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Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, March 27, 2018 5:30 PM Council Chambers
KAREN HUNT NANCY YINGLING
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES MARVIN FRANKLIN
Place 2 Place 6
WES MAYS MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Present 6 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long;Wes Mays;Marvin Franklin -,Mark Hill and Nancy
Yingling
Absent 2 - Brianna Hinojosa-Flores and Gary Roden
Also present were City Manager Mike Land, Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and
Noel Bernal, Deputy City Secretary Jean Dwinnell, and City Attorney Robert Hager.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
March 27, 2018, 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 the executive Session at 5:38 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney and
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
A. Seek legal advice and deliberate concerning a citizen complaint
surrounding the duties of the City Manager.
Discussed under Executive Session.
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Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
B. Discussion regarding economic development prospects north of Sandy
Lake Boulevard and east of Freeport Parkway.
Discussed under Executive Session.
C. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of
Dividend and west of Point West Boulevard.
Discussed under Executive Session.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session and convened into the Work
Session at 6:58 p.m.
A. Presentation on advanced water meter project.
B. Discussion regarding bike sharing.
C. Discussion regarding bicycle lanes on Moore Road, Heartz Road and
Riverchase Drive.
D. Discussion regarding the Parkway Boulevard reconstruction project.
E. Discussion regarding rehabilitation of Water Tower #1.
F. Discussion of agenda items.
Item E was moved to the April 10, 2018 Council Agenda. All other items were
presented in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:36 p.m. and reconvened into
Regular session at 7:45 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Michael McDowell, Associate Fire Chaplain, gave the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Members of the Coppell Fire Department presented the colors and a Boy Scout
in the audience led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of Proclamation naming March 27, 2018, as "Ken
Griffin Appreciation Day;" and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read and presented a Proclamation, naming March 27, 2018, as
"Ken Griffin Appreciation Day," to Ken Griffin, in honor of his retirement from
the City of Coppell after 26 years of service.
Councilmembers Marvin Franklin, Wes Mays and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling thanked Mr. Griffin for his service, mentorship, and the legacy he
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leaves behind.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, to approve the Proclamation and authorize the Mayor
to sign. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long; Council member Wes Mays; Councilmember
Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
7. Presentation to the Coppell Fire Department on receiving the Texas Fire
Chief Association, "Lone Star Achievement Award."
Fire Chief Kevin Richardson presented the "Lone Star Achievement Award" to
Michael McDowell for his innovation and problem solving regarding the
acquisition of the P25 radios and the Joint Dispatch Center.
8. Presentation to the Coppell Fire Department on receiving the Texas Fire
Chief Association, "Fire Safety Award."
Fire Chief Kevin Richardson presented the "Fire Safety Award" to Life Safety
Park Manager Jeana Lantiere and Life Safety Park Coordinator Bethany
Hardzinski, for their contributions in making the Life Safety Park a success.
9. Presentation by the Coppell Arts Council on the Andy Brown East Art
Stroll.
Mr. Ed Guignon, representing the Coppell Arts Council made a presentation
regarding the 11 pieces of art that will be installed in Andy Brown East for the
Second Annual Art Stroll that will be held on June 2, 2018.
10. Citizens' Appearance
Mr. Dan and Ms. Amanda Tostrud, 334 Matheson Court; Ms. Laurie Slack, 414
Sheffield Court; Mr. Greg and Ms. Ivette Rosinski, 419 Sheffield Court; and Ms.
Susan Ziperman, 406 Sheffield Court, spoke in opposition to homes in Coppell
being rented like a hotel for short-term use. They expressed concerns
regarding safety and property values. Mr. Don and Ms Margaret Leamon, 411
Sheffield, submitted a letter expressing their concerns.
Mr. Venky Venkatraman, 415 Gifford, expressed his concerns regarding the
signal light at the corner of Cowboy and Parkway Boulevard.
11. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: February 27, 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent items A -F be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD -292 -SF -12, Coppell Middle
School East, a zoning change request from SF -12 (Single Family -12) to
PD -292 -SF -12 (Planned Development 292 -SF -12) to allow the
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construction of a concession and restroom facility, bleachers, press box,
parking and the addition of lighting for the existing track and football field,
on 24.7 acres of property located at 400 Mockingbird Lane, at the
request of Coppell Independent School District; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent items A -F be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-720
C. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -294-C, Alpine
Wash, White Glove Express Addition, Lot 1 R1, Block A, a zoning change
request from S-1074RR-C (Special Use Permit -1074 Revision
2 -Commercial) to PD -294-C (Planned Development
District -294 -Commercial) to amend the Detail Site Plan to allow the
renovation and expansion of existing car wash facility to include
self-service vacuums on 1.020 acres on property located at 250 S.
Denton Tap Road; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent items A -F be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-721
D. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD -217R2 -C, Doggie's
Wonderland, a zoning change from C (Commercial) and PD -217R -C
(Planned Development District -217 Revised -Commercial) to
PD -214R2 -C (Planned Development District Revision -2 -Commercial) to
amend and expand the Detail Site Plan for the existing 0.692 acre
Doggie's Wonderland site and to allow the construction of an
approximate 3,000 square foot building for a kennel (rescue),
self-service pet wash and bakery use on 0.439 acres and to establish a
Concept Plan for future development on the remaining 0.346 acres, for a
total of 1.479 acres of land located on the east side of Denton Tap Road
between E. Bethel School Road and Vanbebber Drive, (120 E. Bethel
School Road and 400 S. Denton Tap Road); and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent items A -F be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: 91500-A-722
E. Consider award of bid and authorize a NCPA contract with Core
Construction in the amount of $200,584.34, as budgeted from the Crime
Control District, for the remodel of the communication area in the
Criminal Justice facility located at 130 Town Center Blvd.; and
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authorizing the City Manager to sign and execute any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent items A -F be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
F. Consider approval of a professional services agreement with
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.; to provide professional engineering
services for interim improvements for the North Lake Raw Water System;
for a total of $138,700.00; as budgeted in the Capital Improvement
Program; and authorizing the City Manager to authorize any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent items A -F be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas,
readopting, ratifying, republishing and extending Chapter 9 of the Code
of Ordinances, Article 9-19, Youth Camp Programs Standards of Care;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing and Recreation Center Manager Sheri
Belmont made a presentation regarding the requirement to have this
Ordinance in place for the Youth Camp Programs scheduled for the summer
months.
There was no one signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Nancy Yingling, to close the public hearing and approve Agenda Item 12.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long-,CounciImember Wes Mays; Councilmember
Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
Enactment No: 2018-1489
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the location of a public safety building (fire station)
on public owned property located at the intersection of Royal and North
Point in the City of Coppell, Texas.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing and Fire Chief Richardson made a
presentation regarding the background and timeline for the proposed fire
station.
There was no one signed up to speak.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, to close the public hearing and approve Agenda
Item 13. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays; Councilmember
Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
14. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider a Tariff authorizing an annual Rate Review Mechanism ("RRM")
as a substitution for the annual interim rate adjustment process defined
by Section 104.301 of the Texas Utilities Code, and as negotiated
between ATMOS Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division and the steering
committee of cities served by ATMOS; requiring the company to
reimburse cities' reasonable ratemaking expenses.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing and City Attorney Robert Hager made a
presentation regarding the annual Rate Review Mechanism.
There was no one signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, to close the public hearing and approve Agenda
Item 14. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays; Councilmember
Marvin Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
Enactment No: 2018-1490
15. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD -293 -LI, Sherrill Acres, a zoning change request
from LI (Light Industrial) to PD -293 -LI (Planned Development 293 -Light
Industrial) to allow the subdivision of the property into two lots, allowing
the retention of the existing office on Lot 2131 and the approval of
Concept Plan for Lot 2132 for a future office building, containing 1.44
acres of property located at 1703 East Belt Line Road, at the request of
Riverchase Realty LLC, being represented by Geoff Walker.
Mayor Hunt filed a Conflict of Interest regarding this item and exited the
Council Chambers.
Mayor Pro Tem Yingling opened the public hearing and the Assistant Director
of Planning Marcie Diamond made a presentation regarding the zoning
change request.
There was no one signed up to speak. The applicant and property owner were
present to answer questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Marvin Franklin, to close the public hearing and approve
Agenda Item 15 with the following conditions.
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1. Approval of a Detail Site Plan shall be required prior to the development Lot
2B2.
2. The hike and bike trail shall be constructed by the property owner/developer
from the southern property line to Belt Line Road prior to the certificate of
occupancy for the development on Lot 2B2 or within five years, whichever
occurs first.
3. The occupants of the building on Lot 2B2 shall be permitted to advertise on
the existing monument sign located on Lot 2B1.
4. The occupants of Lot 2B1 shall retain the right to use the existing dumpster
located on Lot 2B2.
5. Variances to the Landscape Ordinance.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
16. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No.
91500-A-718 for Case No. S -1262 -LI, Driversselect, to no longer allow
the occupancy of the existing 153,000 square foot office/warehouse
building for internet-based car sales and ancillary uses (minor car repair,
car storage and offices) on approximately 8.7 acres of land located at
100 S. Royal Lane; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing and the Assistant Director of Planning
Marcie Diamond made a presentation regarding the zoning change request.
There was no one signed up to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Nancy Yingling to close the public hearing and rescind Ordinance No.
91500-A-718. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember
Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-723
17. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S -1262R -LI,
Driversselect (Fellowship of Las Colinas Addition, Lot 2R1, Block 1), a
zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to S-1 262R -LI (Special Use
Permit -1262 Revised) to allow for vehicle parking and staging on the
existing parking lot in conjunction with S -1262 -LI on approximately 7.67
acres of land located west of the terminus of Gateview Blvd; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Assistant Director of Planning Marcie Diamond made a presentation regarding
Zoning Case No. S-1 262R -LI, Driversselect, to allow for vehicle parking and
staging on existing parking lot in conjunction with S -1262 -LI.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Yingling, that Item 17 be approved. The motion failed by an unanimous
vote.
Nay: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long-,CounciImember Wes Mays-,Councilmember
Marvin Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
18. Consider approval of contract amendment number one to J. Volk
Consulting, Inc. design contract for the Parkway Blvd. reconstruction
project; in the amount of $178,600; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
Director of Engineering Ken Griffin made a presentation and recommended
approval.
Discussion ensued among the Council regarding lane closures, the affect the
project will have on traffic, and an accellerated timeline, requesting the
project begin in September, 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Item 18 be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays; Councilmember
Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
19. Consider approval of award of a professional services agreement with
Kimley Horn, in the amount of $79,500.00, to design signage and
pavement markings depicting on -street bicycle lanes for Moore Road,
Heartz Road and Riverchase Drive; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign all necessary documents.
Parks Projects Manager John Elias made a presentation regarding the signage
and pavement markings depicting on -street bicycle lanes for Moore Road,
Heartz Road and Riverchase Drive.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Agenda Item 19 be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays; Councilmember
Marvin Franklin-,Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
20. Consider approval of the modifications to the Trail Implementation Plan
as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board and; authorizing
the City Manager to sign the necessary documents.
Parks Projects Manager John Elias made a presentation regarding the Trail
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Implementation Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Board.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Agenda Item 20 be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays-,Councilmember
Marvin Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
21. Consider approval of a professional services agreement between the
City of Coppell and Future iQ for professional facilitation services for the
Vision 2040 Strategic Plan; and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Deputy City Manager Traci Leach made a presentation regarding the
professional services agreement between the City of Coppell and Future iQ for
professional facilitation services for the Vision 2040 Strategic Plan.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Agenda Item 21 be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long; Councilmember Wes Mays-,Councilmember
Marvin Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy
Yingling
22. CITIZEN'S AGENDA REQUEST:
Issues with (1) making both lanes Right -turn only thus preventing citizens
from turning left on Parkway Blvd to return home from the school and
causing traffic hazards by compelling these citizens to make a right and
then make U -Turns and, (2) inquiring into the functionality of said traffic
control device since it's installation.
Mr. Venky Venkatraman expressed his desire for the City to replace the signal
light at the intersection of Cowboy and Parkway Boulevard with a different
system. He advised that the current light is confusing to drivers and causes
traffic hazards by compelling drivers to make a right turn and then make a
u -turn to go in the direction from which they came.
There was no action taken.
23. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land reported that the bike share, water tower
rehabilitation, and the short-term rental discussions will be on the Council's
agenda on April 10th. The crack seal work will begin on April 9th and will be
done at night on Beltline and Royal Lane. Finally, The mobilization of the
Freeport Parkway project will begin on April 9th.
24. Mayor and Council Reports
A. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding upcoming Spring events.
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B. Report by Mayor Hunt regarding upcoming elections.
Mayor Hunt reported the Coppell Chamber is hosting the annual Coppell
Community Gala on April 14th and all are welcome. The Library is taking
applications for teen volunteers for the summer. She reported that Coppell has
been named the Best Place to Live in Texas by Niche.com. Finally, she gave
information regarding the upcoming elections on May 5th and May 22nd. She
advised that more election information is available on the County and City
websites.
More events can be found in the Event Guide on the City's webpage at
coppelltx.gov.
25. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. North Texas Council of Governments - Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling
B. North Texas Commission - Councilmember Marvin Franklin
C. Historical Society - Councilmember Cliff Long
A. Mayor Pro Tem Yingling reported on North Central Texas Council of
Governments grant for emergency preparedness, advising that the allocation
received was approximately $1,824,326.00. Events in the near future include
the Transportation group in the region looking for input at meetings being held
on April 9th, 10th, and 11th, regarding Mobility 2045, 2019-2022 Transportation,
air quality as it relates to transportation, and the regional bicycle option survey
results. Finally, nominations are being accepted for the Board of Directors and
for Regional awards.
B. Councilmember Marvin Franklin reported that two events are being held by
the North Texas Commission; the North Texas Speakers Series on April 30th,
the topics being Health, Hunger, and Housing, and the North Texas
Commission Annual Members Luncheon on September 18th. Finally, he
reminded the Council that the Metrocrest Keyholders Breakfast will be held on
Thursday, March 29th at 7:15 a.m.
C. Councilmember Cliff Long reported that the Historical Society is still
meeting in the Wilson Estate buildings but that rules and regulations are being
developed regarding maintenance of the buildings that are now owned by the
City of Coppell.
26. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Mayor Hunt announced the Metrocrest Keyholders Breakfast will be held on
Thursday, March 29th at 7:15 a.m. at the Crown Plaza and that the City will
hold the annual Eggstravaganza on March 31st beginning at 10 a.m. at Andy
Brown East Park.
27. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Nothing to report.
Adjournment
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T relNing no fu a usiness before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10•
Ka n Selbo Hunt, Mayor
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an Dwinnell, Deputy City Secretary
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