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Home My WebLink About2018-11-27 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, November 27, 2018 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 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 wished Finance Director Janina Jewell a happy birthday. Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt expressed her appreciation to Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck as well as the Police and Fire Departments for organizing a visit to the Euless 9/11 Memorial on Friday, October 26, 2018, for Medal of Honor recipient SFC Sammy Lee Davis and Captain Guy Dennis, a former Vietnam War POW. Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he and City Manager Loretta Getchell attended the Diabetes Awareness 5K and 1 K Fun-Run on Saturday, November 17, 2018, and it was a great event. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. Risk Manager Connie Scott presented the proposed updates to the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Transition Plan including completed projects and projects that have been scheduled for future years. She advised that the proposed plan will be presented for City Council consideration at the December 11, 2018 City Council meeting. Discussion ensued regarding ramps and curbs and the cost benefit of large projects. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update for the period ending September 30, 2018 (pre-audit.) Additionally, she advised that the City Council will be asked to consider approval of a bond issuance for the 2019 Street Reconstruction project at the December 11, 2018 City Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:34 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 November 27, 2018 Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code related to any of the matters listed on the agenda and to seek legal advice related to pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, including: 0 Courtney Orsburn v. City of Euless, et. Al Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:52 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 Finance Director Janina Jewell Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Information Services Director Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Human Resources-Risk Administrator Donny Beasley Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS John Deithloff Anniece McKanna Barney Snitz Adam Erhardt Daniel Olson Barbara Stickney Juanita Francisco Dinesh Patel Peggy Vandiver Jaime Hernandez Kay Price Steffenie Vela Steve Heyduck Michelle Smith INVOCATION Finance Director Janina Jewell gave the invocation. Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 November 27, 2018 PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Eddie Price led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER Library Director Sherry Knight introduced Library Assistant Denise Olson. Denise was accompanied by her husband, Daniel, and Library Board Chair Barney Snitz. Mayor Martin presented Denise with a plaque commemorating her selection as Employee of the Month for December. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE FOR THE EULESS ANIMAL SHELTER Mayor Martin presented Juanita Francisco with a certificate in recognition of her many years of volunteer service to the Euless Animal Shelter. Juanita was accompanied by friends and members of the Animal Control Department. CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6) 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 3 through 6. 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. 3. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 010-18 Approved award of Bid No. 010-18 and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract for Public Works Facility Pavement Improvements to G Rod Construction, 1204 Old Base Road, Aurora, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $159,336. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 002-19 Approved award of Bid No. 002-19 for the purchase and installation of one emergency standby generator for the Public Works building to Olsen Electric Service, Inc., 802 Gemini Avenue, Duncanville, Texas. The estimated expenditure is $61,942. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 November 27, 2018 ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED A JOB ORDER CONTRACT Approved a Job Order Contract (JOC) with GFC Contracting, 3816 Binz-Engleman Road #B125, San Antonio, Texas, for general maintenance repairs at the Texas Star Conference Center. Products and services are provided through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Network JOC program #520-16. The estimated expenditure is $112,600. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of November 13, 2018. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 7. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 18-04-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2210 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, QuikTrip Corporation, intends to purchase and redevelop the property currently occupied by Euless First United Methodist Church between East Airport Freeway and East Euless Boulevard, east of North Main Street. The property would be subdivided into five commercial tracts, with a sixth lot created where a billboard currently stands. A QuikTrip convenience store with fuel sales would be built on the lot at the hard corner of Main Street and State Highway (SH) 10. The remaining lots would be marketed to other commercial users. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on November 6, 2018, and recommended approval of the Planned Development by a vote of 7-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Lauren Montgomery, JJH Consultants, 4447 North Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas, expressed her appreciation to staff for their assistance during the planning and approval process and was pleased to bring a new QuikTrip location to Euless. Mark Compton, 606 Creekside Drive, Euless, Texas, advised that this development would be in his neighborhood and concurs that QuikTrip is a great company for the property. He expressed concern regarding the sale of the extra lots in relation to the neighboring developments. Mr. Collins advised that a site plan would be required to come before the City Council for consideration of the remaining lots. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 724 p.m. Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 November 27, 2018 Council Member Tompkins inquired about access to the property for southbound traffic on Main Street. Ms. Montgomery advised that QuikTrip would be open to discussing further with staff. Council Member Bhojani advised that this would be the fifth QuikTrip store to open in Euless. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2210, requesting to change the zoning on 6.614 acres in the Solomon Huitt Survey, Abstract No. 705, Tracts 3C1, 3D, and 4, and Jones-Ladenberger Addition, Block 1, Lot 1 located between East Airport Freeport and East Euless Boulevard, east of North Main Street, Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use (TX-10) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning. 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. 8. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT — PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 18-11-SUP AND FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2211 Mayor Martin advised that the applicant submitted a letter to withdraw their application for a specific use permit at this time. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 18-12-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, M Laxmi Hospitality, LLC, on behalf of Four Points by Sheraton, intends to construct a 67,525 square foot, five-story, 100 room full service hotel. The Riverwalk Planned Development zoning allows by right a full service hotel within the T5c subdistrict which is located along East Harwood Road. In accordance with discussions with adjacent property owners, the City has requested and the developer has incorporated certain modifications to the site and design of the project in an effort to mitigate several concerns expressed by adjoining property owners. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan on November 6, 2018, and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0-0. Gregory Schneck, 911 Red Maple Road, Euless, registered his opposition but chose not to address the City Council. Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 November 27, 2018 Philip Malachowski, 1005 Mountain Laurel Drive, Euless, registered his opposition to the development and advised that he has requested additional shrubbery be installed as a privacy measure as well as the elimination of two parking spaces along the southeast side of the property. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Site Plan No. 18-12-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on two (2) acres to be platted as Cadence Capital Addition, Block A, Lot 2, 970 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. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2209 The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently revised the countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Tarrant County, Texas and Incorporated Areas. In order to remain eligible for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Chapter 38, "FLOODS", was updated to include language addressing Recreational Vehicles and amending the new effective date to March 21, 2019. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2209, amending the City of Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 38, "FLOODS". 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. 11. APPROVED EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE Council Member Price motioned to approve the extension of the contract for Municipal Court Judge Lacy Britten for a one-year term to expire December 31, 2019. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 November 27, 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. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Martin made the following announcements: • Thursday, November 29, 2018, Mayor's Holiday Kickoff, 7:00 p.m.; City Hall; and • Saturday, December 1, 2018, Christmas Parade of Lights — "A Very Texas Christmas," 6:30 p.m., Midway Drive — From SH 157 to Main Street. ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Linda Martin, Mayor" Kim Sutter, TRMC, City Secretary