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CM 1997-08-12 MINUTES OF AUGUST 12, 1997 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 12, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Candy Sheehan, Mayor Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem Norm Alexander, Councilmember Chuck Sturges, Councilmember Danny L. Watson, Councilmember Lanny Mayo, Councilmember Larry Wheeler, 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 Sheehan called the meeting to order and adjourned into Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 2. Convene Work Session A. Discuss Library Internet Access Policy. B. Discussion of Agenda Items. Mayor Sheehan announced that Work Session was adjourned and that regular session would open at 7:30 p.m. Between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. a reception was held in the Atrium honoring former Mayor Tom Morton and former Councilmember Ron Robertson. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Invocation. Councilmember Mayo led those present in the Invocation. CM~812.97 Page 1 of 13 4. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time Mayor Sheehan recognized former Mayor Tom Morton and former Councilmember Ron Robertson and presented plaques to each in appreciation of their years of service to the City of Coppell. 5. Citizen's Appearances. A. Melvin Gross, 152 Cottonwood Drive, addressed the Council regarding the need for the City to grant the citizens a homestead exemption; to increase the over-65 exemption and to increase the disabled person's exemption. B. Andy Wagner, 601 Wellington Road, spoke to Council regarding the land in Coppell which is in the Lewisville School District. Mayor Sheehan announced that Items 8, 9 and 12 F would be pulled from the agenda. -- 6. Canvass returns of the August 9, 1997 Special Municipal Election, approval of an Order Declaring the Results of said election, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. City Attorney Peter G. Smith read the Canvass of Returns and Declaration of Results of Election into the record showing the following number of votes for Councilmember/Place 7: David Graupner 37 Rex White 123 A. J. Vaccaro 364 Bill York 572 Bill York received the majority of all the votes cast for the office of Councilmember/Place 7 for the current unexpired term. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell moved to approve an Order Declaring the Results of the August 9, 1997 Special Municipal Election, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Mayo seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, and Wheeler voting in favor of the motion. CM081297 Page 2 o~ 13 7. Swearing-in ceremony of Councilmember/Place 7. Mayor Sheehan swore in Bill York as Councilmember/Place 7. At this time Council consisted of: Candy Sheehan, Mayor Marsha Tunnell, Mayor Pro Tem Norm Alexander, Councilmember Chuck Sturges, Councilmember Danny L. Watson, Councilmember Lanny Mayo, Councilmember Larry Wheeler, Councilmember Bill York, Councilmember 8. Consider approval of a resolution calling a runoff election for September 13, if necessary; appointing Election Judges; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This item was pulled from the agenda. 9. Report by Coppell Recreation Development Corporation. This item was pulled from the agenda. 10. Report from the Bicycle Helmet Committee. Consider a motion to reconsider Ordinance 96780. City Attorney Peter G. Smith advised that a correction needed to be noted on the Ordinance which is attached to the Agenda Request Form. The caption of the ordinance states "... making it an offense for a parent or guardian of a child to operate or ride upon a bicycle without a helmet; . . ." This should be corrected to read "... making it an offense for a parent or guardian to allow a child to operate or ride upon a bicycle without a helmet in violation of this ordinance; ..." City Manager Jim Witt advised that the original ordinance contained language referring to ANSI language and that any new ordinance should not refer to ANSI because the standards do not exist any longer. Wayne Alexander, a member of the Bicycle Helmet Review Committee, made a report to the Council and indicated that the committee recommended the following: 1) bicycle helmets will be required for any rider in elementary school or younger at all times while bicycling. This would include anyone who has not competed 5th grade; 2) bicycle helmets will be required for any rider who has completed 5th grade through the age of 15 while riding on any city street; sidewalks are excluded from the helmet ordinance for this age group. To clarify, helmets are not mandatory for bicyclists who are tiding on the sidewalks who CM0812~7 l~e3 of 13 have graduated from the 5th grade; 3) helmets are not mandatory for anyone ages 16 and older, regardless of where they are riding. The committee also recommended that the punishment for non-compliance be community service in lieu of a fine. The committee would like the City to develop a bicycle safety program for all elementary and middle school children; and to have street signs promoting bicycle safety placed along major streets; and they would like to see some of the area athletes serve as role models on some of the posters and promotional materials. Jill Blanton from the committee also addressed Council and thanked Councilmembers Sturges and Alexander for their participation on the committee. Tom Kessler from the committee spoke concerning the bicycle safety issue. Julie Marshall from the committee addressed the Council. Mayor Sheehan thanked the committee members for their achievement in reaching a compromise. Councilmember Mayo thanked the committee and inquired as to how the sidewalk riders handle the situation when they have to cross to the other side of the street. Councilmember Sturges advised that the committee utilized the Police Department to explore the recommendations that were made. Councilmember Alexander stated that some of the things mentioned by the committee were working on safety programs with the schools, street signage, as well as having children participate in designing a sign for Coppell. Councilmember Alexander addressed the question of crossing the streets and stated that the children are being taught to dismount to cross the streets, and when they enter the school parking lots and sidewalks. Councilmember Wheeler stated he still has some strong concerns about endorsing the ordinance at the current meeting. Councilmember Sturges extended his highest possible thank you to the members of the committee. Councilmember Watson thanked everyone for their efforts and stated he would like to know the reasoning why a child can ride on the sidewalk without a helmet and not on the street. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell stated she had hoped for a cleaner compromise ending with a single age break instead of a dual age. She stated she felt this ordinance was confusing and inquired as to other cities who have adopted a similar ordinance. Councilmember Sturges reminded Council that it was Council's inability to come to a compromise that led to the formation of the committee. Councilmember Sturges moved to reconsider Ordinance No. 96780 at the August 26, 1997 City Council meeting. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell advised that she would support the motion to reconsider but that does not necessarily mean that there will be a unanimous vote on August 26th. 11. Discussion of preliminary Traffic Calming Policies and Procedures. Ken Griffin, Assistant City Manager/City Engineer, made a presentation to the Council and discussed the phases of evaluation traffic flows and potential problems. A video was played for Council. Mr. Griffin recommended bringing back a finalized traffic calming policy. Councilmember Sturges stated he was glad to see a study underway to reduce the speed limit on residential streets. CM081297 Page 4 of L3 CONSENT AGENDA 12. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: July 28, 1997. B. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Jay Shirley from the Tree Board. C. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Ernest Auerbach from the Board of Adjustment. D. Consider approval of a resolution supporting the candidacy of Teri Jackson, Councilmember from Grand Prairie, for the position of president-elect of TML, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. E. Consider approval of the certification of the 1997 anticipated collection rate for the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 and the amount of excess debt collections during the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. F. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Section 8-3-1B of the Code of Ordinances by clarifying certain language and to prohibit parking on the east and west side of Samuel Boulevard between Sandy Lake Road and Alendale Road and also on the south side of Woodmoor Drive between Samuel Boulevard and Marlee Circle Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.to 8:30 a.m. and from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. and authorizing the Mayor to sign. G. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 8, Article 8-1, Section 8-1-4 to establish the maximum prima facie speed limit for designated school zones and authorizing the Mayor to sign. H. Consider approval of an ordinance abandoning a 3 foot right of way easement along the southeast side of Lot 52, Block D Shadow Ridge Estates Fourth Increment (466 Harris Street) and authorizing the Mayor to sign. I. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-157RR, Valley Ranch Plaza, zoning change for property zoned PD-C (Planned Development, Commercial) by amending the site plan of the 3,278 CM0812.~/ Page 5 of 13 square foot drive-through restaurant to permit additional signage on the eastern elevation of the building located at the southwest corner of Beltline Road and MacArthur Blvd., and authorizing the Mayor to sign. J. Consider approval of a vote to propose a tax revenue increase while maintaining the .6686 tax rate. Item F was pulled from the agenda. Items A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I and J -- Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C, D carrying Resolution 081297.1, E, G carrying Ordinance No. 97801, H carrying Ordinance No. 97802 and I carrying Ordinance No. 95100-A-169. Councilmember Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. At this time a short recess was held. 13. Consider approval of a vote to propose a tax revenue increase while maintaining the .6686 tax rate. City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council and read a statement that would be published along with the Notice of Public Hearing. Mr. Witt reported that notification had been received regarding the sales tax collection for June and the City realized a significant increase. Councilmember Sturges advised that if a tax rate were passed as presented at the current meeting, then Council would be precluded from increasing the tax rate, but could reduce it. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve a tax revenue increase while maintaining the .6686 tax rate. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carded 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by revising Section 34-1-7, paragraph (B), to increase the minimum size of a newly planted tree from 2" caliper to 3" caliper. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Heating. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Sheehan advised that no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Heating CM081297 Page 6 of 13 and approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-170 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to revise Section 34-1-7, paragraph (B), to increase the minimum size of a newly planted tree from 2" caliper to 3" caliper, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Couneilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 15. Consider approval of a Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that revises Section 34-1-7, paragraph (B), to increase the minimum size of a newly planted tree from 2" caliper to 3" caliper, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes. 16. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1129R, Artisan Landscape Inc., zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a landscaping contractor's office within a residential structure on commercial property and for an associated open storage area located at 832 Howell Drive. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Brian Sandlebach, 407 Cooper, Applicant; addressed the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Ron Sessen, 4200 Post Oak, Flower Mound; Tim Mayvath, 802 Howell; Jacquelynn Parrish, 805 Howell; Vivian Checkley, 821 Howell; and Estella Chapa, 829 Howell spoke in favor of this proposal. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. Ron Peters, 804 Howell; Rick Pilone, 801 Howell; Linda Pilone, 801 Howell; and Mike Freestone, 809 Bullock spoke against the proposal. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired regarding the responses received by the Planning Department, open storage parking and the dumpster. Councilmember Sturges asked about the history and disrepair of the property and indicated an interest in a possible sunset provision on the SUP. Councilmember Alexander indicated that no prudent businessman would improve property with the possibility of having the SUP revoked in two years. Councilmember Mayo inquired of Gary Sieb if he and City Staff were in agreement with the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation and Gary indicated he was in agreement. Councilmember Mayo indicated he would not be in favor of any type of sunset provision. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell inquired about parking and number of spaces. Councilmember Wheeler indicated that he was not in favor of any sunset provisions being attached to the SUP. Councilmember York inquired as to any outstanding conditions. Councilmember Sturges asked the Applicant if he would agree to a 2-year sunset provision. The Applicant indicated that no investment company would loan money with that clause attached. Councilmember Watson asked about the number of vehicles that would be parked on the property. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S- I 129R, Artisan Landscape Inc., zoning change from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, CM081297 Page 7 of 13 Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a landscaping contractor's office within a residential structure on commercial property and for an associated open storage area located at 832 Howell Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1) incorporate the seven items on the Guidelines document provided by the applicant as conditions to this Special Use Permit. These Guidelines shall not be restricted to Artisan Landscape, Inc., but to anyone doing like business on this property; 2) City Council granting of variances for the 8 foot high wooden fence and the 12 foot wide alley width (see Engineering Comments attached to the Agenda Request Form); 3) limit signage to the proposed sign shown on the exhibit; 4) limit exterior building paint to Gray with Dark Gray trim and shutters. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carded 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Sturges voting against the motion. 17. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. ZC-594(CH), Itistoric Overlay District, zoning change to add the Historic Overlay prefix to the existing zoning districts of various properties in Old Coppell in the vicinity of Bethel Road and Coppell Road. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and asked for those persons wishing to speak in favor of this proposal. Pete Wilson, 214 Samuel Boulevard spoke in favor of the proposal. Mayor Sheehan asked for those persons wishing to speak against this proposal. There were none. Councilmember Mayo asked to see the original map and the new map together to compare. Councilmember Wheeler inquired why Coppell Road to the railroad was not included. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked about the inclusion of Grapevine Springs Park. Councilmember Sturges endorsed the proposal and discussed the inclusion of the Baptist Foundation property in the Historic District. Mayor Sheehan inquired as to the location of the train station. Councilmember Mayo asked about a brass plaque which was on one of the stone pillars. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked about property on Bethel around the Minyard property. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-171 for Case No. ZC-594(CH), Historic Overlay District, zoning change to add the Historic Overlay prefix to the existing zoning districts of various properties in Old Coppell in the vicinity of Bethel Road and Coppell Road. Councilmember Sturges seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 18. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-594(CH), Historic Overlay District, zoning change to add the Historic Overlay prefix to the existing zoning districts of various properties in Old Coppell in the vicinity of Bethel Road and Coppell Road. CM081297 Page8 of 13 This item was considered under Item 17. See Item 17 for minutes. 19. PUBLIC HEARING: Public Hearing to solicit citizen input for the establishment of the Standards of Care for the City of CoppeH youth programs. Gary Sims, Director of Leisure Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Councilmember Tunnell inquired as to whether the City was meeting the State's requirements even though the City was exempt. Gary Sims verified that the guidelines were being met. Councilmember Mayo moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Ordinance No. 97803 establishing Standards of Care for youth programs operated by the Leisure Services Department as required by the State of Texas amendment to Section 42.041 (b) (14), Human Resources Code. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 20. Consider approval of an ordinance establishing Standards of Care for youth programs operated by the Leisure Services Department as required by the State of Texas amendment to Section 42.041 Co) (14), Human Resources Code This item was considered under Item 19. See Item 19 for minutes. At this time a five-minute recess was held. 21. Consider approval of the Living Legacy Memorial Program and its funding. Mayor Sheehan advised that this item would be pulled for further consideration. 22. Consider a license agreement for the property at 603 Lake Park Drive to allow an encroachment of a fence into Andrew Brown Park East. Councilmember Watson moved to deny a license agreement for the property at 603 Lake Park Drive to allow an encroachment of a fence into Andrew Brown Park East. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion to deny carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. Page 9 o~ 13 23. Consider approval of the William T. Cozby Public Library Internet Access Policy. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell inquired as to the internet timetable. Steve Goram, Director of Information and Customer Service, advised that the City is internally capable to go online by the end of August or first of September, but that no public access will be available until a policy is established. Councilmember Sturges moved to remand this item back to the Library Board for additional deliberation and public hearings and to bring it back to the September 9, 1997 City Council meeting. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 24. Consider approval of Princeton Park, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of two 2-story office buildings on 1.6583 acres of property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 300 feet south of Parkway Boulevard. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked about parking, landscaping and loading zones. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Princeton Park, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the _ development of two 2-story office buildings on 1.6583 acres of property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 300 feet south of Parkway Boulevard subject to the following conditions: 1) Coppell Town Center Architectural Review Board approve building elevations; 2) eliminate sign notations along Denton Tap on Site Plan; and 3) impact fees will be required; and approve that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat. Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7.0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 25. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Princeton Park, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of two 2-story office buildings on 1.6583 acres of property located along the east side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 300 feet south of Parkway Boulevard. This item was considered under Item 24. See Item 24 for minutes. 26. Consider approval of Denton Tap Development, Preliminary Plat, to create 5 separate buildable lots on 9.676 acres of property and Site Plan to allow the development of a 49,917 s.f. gymnasium with a 480 s.f. swimming pool on Lot CM081297 Page 10 of L3 5 located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 700 feet north of Sandy Lake Road. Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Mayo inquired about the property north of the site, easements and the stucco material. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell asked about the back of other commercial buildings and possible use behind the site along with screening wall, fence around the pool and exits. Councilmember Wheeler asked about rooftop units and screening. Lynn Meyer with Dowdy, Anderson, representing the Applicant, answered Council's questions and made a presentation. Councilmember Sturges asked about the cul-de-sac in conjunction to the pool. Councilmember Mayo inquired about mitigating the noise and asked about lighting. Mark Wainscott, representing the Applicant, addressed the air conditioning and exterior lighting questions. Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell asked about the fencing and parking. Councilmember Alexander asked about the air conditioning system and the size of the building and mezzanine area. Ross Raines with Superior Structural Systems addressed Councilmember Alexander's concerns. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Denton Tap Development, Preliminary Plat, to create 5 separate buildable lots on 9.676 acres of property and Site Plan to allow the development of a 49,917 s.f. gymnasium with a 480 s.f. swimming pool on Lot 5 located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 700 feet north of Sandy Lake Road; subject to the following conditions: 1) provision of a tree preservation plan, showing existing trees 8" in caliper or larger; 2) provision of all additional underground utilities (there are to be no additional power poles); 3) recommend to Council a waiver of the maximum 600' cul-de-sac length requirement as shown on the Site Plan; 4) construction of a concrete sidewalk along the north side of the Taco Bell property line, a temporary sidewalk along the north property line of Lot 4, and a concrete sidewalk connecting the Lot 4 temporary sidewalk to the building site on Lot 5. Construction of sidewalks on Lots 1, 2 and 3, as well as the permanent sidewalk on LOt 4 shall occur as those individual lots are developed; 5) provision of parking and landscaping ratios; 6) Board of Adjustment approval of a special exception to reduce the required number of parking spaces; 7) roof screening will be required; 8) all mechanical units to be inside the building; and 9) there will be nothing mechanical located on the rooftop; and to approve that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat. Councilmember Alexander seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell voting against the motion. 27. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Denton Tap Development, Preliminary Plat, to create 5 separate buildable lots on 9.676 acres of property and Site Plan to allow the development of a 49,917 s.f. gymnasium with a 480 s.f. swimming pool on Lot 5 located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, approximately 700 feet north of Sandy Lake Road. This item was considered under Item 26. See Item 26 for minutes. CM08129'/ Page 11 of 13 28. Consider approval of Sandy Lake Plaza, Lot 1, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to create a single lot to accommodate the existing retail center, as well as 20 new parking spaces on the south side of the property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Moore Road. City Manager Jim Witt made a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Mayo moved to approve Sandy Lake Plaza, Lot 1, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to create a single lot to accommodate the existing retail center, as well as 20 new parking spaces on the south side of the property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Moore Road; and approve that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell and Councilmembers Alexander, Sturges, Watson, Mayo, Wheeler, and York voting in favor of the motion. 29. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Comminsion be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat of Sandy Lake Plaza, Lot 1, Preliminary Plat and Site Plan, to create a single lot to accommodate the existing retail center, as well as 20 new parking spaces on the south side of the property located at the southeast corner of Sandy Lake Road and Moore Road. This item was considered under Item 28. See Item 28 for minutes. 30. City Manager's Report. A. City Manager Jim Witt updated Council regarding the watering ordinance and advised that 68 citations were issued the previous week. The window fine for the citation is $200.00 plus Court costs. B. City Manager Jim Witt discussed a leadership program to bring forward to Council in 30 to 45 days. C. Councilmember Alexander expressed concern regarding the watering fmcs and the notice given to citizens. City Manager Jim Witt gave a history of the notices which had been sent to citizens. Councilmember Alexander advised that he wished to revisit the ordinance to set some guidelines. Mayor Pro Tem Tunnell inquired if warnings were given before citations were issued. Mr. Witt stated the Prosecutor is reviewing the process to ensure the matter is properly handled. Peter G. Smith, City Attorney, stated citizens were able to go before the Judge to try to have the fine reduced. Councilmember Wheeler stated he fully supported the City Staff on this issue. Councilmember Mayo asked what the average monthly bill is in the City and suggested CM081297 Page 12 of 13 that the City should look at a monthly water bill as a warning. Councilmember Mayo also concurred with Councilmember Wheeler. 31. Mayor's Report. A. Mayor Sheehan stated that the GTE video would be shown at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and thanked Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, and Mayor Pro Tern Tunnell for all their work on the video. B. Mayor Sheehan stated the Christmas parade needed to be discussed soon. The parade is scheduled for December 6, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) 32. Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real property. 1. Park land acquisition - west of Moore Road. B. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney and Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding real property. 1. Oil and Gas Well Lease for Wagon Wheel Ranch Property. Consensus of Council was to cancel the Executive Session. 33. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session° There was no action brought under this item. There being no further business to come before theCity Council, ,the meeting was adjourned. Candy Sheehan, Mayor ATTEST: Kathleen Roach, City Secretary CM081297 Page L3 of 13