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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 12, 2017 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 12, 2017, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Jeremy Tompkins, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and Perry Bynum. Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Price arrived at 4:35 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he and his wife, Lori, participated in the City of Euless Christmas Parade of Lights, and attended the Ice Fest at the Dr. Pepper StarCenter on Saturday, December 2, 2017, and both were wonderful events. ➢ Mayor Linda Martin expressed her appreciation to Police Chief Mike Brown for hosting the annual Police Department Family Christmas party held Friday, December 8, 2017. ➢ Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt advised that the Breakfast with Santa at Texas Star and the Heritage Park Christmas events held Saturday, December 9, 2017, were well attended. ➢ Council Member Harry Zimmer expressed his admiration of the Police Officers promoted during the promotion ceremony on Friday, December 8, 2017. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell advised that the annual Snowball Express event for the children of fallen service members held Monday, December 11, 2017, at iT'Z Pizza was wonderful.Additionally, the City employee Holiday luncheon will be held Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Senior Center. ➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. ➢ Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development update and provided information regarding a proposed name change to the Riverwalk Planned Development. Additionally, he introduced Real Estate Broker Andrew Prine of the Stratford Group to discuss the proposed name change. Mr. Prine provided additional details regarding the proposed name change including signage. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor presented the quarterly Public Works report as it related to the Animal Shelter including facility upgrades, Public Works nominee for Volunteer of the Year, shelter activities and Trinity GAP Walk-a-Thon. Council Minutes Page 2 of 13 December 12, 2017 ➢ City Manager Getchell provided a brief update regarding the Motel 6 property located at 110 West Airport Freeway seeking to become a conforming use. Additionally, she presented the Transportation/Midtown Express update and provided details of a meeting recently held with TxDOT including a proposed new peak lane on State Highway (SH) 121. ➢ Assistant City Manager Chris Barker advised of lane closures on State Highway (SH) 183 the weekend of December 15, 2017, as well as a full closure of Industrial Boulevard at SH 183 overnight during the same time period. ➢ Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Financial update for the month ending October 31, 2017, and advised that sales tax collection is down four percent and car rental tax is up 12 percent over the same period last year. Additionally, she advised that the final copy of the approved City budget is now online on the City's website and available for viewing. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:29 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: • Cresthaven Addition J.P. Halford Survey 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 6:44 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 Loretta Getchell Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman Assistant City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Council Minutes Page 3 of 13 December 12, 2017 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 Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS Kate Allen Donna Judd Betty Priddy Essa Alley Sue Kosec Barney Snitz Gracy Alley Don Martin Lori Tompkins Tyler Alley Anniece McKanna Peggy Vandiver Lisa Bynum Michael McKee Gorden Vanscoy Amber Holligan LuAnn Portugal Mavy Wright Joyous Israel Kay Price INVOCATION Council Member Perry Bynum gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JANUARY Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Animal Control Supervisor Larry Atkinson. Larry was accompanied by members of the Public Works Department. Mayor Martin presented Larry with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection as employee of the month for January 2018. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Finance Director Janina Jewell introduced Accounting Manager Ross Fairclo. Ross was accompanied by his wife, Adrienne, son, Connor, daughter, Michaela, and members of the Finance Department. Mayor Martin presented Ross with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. I Council Minutes Page 4 of 13 December 12, 2017 Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Josh Schnitzius. Josh was accompanied by his wife, Kris, daughter, Sage, son, Blaine, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Josh with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. E ( Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter-Driver/Paramedic Michael VanPelt. Michael was accompanied by his wife, Tanya, son, Myles, daughter, Mikayla, mother, Diana, and members of the Fire Department, Mayor Martin presented Michael with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Division Chief/Fire Marshall Paul Smith. Paul was accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Paul with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Senior Civil Engineer Allen Harts. Mayor Martin presented Allen with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Code Inspector I Chris Courtney. Chris was accompanied by his father, Cliff, mother, Kathy, and members of the Code Compliance/Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Chris with a service pin commemorating his 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Robert Harper. Robert was accompanied by his mother, Glenda, stepfather, Charles, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Robert with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Lieutenant/Paramedic Jeff Hayden. Jeff was accompanied by his father, Max, mother, Loretta, daughter, Callie, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Jeff with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 5) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 5. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Price, Council Members Stinneford, Tompkins, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bynum Nays: None Council Minutes Page 5 of 13 December 12, 2017 Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (EDC) PROJECTS AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON DECEMBER 12, 2017 Ratified the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) action taken on December 12, 2017, approving EDC Resolution No. 19-17 which provides for the expenditure of funds for a project involving the amendment and modification of an existing project with US Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix LLC and involving extension of job creation incentives and the acquisition of land and facilities for an expansion of the Corporate Headquarters and a primary job training facility and promoting new business development within the City of Euless. Additionally, the following actions were approved: 1) Authorize the President to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at 411 North Main Street; 2) Authorize the President to negotiate and execute a Lease Agreement with US Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix LLC for property located at 411 North Main Street; and 3) Consider approval of Fourth Amendment to Lease and Incentive Agreement by and between the Euless Development Corporation, the City of Euless, and US Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix LLC and authorize the President to execute such Amendment. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AND INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EULESS, THE EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, AND US CONCRETE, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARY REDI MIX LLC AND AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AMENDMENT The Euless Development Corporation, the City of Euless, and U.S. Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix LLC, entered into an agreement in July 2008 for the construction of a regional headquarters and primary job training facility. The Agreement was amended in May 2012 to provide for the relocation of the U.S. Concrete Corporate Headquarters from Houston, Texas and to provide relocation funds and job creation incentives. The Agreement was further amended in January 2015 and May 2015 to provide for the expansion of the Corporate Headquarters and extension of the job creation incentives. The proposed Amendment provides for continuation of job creation incentives for an additional five-year period in the amount of$2,500 per job limited to 40 jobs. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 2017. Council Minutes Page 6 of 13 December 12, 2017 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED THE REVISED CITY OF EULESS AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN Mayor Martin advised that this update 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 Tompkins motioned to approve the revised City of Euless Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Price 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. 7. APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 17-08-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins advised that GRACE (Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange) and R.K. Allen Wholesale Foods, LLC are seeking a Temporary Use Permit to host a fundraiser in the GRACEful Buys resale shop parking lot at 700 West Euless Boulevard on a temporary basis. The company, R.K. Allen Wholesale Foods, LLC, would operate a sale of meats and seafood from the parking lot of GRACEful Buys for the following dates: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 to Sunday December 31, 2017 and then continuing from Wednesday, January 3, 2018 to Sunday January 7, 2018. The company, a supporter of GRACE, would contribute a portion of their proceeds to the organization. GRACE Spokesperson Kate Allen was present to address any questions. Council Member Bynum motioned to approve a request for a Temporary Use Permit No. 17-08-CC, for GRACEful Buys Fundraiser proposed to be located on Park Crestmoor Addition Block 2, Lot 23R213, 700 West Euless Boulevard. The fundraiser will take place on consecutive weeks beginning Wednesday, December 27, 2017 to Sunday December 31, 2017 and then continuing from Wednesday, January 3, 2018 to Sunday January 7, 2018. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 7 of 13 December 12, 2017 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. 17-13-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the site plan to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Tyler Alley, RCM Harwood North, LLC, is seeking to construct a 9,893 square foot retail/restaurant commercial building located southeast of East Harwood Road and Bear Creek Parkway within the Riverwalk Planned Development District. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their regular meeting of November 21, 2017, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 7-0-0. Tyler Alley, applicant, was present to address any questions. Gordon Vanscoy, 911 Mountain Laurel Drive, Euless, advised that while he is excited for the development, he expressed concerns related to the height of the buffer between the proposed development and the residential neighborhood adjacent to it. Mayor Martin encouraged Mr. Vanscoy to visit with Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins to express his concerns to determine if a resolution was possible. Council Member Stinneford provided additional details regarding the requirements of the development and the limitations of the City Council. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 17-13-SP, for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.363 acres to be platted as Cadence Capital Addition, Block A, Lot 3, 918 East Harwood Road. Mayor Pro Tem Price 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. i Council Minutes Page 8 of 13 December 12, 2017 ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 17- 11-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2181 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:46 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that Hugo Monsanto on behalf of MM3 Hospitality is seeking a Specific Use Permit(SUP)for a limited service hotel to be located on the northeast corner of Westpark Court and Dock McGinnis Drive. The hotel would be branded as a Comfort Inn and Suites and would be a four-story 51,349 square foot structure and contain 95 rooms. Staff has evaluated the application in accordance with the findings listed in Section 84-153 of the Unified Development Code and recommends denial of the Specific Use Permit based on the following: 1) The benefits that the City gains from the proposed use do not outweigh the loss of or damage to any homes, businesses, natural resources, agricultural lands, historical or cultural landmarks or sites, wildlife habitats, parks, or natural scenic, or historical features of significance and do not outweigh the personal and economic cost of any disruption to the lives, business and property of individuals affected by the proposed use; 2) The location, nature and height of the buildings, structures, walls and fences are out of scale with the neighborhood; 3) The proposed use will not be compatible with and may be injurious to the use and enjoyment of neighboring property and significantly diminish property values within the vicinity; and 4) There is not sufficient landscaping and screening to ensure harmony and compatibility with adjacent properties. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 21, 2017, and recommended denial of the Specific Use Permit by a vote of 7-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Molly MacEwan, Vision Commercial Real Estate, 100 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, distributed a presentation regarding the project and advised of the hotel's business prospects. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. Michael McKee, 300 Foxbury Drive, Euless, expressed his concerns regarding the project including the size of the development, increased traffic, and a distance of 65 feet between the hotel and his neighborhood. Council Minutes Page 9 of 13 December 12, 2017 John Franco, 305 Foxbury, Euless, provided statistics regarding local hotel room availability within 6.5 miles of this development and noted no other hotels are located 65 feet from a neighborhood. Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m. Council Member Stinneford advised that the City Council is tasked with having to weigh the benefits and costs to the City and its citizens and he personally cannot approve the Specific Use Permit. Council Member Bynum expressed his appreciation for the process in place allowing citizens to make their voices heard at the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and the City Council meetings and recognized those citizens and volunteers for their time and input. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to deny Ordinance No. 2181, a request for a Specific Use Permit for a Hotel on Westpark Professional Centre Addition, Block 1, Lot 2R1 and 2R in the Community Business District (C-2). 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. 10. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 17- 12-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2180 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Euless First United Methodist Church, is requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a new 41,800 square foot place of worship to be located between Lakeshore Drive, Ash Lane and North Industrial Boulevard. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 7, 2017 and voted to recommend approval of the Specific Use Permit with a vote of 7-0-0 with the following conditions: 1) Tied to the business owner, Euless First United Methodist Church; 2) Tied to the business name: Euless First United Methodist Church; 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. Council Minutes Page 10 of 13 December 12, 2017 Mr. Collins advised that, after the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the applicant has since requested that further consideration of the application be delayed. Staff recommends the item be tabled to a future date. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to table Ordinance No. 2180, a request for a Specific Use Permit for a Place of Worship on Lakewood Addition, Lots B and 131A to be replatted as United Methodist Disciples'Addition, Block A, Lot 1 in the Community Business District (C-2) to a future date. Council Member Zimmer 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- 15-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2182 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and stated that the applicant, James Sosa, representing Hwy 10 Tire Shop, is seeking to renew the Specific Use Permit (SUP) for his business located at 116 West Euless Boulevard. The last renewal of the Specific Use Permit was approved and included a stipulation that it was valid for a period of six months in order to gauge the further appropriateness of the use at the specific location due to numerous issues of non- compliance. Since the latest renewal, there have been no occurrences of Code Compliance issues with the business. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 21, 2017, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit by a 7-0-0 vote with the following conditions: 1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Owner: James Sosa; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Name: Hwy 10 Tire Shop; 3) All tires stored on site whether new or used, shall be stored in a manner that is screened from public view from the right-of-way and shall be stored under cover so as to not allow the collection of rainwater within the tires; 4) All repair of tires shall be conducted within the building or within the fenced area behind the building; Council Minutes Page 11 of 13 December 12, 2017 5) Outdoor storage is prohibited in front of the building; 6) The auto repair services provided by this establishment are tire repair and wheel- related repairs. Any other auto repair services are in violation of this Specific Use Permit; 7) 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; and 8) Upon revocation or expiration of the Specific Use Permit, all uses permitted hereunder shall cease. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2182, a request for a Specific Use Permit for a Tire Repair Shop on J.P. Halford Addition, Block D, Lot 7, 116 West Euless Boulevard in the Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10). Mayor Pro Tem Price 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. 12. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2183 Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2183, amending the official Operating and Capital Budget for FY 2017-2018 Council Member Bynum 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. APPROVED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOUR Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the following appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board Number Three to a two year term expiring January 1, 2020, and name Mayor Linda Martin as Chair of TIRZ Board Number Four. Council Minutes Page 12 of 13 December 12, 2017 E i Council Members Mayor Linda Martin, Chairman Linda Eilenfeldt Tim Stinneford Eddie Price Tarrant County Representative Rebecca Barksdale JPS Health Network Representative Scott Rule Tarrant County College District Staff Liaison Mark McClendon Council Member Zimmer 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. 14. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 15. REPORTS City Manaaer City Manager Getchell expressed her appreciation to the Library and Parks and Community Services staff for their hard work during the many recent holiday events including Library Administrator Sherry Knight and Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald. Additionally, she expressed her appreciation to the entire City staff for their efforts during the fundraising for the 6Stones Pulling for Hope bus pull held Friday, December 1, 2017. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin announced that the City of Euless won the 6Stones Pulling for Hope bus pull for the second year in a row. Additionally, she wished everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Mayor Martin advised that the next City Council meeting will be Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Council Minutes Page 13 of 13 December 12, 2017 ITEM NO. 16. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: I inda Martin, Mayor Kim tutter, RMC, City Secretary