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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, June 12, 2018 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford arrived at 4:36 p.m. During the Precouncil meeting: Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he attended the "Incognito — A Rock Around the Park" concert held Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Texas Star Pavilion and said it was a wonderful concert. Council Members Salman Bhojani, Linda Eilenfeldt, and Jeremy Tompkins advised that they attended the HEB Chamber Expo on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Hurst Conference Center and were pleased to see that the event was well attended. :- City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that new City Council and City staff pictures will be taken prior to the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Finance Director Janina Jewell provided the Financial update for the month ending April 30, 2018, and advised that sale tax collection is up five percent over the same period last year and down 5.4 percent year-to-date. Car rental tax collection is flat over the same period last year and up six percent year-to-date. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker provided the Transportation update and discussed overnight lane closures related to Midtown Express. Additionally, City Manager Getchell provided an update to a question presented by Mike Utzman during the May 22, 2018 City Council meeting public comments regarding the timing of traffic signals at the intersection of State Highway (SH) 183 and Westpark Way. She advised that North Tarrant Express (NTE) has reviewed the signal timing and agreed to make changes. Ms. Getchell confirmed that the responsibility of the traffic signals is not the City of Euless but NTE and the City of Bedford. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:04 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 June 12, 2018 Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code related to pending or contemplated litigation: • Kimberly Parker vs City of Euless The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Cresthaven Addition Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 5:37 p.m. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes presented the Fire Department update, including year-to- date dollar loss, response times, total runs, Fire Marshall statistics, Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) Strategic Planning meeting, and the Euless Citizens Fire Academy. Mayor Martin recessed Precouncil session at 6:19 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 Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Library Administrator Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Human Resources-Risk Administrator Donny Beasley VISITORS Ivan Granados Erin Portilla Peggy Vandiver Joyous Israel Jason Portilla Jeeva Veerappan Sathya Jeevanandam Larry Schmidt William Wilson Vignes Jeevanandam Gene Shawl Mavy Wright Phil Malachowski Pam Shawl Anniece McKanna Rustin Tholen INVOCATION Council Member Eddie Price gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Jonathan Tidden. Jonathan was accompanied by his wife, Mia, son, Sawyer, daughters, Jocelyn and Cassidy, mother-in- law, Katherine, father-in-law, Phil, and brother-in-law, Randy, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Jonathan with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 4) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record. She advised that a Council Member requested Agenda Item #5 be tabled to the next City Council agenda on June 26, 2018, for consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 4. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1532 Approved Resolution No. 18-1532, designating the Police Chief as the authorized official to act on the City's behalf for the Fiscal Year 2018 grant funds from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division that will enable the City of Euless to purchase and implement a training force simulator for the Police Department. The grant amount is $70,000 and the City of Euless will fund $40,000 as approved in the FY2018 budget. Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 12, 2018 ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 18-1533 Approved Resolution No. 18-1533, approving the Trinity River Authority (TRA) Resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Trinity River Authority of Texas (Tarrant County Water Project) Improvement Revenue Bonds. The TRA contract with the cities of Euless and Bedford requires approval by the Euless and Bedford City Councils for TRA bond sales. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY MATERIALS FROM BIBLIOTHECA, INC. Authorized the purchase of digital library materials (e-books and e-audiobooks) from Bibliotheca, Inc., PO Box 38052, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the sole source provider of materials for the Cloud Library platform in use by the library. The estimated expenditure is $60,000. ITEM NO. 5. TABLED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Bhojani motioned to table consideration of the City Council minutes of May 22, 2018, to the June 26, 2018 City Council agenda. Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-14-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that, Larry Schmidt, representing SPD Contractors, is seeking to construct a 5,980 square foot facility to provide internal storage for equipment and supplies as well as offices. The building is sited to face Heather Drive. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on May 15, 2018, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote. Applicant Larry Schmidt was present to address any questions. Council Member Tompkins inquired about the building currently on the property. Mr. Collins confirmed that SPD Contractors owns the building. Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 12, 2018 Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 17-14-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 0.7 acres on Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lots 1, 2, and 3 to be replatted as Cresthaven Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 R, to be addressed as 1011 Heather Drive. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2195 City Manager Getchell advised that Ordinance No. 2195 would amend Chapter 78, regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax by amending the definition of"occupancy" and providing an exemption for occupants of an extended stay of 30 days or greater. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford inquired if the first 29 days of an occupant's extended stay would be taxed with the hotel occupancy tax. City Attorney Wayne Olson confirmed that no portion of an extended stay is taxed with a hotel occupancy tax. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2195, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinance Chapter 78, "Taxation", Article IV, "Hotel Occupancy Tax", Section 78-121, "Definitions", and Section 78-122 "Levy of tax; rate; exemptions." Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. 18-01-SDP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, John McClure, on behalf of Specs Wines, Spirits, Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 June 12, 2018 and Finer Foods (Specs,) is seeking approval of a Special Development Plan , as allowed within Ordinance No. 1904 (Riverwalk Planned Development.) Specs is seeking approval of a Special Development Plan that would enable the maximum sideyard setback distance to be modified to better accommodate a proposed retail project. Consideration of a separate site plan will be brought forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council if the Special Development Plan is approved. Owners Representative Stan Haddock was present to address any questions. William Wilson, 1213 Hillcrest Drive, Euless, expressed his concerns regarding a liquor store in close proximity to a residential neighborhood. Ivan Granados, 1213 Hillcrest Drive, Euless, expressed his concerns, as a property owner, regarding the impact to property values by a liquor store. Joyous Israel, 1001 Mountain Laurel Drive, Euless, expressed her concerns regarding a liquor store near a residential neighborhood. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Special Development Plan No. 18-01- SPD, for a Special Development Plan for a commercial development proposed to be located on 2.244 acres on Adam Bradford Survey Abstract 152 to be platted as Cadence Capital Addition, Block A, Lots 4 and 5, located within the 900 block of East Harwood Road. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford advised that liquor stores are allowed by right to open and operate within this development without City Council intervention. This agenda item was intended to create a plan to allow a liquor store to be as unobtrusive as possible to the nearby residential neighborhood. ITEM NO. 9. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Tompkins authorized the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 2, Lot 16, 906 Highland Drive. Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 12, 2018 Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 10. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Eilenfeldt authorized the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 3, Lot 7, 917 Highland Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 11. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY PURSUANT TO CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford authorized the City Manager to execute the settlement agreement related to the Kimberly Parker vs City of Euless lawsuit as discussed in closed session. Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS Ivan Granados, 1213 Hillcrest Drive, Euless, inquired if there are any additional options available to citizens to prevent liquor stores from locating next to residential developments. Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 June 12, 2018 City Attorney Olson advised that he would speak to Mr. Granados following the meeting as the Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits City Council discussion of items not listed on the agenda. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin announced a Town Hall meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Lin a in, Mayor i Sutter," RMC, City Secretary