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CM 1996-11-12 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 1996 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, November 12, 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 Lanny Mayo, Mayor Pro Tem Norm Alexander, Councilmember Chuck Sturges, Councilmember Danny L. Watson, Councilmember Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember Ron Robertson, Councilmember Candy Sheehan, Councilmember Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Kathleen Roach and City Attorney Peter G. Smith. 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. Cantrell vs. City of Coppell, et al. 2. D/FW Runway Use Plan. Mayor Morton convened into Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Morton adjourned the Executive Session at 7:04 p.m. and opened the Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session -- A. Review of preliminary Master Plan for Town Center. CMl11295 B. Presentation by Learning Park Ad Hoc Committee on proposed Town Center location. C. Discussion of Agenda Items. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo led those present in the Invocation. 5. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Morton led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 6. Citizen's Appearances. A. R.G. Harrell, 548 W. Oak Grove, addressed the Council concerning Agenda Items 9 and 19 regarding the design of the aquatics and recreation center, and requested that Item 19 be tabled by the Council at this time. B. Robert Key, 204 Steamboat, spoke regarding Agenda Item 10 which concerns impact fees and expressed his support. C. Ron Crotzer, 830 Kings Canyon Court, advised that he was opposed to PD-131R3 concerning setbacks in The Estates of Cambridge of Manor. D. Frank Stitch, 524 Wales Court, addressed Agenda Item 8 concerning the ordinance requiring helmets when tiding bicycles. E. Dave Rexroat, 501 Christi Lane, expressed his support of the bicycle helmets being worn by children, but was not in favor of adults being required to wear helmets. CONSENT AGENDA 7. Consider approval of the following consent agenda item~: A. Consider approval of minutes: October 8, 1996 October 22, 1996 CMl11296 Page 2 of 11 ._ B. Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q 0996-01 to Integrated Roadway Services, Inc. in the amount of $67,418.35 for the ingtallation of a traffic signal at MacArthur Blvd./Parkway Blvd. and authorizing the Mayor to sign. C. Consider approval of a revision to the City Manager's employment agreement regarding the timing of his performance evaluation. D. Consider approval to extend Plaza Pharmacy's Bid Q-0795-01 to supply various medical supply items to the City of Coppell for one (1) year and authorizing the Mayor to sign. E. Consider approval of the authorization of the position of School Resource Officer for the 1996/97 Budget Year. F. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Article 9-1 of the Code of Ordinances, regarding .Animal Control, amending: the reference from .Animal Control to .Animal Services; the definition of dangerous dog; the age requirement for animal registration and vaccination; and animal nuisance noise, and authorizing the Mayor to -- Sign. G. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Article 15-2, Section 15- 5-2(23) to amend Appendix VII of the 1994 Uniform Fire Code, relating to automatic f'we sprinkler systems, to provide an exception for certain additions to existing buildings, and authorizing the Mayor or sign. H. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 15, Article 15-1, Section 15-1-2(10)(1) by amending Section 904.2.1 of the 1994 Uniform Building Code, relating to automatic f'we extinguisher systems, to provide an exception for certain additions to existing buildings, and by amending Section 15-1-2(23), Appendix Chapter 4, relating to the location of latching devices for doors and gates for swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. I. Consider approval of Grant Contract #576.5 in the amount of $12,386.00 from Texas State Library and Archives for Internet Assistance and authorizing the Mayor to sign. J. Consider approval of a request to allow DFW Motorola Communications to relocate the City of Coppell's Public Safety Dispatch Center from 255 Parkway Blvd. to the Coppell Justice Center CMl112~ I~ge 3 of 11 located at 130 Town Center Blvd. This relocation will take place upon the completion of the Coppell Justice Center. Cost of the relocation will be approximately $31,574.00. K. Consider approval of a Resolution expressing official intent to receive reimbursement for costs incurred on behalf of the Economic Development Corporation prior to the issuonce of bonds by the Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Items G, H, and I were pulled for further consideration. Items A, B, C, D, E, F, J and K -- Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D, E, F carrying Ordinance No. 96777, J and K carrying Resolution No. 111296.1. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. Item G -- Greg Jones, Chief Building Official, made a presentation to the Council. Jim Godwin, Fire Department Division Chief, addressed questions of Council. Councilmember Sheehan moved -- to approve Consent Agenda Item G carrying Ordinance bio. 96778. Councilmember Watson seconded the motion; the motion carded 4-3 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Tunnell and Robertson voting against the motion. Item H -- Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve Consent Agenda Item H carrying Ordinance No. 96779. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Coun¢ilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Mayo and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. Item I -- Steve Goram, Director of Information Services, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve Consent Agenda Item I. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 8. Consider approval of an ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, amending _ the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 8, to add Article 8-6; to require CMIlI2~ Page 4 of 11 helmets to be worn when operating or riding upon a bicycle or any device attached to a bicycle on public property and authorizing the Mayor to sign. David Miller, Police Chief, made a presentation to the Council. Officer Tony Pletcher, made a presentation to the Council regarding the safety issues involved in riding bicycles. Questions were raised by Council regarding the economic impact on some families to purchase helmets, the definitions of some sections of the ordinance and the recommendation to have the ordinance become effective January 1, 1997 in order to allow citizens to purchase the helmets as Christmas gifts. After discussion, Councilmember Sheehan moved to approve Ordinance No. 96780 amending Chapter 8, to add Article 8-6; to require helmets to be worn when operating or riding upon a bicycle or any device attached to a bicycle on public property with the stipulation that the ordinance become effective on January 1, 1997 and that foster parents be included in the definition of parent, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Sturges and Watson voting against the motion. Item 18 was considered at this time. See Item 18 for minutes. 9. Consider approval of an architectural contract for the preparation of the design, construction specifications and administration, for the construction of an aquatics and recreation centers. Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, made a presentation to the Council. Dwayne Brinkley, representing the architect, addressed questions of Council. Councilmember Robertson expressed his concern over the financial amount of the contract. Councilmember Sturges agreed with the concern of Councilmember Robertson. After lengthy discussion and questions from Council, Councilmember Watson expressed his desire to see a joint meeting between Council and the Economic Development Corporation. City Manager Jim Witt inquired as to the date of the next Economic Development Corporation meeting. The meeting will be Tuesday, November 19, 1996 and the City Secretary was asked to post an agenda for a joint meeting. 10. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1104, Dee's Deck & Fence, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), with special conditions, to allow the operation of a business within a residential structure on Commercial property and for the associated open storage area, on property located on the east side of Coppeli Road, north of the intersection of Coppell and Bethel Roads, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. CMl11255 Page S ~t 11 Mayor Morton and Councilmember Robertson filed an Affidavit for Conflict of Interest and abstained from the discussion and vote on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo headed the meeting during the consideration of this item. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. After two failed motions, Councilmember Alexander moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-145 for Case No. S-1104, Dee's Deck & Fence, zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), with special conditions, to allow the operation of a business within a residential structure on Commercial property and for the associated open storage area, on property located on the east side of Coppell Road, north of the intersection of Coppell and Bethel Roads, with the following conditions: 1) that the business will have 180 days in which to remove the asphalt in the front yard and the right of way, except for the roadway pavement, unless the City adopts a zoning regulation requiring a different standard; and 2) that Staff direct the Visual Image Committee to move forward on a resolution on the Historic District, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. A short recess was taken at this time. 11. Consider approval of Case No. PD-13110, The Estates of Cambridge Manor, zoning change from PD-SF-12 (Planned Development, Single Family-12) to amend the conditions of the Planned Development to allow the front building lines on the 10 lots in Phase H be changed from a minimum of 30' to a minimum of 20'; modify landscaping of secondnry entry, as well as to change the street name from Sterling Hill Lane to Castle Creek Drive within the Estates of Cambridge Manor, Phase H subdivision located on the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. Mayor Morton announced that this item had been advertised as a Public Hearing and that each side would have three speakers and each speaker would have ten minutes for a total of one hour. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Morton opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak regarding this proposal. Ernest Auerbach, 625 Cambridge Manor Lane, spoke against this proposal; Bill Anderson, the engineer on the project, spoke in favor of the proposal; Jeanette Auerbach, 625 Cambridge Manor Lane, spoke against this proposal; Ross Ikemire, the architect on the project, spoke in favor of this proposal; Tony Higgins, 705 Caste Creek Drive, spoke against this proposal; Jack Bommarito, 834 Loch Haven Lane, spoke in favor of this proposal. After one failed motion, Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to deny Case No. PD-131R3, The Estates of Cambridge Manor, zoning change from PD-SF-12 (Planned Development, Single Family-12) to amend the conditions of the Planned Development to allow the front building lines on the 10 lots in Phase H be changed from a minimum of 30' to a minimum of 20'; modify landscaping of secondary entry, as well as to change the street name from Sterling Hill Lane to CMl112~ P~e ~ or 11 Castle Creek Drive within the Estates of Cambridge Manor, Phase II subdivision located on the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 1,600 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Watson, Tunnell, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges and Robertson voting against the motion. 12. Consider approval of Carter Addition, Phase Two, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 5-lot residential subdivision on approximately 13.2534 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Moore Road and Carter Drive. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Carter Addition, Phase Two, Preliminary Plat, to allow the development of a 5-lot residential subdivision on approximately 13.2534 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Moore Road and Carter Drive and that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat and that the Final Plat need not be brought back for final approval of the City Council unless required by law. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 13. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Carter Addition, Phase Two, to allow the development of a 5-lot residential subdivision on approximately 13.2534 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Moore Road and Carter Drive and that the Final Plat need not be brought back for f'mal approval of the City Council unless required by law. This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes. 14. Consider approval of The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Phase H, Final Plat, to allow the development of ten Single Family-12 lots and the extension of Caste Creek Drive within The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Phase H, subdivision located on the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 2,200 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Phase II, Final Plat, to allow the development of ten Single Family-12 lots and the extension of Castle Creek Drive within The Estates of Cambridge Manor, Phase H, subdivision located on the north side of DeForest Road, approximately 2,200 feet east of MacArthur Boulevard subject to the CM1112~ Page ? og 11 conditions as stated on the Agenda Request Form and changing the setback from 20 foot back to 30 foot. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 15. Consider approval of Magnolia Park, Final Plat, to allow the development of a 124-1ot residential planned development located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 752.10 feet south of the future SH 121 Bypass. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Service, made a presentation to the Council. Bill Anderson, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. After questions and lengthy discussion between Council, Staff and Applicant, a recess was called to review previous minutes. A recess was held at this time. Mayor Morton reconvened and advised the minutes of December 12, 1995 stated that the Applicant was willing to donate 26 acres and place $300,000 of park improvements on that 26- acre tract. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to approve Magnolia Park, Final Plat, to allow the development of a 124-1ot residential planned development located on the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 752.10 feet south of the future SH 121 Bypass, subject to all conditions as listed on the Agenda Request Narrative and that a disclaimer regarding airport noise be added to the plat. Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 16. Consider approval of replacing the current GTE E-911 system with the GTE MARRS system to include: (1) Approval of installation of MARRS System including equipment by GTE at a cost of $92,440.53; (2) Approval of installation of Tandem Network by GTE at a cost of $660.00;(3) Approval of interface between the ICS-DCAD and MARRS System to be performed by ICS at a cost of $3,500.00; and (4) Approval of monthly maintenance for the MARRS and Tandem agreements, which is a recurring cost, to GTE in the amount of $3,352.78 to be paid out of the E-911 fund. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve replacing the current GTE E-911 system with the GTE MARRS system to include: (1) Approval of installation of MARRS System including equipment by GTE at a cost of $92,440.53; (2) Approval of installation of Tandem Network by GTE at a cost of $660.00; (3) Approval of interface between the ICS-DCAD and MARRS System to be performed by ICS at a cost of $3,500.00; and (4) Approval of monthly maintenance for the MARRS and Tandem agreements, which is a recurring cost, to GTE in the amount of $3,352.78 to be paid out of the E-911 fund, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. CM111295 Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 17. Consider approval of a master plan for the allocation of City property located in the Town Center complex. Presentation by Schrickel, Rollins and Associates, Inc. This item was pulled from the agenda of this meeting. 18. Consider approval of The Learning Park Ad-Hoc Committee proposal for the establishment of two learning parks in CoppeH. Patti Barker made inquiries to Council concerning the Learning Park. Council was asked for support for locations in the Town Center area for a safety center and a nature center to be located at the Wagon Wheel Property. Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, made a presentation to the Council. The overall consensus of Council was to look at the possibility of a nature park on the Wagon Wheel Property and that the possibility of a safety center located on the Town Center site would be questionable. The second request of Council was in regard __ to the financial concerns of the Learning Park. Council indicated some funds were available, but there is a need for more cost analysis and research into funding. 19. Consider approval of the addition of a full time Park Planning and Landscape Manager position for the Leisure Services Department. Bill Markham, 200 Heatherglen, addressed the Council regarding this position. City Manager Jim Witt made a report to Council concerning this issue. Mayor Morton advised that this was like a grant position in that it would need to be renewed each year. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve the addition of a full time Park Planning and Landscape Manager position for the Leisure Services Depaasnent. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 20. Presentation on City policy regarding impact assessment fees for CISD projects, and consideration of future policy regarding these fees. City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and asked for approval of this item. Councilmember Sturges raised the question of a similar proposal for Carrollton-Farmers Branch School District for those Coppell residents in that district. Mayor Pro Tem Mayo moved to instruct the City Manager to have the City Attorney to develop a Resolution or Ordinance waiving all impact fees on any construction in the Coppell Independent School District, but not waiving actual hard costs, to be presented on the next agenda. Councilmember Robertson seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 21. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City of Coppell to support the creation of and participation in a coalition of cities to support and defend the 4A and 4B sales tax. City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Robertson moved to approve Resolution No. 111296.2 authorizing the City of Coppell to support the creation of and participation in a coalition of cities to support and defend the 4A and 4B sales tax and to appoint Mayor Tom Morton to serve as the liaison. Councilmember Sheehan seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Sturges voting against the motion. 22. Consider approval of a Resolution and Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation changing the Economic Development Corporation name to Coppell Recreation Development Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign o Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Resolution No. 111296.3 and Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation changing the Economic Development Corporation name to Coppell Recreation Development Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Mayo and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Tunnell, Robertson, and Sheehan voting in favor of the motion. 23. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. There was no action necessary under this item. 24. City Manager's Report. A. City Manager Jim Witt advised that he had received a letter from the Dallas Central Appraisal District asking for nominations for persons to serve on the Appraisal Review Board. CMl112~ ll~elOoFll ._ B. City Manager Jim Witt reminded everyone that Saturday, November 16, 1996 would be the training for the Planning and Zoning Commission and that Human Resources should be notified of attendance. C. City Manager Jim Witt announced that Doggie ~No Poop~ signs would be placed in the parks. 25. Mayor's Report. A. Mayor Morton discussed the problem of overflights from the airport occurring over Coppell. B. Mayor Morton advised that citizens had indicated to him that stray animals in the city had increased over the past several months. C. Mayor Morton also advised that the City had been accused of footdragging on an Open Records Request. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. Tom Morton, Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Roach, City Secretary CMl112~ Page 11 of 11