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OF THE
EULESS CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Linda Martin
at 4:32 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 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, Perry Bynum, Harry Zimmer, and
Salman Bhojani. Council Member Eddie Price arrived at 4:35 p.m.
During the Precouncil meeting:
r• Council Member Salman Bhojani advised that he enjoyed his first class as a member
of the Euless Citizens Fire Academy held Thursday, February 7, 2020, and he also
enjoyed the Youth In Government class held Monday, February 10, 2020.
Mayor Pro Tern Jeremy Tompkins attended the Library Board meeting held Thursday,
February 6, 2020.
.- Council Member Harry Zimmer advised that he attended the 6Stones Catalyst of
Hope luncheon held Thursday, February 6, 2020, and had a wonderful time.
Mayor Linda Martin agreed that it was a lovely event and announced that the City of
Euless won the 2019 Civic Partner Award.
City Manager Loretta Getchell announced that the Dallas Stars will hold a public
practice on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Children's Health StarCenter at 11:00
a.m. Additionally, she advised that the Parks Department is planning a JA Carr Park
rededication ceremony and have set a tentative date of Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Ms. Getchell wished Council Member Bhojani an early happy birthday.
➢ City Manager Getchell reviewed the regular agenda.
y Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the
Development update.
Police Chief Mike Brown presented the Police Department update for the period
ending December 31, 2019, including response times, crimes against persons,
property crimes, and new employees.
Lieutenant Brenda Alvarado presented the Police Department's Trikke vehicle
program and introduced Senior Police Officers Chris White, Carlos Peralez, and
Robert Bryan who will serve as trainers for the new equipment.
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Finance Director Janina Jewell presented the Financial update and advised that car
rental tax collections are up 10 percent over the same period last year (December)
and overall collections are up five percent year to date.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:10 p.m. for deliberation regarding the
following:
Seek legal advice from the City Attorney as authorized by Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code related to:
• 1451 West Euless Boulevard
• Initiative and referendum procedures
Mayor Martin recessed closed session at 6:47 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
Human Resources-Risk Director Donny Beasley
Police Chief Mike Brown
Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins
Director of Public Works and Engineering Hal Cranor
Finance Director Janina Jewell
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
Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton
VISITORS
Lisa Bynum Mark Compton Marci Deal
Margaret Collins Jackson Deal Mohan Gyawali-Chhetri
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Don Martin Gene Shawl Danna Walters
Suzy McCormick Barney Snitz Danny Walters
Anniece McKanna Faye Stinneford Mubasher Warraich
Tyler McVety Natalie Tran Jeff Whitfield
Kay Price Tevita Uhatafe Mavy Wright
Joe Robinson Peggy Vandiver
Stevan Ruiz Helen Voss
INVOCATION
Council Member Tim Stinneford gave the invocation.
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 SERVICE PINS
Police Chief Mike Brown introduced Senior Police Officer Alejandro Cervantes. Alejandro
was accompanied by his wife, Priscilla, and members of the Police Department. Mayor
Martin presented Alejandro with a service pin commemorating his 5 years of service with
the City.
Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald introduced Crew Leader
Derrick Fennell. Derrick was accompanied by members of the Parks and Community
Services Department. Mayor Martin presented Derrick with a service pin commemorating
his 15 years of service with the City.
City Manager Loretta Getchell introduced Deputy City Manager Robert "Bob" Freeman.
Bob was accompanied by his daughter, Melanie, son, Bobby, daughter-in-law, Mandy,
and his significant other, Suzy McCormick. Mayor Martin presented Bob with a service
pin commemorating his 40 years of service with the City.
CONSENT AGENDA (items 2 through 7)
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 2
through 7.
Council Member Bynum seconded the motion.
Ayes: Mayor Martin, Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins, Council Members Stinneford,
Price, Bynum, Zimmer, and Bhojani
Nays: None
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Mayor Martin declared the motion carried.
ITEM NO. 2. APPROVED AWARD OF BID NO. 003-20
Approved award of Bid No. 003-20, for the purchase and installation of an irrigation
system at JA Carr Park, to Perfect Finish Landscaping, PO Box 2262, Denton, Texas,
and authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Perfect Finish Landscaping.
The estimated expenditure is $59,000.
ITEM NO. 3. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF OFFICE AND JANITORIAL
SUPPLIES
Authorized purchase of office and janitorial supplies from Office Depot, through the Omnia
Partners (formerly US Communities) purchasing cooperative #19-12R. The estimated
expenditure is $130,000 and will be determined by actual quantities ordered.
ITEM NO. 4. AUTHORIZED PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SUPPLIES
Authorized purchase of medical supplies from Bound Tree Medical, LLC, 3221 East
Arkansas Lane #145, Arlington, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing
Program Contract No. 530-17. This agreement will be used to purchase emergency
medical supplies for the City's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as provided by the
Fire Department. The estimated expenditure is $70,000.
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 construction and maintenance services through
the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Network Contract #581-19. The estimated
expenditure is $300,000.
ITEM NO. 6. ACCEPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report for the
period of April 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019.
ITEM NO. 7. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Approved City Council minutes of the special called meeting of January 27, 2020, and the
regular meeting of January 28, 2020.
Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 February 11, 2020
REGULAR AGENDA
ITEM NO. 8. APPROVED REGULATING PLAN NO. 20-02-CC
(Secretary's Note: This item is a companion item to Agenda Item #9)
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council and advised that the Riverwalk Planned Development (PD) zoning district was
approved in March 2011 and the Regulating Plan was last updated in March 2013. The
subject property is located at the northwest corner of State Highway 183 and Highway
360.
Mr. Collins reviewed the requirements to begin construction of any vertical structures
intended for mixed-use (T5b subzone), including the construction of a water feature
element. He advised that the developer, Realty Capital Management, LP, is proposing
changes to the Regulating and Concept Plans that will increase the size of the water
feature element (riverwalk). He explained that by expanding the water feature element,
the developer will increase the allowable T5b subzone consistent with the requirements
established in the PD Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on January
21, 2020, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval of the Regulating Plan.
Spencer Long, representing the applicant, 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway, Irving, was present
to address any questions.
Council Member Stinneford inquired about the placement of commercial spaces in multi-
story buildings that shared residential spaces.
Mr. Long confirmed that residential uses are not permitted on the ground floor of those
types of developments.
Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins advised that he has followed this development since he served
as a Commissioner on the Planning and Zoning Commission in 2011 and expressed his
appreciation for City staff's attention to detail. Additionally, he requested consideration
be given as to the addition of pedestrian friendly walkways to provide access to the
development from the south side of the highway
Council Member Bynum advised that he has also followed the development closely and
inquired about the construction timeline for the water feature element of the development.
Mr. Long advised that he anticipates that the plans for the hotels, the riverwalk, and the
first phase of the mixed-use development to be completed within the next year.
Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins motioned to approve Regulating Plan No. 20-02-CC, for
Riverwalk Development located in the Bradford Adams Survey, Abstract No. 152 and
Barnard H. Survey, Abstract No. 107 as part of the Riverwalk Planned Development,
northwest of the intersection of State Highway (SH) 360 and State Highway (SH) 183.
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Council Member Bhojani 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. APPROVED CONCEPT PLAN NO. 20-03-CC
(Secretary's Note: This item is a companion item to Agenda Item #8)
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the item to the City
Council. He advised that the developer has brought forward a revised concept plan which
would affect the southeastern portions of the Riverwalk Development. A new alignment
of the water feature (riverwalk) element has been designed to accommodate the
proposed changes to the T5b subzone. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on
January 21, 2020, and voted 6-0-0 to recommend approval of the Concept Plan.
Spencer Long, representing the applicant, 909 Lake Carolyn Parkway, Irving, was present
to address any questions.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Concept Plan No. 20-03-CC, for
Riverwalk Development located in the Bradford Adams Survey, Abstract No. 152 and
Barnard H. Survey, Abstract No. 107 as part of the Riverwalk Planned Development,
northwest of the intersection of SH 360 and SH 183.
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. 10. RECEIVED CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY SECRETARY
City Secretary Kim Sutter advised that, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4 of the City
Charter, the City Secretary's office completed the verification of an initiative petition
related to Fair Overtime and Scheduling Standards on January 27, 2020. The petition
included 1,616 signatures and 1,280 were accepted as valid signatures. The petition was
found to be sufficient and was presented to the Euless City Council pursuant to the
requirements of the City Charter.
Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 February 11, 2020
City Attorney Wayne Olson reviewed the process as outlined in the Euless City Charter
with regard to the submission and certification of an initiative petition. Mr. Olson advised
that, pursuant to the City Charter, the City Council is obligated to take action within the
next 30-days, and recommended an item be included on a future meeting agenda for
consideration.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the initiative petition:
Natalie Tran, Senior Policy Advisor, Unite Here Local 23; 211 S. Main Street, Euless
Emmanuel Vinton, Vice President, Unite Here Local 23; 211 S. Main Street, Euless
Preston Strickland, Union Rep, Unite Here Local 23; 1925 S. Cooper Street, Arlington
Stevan Ruiz, Labor Leader, AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, 907 River Falls Drive, Fort Worth
Tavita Uhatafe, 514 Parsley Lane, Euless
The following person spoke in opposition of the initiative petition:
Mark Compton, 606 Creekside Drive, Euless
Council Member Stinneford raised several questions with regard to the city's legal
authority to enforce the regulations outlined in the initiative ordinance as well as whether
the City has jurisdiction over businesses located on the DFW airport property.
Ms. Tran advised that their attorney had drafted a memo expressing his opinion that the
City does have jurisdiction over this issue.
Council Member Bhojani inquired if any other cities had passed similar legislation,
specifically any Texas cities.
Ms. Tran stated that the state of Oregon, and the cities of Seattle, San Francisco,
Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York City have passed fair scheduling legislation, but
acknowledged that no cities in Texas have passed similar legislation.
Mayor Martin questioned if the petitioners had considered pursuing the issue at the state
level.
Ms. Tran stated that the issue has not been pursued at the state level.
Mr. Ruiz stated his opinion that he believes in local control and that is why the petition
was submitted to the City and not at the state level.
Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins expressed his concern regarding enforcement of the proposed
legislation and the need for additional City staff to regulate the requirements of the
initiative ordinance.
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Mayor Pro Tem Tompkins motioned to acknowledge the certification of the City Secretary
regarding the Examination of Fair Overtime and Scheduling Standards Initiative Petition
submitted on January 17, 2020, as provided by the Article IV, Section 4 of the City of
Euless, Texas Charter.
Council Member Bynum 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. 11. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RECOMMENDED
PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 46th YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
Mayor Martin opened the public hearing at 8:05 p.m.
Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins explained that the Department
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) annually appropriates funds to entitlement _
communities through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Total
funding allocation for the 46th Year CDBG program has not yet been finalized; however,
Tarrant County Community Development (TCCD) has indicated that the city's estimated
project available allocation should be approximately $350,000 based on last year's
allocation. An approximate $131,440 is available from remaining funds from the 44th Year
CDBG funding allocation.
The City has identified a wastewater line replacement project within an eligible Census
Block Group. The wastewater line is approximately 3,080 feet in length and is located
along Del Paso Street adjacent to the Bear Creek Apartments and Mission Pointe
Apartments, and continues southward along the western side of the Oakwood Terrace
West subdivision. The total estimated cost of the project is $481,440 based on recent
actual bids for similar work.
Mayor Martin asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case.
There being none, Mayor Martin closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m.
Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve the recommended project selection for
the 46th year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 2020-
2021 for a wastewater line approximately 3,080 feet in length and is located along Del
Paso Street adjacent to the Bear Creek Apartments and Mission Pointe Apartments, and
continues southward along the western side of the Oakwood Terrace West subdivision.
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Council Member Bhojani 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. 12. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Danny Walters, 506 Evergreen, Euless, expressed concern regarding crime statistics he
has seen on social media.
ITEM NO. 13. REPORTS
City Manager
No report given.
City Attorney
No report given.
City Council
Mayor Pro Tern Tompkins expressed his appreciation to City staff for their attendance at
Robert Nail's funeral service held Saturday, February 8, 2020. He stated that it was a
testament to Mr. Nail's legacy in Euless.
Mayor Martin advised that early voting for the March 3 primary election will begin
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 and asked City Secretary Kim Sutter to provide additional
details.
Ms. Sutter provided the early voting and Election Day times as follows:
February 18 — February 21 (Tuesday— Friday) 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
February 22 (Saturday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
February 23 (Sunday) 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
February 24 — February 28 (Monday— Friday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Election Day, March 3, 2020 (Tuesday) 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Additionally, she advised that voters can visit any polling place in the county during both
early voting and on Election Day. The Euless Family Life Senior Center will serve as the
City's polling place.
Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 February 11, 2020
Mayor Martin expressed her appreciation and congratulations to City Secretary Kim
Sutter for her third recertification as a Texas Registered Municipal Clerk.
CLOSED SESSION
The Euless City Council recessed the meeting into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m. to consult
with the City Attorney regarding initiative and referendum procedures, as authorized by
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
The meeting was reconvened into open session at 9:12 p.m.
ITEM NO. 14. ADJOURN
Mayor Martin adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
a artin, May Ki Sutter, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary