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Home My WebLink About2018-06-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesda~June26,2018 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4 :34 p.m. on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford , Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. Council Member Eddie Price arrived at 4 :35 p .m . During the Precouncil meeting: • City Manager Loretta Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. • City Attorney Wayne Olson provided a brief update in response to citizen concerns brought forth at the June 12 , 2018 City Council meeting regarding alcohol sales, including zoning, location of businesses, required notification, and distance requirements. • Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development update, including commercial and residential development. • Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial report for the period ending May 31 , 2018. Additionally, she reported that the sales tax collections were down almost seven percent when compared to the prior year and the car rental tax collections are up six percent over the same period last year. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6 :12 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following : Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551 .071 of the Texas Government Code related to pending or contemplated litigation : • Jason Patrick Jones vs Euless Police Department • Courtney Orsburn v. City of Euless, et. al. • Claim for franchise fees against Spectrum Mayor Martin 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 Council Minutes Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman Ass istant City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells Police Chief Mike Brown Finance Director Janina Jewell Page 2 of 8 Director of Plann ing and Economic Development Mike Collins Fire Chief Wes Rhodes 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 Donny Beasley Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams Rian Ali Mark Compton Daniell Goulette Ziyaan Khalfan VISITORS Anniece McKanna Gene Shawl Pam Shawl Lori Tompkins INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Chris Barker gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE June 26, 2018 Rustin Tholen Peggy Vandiver Mavy Wright Council Member Harry Zimmer led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JULY Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Robert "Billy Bob" Bryan . Robert was accompanied by his mother, Cathy, father, Bill , wife, Candace, son , Liam , and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Robert with a plaque commemorating his selection as Employee of the Month for July. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PIN Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Corporal Kimberly Parker. Kimberly was accompanied by her mother, Kay Simpson , father, Mike Simpson , husband , David , stepdaughter, Yesenia , and members of the Police Department. Mayor Martin presented Kimberly with a service pin and clock commemorating her 25 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 3 ofB June 26, 2018 CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 7) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record . Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3 through 7. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes : Mayor Martin , Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford , Council Members Tompkins , Price , Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojan i Nays : None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried . ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF HIGH DENSITY MINERAL BOND Authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Andale Construction , Inc., 7700 North Hayes Drive , Valley Center, Kansas , for the application of HAS High Density Mineral Bond advanced performance pavement preservation treatment. This product is used as part of the C ity's street maintenance program as a pavement preservation treatment. The estimated expenditure is $63 ,078 .75. ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT NETWORKING HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE Authorized the purchase of replacement networking hardware and software from Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW-G), 75 Tri-State International, Lincolnshire, Illinois. CDW-G holds mu lt iple State of Texas contracts for purchasing computer and networking equipment, including the Texas DIR contracts . The estimated expenditure is $100 ,000. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH WEAVER, LLP OF DALLAS, TEXAS PER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 005-15 Approved a contract extension with Weaver, LLP , 2821 West ]th Street, #700, Fort Worth , Texas , per Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 005-15 for independent audit services for the audit of the City of Euless and Euless Development Corporation financial records for Fiscal Year 2018. RFP No . 005-15 was awarded on June 23, 2015, for fiscal years ending September 30 , 2015 through 2017 and contained options for two additional one-year renewals. This constitutes the first of two add itional one-year renewal options . The estimated expenditure is $72 ,000 . Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 June 26, 2018 ITEM NO. 6. ACCEPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEMI -ANNUAL REPORT Accepted the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report for the period of October 1, 2017, th rough March 31 , 2018. ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of May 22 , 2018, the special called meeting of June 11 , 2018, and the regular meeting of June 12 , 2018. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A UNIFIED SIGN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. The applicant, Creekwood Trinity Union LLC , is developing the Trinity Un ion Urban Loft development on Heritage Avenue, north of the Cheek-Sparger Road intersecti on . They are requesting a Unified Sign Development Program in order to create unique signage on both their p roperty and on a reserved sign easement off-site. The intent of the Unified Sign Development Program is to establish a specific branding design for all major signs throughout a district. The proposed program by the master developer addresses consistency of design , branding , and materials for the signs w ithin the development. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve a Unified Sign Development Program for the Tri nity Union Development on 15.494 acres located at 2100 Heritage Avenue. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes : Nays: Mayor Martin , Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price , Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojan i None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried . ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-04-SP Director of Pl anning and Economic Development Collins presented the item t o the C ity Counci l. He advised that the applicant, Glade Infrastructure LLC , is seeking to construct a 6 ,728 square foot commercial retail building that will be subd ivided into three leased spaces. The site is located on the frontage road of State Highway (SH) 121 , located south of Chisholm Trail and immediately south of the current Lazy Dog restaurant. The Trin ity River Authority (TRA) maintai ns a permanent metering station at the southeast corner of thi s site , which dictates the geometry of the parki ng , access drives , and building location . Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 June 26, 2018 The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on June 5 , 2018, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-04-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 0 .78 acres of the Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract 441 , Tracts 2A5, 6A4, and a portion of 6A6A to be platted as Glade Parks Addition, Block C , Lot 2 , 2511 State Highway 121 . 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. 10. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-05-SP 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, is seeking to construct a 12,173 square foot structure for a retail package alcoholic beverage store. A second 4 ,000 square foot retail building is proposed on the second parcel for future development and will be marketed to a restaurant user. The City Council approved a Special Development Plan at the June 12 , 2018 City Council meeting which modified the maximum 40 foot side yard setback requi rement established in the Riverwalk Planned Development Zoning for this commercial lot type. Because of the proximity to the residential subdivision , a greater amount of landscaping than required by ordinance will be provided for the site. A significant landscape buffer that is between 13 and 30 feet in w idth w i ll be established along the south side of the site , and will include the installation of 39 Wax Myrtles that are six feet in height from 40-gallon containers . The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on June 19, 2018, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote . Applicant John McClure was present to address any questions. John McClure, 3409 North Central Expressway, Plano , Texas, expressed his appreciation to Mr. Collins for his assistance in the review process and d iscussed proposed changes to parking . Mayor Marti n inquired if this Specs location would have a deli. Stan Haddock, 2405 Kathryn Drive, Heath , Texas, advised that the size of the store will dictate the amenities. Council Member Z immer motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-05-SP , for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 2 .244 acres of the Adam Bradford Survey, Council Minutes Page 6 ofB June 26, 2018 Abstract 152 , Tracts 1A7C, and a portion of Tract 1 B to be platted as Cadence Capital Addition , Block A , Lots 4 and 5 , located within the 900 block of East Harwood Road . Council Member Eilenfeldt seconded the motion . Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford , Council Members Tompkin s , Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojan i Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried . ITEM NO. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO . 2194 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7 :28 p .m . Police Chief Brown advised the City Council that the City adopted a juvenile curfew ordi nance (Ordinance No . 1144) in 1994. State law requ ires such ordinances to be reviewed and renewed every three years and the ordinance will expire automatically on July 12 , 2018, if not renewed . The last renewal took place in 2015 and the daytime curfew provision was removed at that time. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regard ing the item. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7 :29 p.m. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No . 2194, continuing in effect the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Section 50-27, "Curfew Hours for M inors." Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes : Mayor Martin , Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford , Counci l Members Tompkins, Price , Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried . ITEM NO. 12. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 18- 07-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2196 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7 :30 p.m . Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Paul Bolu on behalf of Victory Word M inistries International , dba The Victory House, is seeking to lease approximately 1,300 square feet Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 June 26, 2018 at 4223 West Pipeline Road as a place of worship . The congregation has 12 to 15 members and will conduct services twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. One Saturday each month, they will have events for homeless and less fortunate people in the area. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on June 5 , 2018, 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 Place of Worship Owner: Victory Word Ministries International; 2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Place of Worship Name: The Victory House; 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 . Dr. Paul Bolu was present to address any questions. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents wishing to speak regarding the item. Seeing none, the public hearing was closed at 7 :32 p .m . Council Member Tompkins inquired as to how transportation for the monthly events will be managed . Dr. Paul Bolu, 10425 Equestrian Trail, Keller, Texas, advised that participants will arrive at the facility on their own devise and as the ministry grows, a shuttle service may be considered . Council Member Price motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No . 2196, approving a Specific Use Permit for a Place of Worship on Morrisdale Addition, Block 1A, Lot 2A1 , 4223 West Pipeline Road, Neighborhood Business District (C-1). Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion . Ayes : Mayor Martin , Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried . ITEM NO. 13. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments . ITEM N0.14. REPORTS City Manager Council Minutes Page 8 ofB June 26, 2018 Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck announced the "Texas Nature Trackers : Documenting Change for Conservation" event that will held on Thursday, June 28, 2018 , in Council Chambers from 7:00 to 8 :30 p.m. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin wished everyone a safe and happy 4t h of July. ITEM NO. 15. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7 :36 p.m . APPROVED: