CM 1996-01-23 MINUTES OF JANUARY 23, 1996
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, January 23,
1996 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard,
Coppell, Texas. The following members were present:
Tom Morton, Mayor
Ron Robertson, Mayor Pro Tern
Norm Alexander, Councilmember
Chuck Sturges, Councilmember
Danny L. Watson, Councilmember (late arrival)
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Lanny Mayo, Councilmember
Candy Sheehan, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Linda Grau and City Attorneys
Peter G. Smith and Jason Marshall.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
1. Call to order.
Mayor Morton called the meeting to order and adjourned into Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2. Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1. Legal ramifications of City's use and operation of electronic
bulletin board.
B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real
property.
1. Public Works and Park site.
2. Land Disposition - Park Land.
Councilmember Watson arrived during Executive Session. Mayor Morton convened into
Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Morton
adjourned the Executive Session at 7:15 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Road Hump Policy.
B. Discussion of Lone Star Gas Franchise.
C. Finance Committee Report
D. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Reconvene Regular Session.
5. Invocation.
Councilmember Mayo led those present in the Invocation.
6. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Presentation to Charter Review Commission
A. Mayor Morton presented plaques to Katy Biegel, Jim Still, David McCallum, Sherry
Booty, Gary Daniels and Tom Deaton for their time and dedication as members of the
Charter Review Commission.
B. Mayor Morton presented plaques to Libby Ball and Linda Foreman of the City Secretary
Department for their work on the Christmas Parade and the Make A Child Smile
Program.
C. Mat Lakota, 820 S. MacArthur, addressed the Council regarding the Disabled Parking
Ordinance and requested that this ordinance be postponed for further review.
CONSENT AGENDA
8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
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A. Consider approval of minutes: January 9, 1996
January 16, 1996
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 87386,
Section 8-3-3 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Coppell to
provide parking regulations for the disabled, and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
C. Consider approval of a resolution designating the City Manager to act
on behalf of the City of Coppell with the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for the purpose of participating in the Texas Recreation
and Parks Account Program; certifying that the City of Coppell is
eligible to receive program assistance; certifying that the City of
Coppell's matching share is available; and dedicating the proposed site
for permanent public park and recreational uses, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
D. Consider awarding bids to the following vendors as outlined in Request
for Proposal #Q-1195-04 for the supplying of video/audio equipment for
the Council Chamber.
1. ECl Video in the amount of $21,766.00
2. MZB Video Solution in the amount of $1,642.00
3. Accent Audio/Video in the amount of $3,895.00
Total dollar amount of $27,303.00
E. Consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing and supporting
the submission of a grant to the Criminal Justice Division of the
Governor's office for funding of the Victim Assistance Program within
the Coppell Police Department and authorizing the City Manager to
execute documents relative to the submission and later acceptance of
such grant not to exceed $55,000.
F. Consider approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance 90489 Article
15-9 of the Code of Ordinances the City of Coppell Thoroughfare Plan,
by deleting Gateview Boulevard in its entirety west from Royal Lane
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
G. Consider approval of awarding a contract to Phillips Swager Associates
in an amount not to exceed $63,320.00 for the purpose of providing
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total architectural services for the construction of Fire Stations 2 & 3,
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
H. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-133 (Coppell 200
South) changing the zoning from PD-FP, LI and HC (Planned
Development, Flood Plain, Light Industrial and Highway Commercial)
to PD-FP, SF-9, SF-12 and HC (Planned Development, Floodplain,
Single Family Residential and Highway Commercial) for property
located west of Denton Tap Road, approximately 800 feet north of
Denton Creek, and' authorizing the Mayor to sign.
I. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1094R (Dairy Queen
Restauran0 changing the zoning from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P.
(Commercial, Special Use Permit for drive-through restaurant for
property located at the northwest corner of Southwestern Boulevard
and Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
J. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-147(CH) changing
the zoning from SF-0 (Single Family, Zero Lot Line) to PD (Planned
Developmen0 for single family residential uses for property in the
-- Village at Cottonwood Creek Addition, Section II, and Cottonwood
Creek Elementary School, located on the south side of Minyard Drive,
approximately 292 feet east of Coppell Road, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
K. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-148(CH) changing
the zoning from 2F-9 (Two Family Residential) to PD (Planned
Development) for single family residential uses for property in the
Summer Place Addition, located on the north side of Sandy Lake Road,
approximately 2,000 feet west of Denton Tap Road, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Items B, F and G were pulled for further consideration.
Items A, C, D, E, H, I, J and K --
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C carrying Resolution
No. 012396.1, D, E carrying Resolution No. 012396.2, H carrying Ordinance No.
91500-A-113, I carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-114, J carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-115
and K carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-116. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
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Item B -- ~
Councilmember Sheehan moved to table Consent Agenda Item B until February 27, 1996.
Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and' Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
Item F --
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Item F carrying Ordinance 96739.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
Item G --
Councilmember Alexander had some questions which were addressed in a presentation by Clay
Phillips, Assistant City Manager/Fire Chief. Section 3.4.19 of the contract will be amended to
include civil engineering. Section 8.6 will have any reference to Section 8.7 removed.
Councilmember Alexander moved to approve Consent Agenda Item G as amended.
Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion.
9. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1099R, Burger King Restaurant, zoning
change from LI (Light Industrial) to LI-S.U.P. (Light Industrial, Special Use
Permi0, to allow the operation of a drive-through restaurant, located on the
south side of Beltline Road; approximately 202' east of MacArthur Boulevard.
Mayor Morton advised that this item had been withdrawn by the Applicant.
10. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R, The Springs, zoning change from
PD-LI (Planned Development, Light Industrial) to PD-SF-9 (Planned
Development, Single Family-9), to modify the planned development to allow
the development of single-family detached homes on a 29.884 acres tract of
land located on the south side of Bethel Road, approximately 490 feet west of
Denton Tap Road.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council.
Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak
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regarding this proposal. Bruce Heller, representing the Baptist Foundation and the Springs
Project, addressed the Council and requested a waiver of the park impact fees. City Manager
Jim Witt addressed the issue of previous donations of parks and/or land. Lynn Kraft, President
of the Baptist Foundation of Texas, discussed the background on the park site and acquisition
by the Baptist-Foundation. Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, answered questions of
Council regarding the park. Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, addressed the
Council concerning questions regarding the floodplain. After lengthy discussion,
Councilmember Watson moved to continue the Public Hearing to the first meeting in February.
Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan
voting in favor of the motion. Consensus of Council was for Councilmembers Watson and
Sheehan to sit in on further negotiations.
Item 12 was considered at this time. See Item 12 for minutes.
11. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate an
amended Sign Ordinance as Section 29.
Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council
stating that this Public Hearing remained open from the January 9 meeting. The Sign Committee
was comprised of Larry Wheeler of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Lou Sartor with Overton Bank, Regina Johnson with Regina's Hallmark, Jack
Neth with Kwik Kar and Kathy Kirkley, Citizen. Pert Virtanen, Assistant Planning Director,
and Greg Jones, Chief Building Official, were the staff members working on the committee.
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to incorporate
an amended Sign Ordinance as Section 29, including the amendments as provided for Paragraph
29-1 Item 28, excluding government mandated signs on the definition of window signs and also
a revision to monument signs to include reader boards for government and religious
organizations as stated, and an effective date for window signs of July 22, 1996, with the
remainder of the ordinance being effective upon adoption. Councilmember Alexander seconded
the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell,
Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Robertson voting against
the motion.
Item 13 was considered at this time. See Item 13 for minutes.
12. Presentation and discussion of Neighborhood Child Watch Program as
previously requested by Council.
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Gary Nix, Police Captain, made a presentation to Council concerning traffic and speeding issues
The Neighborhood Child Watch Program would address teaching children about playing and
conducting activities in streets, sidewalks and alleys. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve
a Neighborhood Child Watch Program. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Item 14 was considered at this time. See Item 14 for minutes.
13. Discussion and consideration of replacing Dennis Slayton on the Dalhoma
Trail Study Committee.
City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council stating that Gary Sims, Director of
Leisure Services, had been attending the Dalhoma Trail meetings since he had been hired.
Councilmember Watson moved to appoint Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, to replace
Dennis Slayton on the Dalhoma Trail Study Committee. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the
motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander,
Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
Item 15 was considered at this time. See Item 15 for minutesl
14. Consider approval of authorization of the implementation of a Community
Offender Program of the City of Coppell by and between the Municipal Court
Department and Leisure Services Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Robertson moved to approve the authorization of the implementation of a
Community Offender Program of the City of Coppell by and between the'Municipal Court
Department and Leisure Services Department. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Robertson and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges,
Watson, Tunnell, Mayo, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion.
At this time City Manager Jim Witt announced that Jennifer Armstrong, who had been serving
as Interim Finance Director, had been formally promoted to Finance Director.
Item 11 was considered at time. See Item 11 for minutes.
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15. Necessary action resulting from' Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
Item 17 'was cOnsidered at this time.- See Item 17 for minutes.
16. City Manager's Report.
A. City Manager Jim Witt announced that the Leisure Services Department had been
working with the soccer association regarding the maintenance of non-game fields and
scheduling of practice fields.
Item 18 was considered at this time. See Item 18 for minutes.
17. Mayor's Report.
A. Mayor Morton announced that the groundbreaking for the Coppell Criminal Justice
Center would take place at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 1996 with a reception
following in the atrium of Town Center. Rain date will be Wednesday, February 7,
1996 at 3:00 p.m.
B. Mayor Morton discussed the potential development on Wrangler Drive and the need to
connect Wrangler Drive with Freeport Parkway. The project should take 18 to 24
months and the funds are available in escrow. City Manager Jim Witt stated he would
like to have the engineering staff work up a report to be brought to Council in February.
C. Mayor Morton stated that the Myer Crow Distribution Center and an electronics firm
have developed in the area and several spec buildings are being discussed.
Item 16 was considered at this time. See Item 16 for minutes.
18. Liaison Reports.
City/Coppell ISD Liaison -- Councilmember Sheehan attended the school board meeting where
boundary changes were discussed for the new schools.
_ Finance Committee --Mayor Pro Tem Robertson stated a summary of fund balance was
available at each Councilmembers' seat. Mayor Pro Tem Robertson announced that the midyear
budget reviews would be discontinued. The Finance Committee requested that the financial
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report be reduced to a condensed version. There will be an audit report at the next Council
meeting.
Personnel Policy Development Task Force Committee -- Councilmember Mayo stated that the
committee had met and several items will be coming forth at the next. Council meeting.
Councilmember Tunnell announced that FunFest is now officially "PigFest." The committee
is looking at entertainment and events and has been meeting almost every week.
North Texas Commission -- Mayor Morton stated he had attended several COG meetings and
there would be some grant applications coming in at the end of the month.
Half cent Sales Tax. Committee -- Councilmember Watson reminded everyone of the meeting
at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 1996 at Town Center.
Councilmember Watson commented on the game field only status and his understanding that it
was intended to prohibit organized practices and organized' games and not to prohibit general use
by the public of the city parks.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned.
Tom Morton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Grau, City Secretary
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