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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:31 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall,
201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Linda Martin, Mayor Pro Tern
Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, Harry
Zimmer, and Salman Bhojani.
During the Precouncil meeting:
Council Member Salman Bhojani advised that he was proud to have graduated from
the Euless Citizens Police Academy and the graduation ceremony held Thursday,
May 23, 2019, was wonderful.
Mayor Linda Martin advised that she attended a Memorial Day Remembrance Event
at Bluebonnet Hills on Monday, May 27, 2019, and it was a beautiful and touching
service she highly recommended attending in the future.
City Manager Loretta Getchell announced several upcoming meetings and employee
retirements, including:
• Thursday, May 30, 2019:
o Inspector Goose Wall, Municipal Courtroom, 2:00 p.m.;
o Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting, Meeting Room, 5:00 p.m.,
o Special Called City Council meeting, Precouncil Meeting Room, 6:00 p.m.; and
o City Council Worksession, Precouncil Meeting Room, 6:15 p.m.
• Friday, May 31, 2019:
o Police Corporal Ray Hinojosa, Municipal Courtroom, 12:30 p.m.;
o Volunteer Coordinator Jerry Poteet, Euless Family Life Senior Center ballroom,
2:00 p.m.; and
o Former Finance Director Diana Ortiz, City of Grand Prairie, 3:00 p.m.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised that the Euless
Family Life Aquatic Center was well attended during the opening weekend of
Saturday, May 25, 2019 through Monday, May 27, 2019.
City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented the quarterly Police Department update and
advised of research and testing conducted on Level II ballistic vests. Additionally, he
introduced Lieutenant Mark Harris, Commander of Criminal Investigations to discuss
a recent residential burglary.
Lt. Harris provided a report related to a recent residential burglary and commended
several divisions within the Police Department as well as the Public Works
Department for their assistance in helping to secure the home following the incident.
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Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update for the period ending
April 30, 2019.
Library Director Sherry Knight provided a tour of the Library Think Tank mobile STEM
lab in the City Hall parking lot.
Mayor Martin recessed the Precouncil session at 6:45 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
Library Director Sherry Knight
Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams
Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley
Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck
Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero
VISITORS
Samir Alameddin Anniece McKanna Denise Taggart
Brenda Brown Kelly Parma Lori Tsuji
Rusty Brown Andrew Patterson Peggy Vandiver
Lisa Bynum Jaime Patterson Rick Vaughn
Brennan Harris Matt Patterson Barbara White
Anna Henry Syamala Samanthula Ben White
Muralidhar Kella Gene Shawl Mavy Wright
Raul Lopez Aubrey Slaybaugh
Suzy McCormick Barney Snitz
INVOCATION
Council Member Eddie Price gave the invocation.
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PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United
States and Texas.
ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR JUNE
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Crew Leader Zach
Hayes. Zach was accompanied by his wife, Lena, son, Colton, daughter, Riley Jo, family
friends, Ryan and Kristen Empkey, and Assistant Director of Public Works James Whitt.
Mayor Martin presented Zach with a plaque and certificate commemorating his selection
as employee of the month for June 2019.
ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF SCHOLARSHIP TO ANDREW PATTERSON
City Manager Getchell recognized Andrew Patterson as the recipient of a scholarship
awarded by an anonymous donor to a City of Euless employee's child. She highlighted
Andrew's future plans and presented him with a one thousand dollar scholarship. Andrew
was accompanied by his father, James, mother, Jaime, sister, Kimberly, grandmothers,
Barb Patterson and Denise Taggart, aunts, Cindy and Jennifer Patterson, uncle, Matthew
Patterson, and his uncle's girlfriend, Anna Henry.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 3 through 6)
Mayor Martin asked Assistant City Manager Barker to read each item into the record.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 3
through 6.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
Authorized the purchase of Microsoft software and licenses using the Texas Department
of Information Resources (DIR) contract. The total estimated expenditure is $52,255.51.
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ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1549
Approved Resolution No. 19-1549, denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company's
Distribution Cost Recover Factor ("DCRF") application filing, PUC Docket No. 49427,
seeking an increase in distribution revenues and authorizing the City to join with the
! Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor ("OCSC") to evaluate the filing.
ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1550
Approved Resolution No. 19-1550, approving the Trinity River Authority 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. 6. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 2019, and the special
called meeting of May 14, 2019.
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-02-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the
City Council and advised that the applicant, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School
District (HEB ISD), proposes to construct a new elementary school on property that the
district has owned for several decades at the southwest corner of East Midway Drive and
International Drive. The new campus will encompass a two-story 89,576 square foot
building. The property is zoned R-1 "Single Family Detached Dwelling District", which
allows the development of Elementary Schools (both public and private) by right. The
Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on May 7, 2019, and
recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote.
Mr. Collins provided additional details regarding access points for the proposed
elementary school in response to nearby resident concerns related to traffic on
International Drive. He explained that the residents preferred the access points to the
property be from Midway Drive. He explained the reasoning behind recommending the
access points from International Drive. However, he stated that two changes have been
recommended to address the residents traffic related concerns, including the addition of
dedicated parking and a continuous right turn only onto Midway Drive from International
Drive during student arrival and dismissal times.
Samir Alameddin, 602 International Drive, Euless, expressed his concern regarding
possible decreased property values and traffic flow.
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Syamala Samanthula, 704 International Drive, Euless, expressed her concern regarding
both ingress and egress on International Drive and the traffic congestion.
Rusty Brown, 215 Moonlight Drive, Euless, President of the Midway Square Homeowners
Association, advised that he believes most of the traffic flow concerns have been
addressed. However, he expressed his concerns with regard to pass through traffic
through nearby neighborhood and requested signage be considered to encourage the
flow of traffic towards Midway Drive.
Council Member Bynum advised that he attended the May 7, 2019 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting and he expressed confidence that citizen concerns have been
addressed by both City staff and the HEB ISD staff. He also expressed his appreciation
to staff and to the citizens for participating in the process and voicing their concerns.
Council Member Stinneford inquired about trees in the landscaping plan and
recommended eliminating the trees near the intersections and at the entrances to the
property to enhance driver visibility.
Mr. Collins confirmed that he would discuss the proposed changes with the applicant.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-02-SP, for a School
Improvement proposed to be located on International Village Addition, Block A, Lot 1 at
701 International Drive.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation to the school district for allowing the city to use
the property for many years.
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-03-SP
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the
City Council and advised that the applicant, Mercer Tree Service, is proposing to
construct a 3,200 square foot building to utilize as warehouse and storage for their
vehicles and trailers. There will be no outdoor storage. The company operates a
landscaping/tree servicing business. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered
the item on May 7, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 7-0-0 vote.
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Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-03-SP, for a Commercial
Structure proposed to be located on International/Regional Industrial Complex Addition,
Block C, Lot 6 at 2140 Regal Parkway.
Council Member Price seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 9. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 19-
01-SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2219
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
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Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the item to the
City Council and advised that the applicant, Victron Stores LLP, is seeking a Specific Use
Permit at 3050 State Highway 360. This proposed site will also include a car wash facility
staffed during operating hours. The primary structure containing the store and restaurants
will be approximately 8,137 square feet. Five fuel islands will be constructed with an
overhead canopy in the northwest portion of the site. A 120 foot car wash tunnel will be
constructed along the southeastern portion of the triangular shaped property. A car wash
requires a Specific Use Permit within the Community Business "C-2" zoning district.
Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission considered the Specific Use Permit
on May 7, 2019, and recommended approval by a vote of 7-0-0 with the following
conditions:
1) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Property Owner: Victron Stores LP;
2) The Specific Use Permit is tied to the Business Names: TigerMart, and Wash
Masters Car Wash; 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.
Applicant Mohamed Sharaf, Vice President of Development, Victron Energy, expressed
his appreciation to City staff for their assistance during the application process and briefly
explained his company's history and background.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins inquired about space for delivery trucks to make deliveries to
the facility at such a busy intersection.
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Nick Vasquez, Construction Manager, Victron Energy, explained that a lane behind the
facility has been made available to make deliveries.
Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2219, requesting a Specific
Use Permit on 2.6 acres of the Edward Taylor Survey, Abstract No. 1550, Tracts 1A4 and
1A5 located at 3050 State Highway 360 for a Convenience Store with Gas Sales and Car
Wash in Community Business (C-2) zoning district.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO.
2221
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins advised that, in response to the
passage of recent legislation that prohibits a municipality from collecting residential
building fees based on construction value, an amendment to the City's fee ordinance is
required. He advised that the amended fees will be calculated based on the square
footage of the proposed construction. He further advised the methodology used to
determine the calculation of the fees is based on a revenue neutral philosophy. Additional
revisions have been made to the fees related to swimming pools, accessory structures,
fences, and permits relating to trade specific permits to ensure compliance with the
legislation.
Council Member Bynum motioned to approve Ordinance No. 2221, amending the City of
Euless Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30, "Fees", Section 30-13, "Building Fees".
Council Member Zimmer seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
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ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
Council Member Price motioned to approve the following appointments to the various
board and commissions with expiring terms as stated:
BOARD/COMMISSION NAME PLACE TERM EXPIRES
Crime Control and Prevention District
Perry Bynum 9/1/2019
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3
Salman Bhojani 1/1/2021
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4
Salman Bhojani 1/1/2020
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Krissa Blundell Animal Welfare Organization
Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Abstain: None
Nays: None
Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS
Staff Report
Library Director Sherry Knight provided an update of Library activities including the HEB
Reads! Summer Reading Program, the Westdale Hills Community Center summer lunch
and learn program, and the Think Tank mobile STEM lab, which won the Texas Library
Association (TLA) 2019 Wayne Williams Library Project of the Year Award.
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City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
No report given.
ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
Lin Mart n, Mayor i Sutter, RMC, City Secretary