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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-02-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EULESS CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 28, 2012 A regular meeting of the Euless City Council was called to order by Mayor Mary Lib Saleh at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in the Precouncil Conference Room of City Hall, 201 North Ector Drive. Those present included Mayor Mary Lib Saleh, Council Members Tim Stinneford, Leon Hogg, Linda Martin, and Perry Bynum. Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan and Council Member Glenn Porterfield were absent due to illness. During the Precouncil meeting: ➢ Council Member Linda Martin announced that the Board and Commission Dinner held on February 27, 2012, was well organized and expressed her appreciation to the City staff. ➢ Mayor Mary Lib Saleh announced that Mayor Pro Tern Donna Mickan and Council Member Glenn Porterfield would not be in attendance at the February 28, 2012, City Council meeting. Additionally, she stated that a City Council Worksession was held on February 25, 2011. ➢ Council Member Perry Bynum advised that he will participate in a regional weather forum hosted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) on February 29, 2012. The purpose of the forum is to provide more information to the media so that they can become better informed regarding severe weather. ➢ City Manager Gary McKamie introduced Tim Sralla who was sitting in for City Attorney Wayne Olson, and advised that Firefighter II Rusty Cade would not be present for the March Employee of the Month presentation. ➢ City Manager McKamie stated that the Historical Marker report, to be given by Weldon Cannon, would be presented at the March 13, 2012, precouncil meeting. ➢ Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young addressed the City Council regarding Trinity River Authority (TRA) easements. He stated that TRA is performing rehabilitation work on the wastewater lines located from TX Hwy 10 south along Boyd Branch and into the city of Arlington, and research has indicated that the easements were not assigned to TRA when TRA took over the city's wastewater system. An item will be presented at the March 13, 2012, City Council meeting for consideration of assigning the easements to TRA. ➢ Police Chief Mike Brown reviewed the proposed Solicitors Ordinance, and advised that the ordinance will be placed on the March 13, 2012, City Council agenda for consideration. ➢ Police Captain Gary Landers presented the code update, including residential, and commercial code issues, and apartment inspections. Additionally, he highlighted successes of Code Compliance and the Police department working closely together to resolve code issues. Council Minutes Page 2 of 11 February 28, 2012 City Manager McKamie reported on the actions taken with regard to the condition of the Shadow Creek Apartments. Additionally, he reported that a new home was being constructed at 119 Fannin Drive which was the site of the demolition of a dilapidated residential structure. Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins presented the development update, including residential and commercial developments, as well as the status of businesses along the State Highway 183 corridor from Westpark Way to F.M. 157 as it relates to the North Tarrant Express project. Additionally, he provided an update regarding the gas well pad site located on Westpark Way at West Pipeline Road. > Director of Public Works and Engineering Young presented an update regarding capital projects, including water wells, water supply levels, and Baze Road and Ash Lane construction. City Manager McKamie reviewed the regular agenda items which included a presentation from Jason Hughes with First Southwest related to the proposed Waterworks and Sewer System bond refunding (Item 13). CLOSED SESSION The City Council convened into closed session at 6:25 p.m. for deliberation regarding the following: Economic development incentives as authorized by Section 551.087 related to: o U.S. Concrete and its subsidiary Redi Mix, LLC The City Council recessed closed 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 Gary McKamie Deputy City Manager Loretta Getchell Assistant City Manager Chris Barker City Attorney Tim Sralla City Secretary Kim Sutter Assistant to the City Secretary Holly Houston Police Chief Mike Brown Director of Planning and Economic Development Mike Collins Director of Parks and Community Services Ray McDonald Fire Chief Wes Rhodes Finance Director Vicki Rodriquez Council Minutes Page 3 of 11 February 28, 2012 Director of Public Works and Engineering Ron Young Marketing/Communications Manager Betsy Deck Texas Star General Manager Glenda Hartsell-Shelton Library Administrator Kate Lyon Fleet and Facility Administrator Kyle McAdams Information Services Administrator Dan McLain Firefighter/Driver George Buttler Library Clerk Vickie Christian Senior Planner Stephen Cook Firefighter II Tommy Crist Firefighter Cody Delmere Computer Support Specialist II Jake Dilliplane Firefighter II Scott Evans Fire Driver Michael Hanks Firefighter Ashley Howard Police Captain Gary Landers Firefighter II David Johnson Fire Lieutenant Jason Moon Firefighter II Cliff Moore Fire Driver Cody Skinner Fire Captain Keith Smith Firefighter II Shawn Soule Battalion Chief Gary Thompson Firefighter David Upchurch Firefighter II Brian Vann Fire Lieutenant Bill Ver Steeg Firefighter II Joshua Williams Firefighter II Chris Williamson VISITORS April Abernathy Dianne Fry Pat Rapone Murali Adhikari Bruce German Martin Rodriguez Mahlat Astaraki Wagas Ghani Daniel Satsky Carlos Barron Tom Hoover Carroll "Scotty" Scott Brandi Bolen Dominique Hurd Tim Spiars Tabitha Bowen Debbie Johnson Jonathan Suckla David Branch Kristen Leber Jake Thomasson Lisa Bynum Shirley Lynn Alexander Umbaugh Henry Disque Heather Nelson Peggy Vandiver Loretta Doty Randy Norris Saul Waranch Darl Easton George O'Reilly Linda Eilenfeldt Jesus Oquendo Iris Elliott Ryan Patterson And others as noted in the visitor register. INVOCATION Council Minutes Page 4 of 11 February 28, 2012 City Manager Gary McKamie gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Leon Hogg led the pledge of allegiance. ITEM NO. 1. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH The presentation to Firefighter II Rusty Cade for employee of the month for March 2012 was not made during the meeting as Rusty was unable to attend the meeting. ITEM NO. 2. PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS Fire Chief Rhodes introduced Firefighter II Brian Vann. Brian was accompanied by members of the Fire Department. Mayor Salah presented Brian with a service pin commemorating his five years of service with the City. ITEM NO. 3. PRESENTATION OF VOLUNTEER YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARDS Mayor Saleh announced that the HEB ISD Vocational Transition Program has been selected Volunteer Youth of the Year for 2011, and recognized and presented certificates to the following individuals: Students: Mahlat Astaraki, Carlos Barron, Tabitha Bowen, Henry Disque, Wagas Ghani, Dominique Hurd, Lacey Jesmain (not present), Kristen Leber, Shirley Lynn, Heather Nelson, Ryan Patterson, Jonathan Suckla, Alexander Umbaugh, Teachers: April Abernathy, Dianne Fry, Randy Norris, Pat Rapone, Mariana Santa Rosa (not present). CONSENT AGENDA (items 4 through 11) Council Member Martin motioned to approve the Consent Agenda items number 4 through 11. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 4. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1384 Council Minutes Page 5 of 11 February 28, 2012 Approved Resolution No. 12-1384, supporting a proposed new development (Evergreen at Euless Senior Living Community) of age restricted affordable housing to be located on the southwest quadrant of Dickey Drive and E. Euless Boulevard (TX Hwy 10). ITEM NO. 5. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1385 Approved Resolution No. 12-1385, agreeing to meet all match contribution requirements for the expenditures under the Tarrant County HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for Program Year 2012. The estimated expenditure is $60,000. ITEM NO. 6. APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 12-1386 Approved Resolution No. 12-1386 suspending the March 6, 2012, effective date of Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division's requested rate change. ITEM NO. 7. AWARDED BID NO. 007-12 Awarded Bid No. 007-12 for the purchase of Type-B and Type-D Hot Mix Asphalt to JLB Contracting, LLC, Fort Worth, Texas as the primary supplier and to Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company, Euless, Texas as the secondary supplier. The estimated annual expenditure is $500,000. ITEM NO. 8. AWARDED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 003-12 Awarded Request for Proposal No. 003-12 to Frost Bank for depository services for City of Euless funds for a period of two (2) years, with an option to renew for three (3) additional one-year periods if agreed upon by both parties. ITEM NO. 9 ACCEPTED THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT Accepted the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Semi-Annual Report for the period of April 1, 2011, through September 30, 2011, recommending no changes to the Capital Improvements Plan or the implementation of the Impact Fee Program. ITEM NO. 10 RATIFIED EULESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTION TAKEN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2012 Ratified Euless Development Corporation action taken on February 27, 2012, approving Resolution No. 17-12 to provide for the expenditure of funds for a project involving the amendment and modification of an existing project with U.S. Concrete and its subsidiary Redi-Mix, LLC., and providing for job creation incentives and renovation expenses related to the current facility for a corporate headquarters and a primary job training facility. ITEM NO. 11. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Approved City Council minutes of the regular Meeting of February 14, 2012. Council Minutes Page 6 of 11 February 28, 2012 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM NO. 12. APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1945 Council Member Stinneford motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1945 for a joint ordinance and boundary adjustment agreement with the City of Colleyville to convey a triangular shaped tract of land bounded by Cheek Sparger Road, Heritage Avenue, and Woodpark Lane to the City of Colleyville. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 13. APPROVED ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF EULESS, TEXAS, WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2012", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1946, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE REDEMPTION OF THE OBLIGATIONS BEING REFUNDED Council Member Bynum recognized Finance Director Rodriquez for the time and effort spent on this item. Council Member Hogg motioned to approve all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Euless, Texas, Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2012", including the adoption of Ordinance No. 1946, authorizing the issuance of such bonds and providing for the redemption of the obligations being refunded. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 14. HELD PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED RECOMMENDED PROJECT SELECTION FOR THE 38TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. Council Minutes Page 7 of 11 February 28, 2012 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. Additionally, the City of Euless has identified, as part of the city's Capital Improvements Plan, the need for the installation of accessible sidewalk ramps throughout several areas of the community. The installation of these ramps would provide transitions from sidewalks to street pavement grades that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Engineering Department has identified seventy three (73) sidewalk accessibility ramp locations along South Main Street and within several residential neighborhoods. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the item. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve the recommended project selection for the 38th Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. Council Member Stinneford seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 15. APPROVED SITE PLAN NO. 12-01-SP Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, K Hovnanian Homes, is seeking to construct 128 new residential homes and eight open space lots located on Glade Parks Addition, Block F, Lot 1, out of the John H. Havens Survey, Abstract No. 685 and Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441, 2800 Brazos Boulevard (within Glade Parks). Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a regularly scheduled meeting on February 21, 2012, and recommended approval of the Site Plan. Daniel Satsky, K Hovnanian Homes, 770 Black Forest, Southlake, expressed his appreciation to the City Council and gave a brief presentation of the proposed residential development. Additionally, he stated that construction of the streets is scheduled to begin in April or May of 2012, and the first home closing in 2013. Council Member Stinneford made a motion to approve Site Plan No. 12-01-SP for Glade Parks Residential proposed to be located on Glade Parks Addition, Block F, Lot 1 out of the John H. Havens Survey, Abstract No. 685 and Jesse Doss Survey, Abstract No. 441, 2800 Brazos Boulevard. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Council Minutes Page 8 of 11 February 28, 2012 Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 16. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-01- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1947 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, Dr. Murali Adhikari, is seeking renewal of the SUP related to the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center, 2219 W. Euless Boulevard. The initial SUP was approved in January 2010, and under Section 84-156 of the Euless Development Code, a specific use permit is valid for two years from the date of issuance and becomes null and void unless construction or use is substantially under way during the two year period, or unless an extension of time is approved by the City Council. If the SUP is renewed, the applicant will replat the property and submit a site plan, and hopes to secure financing to complete the initial design and construction documents for the proposed center. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 21, 2012, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) The SUP would be tied to the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center; 2) All required infrastructure will be required to be installed with the initial development of the site; 3) All parking required to adequately serve the assembly use will be required to be installed with the initial phase of the development; and 4) All parking, street tree and landscaping associated with the assembly use will be required to be installed with the initial phase of the development. The applicant, Dr. Murali Adhikari, was present to address any questions. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Council Member Martin motioned to approve Ordinance No. 1947 for a Specific Use Permit on Park Center Addition, Lot 1, for a Public Assembly and Place of Worship in Texas Highway 10 Multi-Use District (TX-10) zoning at 2219 W. Euless Boulevard, with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Hogg seconded the motion. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. Council Minutes Page 9 of 11 February 28, 2012 Mayor Saleh reiterated that the time period for the Specific Use Permit would be for two (2) years. ITEM NO. 17. HELD PUBLIC HEARING FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT NO. 12-02- SUP AND APPROVED FIRST AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 1948 Mayor Saleh opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Director of Planning and Economic Development Collins presented the case to the City Council, and advised that the applicant, Brandi Bolen, is seeking a Specific Use Permit for used merchandise retail sales in Community Business District (C-2) zoning to be located at 1007 Harwood Road. The name of the business is New to Me and will include used merchandise (20 percent), including consignment sales of antiques and vintage clothing. The remainder of the stock will be new merchandise. Additionally, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 21, 2012, and recommended approval of the Specific Use Permit with the following conditions: 1) The SUP would be tied to the business owner, Brandi Bolen; 2) The SUP would be tied to the business name, New to Me; 3) All merchandise shall be displayed within the store and not on the sidewalk; and 4) The SUP shall be effective for a period of one year, after which a renewal of the SUP will be required. The applicant, Brandi Bolen, was present to address any questions. Mayor Saleh asked to hear from any proponents followed by opponents of the case. There being none, Mayor Saleh closed the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Council Member Hogg made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1948 for a Specific Use Permit on Harwood Plaza Addition, Lot 5, for Used Merchandise Retail Sales in Community Business District (C-2) zoning at 1007 Harwood Road, with the conditions presented and recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Council Member Bynum seconded the motion. Council Member Bynum asked for clarification regarding displays outside the building as well as the probability of the location being a drop off center for merchandise. Saul Waranch, 7418 Malabar Lane, Dallas, Property Manager for Highway 157 and Harwood Joint Venture, stated that there would not be any displays located outside of the store and drop offs will be handled totally within the store. Ayes: Mayor Saleh, Council Members Stinneford, Hogg, Martin, and Bynum Nays: None Council Minutes Page 10 of 11 February 28, 2012 Mayor Saleh declared the motion carried. ITEM NO. 18. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM NO. 19. REPORTS Fire Chief Rhodes presented a report on the 2011 year end of the Fire Department. He reported on the total calls for service and average response time, including calls by district, day of the week, and calls by month. Additionally, he advised of the average training hours per month, notable events, Fire Marshal's office statistics and activities, and challenges for the near future. City Attorney No report given. City Manager City Manager McKamie stated that the Fire Department has been released to hire additional staff. Additionally, he recognized Library Administrator Kate Lyon for her recommendation to award the Volunteer Youth of the Year 2011 award to the HEB ISD Vocational Transition Program. City Council Council Member Bynum recognized H.E.B. I.S.D. Assistant Superintendent Deborah Tribble as being in the audience. Council Member Martin announced the recipients of the awards presented at the February 27, 2012, Board and Commission Appreciation Dinner. Volunteer of the Year 2011 Alex Horton Volunteer Business of the Year 2011 Euless Super Target Volunteer Youth of the Year 2011 HEB ISO Vocational Transition Program Lifetime Contribution Award 2011 Harold D. Samuels Mayor Saleh announced the recipients of the awards issued at the February 17, 2012, Police Department Banquet. Officer of the Year-2011 Steve Snyder Distinguished Service (Sworn) of the Year 2011 Bryan Gardner Civilian of the Year 2011 Jolie McManus Distinguished Service (Civilian) of the Year 2011 Beverly Williams Supervisor of the Year 2011 Todd Bellah W.M. Blackie Sustaire Award of the Year 2011 James Patterson Council Minutes Page 11 of 11 February 28, 2012 Unit Citation Award — Honor Guard of the Year 2011 Gary Landers, Brenda Alvarado, Gene Haywood, Scott Peterson, Ramon Fraticelli, Robert Powell, Patrick Bush, and Jay Blount Volunteer of the Year 2011 Don Martin ITEM NO. 20. ADJOURN Mayor Saleh adjourned the meeting at 7:54 p.m. APPROVED: ATTEST: & ate Mary Lib Saleh i Sutter, RMC Mayor City Secretary