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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-14 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, August 14, 2018 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Stinneford, Council Members Jeremy Tompkins, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. During the Precouncil meeting: Mayor Linda Martin expressed her appreciation to Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor for hosting a luncheon for the Public Works staff to thank them for their recent overtime work repairing broken pipes throughout the City. r City Manager Loretta Getchell expressed her appreciation to the Finance Department staff for their efforts in preparing the budget documents. Assistant City Manager Chris Barker introduced Network and Systems Manager John Ragsdale and advised that his first day was Monday, August 13, 2018. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. y Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development Update, including commercial and residential development. Assistant City Manager Barker presented the Transportation update and advised that TxDOT has presented options for safety mitigation near West Pipeline Road and State Highway 10 for City consideration. Director of Public Works and Engineering Cranor presented the Public Works update, including developments, City projects, road overlays, and water and sewer maintenance. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update for sales tax collected in June and advised that sales tax was up 1.99 percent over the same period last year, and down 3.83 percent year to date. Car rental tax for the same period was down less than one percent but up five percent year to date. Additionally, she advised that a temporary closure of a US Post Office in Coppell last week caused delayed delivery of Cycle 1 water bills. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:33 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 August 14, 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: • Odell Claim • Jones vs Euless Police Department The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • State Highway 183 at Main Street, Tract 16 and 17 Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:55 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 Aarish Bhojani Brad Harris Barney Snitz Nima Bhojani Abyan Hemani Aahil Sukhyani Raisha Bhojani Aliyah Hemani Aliyah Sukhyani Dylan Crooks Shahnaz Hemani Ashraf Sukhyani Jim Crooks Jaime Hernandez Judy Tribble Jimmy Crooks Steve Heyduck Diane Trujillo Sabrina Didarali Don Martin Rudy Trujillo James Evans Anniece McKanna Peggy Vandiver Mark Evans Betty Priddy Melissa Ferguson Gene Shawl Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 August 14, 2018 INVOCATION Mayor Linda Martin gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Girl Scout Troop #1561, led by Troop Leaders Sabrina Didarali and Nima Bhojani, led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Girl Scout Troop members Shahnaz Hemani and Aliyah Hemani presented information related to their Troop's Kindness program. The audience joined Girl Scout Troop #1561 in reciting the Kindness Pledge. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Office Technician Stacy Duke-Rodriguez. Stacy was accompanied by her husband, Randy, daughter, Brooklyn, father-in-law, Brad, and members of the Public Works Department. Mayor Martin presented Stacy with a plaque commemorating her selection as Employee of the Month for August. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins introduced Secretary Michele Crooks. Michele was accompanied by her husband, Jim, sons, Jimmy and Dylan, and members of the Planning and Economic Development Department. Council Member Eilenfeldt presented Michele with a service pin commemorating her 5 years of service with the City. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins introduced Building Official Don Sheffield. Don was accompanied by his wife, Christine, and members of the Planning and Economic Development Department. Council Member Eilenfeldt presented Don with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. City Secretary Kim Sutter introduced Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells. Lindsay was accompanied by her daughters, Avery and Harper, and family friend, Lacey Miller. Mayor Martin presented Lindsay with a service pin commemorating her 5 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Allie Galloway. Allie was accompanied by her mother, Pam, grandmother, Geneva, and sister, Sarah, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Allie with a service pin commemorating her 5 years of service with the City. Council Minutes Page 4 of 12 August 14, 2018 Police Chief Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Tyler Killman. Tyler was accompanied by his daughters, Samantha and Alexis, son, Theodore, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Tyler with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Police Chief Brown introduced Dispatcher Kymberly "Kym" Pitman. Kym was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford presented Kym with a service pin commemorating her 10 years of service with the City. Fleet and Facilities Administrator Kyle McAdams introduced Fleet and Facility Supervisor Blake Cloud. Blake was accompanied by members of the Fleet and Facility Department as well as Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald. Council Member Zimmer presented Blake with a service pin commemorating his 10 years of service with the City. Fire Chief Wes Rhodes introduced Firefighter II/Paramedic Jon Evans. Jon was accompanied by his wife, Terri, son, Jimmy, brother, Mark, sister, Diane Trujillo, brother- in-law, Rudy Trujillo, their grandchildren, Mikana, Kaane, and Annela, cousin, Jay Bowers, his wife, Tammie Bowers, niece, Melissa Ferguson, and members of the Fire Department. Mayor Martin presented Jon with a service pin commemorating his 30 years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF LIFE SAVING AWARDS Fire Chief Rhodes presented a Life Saving Award to Benny Amani and Cyrus Dunbar. Mr. Amani and Mr. Dunbar were on the scene of an apartment fire in June. They called 911 and while waiting for the Fire Department to arrive, they rescued a woman from her first floor apartment, a couple from their second floor apartment, and alerted the tenants in the remainder of the building. ITEM NO. 4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION Council Member Tompkins presented a proclamation to Charles Boswell representing the Tarrant Area Food Bank proclaiming September as Hunger Action Month. Rita Young and Janice Kasten representing First United Methodist Church of Euless, which serves as a food distribution partner of the Tarrant Area Food Bank, were also present to accept the proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA (items 5 through 10) Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 5 through 10. Council Member Tompkins seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 5 of 12 August 14, 2018 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. 5. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 007-18 Approved a contract with Environmental Lighting Service (ELS), 1010 East Avenue J, Grand Prairie, Texas, for routine electrical and emergency repair services. ELS will serve as the City's electrical services contractor for routine and emergency repair services. The type of services requested would be necessary during the regular course of City business, however actual expenditures will be on an as needed basis. The initial contract will be for a one-year term with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods. The estimated expenditure is $300,000. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 012-16 Renewed Bid No. 012-16 to the following companies for pipe, clamps, fittings, meter boxes, fire hydrants, and other water utility related parts: • Atlas Utility Supply Company, 2301 Carson Street, Fort Worth, Texas • Ferguson Waterworks, 2683 West Euless Boulevard, Euless, Texas • ACT Pipe & Supply, 1888 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas HD Supply Waterworks, 7197 Latham Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, and Fortiline Waterworks, 1705 Cypress Street, Haltom City, Texas, declined to renew. The purchase of utility parts in various quantities will be based on the City's actual needs. The bid contained a one-year term with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. This request represents the second of those one-year renewals. The estimated expenditure is $150,000. ITEM NO. 7. AWARDED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 005-18 Awarded RFP No. 005-18 for reinsurance coverage for the City's health insurance program for October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019, to Houston International Insurance Group (HIIG) for a term of one year. The proposal includes a deductible of$110,000 per person with a $125,000 aggregating specific deductible. The estimated expenditure is $683,506. Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 August 14, 2018 ITEM NO. 8. RATIFIED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION DECLARING A PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT CARR PARK Ratified the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) action taken on August 13, 2018, approving EDC Resolution No. 20-18, declaring a project for improvements at Carr Park. ITEM NO. 9. RATIFIED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION DECLARING A PROJECT FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE PARKS AT TEXAS STAR INCLUDING SOFTBALL FACILITIES Ratified the Euless Development Corporation (EDC) action taken on August 13, 2018, approving EDC Resolution No. 21-18, declaring a project for improvements at the Parks at Texas Star including Softball Facilities. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of June 26, 2018. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 11. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for purchase of property located at State Highway 183 at Main Street, Tract 16 and 17, Euless, Texas. 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. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 17-17-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, L&D Distributing, is seeking to construct a 24,120 square foot industrial building designed for distribution warehouse and office uses. A detention area, which will only hold water during storm events, is designed to accommodate the stormwater runoff amount generated by the development. This detention area is located south of the building. The Planning and Zoning Commission Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 August 14, 2018 considered this site plan at their regular meeting of July 17, 2018, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 6-0-0. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Site Plan No. 17-17-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 1.56 acres on a portion of International/Regional Industrial Complex Block E, Lot 2 within the 1400 block of Westpark Way. 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. 13. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-06-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Embrey Development, is proposing an urban loft project containing six buildings with 285 units located at the northwest corner of Park Drive and West Euless Boulevard. The buildings are street loaded, with parking placed internal to the site. Similar to other urban loft projects in the City, there is pedestrian access to the streets from the buildings. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their regular meeting of July 17, 2018, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 6-0-0. Council Member Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-06-SP, for Urban Loft Development proposed to be located on 8.078 acres on Euless Founders Parc Addition, Block Q, Lot 1 and A.J. Huitt Survey, Abstract No. 684, Tracts 4A5 and 4A5A to be replatted as Euless Founders Parc Addition, Block Q, Lot 1 R located at the northwest intersection of Park Drive and West Euless Boulevard. 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. 14. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-07-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Harry Chapman, is proposing a redesign of the Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 August 14, 2018 northwest corner of North Main Street and State Highway (SH) 183, which had previously been a Starbucks restaurant. Due to site condition changes created by the widening of SH 183, the developer has demolished the existing structure and redesigned the site to accommodate a new 909 square foot Starbucks building, which will be constructed slightly north of the previous building's location. The new structure will be a drive-through only facility. The interior space will be only accessible to employees and no counter service will be provided. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this site plan at their regular meeting of July 17, 2018, and voted to recommend approval with a vote of 6-0-0. Applicant Harry Chapman was present to address any questions. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-07-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on 0.416 acres on Fuller Addition, Lot 8, 211 North Main Street. 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. 15. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 18- 09-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2197 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:02 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Euless First United Methodist Church, proposes to construct a new 41,800 square foot place of worship on property located between Lakeshore Drive, Ash Lane, and North Industrial Boulevard. The project was initially brought forward in 2017 under case number 17-12-SUP. At the request of the applicant and because of the uncertainty of when the subject property could be purchased, the case was presented for City Council consideration on December 12, 2017, as Ordinance No. 2180 but was tabled indefinitely. The specific aspects of the site development being presented for consideration has not changed. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on July 17, 2018, and recommended approval of the specific use permit by a vote of 6-0-0 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 Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 August 14, 2018 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. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Engineer Bennett Ratliff, representing The Ratliff Group, expressed his appreciation to the City staff and advised that they have been gracious to work with. Council Member Tompkins inquired about any planned safety measures along the sidewalk. Mr. Ratliff advised that a handrail would be installed if it were deemed necessary for the grading of the property. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Council Member Price motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2197, 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). 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. Mayor Martin expressed her sadness about losing a piece of Euless history but remains hopeful for the future. ITEM NO. 16. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) BUDGET FOR FY2018- 2019 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. Finance Director Jewell advised the City Council that the proposed Euless Crime Control and Prevention District Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was approved by the Crime Control and Prevention District Board on June 11, 2018, following a public hearing. State law requires final approval by the City Council without amendment. The proposed budget continues existing programming by the district. Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 August 14, 2018 Police Chief Mike Brown provided an explanation of the proposed capital expenditures in the budget. 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 8:16 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to approve the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. 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. 17. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 28, 2018 FOR PROPOSED CITY OF EULESS BUDGET FOR FY 2018-2019 Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to set a public hearing for August 28, 2018, 7:00 p.m. in the Euless City Council Chambers regarding the proposed City of Euless Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019. 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. 18. PLACED A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT CITY OF EULESS AD VALOREM TAX RATE ON THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2018 AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford motioned to place a proposal to adopt the City of Euless proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.4625 per $100 valuation on the September 11, 2018 agenda. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 August 14, 2018 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS ON PROPOSED CITY OF EULESS AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR AUGUST 28, 2018, AND SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Council Member Bhojani motioned to schedule two public hearings on the proposed City of Euless Ad Valorem Tax Rate for 7:00 p.m. on August 28, 2018, and for 7:00 p.m. on September 4, 2018, in the Euless City Council Chambers. 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. 20. APPROVED BOARD APPOINTMENTS The Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) is comprised of seven Directors, including four Council Members and three Citizen Members, who serve staggered two- year terms that expire September 1 of each year. Council Member Tompkins motioned to reappoint Council Members Eddie Price and Harry Zimmer and reappoint Citizen Member Ron Shields to the Crime Control and Prevention District Board with terms to expire September 1, 2020. 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. ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. Council Minutes Page 12 of 12 August 14, 2018 ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Getchell expressed her appreciation to the entire City staff for their hard work all summer including emergency pipe repairs, children's summer camps, and the budget process. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin also expressed her appreciation to City staff. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Lin a Martin, Mayor utter, T MC, City Secretary