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EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City
Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem
Eddie Price, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry
Zimmer, and Perry Bynum. Council Member Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:37 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
➢ Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt advised that she was honored to attend Taverna
Night, which opened the Mid-Cities Greek Fest activities held October 13, 14, and
15, 2017.
➢ Mayor Linda Martin said that she attended and enjoyed the opening activities for
the new Outback Steakhouse located in the Glade Parks development.
➢ Council Member Perry Bynum expressed his appreciation to Texas Star General
Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton and her staff for their efforts in hosting a North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) luncheon he recently
attended.
➢ Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Price advised that the 6Stones Community Powered
Revitalization (CPR) event held Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21,
2017 was a wonderful event as always.
➢ Council Member Jeremy Tompkins expressed his appreciation to Assistant to the
City Manager Betsy Deck for her efforts in organizing the Household Hazardous
Waste Collection event (Crud Day) held Saturday, October 14, 2017, and also
acknowledged the Employee of the Month Eli McOlin who assisted at the event.
➢ City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that early voting has begun for the November
7, 2017 Local Option Election. Early voting began Monday, October 23, 2017 and
runs through Friday, November 3, 2017. The first day of early voting included 85
voters at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless Public Library.
➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided details regarding the upcoming tour
for the City Council of the Trinity River Authority(TRA)facility on Friday, November
10, 2017.
➢ Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald provided the Parks
update including park amenities, staff duties, and additional maintenance
responsibilities. .
➢ Library Administrator Sherry Knight presented updates and proposed changes to
the 2018 Music Series including allowing Recreation Manager Frank Ocampo to
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assume responsibility for the summer concert series, including hosting the events
at Texas Star Golf Course.
Discussion ensued regarding schedule flexibility, crowd size, and potential
sponsorships.
➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor provided an update
regarding a proposed water well for the water features in Founders Parc.
Discussion ensued regarding the future financial responsibilities of the long term
maintenance.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:19 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to:
• 1375 West Euless Boulevard
The appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties discipline or dismissal
of a public officer or employee as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Euless Development Corporation
Concerning economic development as authorized by Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City
has received from business prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or
expand in the City and with which the City is conducting economic development
negotiations; deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business
prospect.
The City Council recessed closed session at 6:51 p.m.
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULED ITEMS —COUNCIL CHAMBERS
The Euless City Council continued their meeting in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
for consideration of scheduled items.
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STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Manager Loretta Getchell
Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman
Assistant City Manager Chris Barker
City Attorney Wayne Olson
City Secretary Kim Sutter
Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald
Information Services Administrator Scott Joyce
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Library Administrator Sherry Knight
Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall
Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
VISITORS
Carroll G. Bowers Tanya Lopez Logan Price
Lisa Bynum Anniece McKanna Gene Shawl
Iris Elliott Kay Price
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Price gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tim Stinneford led the pledge of allegiance.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR
NOVEMBER
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Field Tech I Eli McOlin.
Eli was accompanied by his wife, Brittany, daughter, Esther Lynn, and members of the
Public Works Department.
Mayor Martin presented Eli with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as
employee of the month for November 2017.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 6)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
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Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2
through 6.
Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 013-16
j Renewed Bid No. 013-16 for a janitorial services contract to Global Building Maintenance,
Inc., 2001 West Northwest Highway, Suite 130, Dallas, Texas. The bid provided for an
initial contract for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-
year terms. This request represents the first of the three optional renewals. The estimated
annual expenditure is $109,996.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF VARIOUS CITY VEHICLES
j Authorized the purchase of City vehicles from Rockdale Country Ford, Caldwell, Texas
through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. This purchase will be for three
Ford Police Interceptor sedans for the Police Department and one Ford Explorer for
Planning and Development. The estimated expenditure is $122,954.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF A CARGO VAN
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Authorized the purchase of a cargo van from Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, Texas through the
Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) purchasing cooperative. This purchase will be
for one Ford Transit cargo van for use in the HEB Reads multi-jurisdictional program.
j Funding which was sought collectively by the Cities of Hurst, Euless and Bedford, and
the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD) is being provided
through a cooperation grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The
estimated expenditure is $35,839.
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ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF BUNKER GEAR AND SELF-
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SUPPLIES
Authorized the purchase of bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
supplies from Casco Industries, 1517 West Carrier Parkway#118, Grand Prairie, Texas,
j through an interlocal agreement with the City of North Richland Hills, Texas. The
estimated expenditure is $70,000.
ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of October 10, 2017.
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REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2175
Fire Chief Wes Rhodes advised that the City of Euless currently utilizes the 2015
Intemationa/ Fire Code to provide for the safety of our citizens. He provided a brief
description of the proposed amendments including the addition of Section 506.1, which
provides an improved method of entry to apartment buildings and amendments to the
existing language in Sections 905.3.9 which provides additional requirements for
buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet, and 907.6.1.1 governing types of allowable fire
alarm wiring installations.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2175, amending the City of
Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34, "Fire Prevention and Protection," Section 34-
105, "Amendments to the International Fire Code."
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-08-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the site plan to the
City Council. He advised that the applicant, Graham Associates representing Glade
Lifestyle, LLC, is seeking to increase the footprint of a building in the Glade Parks Lifestyle
Center/Public Plaza. The Site Plan was approved in 2015 and modified through the Aloft
Hotel SUP. With construction of the Lifestyle Center well underway, a tenant in one of the
leased buildings, Building J, is requesting additional square footage from 8,800 to 13,900
square feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their
regular meeting of October 17, 2017, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 7-
0-0.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 17-08-SP, for Commercial
Development proposed to be located on Glade Parks Addition, Block K, Lots 4R and 5,
2601 Rio Grande Boulevard.
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 17-
10-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2176
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised Saul Cruz representing Pepe's Pizza is seeking a Specific Use
Permit for an eating establishment with alcohol sales. A new ownership group has
purchased the sports arena complex now known as the North Texas Event Center located
at 100 East Midway Drive and Pepe's Pizza is located inside the facility. Mr. Cruz is
proposing to offer beer and wine service within the restaurant. The Planned Development
zoning of the property has allowed the sports arena and restaurant uses prior to the
current ownership. A series of Specific Use Permits has also been issued to previous
ownerships for the sale of alcohol within the facility. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on October 17, 2017, and recommended approval of
the specific use permit by a vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions:
1) Tied to owner of the assembly use, Mr. Saul Cruz;
2) Tied to the organization name: Pepe's Pizza;
3) Alcohol sales and consumption shall not be allowed exterior to the primary
concession area. This includes areas within the parking lot, bleacher areas of the
arenas, or any exterior patio areas; 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.
Kevin Anderson, property owner, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford asked if Mr. Cruz has begun the liquor license process
through the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission and Mr. Collins confirmed that he had.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2176, a request for a
Specific Use Permit for an Eating Establishment with Alcohol Sales on Somerset Place
Addition, Block C, Lot 27ER, located at 100 E. Midway Drive in a Planned Development
Zoning District (PD).
Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
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Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 17-
13-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2177
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that Pastor Julio C. Mazariego of Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Hispana
Inc. is seeking a Specific Use Permit for a place of worship for his congregation. The site
contains 28 marked parking spaces and an off-site parking agreement has been made
with the owner of Adam's Automotive that will provide 12 additional parking spaces at
times of worship to meet potential additional demand for parking. This type of cross
parking agreement is allowed within the same zoning district within 300 feet of the subject
parcel. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on
October 17, 2017, and recommended approval of the specific use permit by a vote of 7-
0-0 with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the church pastor, Julio C Mazariego;
2) Tied to the church name: Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Hispana Inc.;
3) No parking will be allowed on any unimproved surface; 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.
Shamin Chowdhury, property owner, was present to address any questions.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:21 p.m.
Council Member Tompkins inquired about the occupants in each of the building suites.
Shamin Chowdhury, 2200 Yeargain Court, Southlake, Texas, clarified the tenants in each
suite and confirmed the space requirements in each suite.
Council Member Bynum inquired about the parking configuration and the parking
agreement.
Mr. Collins clarified the parking arrangement with neighboring business, Adam's
Automotive.
Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2177, a request for a
Specific Use Permit for a Place of Worship on Oakwood Terrace North Addition, Block
16, Lot A1A1 located at 820 Wilshire Drive, Suite B in the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use
District (TX-10).
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Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 17-
14-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2178
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that business owner Tetyana Lopez is requesting a Specific c Use
Permit for a Dog Grooming use with no overnight accommodations. The applicant
proposes to occupy approximately 680 square feet within the shopping center at 4317
West Pipelineeline Road. The business will operate 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesda
through
Saturday, and 11:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. No animals will be boarded
overnight within the facility. In addition to the grooming services, there will be a small retail
component selling pet grooming products, toys and treats. Dogs staying in the facility
during the day will be walked to a grassy area within the streetyard of the development
and employees will clean up all waste. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing on October 17, 2017, and recommended approval of the specific
use permit by a vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions:
1) Tied to the business owner, Tetyana Lopez;
2) Tied to the business name: Shining Paws Pet Boutique;
3) No animals may be kenneled overnight within the facility; 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.
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.
Council Member Zimmer motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2178, a request for a
Specific Use Permit for a Dog Grooming use on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A2
located at 4317 W. Pipeline Road in the Community Business District (C-2).
Mayor Pro Tem Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL
READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2171
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
Finance Director Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2171 amends the fees charged for
monthly drainage charges. She advised that the proposed rate changes are the first
increase since 1997 and includes an increase of $1.89 per impervious acre to the basic
drainage charge and a $0.25 increase to the single family residential charge. These fee
changes would become effective with bill dates beginning on or after November 1, 2017.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:31 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance
No. 2171, amending City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-
41, "Drainage Charges."
Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford,
Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 14. REPORTS
City Mananer
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Martin announced several upcoming events:
• Saturday, October 28, 2017, Halloween Trunk or Treat Celebration, Aquatic Park
Parking Lot, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.;
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• Saturday, November 11, 2017, Paper Shred Day, provided by the Euless Small
Business Association (ESBA), Euless City Hall, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.;
• Saturday, November 11, 2017, Euless Tongan Community Committee Diabetes
Awareness Walk and Presentation, 9:30 a.m.
Additionally, she announced that early voting has begun for the Tuesday, November 7,
2017 Local Option Election. Early voting is taking place daily at the Mary Lib Saleh Euless
Public Library through Friday, November 3, 2017.
Mayor Martin announced that the next City Council meeting will be held Tuesday,
November 14, 2017.
ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Lin artin, Mayor KirA Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary