to the site, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan at their regular meeting on September 19, 2023, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval. Ben Loibl, representing Centerpoint Services, was present to address any questions regarding the item. In response to a question from Council Member Paudel, Mr. Warrix advised that there will be no semi -truck and trailer traffic. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan 23-08-SP, for an office/warehouse development on 1.17 acres in the Airport Business Park, Block 2, Lot 6, 1800 South Pipeline Road. 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 8 of 9 October 10, 2023 ITEM NO. 13. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 23-09-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2365 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Krishama Pranami Investment Group Inc., is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a place of worship to be located at Brooking Press Addition, Block A, Lot 1, 2831 West Euless Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on September 19, 2023, and staff recommends approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, DFW Shree Krishna Pranami Hindu Samaj (DFW SKPHS); 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Krishama Investment Group, Inc; 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. Chandra Prasai, representing Krishama Pranami Investment Group Inc., was present to address any questions regarding the case. 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. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2365, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship to be located at Brooking Press Addition, Block A, Lot 1, 2831 West Euless Boulevard, in the Light Industrial (L-1) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by staff. 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. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mike Utzman, 316 Calvary Drive, Euless, express his appreciation to first responders related to an emergency medical call. Additionally, he addressed City Council regarding the enforcement of the high grass and weeds ordinance. Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 October 10, 2023 ITEM NO. 15. City Manaqer No report given. Citv Attornev No report given. Citv Council REPORTS Mayor Martin announced that early voting for the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Joint Elections, which include the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District's Bond Propositions begins Monday, October 23, 2023 and continues through Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Euless Family Life Senior Center. ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m. Martin, Mayor ATTEST: 4Sutte , TRMC, CIVIC, City Secretary f Governance Officer