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City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75019-9478
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT GARY RODEN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG NANCY YINGLING
Place 1 Place 5
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
CLAY PHILLIPS
City Manager
Present 8 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Wes Mays -,Gary
Roden -,Marvin Franklin -,Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
Also present were City Manager Clay Phillips, Deputy City Managers Mario Canizares
and Mike Land, City Secretary Christel Pettinos and City Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
November 10, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Hunt called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was present
and convened into Executive Session at 5:38 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
A. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of
Bethel Road and east of S. Coppell Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
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B. Consultation with City Attorney to seek legal advice concerning
franchise utility easements.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:13 p.m. and convened into
the Work Session at 6:15 p.m.
A. Discussion regarding the Counties Appraisal Districts' Board of
Directors.
B. Discussion of Board/Commission appointments.
C. Discussion regarding sign zones.
D. Discussion regarding water and sewer rates.
E. Discussion of Agenda Items.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt recessed the Work Session at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Police Chaplain Steve Gibson gave the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
The Police Honor Guard posted the colors and led those present in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
6. Presentation of an award to a Coppell Police Department employee
for services above and beyond the call of duty.
Mayor Hunt read the City Council proclamation for the Star of Texas Award into
the record and presented the same to Detective Steve Hayes. Police Chief Mac
Tristan read a letter to Detective Hayes from US Senator John Cornyn and US
Congressman Kenny Marchant recognizing the resolution from Governor
Abbott's Office. Maria Alvarado, with the Peace Officers Angel Foundation,
submitted Detective Hayes' name to the Governor's Office and presented him
with the Star of Texas Award.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
7. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt asked for those who signed up to speak:
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1) John McCullough, 933 Parker Dr., spoke in regards to the Denton Creek
erosion in his backyard.
2) Justin Raley, 929 Parker Dr., also spoke in regards to the Denton Creek
erosion and asked for assistance from the City Council to prevent additional
erosion for the homeowners.
3) Tasha Greenberg, 109 Dickens Dr., spoke in regards to the nuissance noise
at the Tom Thumb shopping center behind her house in Chaucer Estates.
8. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: October 27, 2015.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -250R21 -H, Old
Town Addition (Main St), Roots Coffee House, a zoning change from
PD -250R18 -H & PD -250R19 -H (Planned Development -250 Revision
18 -Historic & Planned Development -250 Revision 19 -Historic) to
PD -250R21 -H (Planned Development -250 Revision 21 -Historic), to
amend the Concept Plan and Detail Site Plans to allow the
development of a retail/restaurant and a 2nd floor residence totaling
7,818 square feet on approximately 0.24 acres of property located at
the northeast corner of Main Street and Houston Street at the request
of Christian Hemberger, being represented by William Peck, William
Peck & Associates, Inc. and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: ORD 91500-A-679
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -281 -LI, Park
West Crossing, Lots 2-5, Block A, a zoning change from LI (Light
Industrial) to PD -281 -LI (Planned Development -281 -Light Industrial),
to allow the development of four (4) office/warehouse buildings
containing a total of 304,200 square feet on 24.06 acres of property
located on the south side of Southwestern Boulevard, approximately
700 feet east of Freeport Parkway at the request of ML Realty
Partners, LLC, being represented by B. David Littleton, Halff
Associates and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: ORD 91500-A-680
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D. Consider renewal of an Interlocal Government Agreement with Dallas
County Health and Human Services for mosquito spraying; effective
October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016; in an amount not to
exceed, $50,000.00; as budgeted in general funds; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E. Consider approval of Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS)
Proposal #TXMAS-5-03FACO20 to Johnson Controls Inc. for the
Service Center HVAC Upgrade, Fleet Bay HVAC Upgrade, and
Service Center Metasys Controls in the total amount of $312,164.09;
as budgeted in general fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign
any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F. Consider approval of a renewal contract with Nortex Concrete Lifting
and Stabilization, Inc., to perform annual street repair/mud jacking
program, in the amount of $75,000.00 through an Interlocal agreement
with the City of Grand Prairie; as budgeted in the Infrastructure
Maintenance Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G. Consider approval of a bid from Deere and Company, in the amount of
$58,329.30, for the purchase of a John Deere 8700A Precision Cut
Fairway Mower, as budgeted, and authorizing the City Manager to
sign the necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Items A -G be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
9. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -213R4 -H, Lost
Creek PH II, a zoning change from PD -213R2 -H (Planned
Development -213 Revision 2 -Historic) to PD -213R4 -H (Planned
Development -213 Revision 4 -Historic), to amend the Concept Plan
and attach a Detail Site Plan to allow three (3) residential/retail units
on 0.344 acres of property located at the south east corner of S.
Coppell Road and Heath Lane and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Matt Steer, Planner, made a presentation to Council.
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Jason Rose, applicant, addressed questions of Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak:
1) Robert Larsen, 530 Mobeley way Ct., spoke in opposition to business
parking along the residential street.
2) Kay Smith, 526 Mobeley Way Ct., spoke in opposition to the case.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1) On Sheet A0, add to Site Plan Table regarding minimum front setback: "15
feet (see note #8)";
2) Address the appropriate conditions from other departments upon detailed
plan review; and
3) Staff to create an ordinance which prohibits parking along Heath Lane;
4) Staff to review the covenants put together by the developer to assure there
will always be a commercial use in each building and that the resident parking
shall be restricted to no more than two hours outside the garages.
The motion passed 6-1 with Councilmember Hinojosa-Flores voting against the
motion.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of an Ordinance designating
Acer Lodging, LLC, Reinvestment Zone No. 98 pursuant to Section
312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, to close the Public Hearing and approve
Agenda Items 10 and 11. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2015-1423
11. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement between the City of Coppell and Acer Lodging, LLC, and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Economic Development Coordinator, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, to close the Public Hearing and approve
Agenda Items 10 and 11. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2015-1110.1
12. Consider approval of an Ordinance abandoning a portion of a
drainage and utility easement on Lot 4 Block 1 of Northlake
Woodlands Section 1 (526 Rolling Hills) subdivision; and authorizing
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the Mayor to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: Mike Garza, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Gary Roden, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed
by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2015-1424
13. Consider approval of a renewal contract with F & F Concrete, LLC, to
perform annual street and alley repair program, in the amount of
$550,000.00 through an Interlocal agreement with the Town of Flower
Mound; as budgeted in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: Keith Marvin, Assistant Director of Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, that this Agenda Item be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
14. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract, with Four Star Excavation, for emergency repairs
to the 20" sanitary sewer force main on MacArthur Blvd. approximately
225 feet north of Belt Line Road; not to exceed a total amount of
$100,000.00; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Keith Marvin, Assistant Director of Public Works, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 2015-1110.2
15. Consider approval of Change Order #4 to the South Freeport Parkway
reconstruction project in the amount of $58,803.49 with CD Builders,
Inc; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
Presentation: Mike Garza, Assistant Director of Engineering, made a
presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
16. Consider approval to enter into an agreement with Lantek
Communications for the installation of Audio/Video equipment for the
Cozby Library and Community Commons, through TCPN
#R5192 -TX -8139, in the amount of $138,525.94 as budgeted; and
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authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
Presentation: Vicki Chiavetta, Director of Library Services, made a presentation
to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores, that this Agenda Item be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
17. Consider approval to enter into an agreement with NEMA 3 Electric,
Inc. for the installation of data, AV and cable wiring for the Cozby
Library and Community Commons, in the amount of $58,225.15 as
budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
Presentation: Vicki Chiavetta, Director of Library Services, made a presentation
to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Councilmember
Wes Mays, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an
unanimous vote.
18. Consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Coppell
(Owner) and EMJ Corporation (Construction Manager) for the
construction of the City of Coppell Life Safety Park, and authorizing
the City Manager and CRDC President to sign.
Presentation: Deputy City Manager Mike Land made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Agenda Items 18 and 19 be approved,
including Alternative #3, which brings the cost to $5,464,243. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
19. Consider approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment to
the Agreement between the City of Coppell (Owner) and EMJ
Corporation (Construction Manager) for the construction of the City of
Coppell Life Safety Park, in the amount of $5,402,869 and authorizing
the City Manager and CRDC President to sign.
Presentation: Deputy City Manager Mike Land made a presentation to Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Agenda Items 18 and 19 be approved,
including Alternative #3, which brings the cost to $5,464,243. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
20. Consider appointments to the City's Boards and Commissions.
Presentation: Christel Pettinos, City Secretary, read the selected names into
the record for the Boards and Commission applointments.
ANIMAL SERVICES ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD
2 -YEAR REGULAR - Grace Adamson
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BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - 2 -YEAR REGULAR
Matthew Aycock
Robert McLeroy
2 -YEAR ALTERNATE
Jim Adams
Harold Copher, Jr.
1 -YEAR ALTERNATE
John Tomich
CONDUCT REVIEW BOARD - 2 -YEAR REGULAR
Grace Adamson
Larry Best
Paul Colton
Marla Smith
Venky Venkatraman
COPPELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 2 -YEAR REGULAR
Monica Diamond
Maggie Lucas
Don Carroll
David Novi
2 -YEAR ALTERNATE - Sue Bird
LIBRARY BOARD - 2 -YEAR REGULAR
Emily Nance
Patricia Nicks
Adrienne Morton
2 -YEAR ALTERNATE
Jaimie Brill
Mahesh Guduru
LIBRARY BOARD - YOUTH ADVISOR - 1 -YEAR STUDENTS
Tharani Muthukumar
Abhishek Mohan
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - 2 -YEAR REGULAR
Lisa Dunham
Lisa Montes
Melinda Melnick
1 -YEAR REGULAR (UNEXPIRED) - Hilary Hodgson
2 -YEAR ALTERNATE - Earl Nesbitt
1 -YEAR ALTERNATE (UNEXPIRED) - Janet Maccubbin
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD -YOUTH ADVISOR - 1 -YEAR STUDENTS
Kelly Rohe
Nihar Tatapudi
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 2 -YEAR REGULAR
Eddie Haas
Glenn Portman
Vijay Sarma
Sue Blankenship
SPECIAL COUNSEL - 2 -YEAR REGULAR - Mark Holmstrup
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, that this Agenda Item be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
21. Consider approval of Resolutions casting votes for the Board of
Directors for the Dallas Central Appraisal District and the Denton
Central Appraisal District; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
The City Council nominated Kevin Falconer for the Denton Central Appraisal
District Board of Directors. The City Council did not wish to nominate anyone
for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
22. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Clay Phillips reported that the testing of the fireworks at Wagon
Wheel was successful. The test was conducted for when Andy Brown Park is
under construction. Mr. Phillips said parking will still be an issue, but the event
is such a significant one that we hated to postpone it.
Regarding future agendas, Mr. Phillips announced a Transportation Input
Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. on November 16th and 6:30 p.m. on November
17th at the Senior Center. There will be a Council Worksession on December
7th and the last Council Meeting for the year on December 8th.
23. Mayor and Council Reports
A. Report by Mayor Hunt on the Make A Child Smile Program.
B. Report by Mayor Hunt on the Light Parade and Tree Lighting
Ceremony.
C. Report by Mayor Hunt on the 2nd Annual Angel of Hope
Ceremony.
Mayor Hunt informed the public that the City of Coppell will once again
sponsor the special holiday program called Make a Child Smile. This annual
program benefits children living in the City of Coppell by providing holiday
gifts for those families who need a little extra help. You may stop by the City
Manager's Office in Town Center between now and December 8th to select a
paper ornament. Then purchase a gift of clothing and/or toy for the child and
return the wrapped gift to the City Manager's Office with the paper ornament
attached. The program goal is to provide at least one toy and one article of
clothing for each child. City staff will deliver the gifts prior to Christmas.
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Ornaments are available for check-out Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
You may also contact Ashley Owens or Amy Swaim in the City Manager's
Office.
Mayor Hunt announced this year's Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
will take place on Saturday, December 5th. The parade will begin at 6:30pm
and end with the tree lighting ceremony, which will include holiday treats,
photos with Santa and Mr. Claus, a visit from Rudolph and all his friends, and
more! This year's theme is "A Storybook Holiday."
Mayor Hunt also reported on the 2nd annual Angel of Hope Ceremony to be
held on Sunday, December 6th, from 7-7:30 p.m. at the Zach Thompson
Foundation Children's Garden, located inside the Rolling Oaks Memorial
Center. All are welcome to attend.
24. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. North Texas Council of Governments - Mays
B. North Texas Commission - FranklinNingling
C. Historical Society - Long
Councilmember Mays reviewed the purpose of the North Central Council of
Governments.
Councilmember Yingling announced the 2016 Board of Directors for North
Texas Commission: Robert Hastings, Chair, and Stephen Tolerico, Vice Chair.
She also announced the launching of Leadership North Texas University, a
regional, graduate program for young, career adults. Applications will be
accepted through November 13th at noon.
Councilmember Long reported on the Historical Society. Come make your own
"old timey" ornaments on November 14th. They can then be hung on the
community Christmas tree on December 1st in front of the historic windmill.
On December 5th, the Kirkland House will have an open house with apple
cider, chamber music on the porch and free tours.
25. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
At this time, Mayor Hunt recessed the Regular Session and reconvened into
Work Session at 9:55 p.m. Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 10:31
p.m. and reconvened the Regular Session.
26. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Adjournment
Nothing to report.
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned.
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ft, Koren Selbo Hunt,
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Christel Pettinos, City Secretary
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