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Home My WebLink About2019-03-26 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, March 26, 2019 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 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, Eddie Price, Linda Eilenfeldt, Harry Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani. During the Precouncil meeting: y Mayor Linda Martin expressed her congratulations to Council Member Eddie Price on the birth of his first grandchild, Suzy Kay Lacaze, on March 18, 2019. Additionally, she expressed her appreciation to Council Member Linda Eilenfeldt for her six years of service on the City Council. Council Member Jeremy Tompkins advised that he recently attended several Youth in Government meetings and was impressed with the program. Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford advised that he attended the HEB Education Foundation Awards of Excellence dinner and ceremony held Thursday, March 21, 2019, and expressed his admiration for the students in attendance. Council Member Salman Bhojani advised that he is currently enrolled in the Euless Citizens Police Academy and expressed his appreciation to the Police Department staff for preparing and instructing such a great program for citizens. Mayor Martin announced that the Euless Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association annual steak dinner held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, was well attended and the food was well received. Council Member Harry Zimmer advised that Sergeant Rocky Fimbres and Lieutenant Brenda Alvarado attended his annual neighborhood meeting and presented information regarding the Neighborhood Watch and Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) programs and did a wonderful job. City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that the Texas Municipal League (TML) issues a legislative update via email each week during the state legislative session. City Manager Loretta Getchell announced the following upcoming events: • Friday, March 29, 2019, Northeast Leadership Forum Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, The Marq Southlake, 11:30 a.m.; Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 March 26, 2019 • Friday, April 5 through Saturday, April 6, 2019, Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Blitz, 6Stones, • Friday, April 5, 2019, The Vinyl Stripes concert, Texas Star Pavilion, 7.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and • Saturday, April 6, 2019, Springtime on the Plaza at Glade Parks, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. City Manager Getchell introduced HEB Transit Project Chair Henry DelCastillo and Ken Koo with Catholic Charities of Fort Worth. Mr. DelCastillo presented a brief overview of the HEB Transit program, including the mission statement, ridership data, and costs associated with the program. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the Development Update, including commercial and residential development. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford began presiding over the Precouncil session at 6:08 p.m. following the dinner break. Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial Report for the period ending February 28, 2019. City Manager Getchell presented the Legislative Update including a proposed amendment to Texas House Bill (HB) 2 related to property taxes and a bill sponsored by Senator Kelly Hancock related to telecommunications fees. City Manager Getchell advised that both she and City Attorney Wayne Olson will be absent from the April 9, 2019 City Council meeting. At that meeting, a brief Industrial Development Authority meeting will be held to formally dissolve the board. Additionally, the traffic signals at the intersections of Main Street, Ector Drive, and Industrial Boulevard at State Highway (SH) 183 have been changed from a timing system to a camera system pending a new timing study. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford recessed the Precouncil session at 6:43 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 Page 3 of 7 March 26, 2019 Deputy City Manager Bob Freeman Assistant City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Wayne Olson City Secretary Kim Sutter Deputy City Secretary Lindsay Wells Assistant Police Chief Gary Landers 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 Information Services Director Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton VISITORS Dua Ahmed Bob Eilenfeldt Suzy McCormick Lisa Bynum Anna Mandadzhiev Anniece McKanna Perry Bynum Konstantin Mandadzhiev Barney Snitz Zach Ceballos Lee Martin Peggy Vandiver Mavy Wright INVOCATION Assistant City Manager Chris Barker gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Tim Stinneford led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF AWARD Mayor Martin presented the 2018 Excellence in Libraries Award to Library Director Sherry Knight. Library Board Chairman Barney Snitz joined Ms. Knight for the presentation. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 5) 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 2 through 5. Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 March 26, 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. 2. AUTHORIZED DESIGNATED LOCATIONS FOR THE POSTING, USE OR DISTRIBUTION OF POLITICAL SIGNS Approved designated locations for the posting, use, or distribution of political signs on public property utilized as a polling site. With the remodel of the Euless Public Library location at Ector Drive, early voting and election day voting has been relocated to the Euless Family Life Senior Center. ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF TWO SWIFT WATER RESCUE BOATS WITH ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Authorized the purchase of two rapidly deployable watercraft, two galvanized steel trailers, and associated equipment. In May 2018, the City Council approved Resolution No. 18-1531, authorizing submittal of an application to the Office of the Governor for the 2018 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program for Swift Water Boat Replacement. The grant was approved on February 4, 2019, and the boats will be deployed as part of 14 city Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA.) ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1547 Approved Resolution No. 19-1547, authorizing the execution and delivery of a continuing disclosure agreement with the Trinity River Authority. ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of March 12, 2019. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 19- 02-CC Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He explained that the Pride of Texas Music Festival is partnering with iT'Z for the sixth year in a row and this year, they will hold three events. For the three events, a 40 foot by 80 foot tent will be erected on Saturday, April 20, 2019, and remain onsite Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 March 26, 2019 ITEM NO. 8. HELD PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 19-01-PD AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2215 Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council and advised that the applicant, Konstantin Mandadzhiev, owns 0.610 acres at the southwest corner of Bear Creek Drive and North Main Street. The property is currently zoned Community Business (C-2) zoning district. Mr. Mandadzhiev requests to change the zoning to Planned Development (PD) zoning district based on the Single Family Custom Dwelling (R-1 C) zoning district to allow the construction of one single family home. In order to create an "estate" like appearance, the developer of the lot would like to install a wrought iron style metal fence along the front property line facing Bear Creek Drive. A masonry wall would be installed on the North Main Street side yard that would connect to the existing subdivision rear wall of the development to the south. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Site Plan on March 5, 2019, and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0-0. Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents of the case. Mayor Martin acknowledged the following citizens who registered their support of Planned Development 19-01-PD but chose not to address the City Council: Konstantin Mandadzhiev, 1205 Denton Drive, Euless, Texas Lee Martin, 1611 Haydenbend Circle, Grapevine, Texas Doug Terry, 444 East Dallas Road #2327, Grapevine, Texas Mayor Martin asked to hear from any opponents of the case. There being none, she closed the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. Council Member Tompkins inquired about a sidewalk along Main Street. Mr. Collins confirmed that a sidewalk will be constructed and will connect with existing sidewalks near the property. Council Member Eilenfeldt motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2215, changing the zoning on 0.610 acres in the Franklin Levy Survey, Abstract No. 513, Tract 2G4, located at the southwest corner of Bear Creek Drive and North Main Street; from Community Business (C-2) zoning district to Planned Development (PD) zoning district to allow for a single family residential development. Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Stinneford, Council Members Tompkins, Price, Eilenfeldt, Zimmer, and Bhojani Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 March 26, 2019 through Saturday, May 25, 2019 behind iT'Z for a daily rotating schedule of bands, choirs, and orchestras from elementary, middle schools, and high schools from 9:00 a.m. to 6A0 p.m. during the festival. Participants will have use of iT'Z food and facilities during the event. Council Member Price motioned to approve the Temporary Use Permit No. 19-02-CC for the Pride of Texas Music Festival to be held on Euless Towne Center property, 1201 West Airport Freeway, Euless, Texas, Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26, 2019, Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10, 2019, and Monday, May 20 through Wednesday, May 22, and Friday, May 24, 2019. Council Member Eilenfeldt 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. 7. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2216 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF "CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2019" Finance Director Jewell advised that Ordinance No. 2216 provides for the issuance of bonds based on the City's application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) in October 2018. The issuance is for Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue bonds in the amount of $9,275,000 to the TWDB for well replacement and construction at the Fuller and Far North well sites. The offered rate is 1.39 percent. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve the first and final reading of Ordinance No. 2216, authorizing the issuance of City of Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2019, pledging the net revenues of the City's Waterworks and Sewer System to the security and payment thereof and enacting other provisions incident and related thereto. Council Member Tompkins 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. Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 March 26, 2019 Nays: None Mayor Martin declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 9. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. ITEM NO. 10. RECOGNITION OF COUNCIL MEMBER LINDA EILENFELDT Mayor Pro Tern Stinneford and the members of the City Council expressed their gratitude and well wishes to Council Member Eilenfeldt. Mayor Martin recognized Council Member Eilenfeldt with the presentation of a plaque and a bouquet of roses for her six years of service to the citizens of Euless while serving on the City Council. ITEM NO. 22. REPORTS City Manager City Manager Getchell expressed her appreciation to Council Member Eilenfeldt on behalf of all of the Euless City employees. City Attorney City Attorney Wayne Olson expressed his appreciation to Council Member Eilenfeldt and wished her well in the future. City Council No report given. ITEM NO. 23. ADJOURN Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. APPROVED: ATTES es—� Linda Martin, Mayor OiSutter, TRMC, City Secretary