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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, October 8, 2019 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Eddie Price, Perry Bynum, and Harry Zimmer. Council Member Salman Bhojani arrived at 5.11 p.m. Mayor Linda Martin was absent from the meeting due to a death in the family. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins advised that Mayor Linda Martin's brother passed away yesterday. He expressed his condolences to her and her family and hoped to do well filling in for her during the meeting. Council Member Harry Zimmer advised that he attended a class session at Computer Minds related to cyber security and was amazed by the talent and skill in the community. Additionally, he was pleased to see the Forest Point Estates neighborhood participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Council Member Perry Bynum agreed that National Night Out is a wonderful event allowing neighbors to get to know each other. ➢ Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins advised that the Public Safety Open Houses held Saturday, October 5, 2019, were both well attended and expressed his appreciation to the Police and Fire Departments for their efforts. Additionally, he recognized the Library and Municipal Court for participating as well. Council Member Tim Stinneford advised that he attended the funeral of Ronnie Goad, the son of JR and Kay Goad, on Saturday, October 5, 2019, and asked everyone to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald advised that the Texas Junior Angler Fishing event held Saturday, October 5, 2019, was well attended. ➢ City Manager Loretta Getchell expressed her appreciation to the Public Works and Animal Control Departments for their efforts during the Trinity GAP Club Petpawlooza event at Glade Parks on Saturday, October 5, 2019. City Manager Getchell also expressed her appreciation to Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins for going above and beyond the call of duty to facilitate discussions between current homeowners and a residential homebuilder with regard to the reconstruction of a retaining wall abutting a new residential development. Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 October 8, 2019 Council Member Bynum advised that he was recently at Glade Parks and was pleased to see the green space being utilized by families and children. City Manager Getchell wished a happy birthday to Council Member Harry Zimmer, City Secretary Kim Sutter, and Executive Secretary Diana Cole. Additionally, she referenced a news report that the Forever 21 location in Glade Parks will be closing following the company's bankruptcy. She advised of several upcoming events including: • Thursday, October 10, 2019, HEB Chamber luncheon, Texas Star, 11:00 a.m.; • Friday, October 11, 2019, Burger Bash, Euless Family Life Senior Center, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; • Saturday, October 12, 2019, Junk in the Trunk community garage sale event, Euless Family Life Senior Center parking lot, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; • Tuesday, October 15, 2019, Nepalese community meeting, City Hall, 7:00 p.m.; • Thursday, October 17, 2019, City Council tour of the Police training simulator, Police and Courts Building, 6:00 p.m.; • Friday, October 18, 2019 and Saturday, October 19, 2019, Community Powered Revitalization (CPR) Fall Blitz; and • Monday, October 21, 2019, Tongan Community Committee meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda. CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 5:57 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property as authorized by Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code related to: • Cresthaven Addition Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins recessed closed session at 6.00 p.m. RECESS FOR LIBRARY TOUR Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins recessed the Precouncil session for a tour of the library renovations at 6:00 p.m. Library Director Sherry Knight and Director of Fleet and Facilities Kyle McAdams provided a tour and update on the progress of the library renovation. Council Minutes Page 3 of 12 October 8, 2019 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 Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor Finance Director Janina Jewell Information Services Director Scott Joyce Library Director Sherry Knight Fleet and Facilities Director Kyle McAdams Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Assistant to the City Manager Betsy Deck Municipal Courts Manager Claudia Quintero VISITORS Ashley Adair Aaliyah Haqq Lori Tompkins Tyler Alley Jeff Livingston Lotu Uti Vince Basset Don Martin Ester Weiss Jay Bush Suzy McCormick Jack Weiss Robert Cristian Haley Pelzel Mavy Wright Maria Duran Gene Shawl William Duran Barney Snitz INVOCATION Finance Director Janina Jewell gave the invocation. PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins led the pledges of allegiance to the flags of the United States and Texas. Council Minutes Page 4 of 12 October 8, 2019 ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Eddie Cavaliero. Eddie was accompanied by members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Eddie with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor introduced Field Tech I Pae Uti. Pae was accompanied by his wife, Lotu, daughters, Grace and Taisa, son, Jack, and members of the Public Works Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Pae with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Police Records Clerk Jolie Goldston. Jolie was accompanied by her husband, Scott, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Jolie with a service pin commemorating her 15 years of service with the City. Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Office Ralph "Trey"Turner III. Trey was accompanied by his wife, Margaret, his daughters, and members of the Police Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Trey with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Library Director Sherry Knight introduced Library Clerk Vickie Cristian. Vickie was accompanied by her husband, Robert, and members of the Library Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Vickie with a service pin commemorating her 20 years of service with the City. Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Field Tech III Larry Pelzel. Larry was accompanied by his wife, Patty, daughters, Ashley and Haley, and members of the Parks and Community Services Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Larry with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. Building Official Don Sheffield introduced Inspector II Jeff Lee. Jeff was accompanied by members of the Planning and Engineering Department. Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins presented Jeff with a service pin commemorating his 20 years of service with the City. CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 12) Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins asked Assistant City Manager Chris Barker to read each item into the record. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the consent agenda items number 2 through 12. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Council Minutes Page 5 of 12 October 8, 2019 Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 014-19 Approved award of Bid No. 014-19 for Professional Employee Leasing services at Texas Star to Key2Cash, LLC dba K2 POE, a LL Roberts Group, 12225 Greenville Avenue, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas, for a two year period with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. The estimated expenditure is $1,240,610. ITEM NO. 3. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1557 Approved Resolution No. 19-1557, authorizing the City Secretary to publish a notice declaring intention to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for public improvements to fire department facilities. The actual amount of debt issued may be less than but not more than the amount published. On September 10, 2019, the City Council approved Resolution No. 19-1551, authorizing publication of this same item; however, due to a publication error, proper posting was not achieved. Resolution No. 19-1557 authorizes republication. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 19-1558 Approved Resolution No. 19-1558, declaring expectation to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt. The City expects to expend funds for acquiring, designing, constructing, improving, expanding, and equipping one or more fire stations (including the demolition of existing Fire Station #1). ITEM NO. 5. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR HERITAGE PARK Authorized the purchase and installation of playground equipment for Heritage Park from Lea Park & Play, 1201 Kas Drive, Suite A, Richardson, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. The estimated expenditure is $82,873.09. ITEM NO. 6. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT Authorized the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment from Professional Turf Products, L.P., 1010 North Industrial Boulevard #744, Euless, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 529-17 for the Texas Star Golf Course. The estimated expenditure is $322,458. Council Minutes Page 6 of 12 October 8, 2019 ITEM NO. 7. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF TURF MOWER Authorized the purchase of a turf mower from Professional Turf Products, L.P., 1010 North Industrial Boulevard #744, Euless, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 529-17. This purchase will be for a Toro Reelmaster turf mower for the Parks Department. The estimated expenditure is $61,779. ITEM NO. 8. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF TURF MAINTENANCE TRACTORS Authorized the purchase of turf maintenance tractors from Zimmerer Kubota, 5165 Mark IV Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area Council Purchasing Cooperative (HGAC) Contract No. GR01-18. This purchase will be for the replacement of two 2005 New Holland turf maintenance tractors for the Parks Department. The estimated expenditure is $59,976. ITEM NO. 9. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 013-16 Renewed Bid No. 013-16, for a janitorial services contract to Global Building Maintenance, Inc., 2001 West Northwest Highway, Suite 130, Dallas, Texas. The bid provided for an initial contract for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms. This request represents the third of the three optional renewals. The estimated annual expenditure is $109,996. ITEM NO. 10. APPROVED RENEWAL OF BID NO. 009-17 Renewed Bid No. 009-17, for new plumbing installations, plumbing maintenance and repair services to Concord Commercial Services, Inc., 11400 Long Street, Balch Springs, Texas. The bid provided for an initial contract for a period of one year with an option to renew for three additional one-year terms. This request represents the first of the three optional renewals. The estimated annual expenditure is $60,000. ITEM NO. 11. AUTHORIZED APPROVAL OF JOB ORDER CONTRACT Approved a Job Order Contract (JOC) with ABM Building Services, LLC., 4100 Amon Carter Boulevard #112, Fort Worth, Texas, for HVAC services through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) JOC program #18010102. This contract will allow for the maintenance, repair, and procurement of equipment and services needed to maintain, and/or replace HVAC systems and components throughout the year. The estimated expenditure is $80,000 and is based on an as needed basis. ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular meeting of September 24, 2019. Council Minutes Page 7 of 12 October 8, 2019 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-01-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, RCM Harwood North, LLC, intends to construct a 9,662 square foot multi-tenant commercial retail building. Mr. Alley and the adjacent property owner to the west are coordinating the construction of the drive approaches and mutual access drives with 55 parking spaces to be installed on the site. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on September 17, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote. Tyler Alley, representing the applicant, was present to address any questions. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-01-SP, for Commercial Development proposed to be located on Villages of Bear Creek, Block 11, Lot 6A at 1001 East Harwood Road. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-07-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD), is expanding classroom space and the primary administrative offices of Central Junior High by constructing an approximately 16,532 square foot classroom extension on the northeast corner of the primary campus. The administrative office expansion will consist of approximately 2,100 square feet. The new additions will require the removal of several existing buildings on the northeast side of the primary campus. Utility relocations will also be required. The property is also undergoing a replat placing both the Central Junior High Campus and the KEYS High School location into a single parcel. No material changes will be made to the access to Central Junior High with the new addition to the building. During construction, the staging area will take up some of the parking on the northeast side of the campus. New sidewalks will be provided to the new classroom addition. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on September 17, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-07-SP, for a School Improvement proposed to be located on Central Junior High Addition, Block A, Lot 1, and H. McCoy Survey, A-1073, Tract 3 at 3191 West Pipeline Road. Council Minutes Page 8 of 12 October 8, 2019 Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-11-SP (Secretary's note. This item is a companion item to Agenda Item #16) Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, CADG 901 Airport Freeway, LLC, has created Founders Parc, a mixed-use development containing single family residential in both townhome attached units and detached dwellings, urban lofts, and commercial retail and restaurants. The location of this proposed restaurant development is a lot abutting the southeast edge of the traffic circle making up Founders Parkway. He reviewed the project, including the building construction, access and parking, and the proposed landscaping design. He advised that the site plan consists of a 14,044 square foot multi-concept restaurant structure with associated bars and outdoor patio. The restaurant structure will feature four different dining concepts, each owned by Centurion American Development Group. The dining and bar space will consist of 9,142 square feet for patrons of the restaurants along with 115 parking spaces. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on September 17, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote. Bryan Klein, Civil Engineer, and Jay Bush, Architect, were in attendance to address any questions. Council Member Stinneford inquired about how the ratio of parking spaces to restaurant square footage is determined. Mr. Collins provided a brief explanation and detailed that only dining room square footage is taken into account when determining the number of parking spaces. The remaining square footage will be shared space consisting of cold storage, food preparation areas, and the kitchen. Council Member Bynum inquired about the restaurants pictured in the exhibits. Mr. Collins confirmed that the restaurants shown in the exhibits are examples and not confirmed businesses. He advised that all final restaurants will be under the restaurant umbrella owned by Centurion American Development Group. Council Minutes Page 9 of 12 October 8, 2019 Council Member Price motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-11-SP, for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on Euless Founders Parc Addition, Block R, Lot 1 at 300 Loggers Lane. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16. APPROVED A REQUEST FOR A UNIFIED SIGN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Secretary's note: This item is a companion item to Agenda Item #15) Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, CADG 901 Airport Freeway, LLC, originally received approval for the Founders Parc Planned Development in 2015 in order to provide opportunity for a mixed use and mixed density development. Centurion American Development Group is in the process of developing commercial restaurant properties within the area. The intent of the Unified Sign Development Program is to establish a specific branding design for unique signs within a district. The proposed program addresses consistency of design, branding, and materials for the signs within the development. Approved by the City in several other mixed-use Planned Developments, the program proposed allows the placement of open-frame, channel letter neon or similar light source, roof signage advertising for restaurants. The roof signs will be located directly on the building and will be oriented to face South Industrial Boulevard and not toward adjacent residential uses. By allowing these unique signs, this will reduce the need for a pole/pylon sign at the entrance of Founders Parc or a monument at the restaurant location. Council Member Stinneford expressed his appreciation to City staff for their efforts in bringing a unique product to the city. Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve a request for a Unified Sign Development Program for the Founders Parc South restaurant development located on Euless Founders Parc Addition at 300 Loggers Lane and 1000 Founders Parkway. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Council Minutes Page 10 of 12 October 8, 2019 Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 17. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-12-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, CADG 901 Airport Freeway, LLC, is seeking to develop a 7,498 square foot sports themed restaurant with associated bar and outdoor recreational activities. This site plan is for the northernmost lot at the northeast edge of the traffic circle making up Founders Parkway. An outdoor swimming pool with a swim- up bar and five sand volleyball courts will be installed on the west side of the restaurant. The square footage of the dining and bar areas within the building is approximately 5,815 square feet with 63 parking spaces provided with the site. On-street parallel parking on the south side of Villa Drive will be created outside of the typical street width as to not interfere with traffic on the street. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on September 17, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote. Council Member Bhojani motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-12-SP, for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on Euless Founders Parc Addition, Block S, Lot 1 at 1000 Founders Parkway. Council Member Price seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 19-14-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City Council. He advised that the applicant, Macarthur Medical Center, is seeking to construct a four story, 103,756 square foot medical office building within the Westpark Professional Centre Addition. The site layout is designed and sited on the property to ensure the building footprint meets the appropriate setback requirements in relation to the surrounding residential properties. Other space within the building will be marketed for retail food services, including coffee shops, to complement the primary medical uses. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered the item on September 17, 2019, and recommended approval of the Site Plan by a 6-0-0 vote. Dr. Jeff Livingston, CEO of Macarthur Medical Group, provided a brief background of the medical practice and expressed his appreciation to City staff for their assistance. Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 October 8, 2019 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Site Plan No. 19-14-SP, for a Commercial Development proposed to be located on Westpark Professional Centre Addition, Block 3, Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 1, Lot 2R within the 2000 Block of Westpark Court. Council Member Bhojani seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 19. AUTHORIZED MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE CONVEYANCE DOCUMENTS Council Member Price motioned to authorize the Mayor to negotiate and execute conveyance documents for the purchase of property located at Cresthaven Addition, Block 2, Lot 18 at 910 Highland Drive. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford, Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani Nays: None Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 20. REQUEST BY CITIZEN(S) TO ADDRESS CITY COUNCIL Jack Weiss, 518 East Ash Lane, Euless, expressed his concerns regarding the temporary concrete batch plant located in the Villages of Bear Creek Park specifically related to air quality. Assistant City Manager Barker provided a detailed explanation of the road construction project and the air quality precautions taken. Council Member Bhojani was excused from the meeting at 8:22 p.m. The following citizens expressed their opposition to the temporary concrete batch plant: • Steve (no last name and address provided); • Maureen Jander, 923 Brook Forest Lane, Euless; and • Erica Chavez, 506 Jamboree Way, Euless Council Minutes Page 12 of 12 October 8, 2019 Mr. Barker provided further explanation regarding dust mitigation as performed by the contractor and monitored by City staff. ITEM NO. 21. PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve (no last name and address provided), expressed his concerns regarding the temporary concrete batch plant located in the Villages of Bear Creek Park specifically related to noise. Vince Bassett, 804 Peterstow, Euless, expressed his hope that the concern regarding the concrete batch plant can be used as a learning opportunity when considering future projects. ITEM NO. 22. REPORTS City Manager No report given. City Attorney No report given. City Council Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins advised of the upcoming Junk in the Trunk event that will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Euless Family Life Senior Center parking lot. Additionally, he advised that Fire Prevention Week is currently underway from Sunday, October 6, 2019 through Saturday, October 12, 2019, and encouraged the audience to thank a firefighter. ITEM NO. 23. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins adjourned the meeting at 8:44 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: Lind a�ftin, Mayor — Ki Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretar y