AG 2007-08-28
NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA
AUGUST 28, 2007
DOUG STOVER, BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES, Place 3
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
TIM BRANCHEAU, Place 1 BILLY FAUGHT, Place 5
JAYNE PETERS, Place 2 MARVIN FRANKLIN, Place 6
MARSHA TUNNELL, Place 4 BILL YORK, Place 7
JIM WITT, City Manager
MEETING TIME AND PLACE:
Call to Order 5:45 p.m. Council Chambers
(Open to the Public)
Executive Session Immediately Following 1 Fl. Conf. Room
(Closed to the Public)
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Work Session Immediately Following 1 Fl. Conf. Room
(Open to the Public)
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Regular Session 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers
(Open to the Public)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will
meet in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, at 5:45 p.m. for
Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately thereafter, and Regular
Session will begin at 7:00 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this
meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of
seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item
listed herein.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work
Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to
adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION
1.Call to order.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
2.Convene Executive Session
A.Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City
Attorney.
1.The City of Coppell and Coppell Independent School District
opposition to a change of zoning request of the Billingsley
Corporation in the City of Dallas, Zoning Case Number Z045-
107; and City of Coppell vs. CB Parkway Business Center VI, et
al in the County Court at Law No. 3; and CB Parkway Business
Center, et al vs. City of Coppell, et al; and City of Dallas vs.
Douglas Stover, et al in the 191 District Court; and City of
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Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101 District Court.
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2.Discussion regarding NW corner of Bethel Road and Denton
Tap.
B.Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic
Development Negotiations.
1.ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of Bethel
Road.
WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3.Convene Work Session
A.Presentation regarding the Wayfinder Signage.
B.Discussion regarding Sales Tax Election.
C.Discussion of Agenda Items.
Adjourn Work Session.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no Council
action is required or permitted.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4.Convene Regular Session.
5.Invocation.
6.Pledge of Allegiance.
7.Report by Library Board.
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8.Presentation of the Coppell Police Department Narcotics and Alcohol
Enforcement Report for the first half of 2007.
9.Citizens' Appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
10.Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
A.Consider approval of minutes: August 14, 2007.
B.Consider approval of the annual review of the written Investment
Policy of the City of Coppell as provided by the Public Funds
Investment Act, Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code.
C.Consider approval of a Resolution creating a procedure to hold
hearings for appeals of proportionality of Municipal Infrastructure
Cost; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
END OF CONSENT
11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Resolution granting a variance of three hundred
(300') feet to Cool Bamboo from the 300-foot prohibited requirement
under Ordinance No. 2006-1143, Article 6-16, Section 6-16-2 of the Code
of Ordinances, to a business selling or offering for sale alcoholic
beverages, with a business address being 171 N. Denton Tap, Suite 100;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a Resolution granting a variance of ninety (90') feet
to Cafe Portobello from the 300-foot prohibited requirement under
Ordinance No. 2006-1143, Article 6-16, Section 6-16-2 of the Code of
Ordinances, to a business selling or offering for sale alcoholic beverages,
with a business address being 110 West Sandy Lake Road, #112; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the Proposed 2007-2008
Municipal Budget.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2007-2008 tax rate
of 0.64146.
15.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2006-1135, the budget for
Fiscal Year October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
16.Consider approval of an Engineering Services Contract with Freese and
Nichols, Inc. to provide professional engineering and design services for
the South Coppell Road Infrastructure Improvements (from Bethel Road
to Southwestern Boulevard), Project #ST 07-02; in an amount not to
exceed $164,100.00; as provided for in CIP funds; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
17.Consider approval of a Development Agreement between City of
Coppell and Pritchard Associates, Inc. to construct Creekview Drive from
Bethel Road north a distance of 1000 feet (+/-) in conjunction with the
construction of Bethel Road and Bethel Business Park, Lot 1 Block A; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
18.Consider and authorize City Manager to negotiate and execute a
purchase and sale agreement, and any necessary agreements and
instruments related thereto, for the transfer of approximately 9.4 acres of
land out of the J. Simmons Survey, Abstract No. 1296, to the Coppell
Economic Development Foundation, acting as an independent
foundation, for the resale of such property to Kolberg Development, LLC
for the construction of two 21,050-square- foot two-story retail/hotel
buildings, a 25,141-square-foot two-story event/conference center, and a
7,812-square-foot pet bed/breakfast. The property is located along the
east side of Coppell Road, approximately 250 feet south of Bethel Road.
19.Consider approval of an Ordinance ordering a Special Election to be held
on November 6, 2007 to consider the adoption of one-fourth of one
percent sales and use tax to provide revenue for maintenance and repair
of municipal streets; and, to consider the creation of a Crime Control and
Prevention District and the adoption of one-fourth of one percent sales
and use tax for crime reduction programs; providing for the publication
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and posting of notice; authorizing the City Manager to execute an
Election Agreement and Election Services Contract with Dallas County
Elections Department; and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Ordinance.
20.Consider approval of a variance with stipulations for an Interim Permit,
upon concurrence of City Engineer, to Floodplain Management
Ordinance No. 2001-952, Article 4, Section B, Item 11(a) which states that
the Floodplain Administrator must "Assure that conditional approvals are
received from FEMA before a Floodplain Development Permit is issued."
for the proposed Alexander Court subdivision, an 18.506 acre housing
development at the northwest corner of Denton Tap Road and Bethel
Road.
21.Consideration of appeal from John Hawkins regarding impact fees and
other development requirements related to Alexander Court.
22.Mayor and Council Reports.
A.Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Susan G. Komen “Dig for A
Cure” Event on September 21.
23.Council Committee Reports.
A.Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD/Lewisville ISD – Councilmember
Tunnell.
B.Coppell ISD – Councilmembers Peters and Faught.
C.Coppell Seniors – Councilmembers Brancheau and Faught.
D.Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition – Councilmember Peters.
E.Economic Development Committee – Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-
Flores and Councilmember Franklin.
F.International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) –
Councilmember Brancheau
G.Metrocrest Hospital Authority – Councilmember Tunnell.
H.Metrocrest Medical Foundation – Councilmember Tunnell.
I.Metrocrest Medical Services – Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores.
J.Metrocrest Social Service Center – Councilmember Tunnell.
K.North Texas Council of Governments – Councilmember Brancheau.
L.NTCOG/Regional Emergency Management – Councilmember
Franklin.
M.North Texas Commission – Councilmember York.
N.Senior Adult Services – Councilmember Faught.
24.Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
25.Necessary action resulting from Executive Session.
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Adjournment.
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Douglas N. Stover, Mayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at
the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 24th day of August, 2007, at
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Libby Ball, City Secretary
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON
www.ci.coppell.tx.us
THE CITY'S WEBSITE () UNDER PUBLIC
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STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE
The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require
special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and
amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public
programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for
these services forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service and/or
meeting. To make arrangements, contact Vivyon V. Bowman, ADA Coordinator or
other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
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