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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-12MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 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, and Tika Paudel. Council Member Perry Bynum arrived at 6 p.m. Council Member Harry Zimmer was not present due to a scheduled absence. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Stinneford advised of the passing of long-time City volunteer Betty Priddy. ➢ Mayor Martin advised that the Police Department conducted a swearing in ceremony, Monday, March 11, 2024, for two new police officers. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter provided an update on the addition of a speaker timing system for use in the Council Chambers. ➢ Mayor Martin welcomed City Attorney Cara Leahy White who will serve as legal counsel in the absence of City Attorney Wayne Olson. ➢ Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead introduced Robin White who has joined the City as the Human Resources Manager and will focus on benefits, leave, and retirement. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of the following events: • Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes' birthday next week; • City Employee Wellness Fair, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Texas Star Conference Centre; • Opening of Volleyball courts at Midway Park, Friday, March 22, 2024; • Fire Department Badge Pinning, Friday, April 5, 2024, 3 p.m.; • Gun and Hoses Softball tournament, Saturday, April 6, 2024, homerun derby at 10 a.m. with game to follow, Trinity High School; • Parks Master Plan Public Input Hearings, Tuesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 4, 2024, 6:30 p.m., Euless Family Life Senior Center Ballroom; • Executive Secretary Danette Thorpe's retirement reception, Thursday, March 28, 2024, 1 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers; and • Animal Shelter Advisory Board meeting, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 11:30 a.m., Public Works Building. Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 March 12, 2024 ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Matthew Jalbert, Executive Manager, Northern Region, Trinity River Authority (TRA), Christine Epps, Chief Financial Officer, TRA, addressed the City Council regarding Item #3 on the regular agenda. City Manager Getchell reminded the City Council that a worksession is scheduled for Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to continue the discussion with the Trinity River Authority (TRA) regarding the financing of future capital improvements. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented a Public Works update, including staff updates, the addition of new equipment, and project status updates. Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to the Public Work staff for quickly responding to a repair needed on Mid -Cities Boulevard. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that sales tax collection for January 2024 was down 22.6 percent due to an adjustment by the Comptroller's office; however, excluding the adjustment, sales tax collection is still down 6.6 percent and down 1.95 percent year-to-date when compared to the prior year. Additionally, she reported that car rental tax collection was down seven percent over the same period in the prior year and is up one percent year-to-date. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised that Board and Commission appointments will be placed on an upcoming agenda for consideration. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:04 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Concerning personnel matters as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Planning and Zoning Commission 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, as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:13 p.m. Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 March 12, 2024 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 Cara Leahy White City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones 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 Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne Communications and Marketing Manager Matt Sanders Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Lukeba Eduardo Christine Epps Paulo Ferreira Matthew Jalbert Don Keen Michell Kim Nsimba Makani VISITORS Kristin McKenzie Scott McKenzie Shelby McKenzie Jud Park Ramesh Pokhrel Subarna Pokhrel Deepak Silwal INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Eddie Price gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Andrea Smith Barney Snitz Zariyan Stark Matthew Thomas Christopher Valls Raj Vashi Mayor Linda Martin led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 March 12, 2024 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Firefighter/Paramedic Trevor McKenzie. Trevor was accompanied by his wife, Shelby, daughter, Addy, son Gaige, parents, Kristin and Scott, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Trevor with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Titus Varghese. Titus was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Titus with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Brian "Tim" Banigan, Jr. Tim was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Tim with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Cale Smith. Cale was accompanied by wife, Andrea, daughter, Hope, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Cale with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. 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, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 006-23 Approved renewal of Bid No. 006-23 for asphalt street repairs, overlays, materials and street maintenance services to: • Austin Bridge and Road, 6330 Commerce Drive, Suite 150, Irving, Texas; • Reynolds Asphalt, 8713 Airport Freeway, Suite 100, North Richland Hills, Texas; and • Viking Construction, 2592 Shell Road, Georgetown, Texas. Contracts are awarded to all companies as primary and secondary suppliers based on pricing of product categories. The original bid was awarded for an initial term of one year Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 March 12, 2024 with an option for three, one-year renewals. This request represents the first renewal. The estimated expenditure is $700,000. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 24-1651 Approved Resolution No. 24-1651, approving the Trinity River Authority Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Project) Revenue Bonds. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of February 27, 2024, REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 24- 01-CC Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center (NCSC), is seeking a Temporary Use Permit for a Nawah Special Event to be held on the NCSC grounds. Ms. Payne reviewed the event layout, tent layout, signage, security, and parking arrangements. Additionally, she advised that the event will be held from April 9 through April 17, 2024, 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with daily sermons, live spiritual music, and prayer. Attendance is expected to range between 100 and 500 people daily. Deepak Silwal, representing Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, addressed the City Council and advised that changes to the tent sizes and placement were made in the event of inclement weather. Council Member Paudel motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 24-01-CC for a Nawah Special Event to be held on the grounds of the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, 1212 Royal Parkway, beginning on April 9, 2024, and concluding on April 17, 2024. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 March 12, 2024 ITEM NO. 6. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 23-13-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2376 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, RBA Architects, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a hotel to be located at A. Barnard Survey, Abstract 107, Tract 1 C. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 20, 2024, and voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, Atwell Suites; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Watercolor Hotels, LP; 3. The hotel will be inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator; and 4. 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. Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne advised that staff recommends approval of conditions numbers 1, 2 and 4, with modifications to condition number 3 and the addition of a condition (inserted as number 4 and renumbered) as listed below: 3. The hotel will be maintained in accordance with the City of Euless Property Maintenance Code and inspected by the City of Euless based on applicable provisions of the Property Maintenance Code and International Building Code. Information about hotel inspection standards is provided to the owner and operator; 4. The rooms will have no cooktop, and there will be no weekly or monthly rates, 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 7:28 p.m. In response to a question from Council Member Bynum, Ms. Payne advised that adequate parking spaces will be ,required and approved through the site plan approval process. Matthew Thomas, Project Engineer, Thomas Site Development Engineering Inc., advised the City Council that they are planning to move forward into the site plan process as soon as possible. Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 March 12, 2024 Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2376, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a hotel to be located at A. Barnard Survey, Abstract 107, Tract 1 C, in the Watercolor Planned Development (PD) zoning district as presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning commission with the modifications to the conditions as presented by staff. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CASE NO. 24-01-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2377 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Assistant Director of Planning and Economic Development Payne presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Good New Message Church, is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a place of worship to be located at Morrisdale Addition, Block 1-A, Lot 1, 4323 West Pipeline Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 20, 2024, and voted 5-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the church name, Good New Message Church; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the church owner, Lukeba Eduardo; 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. Lukeba Eduardo, representing Good New Message Church, 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 7:33 p.m. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2377, authorizing the issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship to be located at Morrisdale Addition, Block 1-A, Lot 1, 4323 West Pipeline Road, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Pro Tern Price seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 March 12, 2024 Ayes Nays Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Bynum, and Paudel None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 9. REPORTS Citv Manager No report given. Citv Attornev No report given. Citv Council Mayor Pro Tern Price announced the Fire Department Award recipients presented at the annual awards banquet: Rookie of the Year EMS Provider of the Year Driver/Engineer of the Year Supervisor of the Year Wayne Britt Award (Firefighter of the Year) Employee of the Year Firefighter Lucca Iwama Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Whistler Engineer/Paramedic Anthony Crabb Captain Chris Sutterfield Firefighter/Paramedic Dalton Bartel Administrative Secretary I Tammy Renteria Life Saving Award Firefighter/Paramedic Garrett Ballard, Firefighter II/Paramedic James Cowger, Engineer/Paramedic Jarrod Goodman, Senior Police Officer Brett Harrell, Senior Police Officer Stephen Jones, Senior Police Officer Donnie Kelly, Firefighter II/Paramedic Hunter McCauley, Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Sanders, Lieutenant/Paramedic Cody Skinner, Dispatcher Darla Wilson Mayor Martin welcomed City Attorney Cara Leahy White, who served as legal counsel in the absence of City Attorney Wayne Olson. Additionally, Mayor Martin announced that early voting for the May 4, 2024 General Election will begin Monday, April 22,2024, and will continue through Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Euless Family life Senior Center. She announced the candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot. Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 March 12, 2024 Council Member, Place 5 Annabel Jones Eads Julius Handley IV Joseph A. Robinson Uzoma J. Duru, Jr. ITEM NO. 10. ADJOURN Council Member, Place 6 Tika Paudel Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m. APPROVED: Linda Martin, Mayor ATTEST: r�T, `Kira' Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer