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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2011 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Linda Martin, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Donna Mickan, Perry Bynum, and Council Member Glenn Porterfield arrived at 4:15 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh advised that she attended the Tarrant County Commissioner's Court meeting for the presentation and consideration of the County's participation in the City of Euless Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 — Glade Parks. She added that Commissioner Gary Fickes is a supporter of the project and made the motion to approve the County's participation. ➢ Library Administrator Kate Lyon displayed a poster designed to promote reading. The poster included Trinity High School Football Coach Steve Lineweaver and three football players, and carried the tag line "Winners Read and Win". ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie extended a welcome to City Attorney Wayne K. Olson , ) of the law firm of Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam, L.P., and advised that Mr. Olson has been appointed by the City Council to serve as the City Attorney. City Manager McKamie advised the City Council of the two bond issues that will be presented for considerations at the next meeting. Additionally, he stated that staff will make a presentation to the Tarrant County College District on January 20, 2011, related to participation in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 — Glade Parks, and bids related to the infrastructure improvements will be presented at the January 25, 2011, meeting for consideration. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown, Administrative Assistant to the Chief Gary Landers and Senior Police Corporal Scott Peterson addressed the City Council regarding the proposed Commercial Vehicle Safety Standards and advised that an ordinance will be presented for consideration at the January 25, 2011, meeting. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins addressed the City Council regarding Realty Capital's proposed mixed-use development to be located at State Highway 183 and 360, and specifically the developer's request to seek a form based zoning code, which would give the developer flexibility when developing the property. ➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker addressed the City Council regarding a proposed project for the 37th year Community Development Block Grant funding. ➢ Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell addressed the City Council regarding the proposed Certificate of Obligation issuance to fund the infrastructure improvements Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 January 11, 2011 for the Glade Parks development. Additionally, she advised that the City's bond counsel is monitoring market conditions for a possible bond refunding opportunity, and both items will be presented at the January 25, 2011, meeting for consideration. City Manager Gary McKamie presented pictures of the condition of the Texas Star Pavilion. He advised that the pavilion has been closed and cost estimates are being sought for the repairs. He added that rebuilding the structure might be a consideration. ➢ Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez advised that the November 2010 car rental sales tax was up by nine percent. ➢ Public Works Director Ron Young provided an update related to the utility relocations along Baze Road and Ash Lane, as well as the status of the effluent water line, which will provide irrigation water to the Texas Star Golf Course and the Parks at Texas Star. ➢ City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:30 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: - Economic development negotiations as authorized by Section 551.087 of the t- Texas Government Code related to: o Shops at Vineyard Village o Glade Parks The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:40 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. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT City Manager Gary McKamie Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell Assistant City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne K. Olson City Secretary Susan Crim Deputy City Secretary Kim Sutter Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Assistant Police Chief Bob Freeman Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 January 11, 2011 Interim Fire Chief Paul Smith Public Works Manager JT Ackerman Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck Human Resources/Risk Administrator Carolyn Marshall Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police Gary Landers Library Administrator Kate Lyon Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Parks Manager Randy Smith Municipal Courts Manager Teresa Alexander Firefighter II/Paramedic Irving Alvarado Senior Police Corporal Todd Bellah Lieutenant/Paramedic Chanc Bennett Computer Support Specialist Brett Bennett Firefighter II/Paramedic Dustin Benton Senior Police Officer Pam Byers Computer Programmer/Analyst Tommy Christopherson Fire Captain Rick Clark Senior Planner Stephen Cook Firefighter II/Paramedic James Cowger Firefighter/Paramedic Joel Daniel Inspector I Rick Eldredge Fire Inspector II Vernon Gilmore Firefighter II/Paramedic Jerad Gomez Firefighter II/Paramedic Jarrod Goodman Firefighter II/Paramedic Michael Hanks Firefighter II/Paramedic Jeff Hayden Firefighter II/Paramedic Brandon Herron Senior Police Officer Hung "Scott" Ho Administrative Secretary I Holly Houston Secretary Deborah Howard Inspector II Jeff Lee Building Official Kurt Kasson Police Lieutenant Steve Kockos Court Clerk Rose Lopez Firefighter/Paramedic Holt Markum Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver Jason Moon Court Clerk Roslyn Moore Senior Police Officer Scott Morgan Senior Inspector Jim Moy Court Clerk Emily Murphy Firefighter II/Paramedic Saul Padilla Firefighter/Paramedic/Driver Michael Parks Court Clerk Sylvia Paul Court Clerk Claudia Quintero Fire Inspector I Ken Rawlinson Parks Field Tech III Tim Rolen Firefighter II/Paramedic James Rowell Battalion Chief Darrell Rutledge Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 January 11, 2011 Firefighter II/Paramedic Cody Skinner Fire Training Officer/Paramedic Dale Skinner Senior Police Officer Shelli Smith Lieutenant/Paramedic Scott Stamps Firefighter II/Paramedic Chris Sutterfield Secretary Melissa Thomas Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Van Pelt Court Clerk Sheshe Washington Police Lieutenant John Williams VISITORS Adam Collins Damir Guilmanov Ethan Rawlinson Emily Collins Jerrie Keller Aric Rolen Margaret Collins Darrel Knobloch Kelcie Rolen Aidan Cumming Mark Moore Carroll "Scotty" Scott Krystal Cumming Dylan Ratliff Faye Stinneford Iris Elliott Alex Rawlinson Jeremy Tompkins And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Council Member Glenn Porterfield gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Leon Hogg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR Interim Fire Chief Paul Smith introduced Fire Inspector I Ken Rawlinson. Ken was accompanied by his wife, Alex, son, Ethan, and members of the Euless Fire Department "A" shift. Mayor Saleh presented Ken with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Year for 2010. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Municipal Court Manager Teresa Alexander introduced Municipal Court Clerk Claudia Quintero. Claudia was accompanied by members of the municipal court staff. Council Member Tim Stinneford presented Claudia with a service award pin commemorating her five years of service with the City. Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins. Mike was accompanied by his wife, Margaret, his daughter, Emily and his son, Adam. Mayor Pro Tem Linda Martin presented Mike with a service award pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 January 11, 2011 Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Hung "Scott" Ho. Officer Ho was accompanied by members of the police department. Council Member Donna Mickan presented Officer Ho with a service award pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Scott Morgan. Office Morgan was accompanied by members of the police department. Council Member Glenn Porterfield presented Officer Morgan with a service award pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Corporal Todd Bellah. Corporal Bellah was accompanied by members of the police department. Council Member Perry Bynum presented Corporal Bellah with a pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Director of Parks Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Field Tech III Tim Rolen. Tim was accompanied by his daughters, Krystal and Kelcie, son, Aric, grandson Aiden, and members of the city staff. Council Member Leon Hogg presented Tim with a service award pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF QUARTERLY WASTEWATER REPORT Director of Public Works Ron Young presented the wastewater report for the October to December 2010 quarter. He presented a graph of wastewater calls by month for the quarter i).• f as well as maps delineating the geographic distribution of calls across the city. In summary, a total of 38 calls were received in the quarter with 10 being city initiated calls. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 4 through 11) Mayor Pro Tem Martin motioned to approve Consent Agenda items number 4 through 11. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 001-10 Approved renewal of Bid No. 001-10 and authorized execution of contract by the City Manager for the purchase of Type-D Hot Mix Asphalt to Austin Asphalt, LP, Irving, Texas, with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, Euless, Texas serving as the secondary supplier. The estimated annual expenditure is $352,500. Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 January 11, 2011 ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT Authorized City Manager to execute a contract with Office Depot for a one year period for 3 the purchase of office supplies through The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN). The estimated annual expenditure is $98,000. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS Authorized the purchase of library print and multimedia materials through the State of Texas Co-Op Program. The estimated expenditure is $222,085. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 11-1354 Approved Resolution No. 11-1354, recommending award of a contract for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project No. B10-UC-48-0001-22-50 to Hall Albert Construction Company, Benbrook, Texas for the replacement of sanitary sewer main in the Oakwood Terrace West Addition. The project is fully funded through the Tarrant County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 11-1355 Approved Resolution No. 11-1355, authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Euless and Tarrant County outlining the foundation for the North Central Texas Major Case Investigative Team (MCIT). ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED MINUTE ORDER DESIGNATING THE CITY OF EULESS ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR AS THE LOCAL RABIES CONTROL AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF EULESS Approved Minute Order designating the City of Euless Animal Control Supervisor as the Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Euless as required by the Texas Health and Safety Code. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS, VINEYARD VILLAGE MSV, LLC, AND BIG VINEYARD VILLAGE, LLC Approved second amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement by and between the City of Euless, Vineyard Village MSV, LLC and Big Vineyard Village, LLC. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved regular meeting minutes of December 14, 2010. Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 January 11, 2011 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 10-12- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1896 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:35 p.m. Planning and Economic Development Director Mike Collins introduced the case, and advised that the applicant, RD Auto Group, represented by owner Damir Guilmanov, intends to operate an appointment based motor vehicle dealership for the sale of vehicles online and utilize the 5,000 square foot interior space located at 2811 West Euless Boulevard as storage for vehicle inventory (five to 10 cars). Mr. Collins advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Damir Guilmanov; and 2) Tied to the business name: RD Auto Group; and 3) Permitted for the period of one year to be renewed through the Specific Use Permit process; and 4) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of the business; and 5) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles; and 6) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles (this condition does not include computer diagnostic of vehicles which may be performed); and 7) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas tank) and no more than thirty (30) cumulated gallons stored within this facility. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the request. Damir Guilmanov, 2811 W. Euless Boulevard, spoke in support of the request. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the request. With no others requesting to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:37 p.m. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1896, granting a Specific Use Permit on J. W. Lewellyn Addition, Block 1, Lot 2 for Motor Vehicle Dealership in I-1 (Light Industrial District) zoning at 2811 W. Euless Boulevard with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the owner, Mr. Damir Guilmanov; and 2) Tied to the business name: RD Auto Group; and 3) Permitted for the period of one year to be renewed through the Specific Use Permit process; and 4) No outdoor advertising display other than a permitted sign indicating the name of the business; and 5) No outdoor storage or display of vehicles; and Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 January 11, 2011 6) No on-site major mechanical or auto body work to be performed on vehicles (this condition does not include computer diagnostic of vehicles which may be performed); and 7) No more than five gallons of fuel stored per vehicle (including fuel in the vehicle gas tank) and no more than thirty (30) cumulated gallons stored within this facility. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 10-13- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1897 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:39 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins introduced the case, and advised that the applicant, IT'Z FEC Euless, LLC, represented by Mark Moore, recently purchased the business and intends to continue operating the existing established restaurant / indoor amusement format with modifications to the theme of the business, including providing alcohol sales at the location to attract corporate outings to the location. Mr. Collins advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is_tied to the business name— IT'Z; and 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owners — IT'Z FEC Euless LLC. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the request. Mark Moore, 12400 Coit Road, #800, Dallas, Texas, and Chief Executive Officer of IT'Z spoke in support of the request. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the request. With no others requesting to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1897, granting a Specific Use Permit on Euless Town Center Addition, Block 1, Lot 1R for Amusement and Recreation Services in PD 872 (Planned Development 872) based on C-2 zoning located at 1201 W. Airport Freeway, #400, with the following conditions: 1. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business name— IT'Z; and 2. The Specific Use Permit is tied to the business owners — IT'Z FEC Euless LLC. 3 Council Member Mickan seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 January 11, 2011 Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 10-04-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1898 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced the item, and advised that the applicant, Glade 121 LP, is requesting approval of amendments to the existing Planned Development located between Cheek Sparger Road (south), S.H. 121 (east), Heritage Avenue (west) and the Heritage Towne Crossing Development (north), on property that is currently zoned PD 1812 (Planned Development 1812). He presented and reviewed the proposed changes to the PD and stated that the amendments are in response to the changed economic environment and are an effort to encourage successful development. He added that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the amendments. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents of the request. Tom Winn, Senior Project Manager, Rubloff Construction, expressed his appreciation to the City Council and staff for their support of the project. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any opponents of the request. With no others requesting to speak, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:55 p.m. Council Member Mickan motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1898, amending the zoning of BBB & C RR Survey, A-204, Tracts 5 and 5D; J. Doss Survey, A-441, Tracts 3C, 4A1, 4A1A, 4B, 4B1, 4B2, 4C, 5, 6, 6A, 6A1, 6A2, 6B, 6B1, 6B1A, and 6B2; and J. Havins Survey, A- 685, Tracts 2A and 3 from Planned Development 1812 (PD 1812) zoning to Planned Development (PD). Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 January 11, 2011 ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER Council Member Bynum motioned to approve an extension of the City Manager's contract to January 31, 2013. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tern Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16. APPROVE EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR CITY SECRETARY Mayor Pro Tern Martin motioned to approve an extension of the City Secretary's contract to January 31, 2013. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Mayor Pro Tem Martin, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Mickan, Porterfield, and Bynum Nays: None 3 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 18. REPORTS CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Wayne K. Olson expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome and stated that he sincerely looks forward to working with the City of Euless. CITY MANAGER No report given. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Saleh announced the grand opening of the Euless Family Life Center to be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011, 2 to 4 p.m., 300 West Midway Drive. Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 January 11, 2011 ITEM NO. 19. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: MAIYa- af.-(11AJ Mary Lib(Saleh Susan Cnm RMC Mayor City Secret