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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-22MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 22, 2024 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, and Perry Bynum. Mayor Pro Tern Tika Paudel and Council Member Annabel Eads were not present due to scheduled absences. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Price advised that 6Stones held their Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) event October 18 and 19, 2024, which was a huge success and had over 700 volunteers participating across both days. ➢ Mayor Martin provided an update on her husband, Don Martin, and expressed her appreciation to everyone for their prayers and well wishes. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised of several upcoming events: • Trinity High School Homecoming Parade, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 6 to 7 p.m., Midway Drive; • 32nd Annual HEB Rotary Charitable Golf Tournament with honoree Mayor Martin, Thursday, October 24, 2024, 8:30 a.m., Texas Star Golf Course; • Woodie Woods Plumbing ribbon cutting, Thursday, October 24, 2024, 11:30 a.m., 1110 South Airport Circle, Suite 100; • Halloween Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Glade Parks; • Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Crud Day) and Shred Day, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9 to 11 a.m., City Hall Complex; and • Euless Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association BBQ fundraiser, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Euless Family Life Center. ➢ City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter provided an update on the Euless early voting location, including voter turnout and plans to address voter access in preparation for the use of the aquatic center parking lot for the Trinity High School homecoming parade. Additionally, she provided an update related to Council Member Eads and the birth of her daughter. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Duane Strawn presented a Parks and Community Services update. He advised about senior center activities, park maintenance, participation in the World's Largest Swim Lesson, aquatic park attendance, 2024 Summer Camp highlights, the summer track program, and Hot Dog Yoga participation. Additionally, he highlighted the recent Movie in the Park event Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 October 22, 2024 held Saturday, October 11, 2024, at Glade Parks, the Texas Jr. Anglers event held Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Wilshire Park, and announced the following fall events: • Pumpkin Splash, Friday, October 18, 2024, 6 p.m., Natatorium; • Halloween Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:30 p.m., Glade Parks; • Holiday at Glade Parks, Saturday, November 16, 2024, 6 p.m., Glade Parks; • 30t" Annual Parade of Lights, Saturday, December 7, 2024, 6:30 p.m., Midway Drive; • Swim with Santa, Friday, December 13, 2024, 6 p.m., Natatorium; and • Heritage Park Christmas, Saturday, December 14, 2024, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Heritage Park. ➢ Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero presented a Municipal Court update, including case volume, use of text messaging for collecting payments, Texas Youth Diversion and Early Intervention Program implementation, court construction update, temporary relocation of staff during renovations, and Municipal Courts Week. ➢ Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton presented a Texas Star Golf Course and Conference Centre update, including staff updates and activities for Raven's Grille, the Conference Centre, and the Golf Pro Shop. Additionally, she introduced the golf course maintenance team and outlined the various tasks performed to ensure the golf course is the very best it can be. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented a Development update. He advised that as a result of recently passed legislation, the authority to issue mobile food establishment permits has been granted to Tarrant County. He stated that staff is considering establishing requirements to ensure the safe operation of these establishments within the City. City Manager Getchell advised that City Council consideration of Zoning Case No. 24-02-PD will be considered at a future meeting date. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report and advised that sales tax collection for August was down 13 percent. ➢ City Manager Getchell advised of a change to the West Pipeline Road closure schedule. ➢ Deputy City Manager Barker presented a Transportation update. CLOSED SESSION Although posted, no closed session was held. Mayor Martin recessed the closed session at 6:42 p.m. Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 October 22, 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 Wayne Olson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Director of Finance Janina Jewell Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Director of Information Services Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Interim Police Chief Gary Landers 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 Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Ivan Granados Joe LaCroix Racheal Martinez VISITORS Jud Park Nadine Richardson Nilesh Shrestha INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Wes Rhodes gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Prabish Shrestha Shawn Wilcox Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. ANNOUNCED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER 2024 Mayor Martin announced Firefighter II/Paramedic Kyle McNeece as Employee of the Month for November 2024. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 October 22, 2024 ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Mayor Martin presented a proclamation proclaiming the week of November 4, 2024, as Municipal Courts Week to Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero. Ms. Quintero was accompanied by members of the Municipal Court staff. 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 Martin and advised that this is the 37th consecutive year the City of Euless has received this honor. Ms. Jewell recognized the entire Finance Department, including Kristine Ryan who was present, for their efforts to achieve this recognition. CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 and 5) Mayor Martin 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 and 5. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED ANNUAL SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION Authorized an annual software subscription for INCODE Court Case Software with Tyler Technologies, 5101 Tennyson Parkway, Plano, Texas, as approved in the FY2025 budget. The estimated expenditure is $72,759. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of October 8, 2024. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 October 22, 2024 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 24- 06-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Michael Warrix presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, 6Stones Mission Network, is seeking a Temporary Use Permit to allow 20 temporary storage containers to be placed at 3232 West Euless Parkway. Mr. Warrix advised that the containers will be on -site from October 30, 2024 through December 16, 2024, and will be used to house various supplies for the Night of Hope event. Rachel Martinez, representing 6Stones Mission Network, was present to address any questions regarding the item. Council Member Price motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 24-06-CC for the placement of 20 temporary storage containers at 3232 West Euless Parkway from October 30, 2024 through December 16, 2024. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: I Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 24- 07-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix 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 festival event to be held on the NCSC grounds. Mr. Warrix reviewed the event layout, signage, security, and parking arrangements. Additionally, he advised that the event will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with attendance expected to range between 300 to 400 attendees. Nilesh Shrestha, representing the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, was present to address any questions regarding the item. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Temporary Use Permit No. 24-07-CC for a festival event to be held at 1200 and 1212 Royal Parkway, on October 26, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 October 22, 2024 Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. POSTPONED - AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A CHAPTER 380 AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS, THE CITY OF BEDFORD, AND H-E-B GROCERY COMPANY Mayor Martin announced that staff has requested to postpone consideration of this item to a future meeting date. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 24-08-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Warrix presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking approval for the construction of a 123,000 square foot H-E-B grocery store to be located at Glade Parks South Addition, Block A, Lot 1, northwest corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Cheek-Sparger Road. Mr. Warrix reviewed the site access, parking, landscaping, lighting, building materials, and elevations. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the site plan at their regular meeting on October 1, 2024, and voted 4-0-0 to recommend approval. Joe LaCroix, representing Baird, Hampton, & Brown, was present to address any questions regarding the item. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 24-08-SP for the construction of a H-E-B grocery store at Glade Parks South Addition, Block A, Lot 1, located on the northwest corner of Rio Grande Boulevard and Cheek-Sparger Road in the Planned Development (PD) zoning district. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Price, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 11. REPORTS Citv Manager No report given. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 October 22, 2024 Citv Attorney No report given. Citv Council Mayor Martin advised that early voting has begun for the November 5, 2024 General Election, and continues through Friday, November 1, 2024. The Euless Family Life Senior Center serves as a polling location. Additionally, she announced the following events: • Halloween Trunk or Treat, Saturday, October 26, 2024, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Glade Parks; • Household Hazardous Waste Collection (Crud Day) and Shred Day, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 9 to 11 a.m., City Hall Complex; and • Euless Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (ECPAAA) BBQ fundraiser, Saturday, November 2, 2024, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Euless Family Life Center. ITEM NO. 12. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. 090:01 l Lind�79rtin, Mayor/ ATTEST: t jtAf Kim Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer