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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-10MINUTES OF THE PRECOUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 10, 2026 The precouncil meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the Precouncil Conference Room at City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Annabel Eads, and Tika Paudel. Mayor Linda Martin was absent from the meeting. During the Precouncil meeting: > Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that he and City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter presented to the HEB Chamber of Commerce Youth in Government class last night and addressed the importance of voting and volunteering. ➢ Police Chief Gary Landers advised that staff is evaluating alternative emergency notification system vendors due to service delivery issues with the current provider. ➢ City Manager Chris Barker distributed written follow-up responses to questions/concerns raised at the January Town Hall meeting. Additionally, he advised that staff has responded to several concerns related to the use of electric scooters and bikes in and around the city, and will continue to monitor and evaluate the concerns, ➢ City Manager Barker reviewed the regular agenda. > Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant presented a Solid Waste and Recycling update and reminded the City Council of upcoming rate increases pursuant to the current agreements. The rate increases are effective March 1, 2026, and will be reflected in the billings beginning April 1, 2026. City Manager Barker, responding to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford regarding the implementation of automated cart collection, stated that a specific date is not yet known but is anticipated in the future. Additionally, he advised that staff is in discussions with the vendor regarding missed collection penalties (performance penalties) in accordance with the franchise agreement with Allied Waste Services, ➢ Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams provided an update on departmental activities, including staffing and the Auto Apprenticeship Group (AAG) program, maintenance statistics, and key achievements such as the digital conversion of records, the Texas Star Conference Centre bathroom remodel, improvements at the Animal Services Facility, the City Hall monument marker, replacement of HVAC units in the Finance Building, and ongoing maintenance of City buildings and appliances. ➢ Director of Finance Janina Jewell presented a Financial report. She advised that car rental tax collection for December was down one percent over the same period in the prior year and is up two percent year-to-date. Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 February 10, 2026 CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:08 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: 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 called special elections and any of the matters listed on the agenda as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford recessed the closed session at 6:52 p.m. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS — COUNCIL CHAMBERS The regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of scheduled items. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Chris Barker Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant Assistant City Manager Steven Viera City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer Kim Sutter Fire Chief Chanc Bennett Director of Finance Janina Jewell Library Director Angela Jones Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones Police Chief Gary Landers Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Heather Moorhead Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Elizabeth Maddox Municipal Court Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell -Shelton Computer Support Specialist II Brett Bennett Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that Mayor Martin was not able to attend the meeting tonight. Pursuant to the City Charter, he will preside over the meeting. Dr. lqbal Ahmed Kaynat Akhtar Fahim Alam Laura Canada Lewis Mustika Choadhury Ellen Dinkins VISITORS Lee Ann Folau Shabbab Haider Muchtar Herman Ishita Jiwani Annah Malkima Hamid Mohammed Mohammed Muqueet Shakir Mustafa Jud Park Mo Percha Luqman Rahman MM Rashid Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 February 10, 2026 Mohammad Rashid Agesha Rehman Salahuddin Fawad Shafie Khuman Siddiqui Saeeda Simyee Barney Snitz Farooque Sunka INVOCATION Preston Thomas Mohammed Usman Mubasher Warriach Director of Finance Janina Jewell gave the Invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Annabel Eads led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR FEBRUARY 2026 Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Lead Public Service Officer James Hobbs. James was accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented James with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for February 2026. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Senior Police Officer Christopher "Chris" Davis. Chris was accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Chris with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. Police Chief Gary Landers introduced Inspector Services Supervisor James Patterson. James was accompanied by his family and members of the Police Department and the Code Compliance Division. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented James with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Firefighter 11 Irving Alvarado. Irving was accompanied by his family and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Irving with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Fire Captain Jeremy Goodman. Jeremy was accompanied by his family and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Jeremy with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Chanc Bennett introduced Firefighter II Joshua "Josh" Williams. Josh was accompanied by his family and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Josh with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 February 10, 2026 ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Price presented Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones a proclamation in recognition of National Engineers Week, February 22 through 28, 2026. Staff accompanying Mr. Jones for the presentation included Civil Engineer Caleb Luebbert, Public Works Manager Alan Knapp, Inspector I Randall Goodrum, and Technical Specialist Richard Ross. CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 91 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked Assistant City Manager Lawrence Bryant to read each item into the record. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 4 through 9. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED THE PURCHASE OF DUTY PISTOLS AND ASSORTED ACCESSORIES Authorized the purchase of duty pistols and assorted accessories for the Euless Police Department and the Elementary School Resource Officer (ESRO) Program from Sentinel Supply, 3200 North Freeway, Houston, Texas, through the Omnia Partners Purchasing Cooperative. The estimated expenditure is $214,460.47. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1692 Approved Resolution No. 26-1692, amending the early voting dates for the general election for the offices of Mayor and City Council Members Place 2 and Place 4. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1693 Approved Resolution No. 26-1693, adopting the City of Euless Proposed Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, including the Crime Control and Prevention District and the Euless Development Corporation Budgets. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1694 Approved Resolution No. 26-1694, rescheduling the regular City Council meeting of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to Monday, August 17, 2026, and adding a regular meeting date of Monday, August 24, 2026. Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 February 10, 2026 ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 26-1695 Approved Resolution No. 26-1695, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of the Governor for the DJ — Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for the purchase of Digital Forensics Equipment and designating the Police Chief as the authorized official to act on the behalf of the City of Euless to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the precouncil and regular meeting of January 27, 2026. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED THE REVISED CITY OF EULESS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN Risk Manager Connie Scott presented the item to the City Council and advised that the revisions to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan identifies items that have been completed during the past year and reflects changes and additional items that have been identified. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve the revised City of Euless Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RECOMMENDED PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 52ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Director of Public Works and Engineering Major Jones presented the item to the City Council and explained that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually appropriates funds to entitlement communities through the CDBG Program. Based on recent actual bids for similar work, the total estimated cost of the project is $295,894.55. The estimated allocation for the 52nd Year CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $300,000. Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 February 10, 2026 The City Council is asked to hold a public hearing to consider a proposed project involving the replacement of approximately 880 feet of wastewater lines between the lots along East Alexander Lane and Martin Lane, and between the lots along Martin Lane and Slaughter Lane. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the recommended project selection for the 52nd year CDBG Program for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Council Member Paudel seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried ITEM NO. 12. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2446 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Assistant Director of Parks and Community Services Elizabeth Maddox presented the item to the City Council and advised that the Parks and Community Services Department, the Police Department, and the Fire Department routinely offer elementary aged day camps for children during the summer. The Texas Legislature requires that certain municipal programs for elementary aged children meet day care licensing requirements, or file for an exemption (Section 42.041(b)(14) of the Human Resources Code). In order to receive exempt status, a municipality must submit a copy of the program standards, notice of a public hearing for the programs, and the Ordinance adopting those standards. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2446, renewing the Youth Programs Standards of Care for the operation of the youth -based programs and services. Council Member Eads seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 February 10, 2026 Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried ITEM NO. 13. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 24- 16-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2447 Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. Interim Director of Planning and Economic Development Lisa Payne presented the case to the City Council and advised that the applicant is seeking a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a place of worship and education services to be located at O.L. Pitts Addition, Block A, Lot A, 901 Clinic Drive, Suite 300. The Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings on December 16, 2025 and January 20, 2026, and voted 7-0-0 to recommend approval of the SUP with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name, HEB Islamic Center; 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owner, Heena Shaikh; 3. Applicable building permits and fire permits must be issued and the work must be approved at final inspections before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued; 4. The parking lot expansion must be completed and City -accepted before a Certificate of Occupancy is issued; 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. Mo Percha, representing HEB Islamic Center, was present to address any questions regarding the case. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. The following individuals spoke in support of the item: Mubasher Warriach, 916 Ponds Edge Lane, Euless Luqman Rahman, 904 Canvasback Court, Euless Dr. Igbal Ahmed, 1002 Dominion Drive, Southlake Khuman Siddiqui,1500 Bear Creek Parkway, Euless Shakir Mustafa, 4711 Almeria Court, Irving Kaynat Akhtar, 2212 Double Oak Court, Bedford Salahuddin, 6535 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills Shabbab Haider, 609 Henslee Drive, Euless Hamid Mohammed, 319 Jernigan Drive, Euless Mohammed Usman, 2833 Airport Freeway, Bedford Farooque Sunka, 12829 Chittamwood Trail, Fort Worth Fadli Muchtar, 118 Goldenrain Tree Drive, Euless Fawad Shafie, 4608 Tangier Street, Irving Laura Canada Lewis, Canada Lewis & Associates, representing the HEB Islamic Center Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 February 10, 2026 There being no others wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford closed the public hearing at 8:14 p.m. City Manager Barker acknowledged those in attendance and explained the two-step process required for the community to use the facility. He advised that, should the SUP be approved tonight, the applicant would still need to complete the requirements necessary to receive a Certificate of Occupancy in order to occupy the facility. The City is working with the applicants' representatives to potentially allow temporary occupancy that would allow use of the facility through Ramadan, but reiterated that a permanent Certificate of Occupancy will be required for the use of the facility following Ramadan, which will only be granted once the property meets all applicable codes and standards. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2447, authorizing issuance of a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship and educational services to be located at O.L. Pitts Addition, Block A, Lot A, 901 Clinic Drive, Suite 300, in the Community Business (C-2) zoning district with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Bynum, Eads, and Paudel Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford declared the motion carried ITEM NO. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 15. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Council Member Tompkins announced the Fire Department Award recipients presented at the annual awards banquet: NEFDA Service Award Rookie of the Year EMS Provider of the Year: George Grim Garrett Hill Steven Schofield Council Minutes Page 9 of 9 February 10, 2026 Wayne Britt Award: Westen Kohl Driver Engineer of the Year: James Rowell Supervisor of the Year: Brandon Schroeder Employee of the Year: Josh Williams Distinguished Unit Award: Bill Ver Steeg, Jason Moon, Adam Parkhurst, Ryan Van Noy, Shawn Soule, Dalton Bartel Lifesaving Award: Jason Moon, Chris Sutterfield, Ashley Watson, Irving Alvarado, Brandon Herron, Kalo Evans, Travis Hickey, Rob Butler, Lucca lwama, Jordan Jones, Cody Hughes, Dillon McCoy, Erich Oechsle, Mike Jones, Steven Rico, Ryan Rowan, Shaun O'Sullivan, Aaron Schmidt, Garrett Wallace, Brandon Simpson, Kymberly Pitman, Beronica Fullbright, and Darius Washington ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: im S inneford, y'ayor Pro Tem K Sutter, TRMC, MMC, City Secretary/Chief Governance Officer