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CP 2007-10-23 NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND AGENDA OCTOBER 23, 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 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers (Open to the Public) Executive Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Closed to the Public) Work Session Immediately Following 1st Fl. Conf. Room (Open to the Public) 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, October 23, 2007, at 5:30 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. ag102307 Page 1 of 6 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION 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 191st District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court. B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property. 1. Property acquisition in Old Coppell. C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations. 1. ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of Bethel Road. D. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters. 1. City Manager Evaluation. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion regarding proposed revisions to Section 6-15-6 Temporary On-Premise Signs. B. Discussion regarding Natural Gas Exploration. C. Discussion regarding the use of CDBG Funds. D. Discussion regarding circulation in Old Coppell and Farmers’ Market parking. E. Discussion of Agenda Items. Adjourn Work Session. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Service Announcements concerning local civic events and no Council action is required or permitted. ag102307 Page 2 of 6 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Convene Regular Session. 5. Invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of October 23 through October 31, 2007 as Red Ribbon Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 8. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of November 2007 as Coppell ISD Education Foundation Month, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 9. Presentation by Vonita White from the Get Connected Committee. 10. Citizens' Appearances. CONSENT AGENDA 11. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: October 9, 2007. B. Consider approval of canceling the regular City Council meetings scheduled for November 13 and December 25 and calling a special meeting for November 12. C. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas, in support of the City of Dallas' Trinity Parkway Project, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. D. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas, in support of state funding highway projects, as provided for in Proposition 12, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. E. Consider approval of a contract with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $34,375.00, for assisting in the implementation of State and Federally assisted projects, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. ag102307 Page 3 of 6 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION F. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Expanded Regional Storm Water Management Program between the City of Coppell and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as administrative agent; to allow for cost-sharing in the amount of $3,271.00 for 2008; to accomplish a broad range of objectives relative to Storm Water Management for a period of five years beginning October 31, 2007, automatically renewing each year until September 30, 2012; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. G. Consider approval of signing an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement between City of Coppell and County of Tarrant and authorizing the Mayor to sign. H. Consider approval of awarding bid to Professional Turf Products in the amount of $134,694.50 for the purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment; and authorizing City Manager to sign. I. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the establishment and operation of the Coppell Farmer's Market, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. END OF CONSENT 12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval to provide for the taxation of goods-in-transit otherwise to be exempt under the Texas property tax code. 13. Consider approval of a Resolution to provide for the taxation of goods-in- transit otherwise exempt under section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 14. Consider approval of a resolution approving the terms and conditions of the interjurisdictional interlocal agreement by and among the political subdivisions within the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the mutual interest to show intent to impose ad valorem taxes upon goods-in- transit, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R10-H, Grapevine Springs Community Center, Lot 1, Block A. a zoning change request from PD-108- H (Planned Development 108-Historic) and H (Historic) to PD-108-R10-H (Planned Development 108-Revised 10-Historic) to allow the construction ag102307 Page 4 of 6 ITEM # ITEM DESCRIPTION of a 13,560-square-foot Recreation/Community Center building on 26.09 acres of property located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road. 16. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Oaktober Fest. B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Halloween Scare Fair. 17. 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. 18. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. 19. Necessary action resulting from Executive Session. Adjournment. ____________________________________ Douglas N. Stover, Mayor ag102307 Page 5 of 6 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 19th day of October, 2007, at __________________. ____________________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS AGENDA IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE (www.ci.coppell.tx.us) UNDER PUBLIC DOCUMENTS, COUNCIL PACKETS. PUBLIC NOTICES 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). ag102307 Page 6 of 6 KEY TO COUNCIL GOALS ICONS 2007 — 2012 Maintain Sustainable, Financially Sound City Government with Excellent Services • Maintain quality customer service resulting in 90+% customer satisfaction ratings • Ensure adequate resources to support defined services and service levels • Retain reserves consistent with city policy • Invest in the city’s future: operations & capital • Ensure residents are aware of city vision, goals, services and programs Develop & Revitalize Commercial Areas & Corridors • Continue development: corporate offices and major distribution businesses • Revitalize aged or deteriorating strip centers • Maintain and expand business tax base • Develop a quality hotel serving residents and guests • Retain and support expansion of current businesses located in Coppell Maintain & Upgrade City Infrastructure • Maintain and improve quality of roads, alleys, and sidewalks • Improve quality of storm water management systems • Improve and maintain quality of city facilities • Facilitate efficient traffic flow within and through the city • Improve municipal utilities where necessary and maintain existing Develop an Alive Old Coppell – A Community Destination • Develop a community destination: residents think of Old Coppell as a place to go • Attract small, niche retail businesses • Attract more restaurants • Maintain and expand the Farmers’ Market • Attract non-residents to come and return for dining, shopping and entertainment Maintain Attractive, Livable Neighborhoods with Quality Homes • Protect the integrity and identity of current neighborhoods • Enhance the attractiveness of neighborhood infrastructure (trees, streetscapes) • Maintain and increase property values in older homes • Have infill developments that add value to the neighborhood • Have a high percentage of owner-occupied single-family homes Create a City for a Lifetime • Provide leisure and recreational opportunities for all family generations • Maintain a reputation as a safe community for all • Have all generations and diverse populations feel welcome • Maintain top quality schools in partnership with ISD’s • Rejuvenate community events with a high level of participation AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: ES-2 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 191st District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court. B. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code – Deliberation regarding Real Property. 1. Property acquisition in Old Coppell. C. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations. 1. ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of Bethel Road. D. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code – Personnel Matters. 1. City Manager Evaluation. Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %exsessn AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: WS-3 WORK SESSION A. Discussion regarding proposed revisions to Section 6-15-6 Temporary On- Premise Signs. B. Discussion regarding Natural Gas Exploration. C. Discussion regarding the use of CDBG Funds. D. Discussion regarding circulation in Old Coppell and Farmers’ Market parking. E. Discussion of Agenda Items. Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/07 Document Name: %wksessn Page 1 of 2 DATE: October 2, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning RE: Proposed revisions to Sec. 6-15-6. Provisions for temporary (on-premise) signs. History Given the proliferation of unsightly leasing signs, City staff in consultation with the City Council, has determined that it is in the best interest of the community at large to reevaluate the City’s present sign ordinance with regard to leasing multifamily, retail, commercial, office, and industrial space. In July of this year, 38 notices were sent to property owners regarding non- conforming lease signs that were in technical violation of the City’s existing Code of Ordinances. This notice stated that any sign presently in place that meets the City’s size requirements would be allowed to remain until such time as new regulations were developed and implemented by the city of Coppell. February 1, 2008 was stated as the target date by which time all leasing signs must be brought into code compliance by the property owner. Research and Analysis Staff surveyed eight surrounding communities regarding their temporary sign regulations. As detailed on Attachment “B”, Coppell’s regulations are somewhat consistent with the comparison communities in terms of quantity, size and locations of signs. However, our current requirement that leasing signs must be removed when the property is 75% leased or sold appeared overly restrictive. Finally, the city of Southlake recently approved an amendment to their sign regulations including various design standards for temporary signs. These proposed revisions are in part, modeled after those provisions. Page 2 of 2 Summary of Proposed Revisions: ¾ Reduce the size of signs along S.H. 121 and I.H. 635, on properties greater than two acres in size from 200 square feet to 64 square feet, and on properties less than two acres from 36 square feet to 32 square feet. ¾ Allow 64 square foot signs in Light Industrial zoned areas on properties greater than two acres and 32 square foot signs on properties less than two acres (currently maximum size permitted is 36 square feet). ¾ On all other business properties (MF, HC, C, R, O and PD’s for those uses) the following revisions are proposed: o Maximum size reduced from 36 square foot to 32 square feet; o Reduce the number of signs from four to one per lot, per street frontage; o Incorporate design standards to include types of materials, colors, size, height, etc. o Allow for a Permanent Leasing Sign in lieu of a Temporary Leasing sign if incorporated within multi-tenant sign. ¾ Revise the existing provision that this type of sign would only be permitted until the property was 75% leased….to being allowed when any vacancy exists, however, signs shall be removed within seven days after a C.O. is issued for the vacancy. Attachments: “A” - Existing Regulations “B” - Comparison Table “C” – Proposed Revisions in Red-lined format ATTACHMENT “A” EXISTING REGULATIONS Sec. 6-15-6. Provisions for temporary (on-premise) signs. The following signs may be erected and maintained subject to the following restrictions: …. 2. Business real estate signs: (A) Highway frontage: (i) Temporary signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the land upon which the sign is located may be erected on a tract of land two acres or larger in size fronting State Highway 121 or Interstate Highway 635 subject to the following restrictions. (ii) Such signs shall not exceed 200 square feet in effective area, shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines and shall be limited to one sign per tract. Permits for such signs are limited to a period of one year from the date of issuance. No such signs may be erected or maintained once 75 percent of the property has been sold, rented or leased. (B) Other locations requiring a permit: (i) Temporary signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the property on which the sign is located may be erected on a tract of land less than two acres in size fronting State Highway 121 and Interstate Highway 635, and on tracts of any size elsewhere, except for property zoned SF, TH or 2F, subject to the following restrictions. (ii) Such signs shall not exceed 36 square feet in effective area, shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines, shall be spaced a minimum of 50 feet apart along a lot frontage, and shall be limited to no more than four signs per lot. Permits for such signs are limited to a period of one year from the date of issuance. No such signs may be erected or maintained once 75 percent of the property has been sold, rented or leased. (C) Locations not requiring a permit: No permit is required for the owner or occupant of business zoned property to erect and maintain non- illuminated real estate sale signs until the ownership has been transferred, subject to the following restrictions. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet and shall be located no closer than 15 feet from any property line. No more than one sign shall be located for every two acres in a tract of land or portion thereof. ….. 4. Temporary construction signs: One temporary construction sign is permitted to advertise the coming of a new business. Such signs shall not be erected prior to the approval of the site plan and/or zoning action by the city council for the property on which the sign is to be located. The sign must be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or two years from the date of the city council action, whichever occurs first. Such signs shall conform to the following provisions: Maximum effective area--100 square feet. Maximum height--15 feet. Minimum setbacks--15 feet from the street right-of-way. ATTACHMENT “B” RESEARCH ON TEMPORARY (FOR LEASE) SIGN REGULATIONS Page 1 of 3 CITY TEMP/PERM MAXIMUM HEIGHT MAXIMUM SIZE NUMBER OF SIGNS DURATION/ TIME LIMIT OTHER STANDARDS COMMENTS HIGHWAY FRONTAGE & OVER 2 AC. : 200 S.F. I PER TRACT COPPELL TEMPORARY LESS THAN 2 ACRES AND NON-HIGHWAY FRONTAGE; 36 SQ. FT. 50 FT. APART, MAX. 4 PER LOT ONE YEAR OR 75% OF PROPERTY SOLD OR LEASED Southlake Temporary or Permanent 5’+ A Max. 9” Finial on Each Post 12 S.F. Per Sign Face May Be Two Sided 1 Per Street Frontage Only When Space Is Avail For Lease Sign Post: 3-4’ extruded metal with decorative finials. Sign Frame: Same color and materials as sign post Sign Face: Color: white gray, or beige/cream. Foreground color (font and logo) shall be black. Material: ¼” TO ½” plastic or aluminum coated DMO or plastic cored aluminum.1 1 See attached illustration. ATTACHMENT “B” RESEARCH ON TEMPORARY (FOR LEASE) SIGN REGULATIONS Page 2 of 3 CITY TEMP/PERM MAXIMUM HEIGHT MAXIMUM SIZE NUMBER OF SIGNS DURATION/ TIME LIMIT OTHER STANDARDS COMMENTS Permanent 16’ 36 sq. ft. per sign face 50’ apart, max. 4 per lot Sign Post: 3” steel square tube supports Painted Pantone 404(C) Temporary 16’ 36 sq. ft. per sign face 50’ apart, max. 4 per lot Permit renewed every 12 months. Addison Dallas Parkway 108 sq. ft. per sign face. Max. 4 w/max. 144 square feet total Permit renewed every 12 months. Grapevine Temporary 6’ 12 sq. ft. 1 per 30 ft. of frontage Remove upon sale or rental Lewisville Temporary 32 sq. ft. less than one acre, 64 sq. ft. 1-20 acres 200 sq. ft. over 21 acres One year Carrollton 12’ 32 sq. ft. 1 per address 12 months -Renewable until C.O. V-shaped signs shall not exceed 45 degrees to be considered as two separate faces. Colleyville Temporary 10’ 64’ Must be removed 7 days after completion of sale/lease ATTACHMENT “B” RESEARCH ON TEMPORARY (FOR LEASE) SIGN REGULATIONS Page 3 of 3 CITY TEMP/PERM MAXIMUM HEIGHT MAXIMUM SIZE NUMBER OF SIGNS DURATION/ TIME LIMIT OTHER STANDARDS COMMENTS Las Colinas Temp 12’ x 4’ 2- panels Upper (LC Logo) 7 sq. ft. Lower 25sq.ft.1 per street frontage, Max. 2 per property Posts: Gray or Teal Green Upper panel – match post color Lower Panel – copy by applicant Metal (req. in urban center) or wood.2 Irving 32 sq. ft. less than one acre, 64 sq. ft. 1-20 acres 200 sq. ft. over 21 acres One year 2 See attached illustration Page 1 of 2 EXHIBIT “C” PROPOSED REVISIONS Sec. 6-15-6. Provisions for temporary (on-premise) signs. The following signs may be erected and maintained subject to the following restrictions: …. 2. Business real estate signs: (A) Highway frontage and property zoned LI: (i) Temporary signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the land upon which the sign is located may be erected on a tract of land two acres or larger in size fronting State Highway 121, or Interstate Highway 635, and properties zoned Light Industrial, subject to the following restrictions. (ii) Such signs shall not exceed 200 64 square feet in effective area, shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines and shall be limited to one sign per tract/lot per street frontage. Permits for such signs are limited to a period of one year from the date of issuance. No such signs may be erected or maintained once 75 percent of the property has been sold, rented or leased.and may be renewed for a period not to exceed one year only when vacancies exist. Such signs shall be removed within 7 days after a C.O. is issued for the vacancy. . (B) Other locations requiring a permit: (i) Temporary signs advertising the sale, rental or lease of the property on which the sign is located may be erected on a tract of land less than two acres in size fronting State Highway 121 and Interstate Highway 635, and on tracts of any size elsewhere, except for property zoned SF, TH, or 2F, subject to the following restrictions. (ii) Such signs shall not exceed 36 32 square feet in effective area, shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from all property lines, shall be spaced a minimum of 50 feet apart along a lot street frontage, and shall be limited to no more than four one sign per lot, per street frontage signs per lot. Permits for such signs are limited to a period of one year from the date of issuance, . and may be renewed for a period not to exceed one year, only when vacancies exists. Such signs shall be removed within 7 days after a C.O. is issued for the vacancy. No such signs may be erected or maintained once 75 percent of the property has been sold, rented or leased. (iii) Such signs shall be designed as follows: Page 2 of 2 a. Sign Post: 3-4’ extruded metal with decorative finials. b. Sign Frame: Same color and materials as sign post c. Sign Face: Color: white, gray or beige/cream. Foreground color (font and logo) shall be black. d. Material: ¼” TO ½” plastic or aluminum coated DMO or plastic cored aluminum. e. V-shaped signs shall not exceed 45 degrees to be considered as two separate faces. (iv) In lieu of a Temporary Leasing sign as provided for herein, Leasing Contact Information may be incorporated within multi-tenant signs, as provided in Sec. 12-29-4.2 (A) iii of the Sign Ordinance, and may remain on a permanent basis. (C) Locations not requiring a permit: No permit is required for the owner or occupant of business zoned property to erect and maintain non-illuminated real estate sale signs until the ownership has been transferred, subject to the following restrictions. Such signs shall not exceed six square feet and shall be located no closer than 15 feet from any property line. No more than one sign shall be located for every two acres in a tract of land or portion thereof. ….. 4. Temporary construction signs: One temporary construction sign is permitted to advertise the coming of a new business. Such signs shall not be erected prior to the approval of the site plan and/or zoning action by the city council for the property on which the sign is to be located. The sign must be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy or two years from the date of the city council action, whichever occurs first. Such signs shall conform to the following provisions: Maximum effective area--100 square feet. Maximum height--15 feet. Minimum setbacks--15 feet from the street right-of-way. CDBG Funds for Coppell $933.76 Oracle #09326 $835.50 Oracle #09413 $66,439.28 Oracle #09453 $15,880.00 Oracle #09468 $58,117.00 FY2007 funds $142,196.54 WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Police October 23, 2007 7 ✔ PROCLAMATION Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the week of October 23 through October 31, 2007 as RED RIBBON WEEK, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Along with other Metrocrest cities, the City of Coppell, through its representatives, has participated in the Metrocrest Red Ribbon Campaign Committee's efforts to combat alcohol & drug abuse in our communities. It is our desire to present a uniformed and visible commitment toward a drug-free community, particularly during the Texas Red Ribbon Week, October 23 - 31, 2007. Members of the Police department as well as various school and city officials attended a Red Ribbon breakfast on October 10th to gear up for the event. McGruff and Coppell Police Officers will make visits to the elementary schools in Coppell. Red Ribbons have been distributed and will be worn to promote the week and all city owned vehicles will display red ribbons. Therefore, submitted herewith is a proclamation for consideration by City Council to proclaim October 23 - 31, 2007 as RED RIBBON WEEK. Staff recommends approval. )RRibbon WK Proclamation WHEREAS, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use has reached epidemic stages in the United States, with the 15-24 year old age group dying at a rate which is higher than that of any other age group; and WHEREAS, in an effort to combat the continuing demand for drugs in our country, it is imperative that our community launch a visible, unified prevention education effort directed toward both youth and adult age groups; and WHEREAS, Texans’ War on Drugs is sponsoring the Red Ribbon Campaign all across our State during Red Ribbon Week, October 23 through October 31, 2007, to offer Texans the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, individuals and groups in business, government, law enforcement, education, religious institutions, athletic and service organizations, and others will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying Red Ribbons during Red Ribbon Week; and WHEREAS, the Coppell Police Department desires to present a uniformed and visible commitment toward a drug-free community, particularly during the Texas Red Ribbon Week, and plan to involve all segments of our community: schools, churches, businesses and industry, media, and City employees. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas N. Stover, Mayor of the City of Coppell, do hereby proclaim the week of October 23 through October 31, 2007 as “Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Coppell, Dallas County, Texas. The Mayor and City Council call on all citizens to join in this worthwhile campaign toward a drug-free community. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Coppell to be affixed this ___________ day of October 2007. ____________________________________ Douglas N. Stover, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ City Manager October 23, 2007 8 ✔ PROCLAMATION Consider approval of a proclamation naming the month of November 2007 as COPPELL ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION MONTH, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Staff recommends approval. Staff recommends approval. !CISD PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Coppell ISD Education Foundation believes that all parents and community members can participate with the school district to enrich public education; and WHEREAS, the Foundation seeks to encourage all students to work to their highest potential by providing opportunities for unique educational experiences; and WHEREAS, the Foundation encourages Coppell ISD teachers to implement innovative instructional strategies by funding original programs and projects; and WHEREAS, the Foundation believes in recognizing staff members for exemplary teaching; and WHEREAS, the Foundation is resolved, through the administration of its gifts, to support education in Coppell ISD. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Douglas N. Stover, Mayor of the city of Coppell, do commend the directors of the Coppell Independent School District Education Foundation, and proclaim the month of November as "COPPELL ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION MONTH" and call upon all citizens to join me in recognizing the valuable work of the Education Foundation and to work with them to support the staff and students of Coppell public schools. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the city of Coppell to be affixed this ______day of October 2007. ____________________________________ Douglas N. Stover, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Manager October 23, 2007 9 ✔ PRESENTATION Presentation by Vonita White from the Get Connected Committee. Mrs. White will be presenting on the Get Connected activities over the past several months. It is anticipated that she will also have representation from the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), and may provide an update on the activities of the YAC. !GetConnected AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: 10 CITIZENS' APPEARANCES ORDINANCE NO. 2001-964 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THE FOLLOWING ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING COUNCIL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS: The City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, Article 1-10 "Rules, Times and Procedures for Conducting City Council Meetings," be, and the same is hereby, amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 1-10 RULES, TIMES AND PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ". . . 1-10-6.2.1 CITIZENS APPEARANCE Persons wishing to speak on any matter other than an item scheduled for a public hearing on the agenda, must sign a register and list their residence address, provided by the City Secretary on a table outside the Council Chambers, and such persons may be heard only at the "Citizens Appearance" portion of a regular meeting or special meeting. Each speaker must state his or her name and address of residence. Presentations by individuals during the "Citizens Appearance" shall be limited to two (2) minutes each. An individual speaker's time may be extended for an additional two (2) minutes with the approval of a majority of the Council members present. There shall be a cumulative limit of twenty (20) minutes allotted of any regular or special Council meeting. Those persons who signed up to speak at the "Citizens Appearance" shall be called upon in the order that they have signed the provided register. No personal attacks by any speaker shall be made against any member of the Council, Mayor, individual, group or corporation (Charter Article 3, Section 3.12). Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %citapp.doc WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Secretary October 23, 2007 11/A ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval of minutes: October 9, 2007. Minutes of the City Council meeting held on October 9, 2007. Staff recommends approval. %minutes MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 2007 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Doug Stover, Mayor Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brancheau, Councilmember Jayne Peters, Councilmember Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember Billy Faught, Councilmember Marvin Franklin, Councilmember Bill York, Councilmember Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City Attorney David Dodd. 1. Call to order. Mayor Stover called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present and convened 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. 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 191st District Court; and City of Coppell, et al vs. City of Dallas, et al in the 101st District Court. 2. Mira Mar Development Corp. vs City of Coppell B. Section 551.087, Texas Government Code – Economic Development Negotiations. cm100907 Page 1 of 15 1. ED Prospects West of Beltline/Denton Tap and south of Bethel Road. Mayor Stover convened into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Stover adjourned the Executive Session at 6:27 p.m. and opened the Work Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session A. Presentation regarding Natural Gas Exploration. B. Discussion regarding proposed revisions to Section 6-15-6 Temporary On-Premise Signs. C. Discussion regarding appointments to the Economic Development Foundation. D. Discussion of Agenda Items. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Convene Regular Session. 5. Invocation. Mayor Pro Tem Brianna Hinojosa-Flores led those present in the Invocation. 6. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Stover led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 7. Consider approval of a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 7th through 13th, 2007, as Fire Prevention Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. cm100907 Page 2 of 15 Presentation: Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Fire Chief Kevin Richardson and Deputy Fire Chief Tim Oates. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores moved to approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of October 7th through 13th, 2007, as Fire Prevention Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 8. Consider approval of a proclamation naming the week of October 15-19, 2007 as Chamber of Commerce Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Presentation: Mayor Stover read the Proclamation for the record and presented the same to Beverly Widner. Action: Councilmember Brancheau moved to approve a proclamation naming the week of October 15-19, 2007 as Chamber of Commerce Week, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 9. Citizens' Appearances. A. Thomas Burrows, 138 Wynnpage, spoke to Council regarding city beautification. cm100907 Page 3 of 15 CONSENT AGENDA 10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: September 25, 2007. B. Consider approval of a Resolution suspending the proposed rate change of Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid- Tex Division, providing that the rates of said company shall remain unchanged during the period of suspension, providing for notice hereof to said company and authorizing the Mayor to sign. C. Consider approval of City of Coppell Change Order #5 to the Bethel Road Project #ST 99-05 in the amount of $57,767.65 paid for by KTR Coppell Holdings, LLC; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. D. Consider approval of a contract for the renewal of the Dallas County Health Services Agreement, effective October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008, in the amount of $3,131.00 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. E. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD- 108R8-H, The Village at Old Coppell, zoning change from H (Historic), PD-108-H (Planned Development-108- Historic) and PD-108R5-H (Planned Development-108- Revised-5-Historic) to PD-108R8-H (Planned Development-108-Revised-8-Historic) to attach a concept plan for seven lots on approximately 10.4 acres and a detail plan for two 21,050-square- foot two-story retail/hotel buildings on two 1.15 acre lots, a 25,141- square-foot two-story event/conference center on a 2.8 acre lot, and a 7,812-square-foot pet bed/breakfast on a 1.04 acre lot, located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 250 feet south of Bethel Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. cm100907 Page 4 of 15 Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B carrying Resolution No. 2007-1009.1, C, D, and E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-483. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 11. Consider appointments to the Coppell Economic Development Foundation for a one year term. Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to appoint Bill Rohloff, Gary Roden, Bill Lowery, Dornell Reese and Bradley Snyder to the Coppell Economic Development Foundation for a one-year term. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-230-O, Riverchase Golf Course, a zoning change request from SF-12 and SUP-1037-A (Single Family-9 and Special Use Permit-1037-A) to PD-230-O (Planned Development-230-Office, for golf course and related uses, and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 (S-1037.1) to delete condition 2., on approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and west of Riverchase Drive, north Belt Line Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council. Robert Severs, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. cm100907 Page 5 of 15 Public Hearing: Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-230-O, Riverchase Golf Course, a zoning change request from SF-12 and SUP-1037-A (Single Family-9 and Special Use Permit- 1037-A) to PD-230-O (Planned Development-230-Office, for golf course and related uses, and to amend Ordinance 297-A-83 (S-1037.1) to delete condition 2., on approximately 95.5 acres of property located east and west of Riverchase Drive, north Belt Line Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) The development within this Planned Development District shall be limited to the existing development as depicted on Exhibits “B” and “C”: which includes a club house, pro shop and restaurant/grill, golf cart storage building, maintenance building, parking spaces and an 18 hole golf course; 2) Uses listed as permitted in the “O” District (per section 12-20-1 of the Zoning Ordinance) shall be prohibited on this property except for golf course or country club as depicted on exhibits “B” and “C;” and 3) No alcohol sales shall be permitted along the golf cart path located within the rear yards of Lots 1-18, Block A of the River Ridge Addition, which will retain its residential (SF-7) zoning designation. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 13. Consider approval of the Grapevine Springs Community Center, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Minor Plat, to establish a building site, various easements and fire lane to allow for the development of a 13,560-square-foot Recreation/Community Center on 22.4 acres of property located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council. cm100907 Page 6 of 15 Jeff Bulla, the Applicant, addressed Council. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to approve the Coppell Commerce Center, Phase I, Block 1R2, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the development of a fourth office warehouse building, containing 37,800 square-feet on 18.92 acres of property, located along the west side of Hammond Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) Provide screening for any contemplated outside storage on Service Center property; and 2) Label the 10 foot sidewalk/utility easement on the north boundary of the property. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 14. Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, Phase I, Block 1R2, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the development of a fourth office warehouse building, containing 37,800 square- feet on 18.92 acres of property, located along the west side of Hammond Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council on Items 14 and 15. Peter Kessler, representing the Applicant, addressed Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing for Item 15, and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing on Item 15 and approve: cm100907 Page 7 of 15 Item 14: The Coppell Commerce Center, Phase I, Block 1R2, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the development of a fourth office warehouse building, containing 37,800 square-feet on 18.92 acres of property, located along the west side of Hammond Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road; And Item 15: The Coppell Commerce Center, Phase I, Block 1R2, Replat, being a replat of Block 1R of the Coppell Commerce Center Phase I, to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the fourth office warehouse on 18.92 acres of property, located along the west side of Hammond Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, Phase I, Block 1R2, Replat, being a replat of Block 1R of the Coppell Commerce Center Phase I, to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the fourth office warehouse on 18.92 acres of property, located along the west side of Hammond Drive, 400 feet south of Bethel Road. This item was considered with Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes. 16. Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 5R2, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of a 60,600-square-foot building addition to the rear of the existing 101,000-square- foot office/warehouse building, providing for the reconfiguration of a previously approved expansion on 11.42 acres of property located on the northeast corner of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane at 586 S. Royal Lane. cm100907 Page 8 of 15 Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council on Items 16 and 17. Greg Daspit, representing the Applicant, addressed Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing for Item 17, and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing on Item 17 and approve: Item 16: The Freeport North, Lot 5R2, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the construction of a 60,600-square-foot building addition to the rear of the existing 101,000-square-foot office/warehouse building, providing for the reconfiguration of a previously approved expansion on 11.42 acres of property located on the northeast corner of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane at 586 S. Royal Lane, correcting the square footage to 61,600; And Item 17: The Freeport North, Lot 5R2, Replat, to establish property boundaries and fire lane and utility easements to allow the construction of a 60,600- square-foot building addition to the rear of the existing 101,000-square- foot office/warehouse building, on 11.42 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane at 586 S. Royal Lane, correcting the square footage to 61,600. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 17. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 5R2, Replat, to establish property boundaries and fire lane and utility cm100907 Page 9 of 15 easements to allow the construction of a 60,600-square-foot building addition to the rear of the existing 101,000-square- foot office/warehouse building, on 11.42 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Creekview Drive and Royal Lane at 586 S. Royal Lane. This item was considered with Item 16. See Item 16 for minutes. 18. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of The Villages of Old Coppell, Lots 1-7, Block A, Final Plat and Replat, being a replat of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Coppell Service Center and a final plat of the Village at Old Coppell to establish final property boundaries of the Village at Old Coppell, dedicate right-of-way for Coppell Road and establish fire lane and utility easements to allow for service and retail uses, resulting in the relocation of the Service Center Drive, on approximately ten acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council. Pat Atkins, representing the Applicant, addressed Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal. Action: Councilmember Franklin moved to close the Public Hearing and approve The Villages of Old Coppell, Lots 1-7, Block A, Final Plat and Replat, being a replat of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Coppell Service Center and a final plat of the Village at Old Coppell to establish final property boundaries of the Village at Old Coppell, dedicate right-of-way for Coppell Road and establish fire lane and utility easements to allow for service and retail uses, resulting in the relocation of the Service Center Drive, on approximately ten acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, subject to the following conditions: cm100907 Page 10 of 15 1) The 15' utility easement and TXU easement were dedicated by separate instrument; therefore they should be abandoned by separate instrument. (Not by re-plat of Service Center); 2) The vault on the west side of Coppell Road shall be placed on the east side of Coppell Road in a 20'X20' easement outside the paving; and 3) Record the revised Cross Parking and Property Owners Association Agreement. Councilmember Faught seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 19. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Coppell Service Center, Lot 1R, Block 1, Final Plat and Replat, to relocate the Service Center Drive approximately 340 feet to the south of the current location and to expand the Coppell Service Center boundaries to allow for expansion of service center uses, on 10.87 acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, just north of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit right-of-way. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council. Pat Atkins, representing the Applicant, addressed Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Coppell Service Center, Lot 1R, Block 1, Final Plat and Replat, to relocate the Service Center Drive approximately 340 feet to the south of the current location and to expand the Coppell Service Center boundaries to allow for expansion of service center uses, on 10.87 acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, just north of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit right-of-way, subject to the following condition: cm100907 Page 11 of 15 1) The 15' utility easement and TXU easement were dedicated by separate instrument; therefore they should be abandoned by separate instrument. (Not by re-plat of Service Center). Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 20. Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Lot 3C-R, Block 2, Site Plan, to allow the development of one office warehouse building, containing 151,825 square-feet on 8.8 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Gateway Boulevard and Exchange Circle. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council. David Meinhardt, representing the Applicant, addressed Council. Action: Councilmember Faught moved to approve the Gateway Business Park, Lot 3C-R, Block 2, Site Plan, to allow the development of one office warehouse building, containing 151,825 square-feet on 8.8 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Gateway Boulevard and Exchange Circle. Councilmember Brancheau seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 21. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Gateway Business Park, Lot 3C-R, Block 2, Replat, being a replat of Lot 3C, Block 2, of the Gateway Business Park, to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the development of one office warehouse building on 8.8 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Gateway Boulevard and Exchange Circle. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning, made a presentation to the Council. cm100907 Page 12 of 15 Ben Stevens, representing the Applicant, addressed Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Stover opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak on this proposal. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Gateway Business Park, Lot 3C-R, Block 2, Replat, being a replat of Lot 3C, Block 2, of the Gateway Business Park, to establish fire lanes and easements to allow for the development of one office warehouse building on 8.8 acres of property, located on the northeast corner of Gateway Boulevard and Exchange Circle. Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa- Flores seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores, Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion 22. Consider approval of a Development Agreement between City of Coppell and CH Realty IV/Bethel, L.P. 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. Presentation: Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve a Development Agreement between City of Coppell and CH Realty IV/Bethel, L.P. 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. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. cm100907 Page 13 of 15 23. Consider approval of entering into an Engineering Design contract with GSWW, Inc. for the design of Deforest Road Improvements, Project #ST 05-01, from MacArthur Boulevard to Windsor Estates; for a total maximum fee of $188,106.00; as provided for in CIP Funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Presentation: Ken Griffin, Director of Engineering, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve entering into an Engineering Design contract with GSWW, Inc. for the design of Deforest Road Improvements, Project #ST 05-01, from MacArthur Boulevard to Windsor Estates; for a total maximum fee of $188,106.00; as provided for in CIP Funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember Franklin seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Hinojosa-Flores and Councilmembers Brancheau, Peters, Tunnell, Faught, Franklin and York voting in favor of the motion. 24. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Old Town Coppell Fall Harvest Festival. A. Mayor Stover and City Manager Jim Witt attended the Metroplex Mayors’ Meeting. The guest speaker was Mark Enoch, Chairman of the Board for DART. He discussed the needs for transportation to accommodate the density of the metroplex in future years. B. Mayor Stover spoke about the Old Town Coppell Fall Harvest Festival, held on Saturday, October 7th. It was well attended and a fun activity. Mayor Stover asked City Manager Jim Witt to announce the details of the upcoming Oaktober Fest being held on October 20th from 5-10 p.m. at Andy Brown East. There will be 2 live bands, many vendors and no admission charge. cm100907 Page 14 of 15 25. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. There was no action necessary under this item. 26. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session. There was no action necessary under this item. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. ____________________________________ Douglas N. Stover, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Libby Ball, City Secretary cm100907 Page 15 of 15 WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Secretary October 23, 2007 11/B ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval of canceling the regular City Council meetings scheduled for November 13 and December 25 and calling a special meeting for November 12. The November 13 meeting is being canceled because of lack of quorum and the November 12 meeting is called to replace the first regular meeting in November. The December 25 meeting is being canceled because of the Christmas holiday. Staff recommends approval. %cancelmeeting WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ City Manager October 23, 2007 11/C ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas, in support of the City of Dallas' Trinity Parkway Project, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Staff recommends approval. !TrinityParkwayResolution-1AR RESOLUTION NO. ___________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF DALLAS’ TRINITY PARKWAY PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN. WHEREAS, the Trinity Parkway project has been planned and evaluated for over a decade; and WHEREAS, in 1998, the voters of Dallas approved $246 million in bond funds to transform the Trinity River corridor into a sustainable system of parks, athletic fields, transportation facilities, and flood control improvements; and WHEREAS, in 2003 Dallas City Council and community leaders affirmed the Balanced Vision Plan as the most economical and viable plan to relieve congestion and enhance the quality of life for those that commute to, from and through Dallas; and WHEREAS, the Trinity Project has regional significance and is a vital component of the transportation system in and around Dallas, directly influencing the future of the Pegasus Project (Dallas mixmaster congestion relief) and the Southern Gateway Project (widening of U.S. Highway 67 and I-35 south of Dallas); and WHEREAS, the Trinity Project will contribute to continued improvement in air quality and preservation of our natural resources; and, WHEREAS, Coppell is a strong supporter of regional transportation and shares in Dallas’ vision for a strong economy, efficient transportation, and responsible stewardship of our natural resources, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THAT: we support the leaders and citizens of Dallas and encourage the voters of Dallas to “Save the Trinity” and vote “No” on City of Dallas Proposition 1 for the November 6, 2007 election. We further encourage our citizens to personally encourage friends and coworkers in Dallas to share in the vision for the Trinity Project and Vote “No” in order to “Save the Trinity.” PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd Day of October 2007. CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS ____________________________________ DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ City Manager October 23, 2007 11/D ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Coppell, Texas, in support of state funding highway projects, as provided for in Proposition 12, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Staff recommends approval. !HighwayResolution-1AR TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Regional Transportation Council The Transportation Policy Body for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth Region) Mayors,County Judges,County Commissioners DATE:October 11,2007 City Managers,County Administrators ~~~~!7 rr=O I~ll ~Ln\\/I::"-:J~ T.Oscar Trevino,Jr.,P.E.r~·,11 \j iL~Chair,Regional Transportation Council . Mayor,City of North Richland Hills U L OCT 1 5 2007 0 I Regional Transportation Council I C~ITTVY~r;-;-:~~-.JPositionStatementonProposition12CITYO~tJAGEROPPEll As you are aware,the State of Texas is facing a transportation funding crisis.In the Dallas-Fort Worth region alone,there is a $58.6 billion shortfall for adding new improvements and rehabilitating existing facilities.No one funding source will be able to meet the needs of our region and our State. The 80th Texas Legislature began to address this problem by passing SJR 64.This legislation calls for a constitutional amendment election that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to issue up to $5 billion in general obligation bonds in order to fund highway projects.This measure will be on the November 6,2007,ballot as Proposition 12. The Regional Transportation Council (RTC)unanimously voted to support Proposition 12.A copy of the position statement is enclosed.On behalf of the RTC,please encourage your City Councilor Commissioners Court to pass a resolution supporting Proposition 12.In addition, please convey this message to your citizens to vote for this measure on November 6,2007. On behalf of the RTC,thank you for being involved with this important transportation issue.If you have any questions or concerns,please feel free to call Michael Morris,P.E.,Director of Transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments,at (817)695-9241. T.Oscar Trevino,Jr.,P.E. Chair,Regional Transportation Council Mayor,City of North Richland Hills Enclosure AW:lp P.O.Box 5888·Arlington,Texas 76005-5888·(817)695-9240·FAX (817)640-3028 @ http://www.nctcog.org RESOLUTION NO. ___________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, IN SUPPORT OF STATE FUNDING HIGHWAY PROJECTS, AS PROVIDED FOR IN PROPOSITION 12, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN. WHEREAS, the State of Texas is facing a transportation funding crisis; and WHEREAS, in the Dallas-Fort Worth region alone, there is a $58.6 billion shortfall for adding new improvements and rehabilitating existing facilities; and WHEREAS, the 80th Texas Legislature began to address this problem by passing SJR 64, calling for a constitutional amendment election that will allow the Texas Department of Transportation to issue up to $5 billion in general obligation bonds in order to fund highway projects; and WHEREAS, the Regional Transportation Council unanimously voted to support this issue; and WHEREAS, Coppell is a strong supporter of regional transportation and shares this vision for a strong economy, efficient transportation, and responsible stewardship of our natural resources, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, THAT: we support the leaders and citizens of Texas and encourage the voters of Coppell to vote at the November 6, 2007 election. We further encourage our citizens to personally invite friends and coworkers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region to share in the vision for the state funding of highway projects by exercising their right to vote. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd Day of October 2007. CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS ____________________________________ DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ____________________________________ ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: City Manager October 23, 2007 11/E ✔ CONTRACT/BID or PROPOSAL Consider approval of a contract with Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $34,375.00, for assisting in the implementation of State and Federally assisted projects, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. The contract would provide the City with consulting resources to assist in the development of Freeport Parkway and the City's ongoing efforts in protecting our interest in the design and development of Highway 121. The consultants would work with the Engineering/Public Works Director and the City Manager's Office. The funding for this contract is $3,125.00 per month. The contract may be canceled with 30 days notice. The funds will be provided by General Fund Fund Balance. Staff recommend approval. ! Transportation Services Contract TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CONTRACT This TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CONTRACT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. (“ITS”) a Texas Corporation, and The City of Coppell, Texas (“The City of Coppell”), a Texas political subdivision. ITS is pleased to submit this proposal to The City of Coppell (“Client”). ITS proposes the following scope of services and specific tasks. I. INTRODUCTION Its is a full-service Transportation Engineering Consulting Firm with both governmental affairs and engineering/traffic teams. The Governmental Affairs team is led by John R. Polster, Sr., who has extensive knowledge in the area of facilitating major transportation and infrastructure projects through local, state, and federal processes. J. Michael Starek, P.E., who has extensive experience in the design and analysis of highway systems, leads our technical team. He is supported by a group of engineers offering unmatched resources for critical transportation projects. II. OBJECTIVES As The City of Coppell’s Transportation Consultants, ITS will serve as the entity responsible for such matters as governmental interaction on local, state and federal levels, seeking transportation funding; coordination with transportation agencies such as the Texas Department of Transportation and the North Central Texas Council of Governments in an effort to expedite roadways critical to the City of Coppell. III. SCOPE OF SERVICES ITS proposes to move The City of Coppell Transportation Projects forward by utilizing its comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the City’s needs through the following objectives: • Work with NCTCOG, TxDOT and the City of Coppell to expedite the construction of Freeport Parkway utilizing defederalized funds from SH 121 concession payment. • Work with TxDOT and NTTA on issues that impact scheduled improvements to SH 121 through the corridor to FM 2499, including construction of sound walls and the implementation of aesthetic improvements. • Work with City staff on all TxDOT related issues within the City of Coppell including access management on state and federal highways adjacent to the City of Coppell. As Transportation Consultants, ITS will specifically conduct the following services for The City of Coppell: - 1 - TASK 1: ITS will Research and Investigate Federal Funding Opportunities. ITS will research and investigate the possibility of obtaining federal funding for each project identified by the City. One area of funding that ITS will focus on is the continued development of partnerships with the Dallas TxDOT District Offices. With a shortage of federal dollars for transportation projects, it will be critical for ITS to continually seek “creative financing” opportunities in order to meet the transportation needs of The City of Coppell. TASK 2: ITS will Negotiate Local Project Advanced Funding Agreements (LPAFA) with TxDOT. When appropriate, ITS will negotiate with TxDOT regarding the issuance of acceptable LPAFA’s. Typical areas of LPAFA negotiation include: determining responsibility for funding, design, engineering, environmental review, right-of-way determination, right-of-way acquisition, and construction management. TASK 3: ITS will provide other Transportation Consulting Services as directed by the City Engineer or City Manager’s Office. As part of this Enhancement Proposal, ITS will actively pursue all transportation related issues as identified by the City Engineer or City Manager’s Office. ITS will have continued dialogue with the City Engineer or City Manager’s Office to ascertain the relative priority of each project to other projects and to provide updates on all transportation activities. ITS shall also provide a standard review of Traffic Impact Studies submitted by developers as required by the City Engineer. IV. COMPENSATION TERMS In consideration of professional services rendered monthly by ITS, The City of Coppell agrees to pay IT’S A reasonable and customary annual fee of THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($34,375.00) (the “Annual Fee”) per year. The City of Coppell agrees to pay ITS THREE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($3,125.00) (the “Monthly Payment”) per month towards the City’s annual fee obligation. ITS shall submit to The City of Coppell a monthly itemized statement for all professional services rendered. The City of Coppell shall make the Monthly Payment, processing the itemized statement in its usual and customary fashion, making all reasonable efforts to process the monthly payment within twenty (20) business days from The City of Coppell’s receipt of each monthly statement. ITS shall submit its monthly invoices to The City of Coppell City Engineer, 255 Parkway Boulevard, P. O. Box 9478, Coppell, Texas 75019. V. EXPENSES In addition to payment of the Annual Fees, The City of Coppell understands and agrees to reimburse ITS for all expenses incurred in connection with the Engagement related to subconsultants and graphic needs. ITS will seek approval from the City Engineer or City Manager’s Office for any direct expense exceeding Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) prior to - 2 - incurring the expense. ITS agrees to provide The City of Coppell an invoice detailing all Expenses incurred during the prior period. The City of Coppell agrees to reimburse ITS for such Expenses in accordance with City’s normal billing processes. VI. TERM The term of this twelve (12) month contract is from November 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008. VII. PROVISIONS Services covered by this authorization shall be performed in accordance with the following Provisions: 1. AUTHORIXZATION TO PROCEED Signing this form shall be construed as authorization by CLIENT for Innovative Transportation Solutions (“ITS”) to proceed with work, unless otherwise provided for in the authorization. 2. COST ESTIMATES Any cost estimates provided by ITS will be on a basis of experience and judgment, but since it has no control over market conditions or bidding procedures ITS cannot warrant that bids or ultimate construction costs will not vary from these cost estimates. 3. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ITS shall be responsible, to the level of competency presently maintained by other practicing professional engineers in the same type of work in CLIENT’S community, for the professional and technical soundness, accuracy, and adequacy of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other work and materials furnished under this Authorization. ITS makes no other warranty, expressed or implied. 4. LEGAL EXPENSES In the event legal action is brought by CLIENT or ITS against the other or enforce any of the obligations hereunder or arising out of any dispute concerning the terms and conditions hereby created, the losing party shall pay the prevailing party such reasonable amounts for fees, costs, and expenses. 5. ADDITIONAL SERVICES Services in addition to those specified in the “Scope” above, will be provided by ITS if authorized in a separate addendum signed by both parties. Additional services will be paid for by CLIENT as negotiated. Any agent of the CLIENT who has authorization to request or authorize work or in any way act on behalf of the CLIENT must sign this agreement or be appointed by the CLIENT through written notification to ITS. The CLIENT’S signature indicates his/her agreement to pay for changes in the scope of work requested by such an agent acting on behalf of the CLIENT. - 3 - 6. NON-ASSIGNABLE CONTRACT This contract is not assignable, except with prior written consent of ITS, and no assignment shall relieve the CLIENT of any obligations under this contract. In case any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall be held illegal, the enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not be impaired thereby. 7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST It is understood that as a consulting firm, ITS works with a variety of clients throughout the region with a broad scope of interests. Should he occasion arise where an ITS client has interests that must be brought before The City of Coppell, ITS will notify The City of Coppell so that conflict of interest issues can be resolved. VIII. WITHDRAWAL The City of Coppell agrees that ITS shall be entitled to withdraw from the engagement upon failure of The City of Coppell to make timely payments as required by the Fee Agreement. The City of Coppell shall be entitled to withdraw from the engagement upon thirty (30) days written notice by The City of Coppell to ITS. Notices sent pursuant to this term, or any other notices required by the Agreement shall be sent via certified mail to the following addresses: The City of Coppell, Texas Innovative Transportation Solutions, Inc. 255 Parkway Boulevard 2701 Valley View Lane P. O. Box 9478 Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Coppell, Texas 75019 (972) 304-3618 IX. CONCLUSION ITS looks forward to the opportunity to assist you with your transportation needs. Thank you for your time and interest in our firm’s qualifications. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me or J. Michael Starek, P.E., at (972) 484-2525. THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS By: ________________________________ Date: ________________________ Jim Witt, City Manager Innovative transportation solutions, Inc. By: ________________________________ Date: ________________________ John R. Polster, President - 4 - WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ Engineering October 23, 2007 11/F ✔ PROCEDURAL Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Expanded Regional Storm Water Management Program between the City of Coppell and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as administrative agent; to allow for cost-sharing in the amount of $3,271.00 for 2008; to accomplish a broad range of objectives relative to Storm Water Management for a period of five years beginning October 31, 2007, automatically renewing each year until September 30, 2012; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Approval of the Interlocal Agreement will renew an existing agreement with NCTCOG that will extend from October 2007 through September 2012. It will also approve the FY 2008 Work Program and Coppell's FY 2008 cost-share of $3,271.00 which will come from Drainage Utility District funds. Staff recommends approval of the ILA and the FY 2008 Work Program, and will be available to answer questions. Funds have been budgeted in Engineering, Other Professional Services, for this agreement. Staff recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement for Expanded Regional Storm Water Management between Coppell and NCTCOG. #Regional Storm Water Mgmt ILA MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Dir. of Engineering/Public Works DATE: October 23, 2007 REF: Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Expanded Regional Storm Water Management Program between the City of Coppell and North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) as administrative agent; to allow for cost-sharing in the amount of $3,271.00 for 2008; to accomplish a broad range of objectives relative to Storm Water Management for a period of five years beginning October 31, 2007, automatically renewing each year until September 30, 2012; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. In October 2002, the City of Coppell entered into the original Storm Water Management Program with the North Central Texas Council of Government. The Storm Water Management Program is focused on addressing storm water quality issues and in assisting communities in obtaining compliance with Phases I and II permitting requirements. The original timeline for issuance of the permit requiring cities less than 100,000 in population to be in compliance was March 10, 2003. However, the actual permit was issued on August 13, 2007 with a compliance date of February 11, 2008. Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement will allow the City of Coppell to obtain available information and assistance from the North Central Texas Council of Government employees as we finalize our Storm Water Management Program for compliance with the Phase II requirements. Staff recommends approval of the Interlocal Agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for participation in the Expanded Regional Storm Water Management Program in a cost share amount of $3,271.00 for FY 2008 and will be available to answer questions at the Council meeting. WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ Purchasing October 23, 2007 11/G ✔ CONTRACT/BID or PROPOSAL Consider approval of signing an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement between City of Coppell and County of Tarrant and authorizing the Mayor to sign. The City of Coppell currently has an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with Tarrant County. That agreement only allows The City to purchase off of their contracts. Tarrant County would like to utilize the City's contracts. Therefore, per “Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act,” Chapter 791 Texas Government Code to pursue mutually beneficial and cooperative purchasing programs, we would like to establish an Interlocal agreement with Tarrant County allowing them to utilize our contracts. Staff recommends approval Interlocal Tarrant County INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF COPPELL AND THE COUNTY OF TARRANT, TEXAS This agreement is made this ______ day of _____________________, 2007 between the City of Coppell and the County of Tarrant, Texas. Pursuant to the authority granted by the “Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act,” Chapter 791 Texas Government Code providing for the cooperation between local governmental bodies, the parties hereto, in consideration of the premises and mutual promises contained herein, agree as follows: WHEREAS, the contract is made under the authority of Sections 791.001-791.029 of the Texas Government Code; and, WHEREAS, the parties, in performing governmental functions or in paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder shall make that performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party; WHEREAS, the governing bodies of each party find that the subject of this contract is necessary for the benefit of the public and that each party has the legal authority to perform and to provide the governmental function or service which is the subject matter of this contract; furthermore, the governing bodies find that the performance of this contract is in the common interest of both parties; and that the division of cost fairly compensates the performing party for the services under this contract. I. Tarrant County, hereby makes, constitutes and appoints the City of Coppell its true and lawful purchasing agent for the purchase of various commodities using Annual Contracts (Bids). The City of Coppell will maintain a listing of Annual Contracts which are available for local entities use. The City of Coppell will forward a copy of requested Annual Contract for the requesting entity use. Tarrant County agrees that the City of Coppell shall serve as the purchasing agent for selected items, and agrees that the bidding shall be conducted by the City of Coppell according to its usual bidding procedures and in accordance with applicable State statutes. II. Tarrant County agrees that all specifications for selected items shall be determined by the City of Coppell. III. Tarrant County agrees to pay the supplier for all goods, equipment and products pursuant to this agreement. The successful bidder or bidders shall bill Tarrant County directly for all items purchased, and Tarrant County shall be responsible for vendor’s compliance with all conditions of delivery and quality of the purchased items. IV. Jack Beacham, Purchasing Agent is hereby designated as the official representative to act for the Tarrant County in all matters relating to this agreement. V. This agreement shall take effect upon execution by both signatories. VI. This agreement shall be in effect from the date of execution until terminated by either party to the agreement upon written thirty (30) days notice prior to cancellation IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed by their authorized officers the day and year first above written. CITY OF COPPELL TARRANT COUNTY BY: ________________________________ BY: _______________________________ TITLE: ______________________________ TITLE: ____________________________ DATE: ______________________________ DATE: ____________________________ WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Parks and Recreation October 23, 2007 11/H ✔ CONTRACT/BID or PROPOSAL Consider approval of awarding a bid to Professional Turf Products in the amount of $134,694.50, for the purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. This bid includes a Toro 580D 16' Mower, a Toro Versa-Vac, and a Toro 4000D 11' Mower, which are replacement items for existing equipment. These items are recommended to be purchased through the Buy Board. Funds have been budgeted in the Parks and Recreation division for this purchase. Staff recommends approval. ^Grounds Maint. Equipment-1AR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Date: October 23, 2007 To: Mayor and City Council From: Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation RE: Consider approval of awarding a bid to Professional Turf Products for purchase of park maintenance equipment in the amount of $134,694.50, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Background: The 2007-08 budget contains funding for the purchase of replacement equipment for the parks and ballfield maintenance divisions. The equipment to be replaced has been determined by users and the Fleet Maintenance Division to have become too costly to maintain efficiently, and increased down-time is affecting productivity. The following three pieces of turf maintenance equipment can be purchased through the BuyBoard Vendor Contract: Equipment Unit Price Toro Groundsmaster 580D mower $66,685.31 Toro Groundsmaster 4000D mower $47,257.99 Toro Versa Vac $20,751.20 TOTAL $134,694.50 Bidding is not required if equipment is purchased through this contract. The two large production mowers will be used on athletic fields and common park acreage. The turf vacuum is used to collect grass clippings, thatch and aeration cores. City Council Action requested: This item is to request approval of a purchase from the BuyBoard contract and allow purchase of the above equipment for $134,694.50. Staff Recommendation: Approval of this item. WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Parks and Recreation October 23, 2007 11/I ✔ RESOLUTION Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the establishment and operation of the Coppell Farmer's Market, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Approval and authorization of the Mayor to sign attached resolution. ^CFM Resoluiton-1 AR RESOLUTION NO. _______ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, SUPPORTING A FARMERS MARKET; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Coppell wants to provide for the revitalization of and enhanced sense of place for “Old Coppell” by providing a facility for direct interaction between its residents and producers of agricultural and food related products and for interaction between its residents and their civic, youth, charitable, church and similar organizations; and WHEREAS, a Farmers Market would fulfill that purpose; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS: Section 1. The Farmers Market should be located in “Old Coppell”. Section 2. The Farmers Market should be governed by a Board of Directors (the board) operating under the Bylaws. Section 3. All vendors shall comply with appropriate City Environmental Health Codes, in particular the transport, storage, handling and distribution of food items. Vendors wishing to sell food products that require regulation under Texas Food Establishment Rules and the City of Coppell Environmental Health Regulation, shall be responsible for obtaining and complying with permits as issued by the Coppell Environmental Health Department. Section 4. The appropriate City personnel as designated by the City Manager shall work with the Farmer’s Market. Section 5. All sellers at the Market shall indemnify the Board and its appointees and volunteers, and the City of Coppell from any liability resulting from their participation at the Market. Section 6. That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage in accordance with the Charter of the City of Coppell. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of ___________________, 2007. APPROVED: _________________________________________ DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ ROBERT E. HAGER, CITY ATTORNEY -2- 21209 WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Finance October 23, 2007 12 ✔ PUBLIC HEARING Consider approval to provide for the taxation of goods-in-transit otherwise to be exempt under the Texas property tax code. The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Citizens Advocate on Friday, September 28, 2007. The Dallas Central Appraisal District has estimated the City of Coppell could lose approximately $ 317 million in taxable value or just over $ 2.0 million in revenue annually. Staff recommends that the City Council hold the Public Hearing to consider the local option to elect to tax goods-in-transit. $1PHGoodsInTransit-1AR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAXATION OF GOODS-IN-TRANSIT A PUBLIC HEARING will be conducted by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, in the Council Chambers, Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas on the 23rd day of October, 2007, at 7:00 P.M., to consider the local option to elect to tax goods-in-transit under the Texas Property Tax Code in conformity with House Bill 621 as enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in its regular session. At the hearing, interested persons are entitled to speak and present evidence for or against the local option to tax goods-in- transit. Citizens Advocate September 28, 2007. WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: Finance October 23, 2007 13 ✔ RESOLUTION Consider approval of a Resolution to provide for the taxation of goods-in-transit otherwise exempt under section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. City Council is scheduled to conduct a Public Hearing to consider the local option to elect to continue taxing goods- in-transit on October 23, 2007. This new type of expanded freeport exemption (goods-in-transit) authorized by HB 621 passed during the 2007 Legislative Session will become effective January 1, 2008 unless the city of Coppell takes action to continue taxing these goods. The Dallas Central Appraisal District has estimated the city of Coppell would have a loss $317 million in taxable value or approximately $2.0 million in property tax revenue annually to this new exemption. Staff recommends approval of this resolution. $2GoodsInTransit-1AR Dallas Central Appraisal District June Jim Witt City Manager City of Coppell P O Box Coppell Texas Re HB Dear Jim The th Session of the Texas Legislature adjourned onMay Among the bills that were passed by the Legislature was House Bill Enrolled copy attached The bill was captioned as follows relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held temporarily at alocation in this state for assembling storing manufacturing processing or fabricating purposes This bill allows for a new type of Freeport exemption and is the enacting legislation for SJR that was passed by the th Legislature and placed on the ballot and approved by the voters in The existing Freeport legislation that has been authorized by the Texas Constitution and Section of the Property Tax Code allows Freeport goods that leave the state within days to be exempt from taxation This law has been in effect since HB adds a new exemption that allows goods to be exempt if they are shipped to another location either inside oroutside the State of Texas within days The goods eligible for the exemption must be held in a location in this state that was not owned by or under the control of the owner of the goods An ownership interest indoes not include alease but rather was intended to include partnerships joint ventures oraffiliate ownership of afacility With that in mind the meaning of direct or indirect ownership interest in the location where the goods in transit are detained isunclear as to whether alocation that is leased or subject to a lease purchase option would qualify Itis quite possible that many large retailers who maintain inventory in a warehouse that they currently own could opt to sell the facility lease it from the new owner and apply for the new exemption The bill requires that a taxing unit can opt outof the exemption by taking positive action to tax the goods before January of the first tax year that the governing body proposes to tax goods in transit This must be done by official action of the governing body of the taxing unit Before that can happen the governing body of the taxing unit must conduct a public hearing If the governing body of a taxing unit provides for the taxation of the goods in transit as provided by this bill the exemption prescribed does not apply to that unit The goods in transit remain subject to taxation by the taxing unit until the governing body of the taxing unit in the manner required for official action rescinds or repeals its previous action to tax goods in transit or otherwise determines that the exemption will apply to that taxing unit Office of Executive Director Chief Appraiser N Stem mons Freeway Dallas Texas Web Site www dallascad ora Based on the aforementioned if your taxing unit does not act to tax these goods they will become eligible for this exemption on January In order to assist you in making this decision our office has prepared an estimate of the amount of value lost in your jurisdiction ifyou allow the goods to receive the exemption This estimate is based on values and a liberal interpretation of the question of whether or not a lease constitutes control of the real estate in which the goods are stored Ihave also included a summary ofhow much value was lost in your jurisdiction to the existing Freeport law in Remember if you choose totax these goods you must act before January This includes allotting enough time to conduct the required public hearing Iam providing this letter to help your agency make an informed decision on this exemption The Dallas Central Appraisal District has no position onthis issue and will administer the exemption according to your wishes Please review the information we have provided Ifyou have any questions feel free to contact me Very truly yours W W Kenneth Nolan Executive Director Chief Appraiser WKN vgh Attachments cc Stephanie Tumlison Tax Assessor Collector Goods in Transit Estimates Estimated Goods in Transit LOSS F eeportExemption Loss I CitiesAddison Balch Springs r ICarrollton Dallas Carrollton Denton Cedar HiTi r r fi m l E lc X Duncanville Farmers Branch r i fiGarland Grand Prairie Dallas IGrand Jrairie Tarrant r EE l jHi hla n cl farl u I Iiutchins Irving r Lancaster Irv guiteIichar on L Rowlett IiSachse it eagoville I ly E lT u University Park I TT Wi lrTler ital I tfEntity Total Estimated Loss Counties Dallas Collin Denton Tarrant Total i AM RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TAXATION OF GOODS-IN-TRANSIT OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER THE TEXAS TAX CODE 1 AND NOT OTHERWISE EXEMPT UNDER OTHER LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Coppell, Texas has the local option to elect to tax goods-in-transit under the TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE, Tangible Personal Property in Transit, Section 11-253; and WHEREAS, the City of Coppell City Council, after hearing held in accordance with state law, is of the opinion and finds that such goods-in-transit should not be exempt from taxation; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Coppell, Texas, to tax said goods-in-transit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. For the purposes of this resolution the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Goods-in-transit” shall mean tangible personal property that: (1) is acquired in or imported into this state to be forwarded to another location in this state or outside this state; (2) is detained at a location in this state in which the owner of the property does not have a direct or indirect ownership interest for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing, or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property; (3) is transported to another location in this state or outside this state not later than 175 days after the date the person acquired the property in or imported the property into this state; and (4) does not include oil, natural gas, petroleum products, aircraft, dealer’s motor vehicle inventory, dealer’s vessel and outboard motor inventory, dealer’s heavy equipment inventory, or retail manufactured housing inventory. 1 Chapter 11, Section 11.253 of the Texas Tax Code 1 (b) “Location” means a physical address. (c) “Petroleum product” means a liquid or gaseous material that is an immediate derivative of the refining of oil or natural gas. SECTION 2. The City of Coppell, Texas, does hereby determine that goods-in-transit, as defined herein, which are not otherwise exempt under state law, will be subject to the personal property tax as imposed under the TEXAS TAX CODE in conformity with House Bill 621 as enacted by the 80th Texas Legislature in its regular session. SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall remain in effect until revoked by the City Council or otherwise provided by state law. SECTION 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of ___________________, 2007. APPROVED: _________________________________________ DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY 2 WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ Finance October 23, 2007 14 ✔ RESOLUTION Consider approval of a resolution approving the terms and conditions of the interjurisdictional interlocal agreement by and among the political subdivisions within the North Central Texas Council of Governments for the mutual interest to show intent to impose ad valorem taxes upon goods-in-transit, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This Interlocal Agreement is related to the new expanded freeport exemption (goods-in-transit) as authorized by HB 621. This Interlocal Agreement is being coordinated by the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and is intended to help cities gain confidence that other cities will not grant the new goods-in-transit exemption. Staff recommends approval. $3InterlocalGIT-1AR RESOLUTION NO. ________ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INTERJURISDICTIONAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE POLITICAL SUBDIVISION WITHIN THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT A, PROVIDING FOR AD VALOREM TAXATION OF "GOODS IN TRANSIT"; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN. WHEREAS, the City of Coppell, Texas has the local option to elect to tax goods-in-transit under the TEXAS PROPERTY TAX CODE, Tangible Personal Property in Transit, Section 11-253; and WHEREAS, the City of Coppell City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Coppell, Texas, to tax said goods-in-transit; and WHEREAS, all of the taxing units within the North Central Texas Council of Governments ("NCTCOG") allows for the exemption of freeport goods; and WHEREAS, the political entities within the NCTCOG would like to acknowledge that an ad valorem tax exemption for "goods-in-transit" would not be in the best interest of the political subdivision and that the political subdivision intends to not grant such exemption; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby approves the terms and conditions of the Interjurisdictional Interlocal Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, and authorizes the City Manager to execute said Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the terms and conditions of the Interjurisdictional Interlocal Agreement, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, are hereby approved for the purposes of ad valorem taxation exemption for "goods in transit" and not providing for an exemption of such good, and, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Coppell, Texas. SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage as the law and charter in such cases provide. 1 DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the _______ day of ___________________, 2007. APPROVED: _________________________________________ DOUGLAS N. STOVER, MAYOR ATTEST: _________________________________________ LIBBY BALL, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: _________________________________ CITY ATTORNEY (REH/cdb 10/16/07) 2 INTERJURISDICTIONAL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT THE STATE OF TEXAS § § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS COUNTY OF DALLAS § THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (hereafter “Agreement”) is made and entered into by, between and among the signatories which are comprised of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (hereinafter referred to NCTCOG), and any political subdivision or taxing unit located wholly within the sixteen counties covered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. WHEREAS, the Texas State Legislature has authorized the formulation of interlocal cooperation agreements between and among governmental entities pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code, as amended. WHEREAS, the governing bodies of each entity believes that this agreement is necessary for the benefit of the public and that each party has the legal authority to provide the governmental function which is the subject of the Interlocal Agreement; and WHEREAS, The Texas Constitution was amended in 1989 by the addition of Article 8, Section 1-j, to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property to include warehouse inventory that is detained in the State for assembling, storing, manufacturing, processing or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property and is transported outside of the State not later than 175 days after date the person acquired or imported into the State; and WHEREAS, the Texas Tax Code was amended in 1989 pursuant to the Constitutional amendment by adding Section 11.251, to allow for the exemption of “freeport” goods, which are defined as property delineated in Texas Constitution, Article 8, Section 1-j; and EXHIBIT “A” WHEREAS, the Texas Tax Code, Section 11.251 was amended in 1991, 1993 and 2001 to its current wording; and WHEREAS, The Texas Constitution was amended in 2001 to add Article VIII, Section 1-n to allow the legislature to add an ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property held at certain locations only temporarily for assembling, manufacturing, processing, or other commercial purposes; and WHEREAS, the 80th legislature in 2007,pursuant to The Texas Constitution, Article VIII, Section 1-n, passed House Bill 621 creating Texas Tax Code Section 11.253 to allow certain tangible personal property, defined as “goods in transit” to be exempt from ad valorem taxation; and WHEREAS, the major differences in the exemption of Texas Tax Code, Sections 11.251 and 11.253 is that Section 11.253 allows the exemption for property that will be forwarded to another location in this state or outside this state, and the property is detained at a location in this state that is not owned or under the control of the property owner for assembling, storing, manufacturing; processing or fabricating purposes by the person who acquired or imported the property; and WHEREAS, Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253 allows the governing body of a taxing unit to elect to tax “goods in transit” which are not exempt by other law if it takes action before January 1 of the tax year for which the taxing unit intends to tax such goods; and WHEREAS, a property owner who receives the exemption from Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253 is not eligible to receive the exemption of Texas Tax Code, Section 11.251 for the same property; and WHEREAS, the exemption of “goods in transit” from taxation would result in the loss of needed revenue to the taxing units and would be an inequitable shift of the tax burden to the homeowners and local businesses; and EXHIBIT “A” (2) WHEREAS, those taxing units that cannot afford to grant such an exemption will be negatively impacted by the exemption of “goods in transit”; and WHEREAS, all the taxing units within the NCTCOG allows for the exemption of “freeport” goods; and WHEREAS, the NCTCOG supports its member local governments in their effort to preserve an equitable tax structure which is capable of sustaining services and service levels defined by their citizens; and WHEREAS, the political entities within the NCTCOG would like to acknowledge that an ad valorem tax exemption for “goods in transit” would not be in the best interest of the political subdivision and that the political subdivisions intends to not grant such exemption; NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the premises and the agreements, covenants and promises herein set forth, it is agreed as follows: 1. RECITALS. The recitals set forth above are true and correct. 2. IMPLEMENTATION. Signatories by its signature indicates the intent of the signatories to impose ad valorem taxes upon “goods in transit” as defined in Texas Tax Code, Section 11.253. The parties further agree that it is their intent at the time of signature, to hold a public hearing and fulfill the requirements of Texas Tax Code Section 11.253 to deny such exemption, before January 1, 2008. 3. NOTICE. The signatories agree that if it decides to not to act and to allow the exemption of Texas Tax Code Section 11.253 to come into effect that it will notify the other signatories by November 1, 2007. The notice will be effected by sending written or faxed notice to NCTCOG at the following address or fax number. Mike Eastland P.O. Box 5888 Arlington, TX 76005-5888 Telephone #:817-695-9100 Facsimile #:817-704-2543 EXHIBIT “A” (3) NCTCOG will then notify all other signatories by the quickest reasonable means possible through the contact person designated in writing by each of the signatories. 4. NO VERBAL AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all the terms, commitments and covenants of the PARTIES pursuant to this Contract. Any verbal or written commitment not contained in this Agreement or expressly referred to in this Agreement and incorporated by reference shall have no orce or effect. f 5. AGREEMENT INTERPRETATION AND VENUE. The signatories covenant and agree that any litigation relating to this AGREEMENT, the terms and conditions of the AGREEMENT will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Texas and venue shall be proper exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas. 6. IMMUNITY. It is expressly understood and agreed that, in the execution of this AGREEMENT, no party waives, nor shall be deemed hereby to waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to it against claims arising in the exercise of governmental powers and functions. 7. SEVERABILITY. If any of the terms, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, provisions, covenants or conditions of this AGREEMENT are for any reason held to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms, sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, provisions, covenants, or conditions in this AGREEMENT shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated. EXHIBIT “A” (4) EXECUTED by the Signatories hereto, each respective entity acting by and through its duly authorized official as required by law, on multiple counterparts each of which shall be deemed to be an original, on the date specified on the multiple counterpart executed by each entity. CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS Mayor, Douglas N. Stover ATTESTED: City Secretary, Libby Ball APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney EXHIBIT “A” (5) WORK SESSION CONSENT REGULAR DEPT: DATE: ITEM #: AGENDA REQUEST FORM ITEM TYPE: ITEM CAPTION: GOAL(S): EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: FINANCIAL COMMENTS: RECOMMENDED ACTION: ACTION TAKEN BY COUNCIL: ȱ ȱ ȱ PLANNING October 23, 2007 15 ✔ PUBLIC HEARING Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R10-H, Grapevine Springs Community Center, Lot 1, Block A. a zoning change request from PD-108-H (Planned Development 108-Historic) and H (Historic) to PD-108-R10-H (Planned Development 108-Revised 10-Historic) to allow the construction of a 13,560-square-foot Recreation/Community Center building on 26.09 acres of property located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road. This case will be reconsidered at the Thursday, October 18, 2007 Planning and Zoning meeting and their recommendation will be presented at the October 23, 2007 City Council meeting. On September 20, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended that this case be held under advisement until the Thursday, October 18, 2007 meeting (6-0). Commissioners Haas, Kittrell, Borchgardt, Fox, and Frnka, and Reese voted in favor, none opposed. Staff recommends APPROVAL. @01PD-108R10-H, GSCC, L1, BA, 1-AR ITEM #5 PAGE 1 of 7 CITY OF COPPELL PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT Case No. PD-108R10-H, Grapevine Springs Community Center, Lot 1, Block A P&Z HEARING DATE: September 20, 2007 (Held under advisement until the October 18 hearing) C.C. HEARING DATE: October 9, 2007 (Rescheduled for the October 23 Council meeting) STAFF REP: Gary L. Sieb, Director of Planning LOCATION: Located south of Bethel Road and west of Park Road SIZE OF AREA: 22.3714 acres of property CURRENT ZONING: PD-108-RH-H (Planned Development -108-Historic) REQUEST: Zoning change request to PD-108-R10-H (Planned Development 108- Revised10-Historic) to allow the construction of a 13,560-square-foot Community Center building. APPLICANT: Owner: Architect: Brad Reid, Parks Dir. Jeff Bulla City of Coppell Pro-Forma Arch., Inc. 816 S. Coppell Road 17000 N. Dallas Pkwy. Coppell, TX. 75019 Suite 115 (972) 462-5100 Dallas, TX. 75248 Fax: (972) 462-5149 (972) 713-7100 Fax: (972) 713-7070 HISTORY: Overall, this property has had a long history of development proposals. Prior to 1973 the majority of land between Denton Tap and Coppell Roads, north of the Cotton belt Railroad (now DART right-of-way) and south of Bethel Road, was zoned SF-7 and SF-10. In March of 1973 approximately 100 acres was zoned for Commercial and Planned Development for a Family Entertainment Center, similar ITEM #5 PAGE 2 of 7 to Sandy Lake Park, at the request of the owner shown to be Coppell Historical Corporation. That proposal was never constructed. In January of 1991 115 acres including the 100 acres just mentioned was reclassified to Planned Development-Light Industrial at the request of Centre Development Co., representing the Baptist Foundation of Texas, as owner. That plan showed commercial, office and light industrial uses surrounding park land and an extension branch of Texas A&M University. That plan never materialized, and in January of 1997, the Baptist Foundation sold 21 acres of this property for residential development—Summit at the Springs—a 55 lot single family subdivision. In August of 1998, Council approved a 10-acre, 23-lot residential subdivision on part of the remaining Baptist Foundation property known as The Reserve. In June of 1999, City Council denied a zoning request for 102 single- family residential lots on 37 acres on the western portion of the remaining Foundation property adjacent to Coppell Road. Some time later, the city purchased the land for future city uses, including park, open space and public facility possibilities. At about that same time, First Baptist Church of Coppell purchased 20 acres of Baptist Foundation property at the corner of Denton Tap and Bethel Roads. That property has since been sold to Toll Brothers for a 53-lot residential subdivision. In December of 2000, Council approved a plan for the Coppell Service Center on 7.5 acres, which has subsequently been constructed, and in June of 2005, approved a two-phase medical complex on 3.2 acres of property along Bethel Road. Phase one of the medical complex has been constructed and occupied. The city is currently in process of selling approximately 11 acres for mixed use along Coppell Road, including a conference center, retail/office/boutique hotel use and a pet care facility. The most recent proposal, the one being considered tonight, is for a 13,500-square-foot facility to be known as the Grapevine Springs Community Center. TRANSPORTATION: Bethel Road is a two-lane unimproved asphalt street contained within a variable width right-of-way. Construction of a concrete road is scheduled to begin late third quarter, 2008. SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: North- Old Coppell Estates residential subdivision; “SF-9”, (Single Family 9) South- Grapevine Springs Park; “PD-108-H”, (Planned Development- Historic) East- Park, Single family residences; “H” (Historic) and “PD-SF-9” (Planned Development, Single Family 9) West- Park land; “PD-108H”, (Planned Development 108-Historic) ITEM #5 PAGE 3 of 7 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Coppell Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and the Old Coppell Master Plan show this property as suitable for a Community Center use. DISCUSSION: The proposed zoning change will allow development of Grapevine Springs Community Center, a public use structure sorely needed. It will replace the outmoded Coppell Senior Center, and is envisioned to contain a variety of activities. To properly evaluate this requested use, a number of variables were considered by staff. They are elaborated on below. MASTER PLAN When the Coppell Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1996, this property was envisioned to become a portion of a Historic District described in the Plan to include areas on both sides of Bethel Road and extending north and south along Coppell Road. When the Old Coppell Master Plan was completed in May of 2002, a much more detailed concept evolved from the initial Plan. This Old Coppell Plan was arrived at after careful study of the original Comprehensive Plan, field observation of possible sites, brain storming, charrette workshops, and extensive conversations and public input regarding the Center. The Old Coppell Master Plan which evolved from these activities resulted in a number of uses proposed for the area including residential, commercial, retail, and public use including a community and senior center. As mentioned above, the Old Coppell Plan was completed in May of 2002 and subsequent to that time, the plan has changed somewhat—Concept Plans are just that—concepts. However, the basic objective of the Plan to propose a community center located next to Grapevine Springs Park and south of Bethel Road is retained by this application. We are looking at a community center that has moved to the east, but still retains the spirit of the original Plan. We support its location. SITE PLAN The Site Plan proposed for the Center is excellent. Access is from Bethel Road immediately south and aligned with the existing Hearthstone Lane. A meandering drive takes one to the Center and its alignment has been carefully located to save as many trees as possible. In addition, attention has been devoted to placing the parking lots in small increments avoiding the “sea of parking” which sometimes results with public buildings. The structure itself has been placed at one of the most desirable locations on the site overlooking Grapevine Springs Park with spectacular views. The plan calls for reconstructing many of the retaining walls, flumes, and fire pits in the Park, and several walls are extended onto the site of the Center, incorporating what’s existing into the development ITEM #5 PAGE 4 of 7 plan. Finally, the existing trail system is proposed to link up with the pedestrian circulation system at the Center, further enhancing the connection between the two. The only issue staff has with the Site Plan relates to site lighting. The Old Coppell Design Guidelines states that lighting fixtures should be uniform throughout the district. It is difficult to determine whether the light standards show conform, but the fixtures shown on the Site Plan and conversations with the architect suggest they do not. All other developments in the Historic District conform, and this proposal should also. Overall, a better location for this facility would be hard to find, and with minor changes, we support the Site Plan proposed. LANDSCAPING Several plant materials have been introduced into the plan in an attempt to compliment the existing site landscaping. Many trees are being saved and the added plant material compliment and duplicate on-site species. Pedestrian trails being proposed are composed of crushed granite, complimenting the existing trail system. In reviewing the landscape plan, the applicant has stated that 91% of the site is being devoted to landscaping. There were three proposed plant materials not on the Plant Palette, but the applicant has justified their use as groundcover, grass, and accent plants. Overall, the landscape plan complies with our guidelines, and we support it. SIGNAGE The Old Coppell Master Plan discourages any type of monument signage, opting instead for attached signs on buildings. This provision was proposed in anticipation of buildings being placed close to the road where attached signs would identify the users and room for monument signage was non–existent. Two somewhat oversized monument signs are proposed for this site. The main entry sign is shown to be roughly 10 feet long and 3.5 feet high, adjacent to Bethel Road and size-wise, complies. However, there are two columns on each side of the monument approximately three feet by four feet, so as a practical matter; the entry sign appears to be roughly 20 feet long and four feet high. The secondary monument sign is located at the entry to the parking lot (approximately 600 feet from the main entry sign), and is slightly smaller at 3.5 feet tall and 15 feet wide when looking at the overall sign appearance. Both signs are constructed of native stone with cast stone caps. No indication was found on the plans whether these signs are to be lighted or not, but if lighted, exterior lighting would be required. As a general rule, we would be opposed to two monument signs for this type project. However, since the overall land area is composed of over 22 acres, the observation that attached signage does not lend itself well to this building, the fact that these signs are separated by considerable ITEM #5 PAGE 5 of 7 distance, and the feeling that two signs will not be intrusive on a parcel of this size, we support their inclusion on the site. ARCHITECTURE The most troubling aspect of this project is the design of the building itself. Landscaping is fine, the site plan is outstanding and the monument signs warrant approval. The building takes considerable license with the Old Coppell Design Guidelines, however. For example, gabled buildings are encouraged in Old Coppell—this building has a shed roof. The Guidelines recommend small, multi- pained windows with exposed mullions. This building possesses vast areas of sheet glass extending from grade to ceiling line. There is a variety of building materials proposed here including stucco, laminated beams, stone, glass, aluminum, metal tube columns, and copper cladding. It’s almost as if the building was searching for an identity and can not decide what it wants to be. Entry doors are encouraged to be traditional in design within the district, but these show to be large glass panels. The building does not seem to identify with any of the newly constructed buildings in Old Coppell that were constructed under the guidelines. Some of the building materials are appropriate—stone and wood—but several are not. The steel tube columns, the stucco, the design of the wood supporting beams, and the copper cladding all raise questions regarding the design of this structure. It is somewhat reminiscent of a ‘50’s rest stop along the then new interstate system. Not to be totally negative regarding this building, it does have some redeeming value. The large glass areas are justified along the back of the building overlooking Grapevine Springs Park. The stone and wood building material makes sense--there is just not enough of it here. By adding gabled roof forms the building elevations would change and the overall appearance of the building would be more in conformance with the Guidelines. Removing the stucco and replacing it with stone would be another good move. Although the architect has offered arguments defending the flat lock seam copper panels, it still seems to be a very expensive material that is difficult to justify in the Historic District. Granted, the building is set back from the street in a grove of trees minimizing the effect it will have on adjacent development. However, we can not disregard the fact that several design guidelines have been ignored. Short of redesigning the building, it is difficult for planning staff to accept this structure as reflective of the Old Coppell Design Guidelines. In the past we have had several initial submittals redesigned including the Kohlberg project, the Old Town Medical Center, the Hard Eight restaurant, and Old Coppell Townhouses, to name a few. Redesign should be warranted in this case. ITEM #5 PAGE 6 of 7 At the September 20th Planning Commission meeting, members voted to hold this case under advisement until the October hearing so the applicant could address concerns regarding various issues. Those issues revolved around building design, lighting, construction materials, window treatments, and degree of compatibility with the Old Coppell Plan, among others. The architect has met with Planning staff, corresponded through telephone conversations and e-mails, and has attempted to address the concerns of the Planning Commission. In summary, here’s what he proposes to gain approval of this project: 1) Light fixtures have been changed to conform to Old Coppell Design Guidelines. 2) Stucco exterior has been replaced with masonry. 3) Metal columns have been replaced with stone and wood on front of building. 4) Metal columns on rear of building have been replaced with all wood columns. 5) Window design on front of building now meets Design Guidelines. 6) Entry automatic doors have a bronze finish, more in line with wood framing. 7) Wood beams are now consistent throughout the building. 8) Thirteen additional parking spaces have been provided. One design change suggested by Commission that has not been addressed is provision of a gabled roof. The architect prepared some rough sketches of a gabled roof over the entry, and concluded it looked out of place and did not compliment the rest of the building. It became a very awkward looking structure. In addition, the roof pitches did not match the rest of the building and staff feels that the original entry area design (sloped roof) is more compatible with the rest of the building. That said, we feel the original roof design works better on this particular building. With regard to building materials, the architect has eliminated the stucco and added stone masonry in its place. He has also modified the design of the vertical support structures, and they are now either all stone or clad in wood. He feels strongly that the copper cladding needs to remain on the building. The windows on the front of the building are now in conformance with the Design Guidelines and overall the building is much more closely aligned with the Old Coppell Design Guidelines. With these changes, staff feels this project is much more reflective of building design envisioned for Old Coppell and we are now supportive of this proposal. ITEM #5 PAGE 7 of 7 RECOMMENDATION TO THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: Staff is recommending taking this case UNDER ADVISEMENT until the following conditions have been met: 1) Redesign of the structure to be more in compliance with the Old Coppell Design Guidelines, including lighting 2) Acceptance of the plant materials not listed on the Plant Palette, but shown on the landscape plan (condition met and approved on September 20) 3) Recognizing and approving the two monument signs, as shown on the Site Plan (condition approved on September 20) Conditions 2 and 3 were addressed by the applicant at the September 20 hearing. Now that revisions to the design have been offered as recommended by condition 1, staff can support this project. ALTERNATIVES: 1) Recommend approval of the request 2) Recommend disapproval of the request 3) Recommend modification of the request 4) Recommend holding under advisement for additional information ATTACHMENTS: 1) Site Plan 2) Hardscape and Landscape Plan (Sheets CS1,2,3) 3) Building Elevations (Sheets A3.1,2) 4) Color Board REVISED ATTACHMENTS: 1) Site Plan 2) Landscape Plan (Sheet CS1, 2, 3) 3) Irrigation Plan (Sheet L4.3, 4.4) 4) Elevations (Sheets A3.1, 3.2) 5) Color Board 6) Colored Elevations SHEET TITLESHEET NUMBERBYNO. DATE REVISIONSDATEPROJECT NUMBERPROJECTCONSULTANT0301armoorf 972 713 7070 Fax 972 713 7100 Voice Dallas, Texas 75248 17000 N. Dallas Parkway architecture, inc.p 08.13, 2007Suite 115 OR CONSTRUCTION.TX No. 12809APPROVAL, PERMITTINGNOT FOR REGULATORYREVIEW ONLYFORJEFF D. BULLA III, R. A.CS1LANDSCAPEPLANHARDSCAPE &AREA TO RECEIVE NATIVE GRASSDRILL SEEDED WITH TEMPORARYABOVE GRADE IRRIGATION.RE: SPECIFICATION SECTION02901AREA TO RECEIVE PLUGGED TURF.RE:SPECIFICATION SECTION 0291520 404080LEGENDEXISTING TREE OVER 6"CALIPER TO REMAINCITY OF COPPELL LANDSCAPE PLAN REQUIREMENTSPERIMETER LANDSCAPINGINTERIOR LANDSCAPING = 71,371 s.f(10% OF VEHICULAR PAVING AND ADJACENT WALKS)NON-VEHICULAR LANDSCAPING876,931.18 S.FPERCENTAGE OF TOTAL SITE AREA DEVOTED TOLANDSCAPINGREQUIRED PROVIDEDTREES (1 PER 50 L.F.)TREES1 PER 400 S.F. OF INTERIOR LANDSCAPINGTREES1 PER 4,000 S.F. OF NON-VEHICULAR LANDSCAPING10% (7,137 S.F.)18 TREES (7,137/400 = 17.84)N/AN/APARKING LOT LANDSCAPE ISLANDS78 SPACES @ 162 S.F. = 12,636 S.F.12%(1,516 S.F.)15%(131,539.68 S.F.)91%(876,931.18 S.F)33 TREES(133,573.68 / 4000)91%23,138 S.F.20 NEW TREES +EXISTING TREESOVER 39EXISTING TREES32% (23,138 S.F.)SITE = 26.0873 ACRES = 974,498.18 S.F.1919 S. SHILOH ROADSUITE 500GARLAND, TEXAS, 75042972-864-8200 972-864-8220(F)255 PARKWAY BLVD.COPPELL, TEXAS 75019972-304-3678 972-304-7092(F)RWH1 09/06/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTSRRM2 09/11/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTSRRM3 10/09/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS3321 SHEET TITLESHEET NUMBERBYNO. DATE REVISIONSDATEPROJECT NUMBERPROJECTCONSULTANT0301armoorf 972 713 7070 Fax 972 713 7100 Voice Dallas, Texas 75248 17000 N. Dallas Parkway architecture, inc.p 08.13, 2007Suite 115 OR CONSTRUCTION.TX No. 12809APPROVAL, PERMITTINGNOT FOR REGULATORYREVIEW ONLYFORJEFF D. BULLA III, R. A.CS2LANDSCAPEDETAILSGENERAL NOTES:1. QUANTITIES SHOWN ON PLANT LIST ARE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S ESTIMATE ONLY AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO BIDDING. CONTRACTOR SHALL BERESPONSIBLE FOR BIDDING AND PROVIDING QUANTITY OF PLANTS REQUIRED AT SPACING DESIGNATED FOR BED SIZES AND CONFIGURATIONS SHOWN ON PLANSREGARDLESS OF QUANTITIES DESIGNATED ON PLANT LIST.2. ALL SIZE REQUIREMENTS AND CONTAINER SIZES FOR PLANT MATERIALS SHOWN ON THE PLANT LIST MUST BE MET AS MINIMUM. IF ANY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTCANNOT BE MET (I.E., IF A 100 GALLON TREE CANNOT MEET THE SPECIFIED CALIPER REQUIREMENT), THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTPRIOR TO BIDDING. THE CONTAINER SIZE MUST BE MET REGARDLESS WHETHER THE SPECIFIED SIZES CAN BE REACHED WITH A SMALLER SIZE CONTAINER.3. ALL LANDSCAPING WILL BE WATERED BY AN AUTOMATIC UNDERGROUND WATERING SYSTEM (RE:SPECIFICATION SECTION 02820). TYPICAL.4. POSSIBLE SOURCES OF NATIVE PLANT MATERIALS ARE:•TAWAKONI PLANT FARM(PHONE: 800-880•NATIVE TEXAS NURSERY (PHONE: 512-276-9801)•BLUE STEM NURSERY (PHONE:817-446-2721)5. DUE TO REQUIRED QUANTITIES OF SOME OF THE ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AND NATIVE GROUNDCOVERS, IT MAYBE NECESSARY TO HAVE SOME MATERIALCONTRACT GROWN. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRANGE FOR ANY CONTRACT GROWING TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.6. FOR PLANT MATERIALS TO BE LOCATED IN FIELD BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT, CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE STAKES (WITH PLANT NAMES ON THEM) FOR THELANDSCAPE ARCHITECT'S USE AT THE TIME OF STAKING.7. ALL TREES( EVN, RO, CO, DW, MP, PSH, CBT) SHOWN ON PLANT LIST (TO BE INCLUDED IN BASE BID AND LOCATED IN FIELD BY LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT) ARE TO BEINSTALLED WITH TREE BUBBLERS. FIELD-LOCATED TREES WILL BE LOCATED NO MORE THAN 50 (50) FEET FROM A TREE PLANNED TO HAVE A TREE BUBBLER ASDESIGNATED ON THE TREE BUBBLER PLAN/SHEET L4.5.31NATIVE WASHED GRAVEL ADS PERFORATED PIPEW/SOCK (CAP UPPER END)SEE PLAN FOR SIZEMAX SIDE SLOPEFINISH GRADEMIN. 6" OVER PIPE WIDTH VARIES(SEE PLAN)1/8" X 4" STEEL EDGING11 2" MAX RWH1 09/11/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS1212222222RRM2 10/09/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS SHEET TITLESHEET NUMBERBYNO. DATE REVISIONSDATEPROJECT NUMBERPROJECTCONSULTANT0301armoorf 972 713 7070 Fax 972 713 7100 Voice Dallas, Texas 75248 17000 N. Dallas Parkway architecture, inc.p 08.13, 2007Suite 115 OR CONSTRUCTION.TX No. 12809APPROVAL, PERMITTINGNOT FOR REGULATORYREVIEW ONLYFORJEFF D. BULLA III, R. A.CS3HARDSCAPEDETAILSRWH1 09/11/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS2'-9"4'-3"4'-7" 6"2"8" 3"3'-4" 4"8'-4"2'-0" 4"20'-4"2"2'-3"1'-61 2 "2'-512"2'-9"2'-0"TYPE 2 STONE (CAP & TRIM)ADHERE W/ MASTICCAST STONE PANEL W/ SANDBLASTED CITY OF COPPELLLOGO (PAINTED BLACK) /2TOTAL REQUIREDTYPE 1 STONETYPE 1 STONECONCRETE FOOTING2'-0"4'-0"1'-7"1'-5"1'-11"4"4"112"1'-4"6"1"4"8"x6"x16" CMU WITH 9 GA. HORZ. GALV.STEEL LADDER REINF. IN EACH COURSE#3 @16" O.C/ FILL VOIDTYPE B STONEBRICK TIES @18" O.C.MAX. BOTH WAYS6/ #5'S#3 TIES @ 18" O.C.CAST STONESIGN PANELTYPE C STONE (CAPAND TRIM) ADHEREWITH MASTIC1"1"4'-6" SQ..2'-0".18" SQ. FT. CONCRETEPIER BELOWTOP OF 1'-6"X4'-6"X4'-6"CONCRETE FOOTINGBELOWTYPE B STONETIGHTLY PACKEDROCK CHIPS FILLVOID W/ MORTAR8"X8"X 16" CMU4/ #4 VERTICAL (FILLVOID W/ MORTAR)FILL CENTER VOIDW/ MORTARVARIES (SEEELEVATION)VARIES (SEEELEVATION)TYPE 2 STONE (CAP & TRIM)ADHERE W/ MASTICCAST STONE SIGN PANEL W/SAND BLASTED LETTERING(PLAINTED BLACK)SAND BLASTED LETTERINGPAINTED BLACK/THE GRAPEVINESPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER1"2"6" 3" 5"2'-612"3'-6"3'-912"14'-912"3'-1"2'-112"2'-0"TYPE B STONECONCRETE FOOTINGTYPE C STONE (CAP & TRIM)ADHERE W/ MASTICCAST STONE SIGN PANEL W/SAND BLASTED LETTERING(PLAINTED BLACK)11 2"CAST STONE PANEL W/ SANDBLASTED CITY OF COPPELLLOGO (PAINTED BLACK)9"5'-1"16'-012"3"16'-312"20'-10"3"3"6" 6"6" 1'-8"8" 2'-11" 4"6'-1012"2'-3"3'-312"9'-112"9'-112"#4 @ 12" O.C.1'-3"SAND BLASTED LETTERINGPAINTED BLACK/THE GRAPEVINESPRINGS COMMUNITY CENTER4" 3"1222RRM2 10/09/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS SHEET TITLESHEET NUMBERBYNO. DATE REVISIONSDATEPROJECT NUMBERPROJECTCONSULTANT0301armoorf 972 713 7070 Fax 972 713 7100 Voice Dallas, Texas 75248 17000 N. Dallas Parkway architecture, inc.p 09.07, 2007Suite 115 RTECHOR CONSTRUCTION.TX No. 12809APPROVAL, PERMITTINGNOT FOR REGULATORYREVIEW ONLYFORJEFF D. BULLA III, R. A.20 404080L4.3KEYPLANPLEASE REFER TO PLANT LISTAND NOTES ON SHEET L3.5 FORADDITIONAL FIELD LOCATEDTREES TO RECEIVE BUBBLERS NOT SHOWN ON THIS PLAN.SH1 09/06/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTSSH2 10/09/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS12 SHEET TITLESHEET NUMBERBYNO. DATE REVISIONSDATEPROJECT NUMBERPROJECTCONSULTANT0301armoorf 972 713 7070 Fax 972 713 7100 Voice Dallas, Texas 75248 17000 N. Dallas Parkway architecture, inc.p 09.07, 2007Suite 115 RTECHOR CONSTRUCTION.TX No. 12809APPROVAL, PERMITTINGNOT FOR REGULATORYREVIEW ONLYFORJEFF D. BULLA III, R. A.L4.4LANDSCAPEPLAN & DETAILSSH1 09/06/07 DRC STAFF COMMENTS11 AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: 16 MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS A. Report by Mayor Stover regarding Oaktober Fest. B. Report by Mayor Stover regarding the Halloween Scare Fair. Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %mayorreport AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: 17 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. Agenda Request Form - Revised 06/03 Document Name: %ccommreport AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: 18 NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM WORK SESSION Agenda Request Form - Revised 02/04 Document Name: %necessaryactionwork AGENDA REQUEST FORM DATE: October 23, 2007 ITEM #: 19 NECESSARY ACTION RESULTING FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION Agenda Request Form - Revised 09/02 Document Name: %necessaryactionexec CERTIFICATE OF AGENDA ITEM SUBMISSION Council Meeting Date: October 9, 2007 Department Submissions: Item No. 7 was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Police Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Police Department Item No. 11/F was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Engineering Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Engineering Department Item No. 11/G was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Human Resources Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Human Resources Department Item Nos. 11/H and 11/I were placed on the Agenda for the above- referenced City Council meeting by the Parks Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Requests (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit these items to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Parks Department Item No. 15 was placed on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council meeting by the Planning Department. I have reviewed the Agenda Request (and any backup if applicable) and hereby submit this item to the City Council for consideration. ____________________ Planning Department Financial Review: I certify that I have reviewed all the items submitted for consideration on the Agenda for the above-referenced City Council Meeting and have inserted any financial comments where appropriate. ____________________ Finance Department City Manager Review: I certify that I have reviewed the complete Age da and Packet for the n above-referenced City Council Meeting he same to the and hereby submit t City Council for consideration. ____________________ City Manager (or Deputy City Manager)