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Home My WebLink About2023-10-24MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 24, 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 24, 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: ➢ Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to those who reached out to her and offered their condolences and support in the loss of her sister, Heli Powell. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter advised that early voting for the November election is underway with 141 voters casting ballots at the Euless Family Life Senior Center location, and 3,619 ballots countywide. ➢ Council Member Tompkins advised that he attended the Employee Burger Bash and recognized Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams for coordinating the valve cover car racing event. Additionally, he advised that several members of the Council attended the Tongan Family Day held Saturday, October 14, 2023. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Price advised that 6Stones held their Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) event October 20 and 21, 2023, which included eight houses within Euless. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • Halloween Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 28, 2023, 5 to 7:00 p.m., Glade Parks; • Larry Atkinson retirement reception, Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 3:30 p.m., Euless Public Works facility; • Northeast Leadership Forum Annual Heart of North Texas Conference, Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., City of Hurst Conference Center; and • Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Crud Day) and Shred Day, Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9 to 11:00 a.m., City Hall Complex. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero presented a Municipal Court update including the courtroom audio/visual system upgrade, new software, new online services, and the juror portal. She also reviewed case volumes and advised that case volume is down from the prior year. Additionally, Ms. Quintero expressed appreciation to the Council for the funding of the new resources and to Director of Finance Janina Jewell and Director of Information Services Scott Joyce for their support during the software conversion. Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 24, 2023 ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented the Capital Projects and Transportation updates, including current water and wastewater projects and street improvements. Additionally, he reviewed the traffic signal timing study that was conducted on Industrial Boulevard (FM 157), and stated studies are underway for Midway Drive and Harwood Road. Deputy City Manager Chris Barker advised that he has requested a meeting with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) concerning transportation issues including the safety and striping along Mid Cities Boulevard. CLOSED SESSION Although posted, no closed session was held. 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 Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones 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 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 VISITORS Damir Guilmanov Mina Iskander Kevin Suh Julius Handley Jonathen Lee Kirsten Zuniga BJ Hazel Gary Losada Julian Herrera Joe Robinson Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 24, 2023 INVOCATION Council Member Harry Zimmer gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Perry Bynum led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tern Price presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 6, 2023, as Municipal Court Week to Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero. Ms. Quintero was accompanied by members of the Municipal Court staff. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 throuph 4) 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 4. 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 THE PURCHASE OF DATA PROTECTION AND BACKUP SOLUTION Authorized the purchase of data protection, remediation, and an immutable backup solution from Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW-G), 5908 Headquarters Drive, Suite 400, Plano, Texas, through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) as approved in the FY2024 budget. The estimated expenditure is $137,360. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 015-23 Approved award of Bid No. 015-23 for the FY2023 Water Rehabilitation Project located at Midway Park 1st Addition, Oakwood Terrace, and South Main Street, and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with A & B Construction, LLC, 3001 Sale Street, Suite 117, Dallas, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $4,274,223.30 and includes an owner -controlled contingency of two percent of the contractual amount. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 24, 2023 ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of October 10, 2023. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 23-04-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Landstar Group, LLC, is seeking approval for the construction of two 3,750 square -foot, one-story commercial buildings on 0.69 acres located at St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 8, 2760 West Euless Boulevard, in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district. 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 October 3, 2023, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Site Plan No. 23-04-SP for the construction of two 3,750 square -foot, one-story commercial buildings on 0.69 acres in the St. Michael's Subdivision, Block A, Lot 8, 2760 West Euless 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. 6. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 23-06-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2366 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Mina Iskander, is seeking to rezone Cedar Hill Estates Addition, Block 8, Lots 20 and 21, 702 and 704 South Main Street, from Neighborhood Business (C-1) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district. The zoning change will allow the applicant to develop the two lots into two single- family residences with a shared driveway. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 3, 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 7:14 p.m. Mina Iskander, the applicant, was present to address any questions regarding the case Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 24, 2023 In response to a question from Council Member Tompkins, Mr. Warrix advised that a gated driveway would not be permissible. Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2366, changing the zoning from Neighborhood Business (C-1) to Planned Development (PD) for the development of two single-family residences with a shared driveway in the Cedar Hill Estates Addition, Block 8, Lots 20 and 21, 702 and 704 South Main Street. 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. 7. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 23-11-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2367 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Diesel Doctor, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a general automotive repair business to be located at John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tract 3C1, 3030 South Pipeline Road West. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 3, 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, Diesel Doctor; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Damir Guilmanov; 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, to include the fire lane; 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 Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:19 p.m. In response to questions and concerns from Council Members Tompkins and Zimmer, Mr. Damir Guilmanove, representing Diesel Doctor, advised that this location will not store Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 24, 2023 any vehicles, as all vehicles awaiting repairs will be housed at an off -property location. He also stated that during the site plan process, an eight -foot fence will be requested for the perimeter of the property to provide security and delineate the property lines. He further stated that this diesel repair shop's focus is vehicle computer repairs and not mechanical repairs, therefore, all work will be performed inside the building bays. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2367, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a general automotive repair business to be located at John A. Groves Survey, Abstract 599, Tract 3C1, 3030 South Pipeline Road West in the Texas Highway 10 Multi -Use (TX-10) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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. 8. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments: BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES Euless Development Corporation Carmen Miller 7 12/31/2025 Historical Preservation Committee Randy Byers Elaine Green Norma Runyon Library Board Katherine Flannery 6 12/31/2025 John Lentini Alt. #1 12/31/2024 Philip Tedone Alt. #2 12/31/2024 Parks and Leisure Services Board Laird Levoy Alt. #2 12/31/2024 Police Training and Advisory Board Larry Abram Alt. #1 12/31/2025 Vince Trevino Alt. #2 12/31/2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment Randy Byers Alt. #1 12/31/2025 Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 24, 2023 Ayes Nays: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, Zimmer, and Paudel None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. REQUEST BY GARY M. LOSADA TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Gary M. Losada, 802 Dove Creek Trail, Southlake, Texas, advised that he requested to address the City Council regarding the Tarrant Appraisal District Board nominations and requested their support for his appointment. Additionally, Mr. Losada responded to questions from the City Council. ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS Citv Manaqer No report given. Citv Attornev No report given. Citv Council Mayor Martin advised that early voting has begun for the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Joint Elections, including the Hurst -Euless -Bedford Independent School District Bond Election and continues through Friday, November 3, 2023. The Euless Family Life Senior Center serves as a polling location. ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m. ..Martin, M ATTEST: y m Sutter!TRMC CIVIC, City Secretary hief Governance Officer