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City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Tuesday, April 24, 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 8 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Flores;Wes Mays -,Gary
Roden;Marvin Franklin;Mark Hill and Nancy Yingling
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,
April 24, 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 5:30 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
A. Discussion regarding real property east of South Belt Line Road and
south of East Belt Line Road.
Discussed under Executive Session.
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Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
B. Discussion regarding economic development prospects south of Bethel
Road and west of Freeport Parkway.
Discussed under Executive Session.
Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters.
C. Evaluation of a public officer, to wit City Manager.
Discussed under Executive Session.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
A. Discussion regarding the Coppell Art Center Business Plan.
B. Discussion regarding the Star Leaf Pump Station alternatives.
C. Discussion regarding the Northlake pumping solution.
D. Discussion regarding the Sandy Lake Lift Station
E. Discussion regarding the Neighborhood Integrity Program.
F. Discussion regarding the Board and Commission appointment
process.
G. Discussion regarding Agenda items.
Items A and F were removed from the Work Session Agenda. Items B, C, D, E
and G were presented in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened into
Regular Session at 7:38 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Police Chaplain Steve Gibson gave the Invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Proclamations
The Police Department Color Guard presented the Flags and Mayor Hunt and
the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consider approval of a proclamation naming May 2018, "Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness Month;" and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the Proclamation for the record amd presented the same to
Ms. Connie Thompson, Denton ABATE Coordinator, in honor of "Motorcycle
Safety and Awareness Month." A motion was made by Councilmember
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Marvin Franklin, seconded by Councilmember Gary Roden, that this Agenda
Item be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7- Council member Cliff Long; Brian na H i nojosa-Flores; Council member Wes
Mays; Council member Gary Roden; Councilmember Marvin
Franklin;Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling
Presentations
A. Swearing -In of the Municipal Court Administrator.
Judge Terry Landwehr administered the Oath of Office to Jaime Brew,
Municipal Court Administrator.
B. Presentation by the Texas Police Chiefs Association Foundation to the
Coppell Police Department in Recognition of their Completion of the
Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices Program.
Retired Police Chief Marlin Price, representing the Texas Police Chiefs
Association Foundation, made a presentation to the Coppell Police Department
for recurring completion of the Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices
Program. Only 74 Police Departments in Texas have kept up the 168 standards
necessary to receive this recognition year -after -year.
Police Chief Mac Tristan thanked Chief Price for recognizing the Coppell
Police Department with this award, and thanked Sgt. Sammy Lujan for his time
and attention to keeping the Coppell Police Department aware of the Texas
Law Enforcement Best Practices.
C. Presentation and mid -year update on Metrocrest Services.
Mr. Tracy Eubanks, Chief Executive Officer of Metrocrest Services, made a
presentation to Council regarding the services provided during 2017. He
reviewed the organization's mission, model, and Core Values. Mr. Eubanks
reported: 749 residents (266 families) in Coppell were assisted during 2017;
16,120 meals were made for Coppell kids during the summer of 2017; and
senior transportation was provided when necessary. He explained that
Metrocrest is encouraging seniors to use the expanded SPAN Transportation
services when possible.
Councilmember Wes Mays, liaison to Metrocrest Services, described his
eye-opening experience working with Metrocrest, and the passion shared by
the staff and volunteers when helping others.
Mayor and Councilmembers thanked Mr. Eubanks for his presentation and the
work of Metrocrest Services.
Citizens' Appearance
Mr. Venky Venkatraman, 415 Gifford Drive, explained that he is a good host
and has a 5 -star rating for his Airbnb. He encouraged those with complaints to
contact Airbnb directly rather than have the City create regulations. He further
expressed his dissatisfaction with his experience in the Municipal Court
recently.
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Ms. Jasmine Jones, Miss Texas Outstanding Teen, introduced herself to the
Mayor and Council and expressed her excitement for representing the City of
Coppell. She explained her platform of, "13 Reasons Why Not," in response to
her attempted suicide when she was younger.
9. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: April 10, 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD -293-1-I, 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 proposed Lot
2131 and the approval of Concept Plan for proposed Lot 2132 for a future
office building, containing 1.44 acres of property located at 1703 East
Belt Line Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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C. Consider approval of the acquisition of a Musco Light Control System to
replace the existing light control hardware in various city parks and
athletic facilities, in the amount of $144,000.00, from Musco Sports
Lighting LLC., with contract pricing through the Buyboard, Contract No.
512-16, as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider approval of the acquisition and installation of a replacement
playground, a new playground shade structure and four (4) benches at
Magnolia Park in the amount of $95,806.29 from The Playwell Group Inc.,
contract pricing through BuyBoard, Contract No. 512-16, as budgeted;
and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that Consent Agenda Items A -D be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
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10. Consider approval of a Performance Contracting Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. for the performance of the Work and Services
related to the Advanced Water Meter System; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute any necessary documents.
Presentation: Kim Tiehen, Assistant Director of Finance, gave a presentation
on
the Advanced Water Meter System Project.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marvin Franklin, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Nancy Yingling, that Agenda Item 10 be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7- Councilmember Cliff Long; Brian na H i nojosa-Flores; Council member Wes
Mays; Council member Gary Roden; Councilmember Marvin
Franklin -'Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling
11. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Coppell Recreation
Development Corporation (CRDC) to proceed with the adoption of a
Resolution directing publication of Notice of Intent to undertake projects
and Notice of Public Hearing; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Robert Hager, City Attorney, gave a presentation on the Coppell
Recreation Development Corporation (CRDC) proceeding with the adoption of
a Resolution to move forward with approved projects.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Agenda Item 11 be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Aye: 7 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Flores; Council member Wes
Mays; Council member Gary Roden; CounciImember Marvin
Franklin; Councilmember Mark Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling
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12. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD -133R8 -HC, Magnolia Office Park (Savannah
Coppell), being a zoning request from PD -133 -HC (Planned
Development District -133 -Highway Commercial) to PD -133R8 -HC
(Planned Development District -133 Revision 8 -Highway Commercial) to
attach a Detail Site Plan to allow six, one-story office buildings to be
located on the south side of SH 121, approximately 215 feet west of N.
Denton Tap Road, at the request of Suha Ventures LLC, being
represented by Matt Moore, Claymoore Engineering.
Mayor Hunt opened the public hearing and read this item into the record.
Presentation: Marcie Diamond, Assistant Planning Director, made a
presentation regarding the proposed zoning change request.
The following residents spoke regarding the desire for an 8' fence along the
back of this development and for the relocation of the dumpster proposed for
the southwest corner of the development:
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Mark Meyer - 620 Waverly Lane
Yvette Hightower -137 Natches Trace
Mark Henry - 611 Canemount Lane
Collette Bliobenes - 607 Levee Place
Ruth Holder - 134 Natches Trace
Discussion ensued regarding the requested conditions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, to close the public hearing and approve this
agenda item subject to the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the Detail Engineering review.
2. A plat will be required.
3. All proposed wall signage shall comply with ordinance requirements, be
consistent in style and material.
4. The 8' masonry screening wall adjacent to the residential shall be
constructed prior to issuance of a building permit.
5. The applicant and staff to explore options to close the gap in the screening
wall abutting Magnolia Park.
6. The sewer line across the rear of the property to be private.
The motion passed by a 5-2 vote.
Aye: 5- Councilmember Cliff Long; Brian na H i nojosa-Flores; Council member Wes
Mays; Councilmember Gary Roden and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling
Nay: 2 - Councilmember Marvin Franklin and Councilmember Mark Hill
13. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land announced that he met with representatives of DFW
Airport earlier in the day and they advised that there would be runway
rehabilitation taking place from now through November. There will be a
significant increase in traffic on the eastern runway from approximately
140-150 to 300-400 takeoffs/landings during this time of rehab! Iitation.There is a
link on the City's website with further details.
Construction on Belt Line Road will begin on May 11. Freeport Parkway south
bound construction continues. Finally, the DART Environmental Impact Study
has been released and the City has 45 days to file a response.
14. Mayor and Council Reports
Mayor Hunt announced CozbyCon will be held on May 12th. The Library will
be hosting Cosplay Crafternoon on April 28th at 3 p.m. They will provide some
supplies to help create the perfect cosplay outfit for CozbyCon. Feel free to
bring along anything you may already have to add to your costume. This is for
grades 6-12.
The Biodiversity Education Center will be hosting Zooniversity: Meet
Amphibians, on April 28th from 11 a.m. —12:30 p.m. for ages 5+. The address is
367 Freeport Parkway.
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Celebrate Old Town's 4th anniversary in style with a Party on the Lawn on May
4th from 7-9 p.m. Grab something to eat from a food truck or check out an Old
Town restaurant and enjoy a concert on the lawn! Bring the kids and let them
splash in the Main Street Interactive Fountain, or play on the playground. The
address is 768 W. Main Street.
Finally, the City of Coppell Municipal election will be held on May 5th. All
precincts will vote at Coppell Town Center. Early voting has begun at Town
Center and will be on-going through May 1st. You may check the website for
hours the polls will be open and other locations for Early Voting.
15. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on C/FBISD/LISD - Councilmember Mark Hill
B. Report on CISD - Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores
C. Report on Coppell Seniors - Councilmember Gary Roden/Mayor Pro
Tem Nancy Yingling
A. Councilmember Mark Hill reported that the Carrollton/Farmers Branch
Superintendent, Dr. Bobby Burns, is retiring after serving as Superintendent for
ten years. He will be missed and we wish him well. Harmon High School in
the Lewisville Independent School District visited Florence, Italy through a
new virtual reality tool, GOOGLE Expeditions. Teachers are using this program
for interactive lessons in World History and Geography.
B. Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Flores reported that voting is currently in
progress for the School District Board of Trustees and that open enrollment at
New Tech has been extended. The school district has recently named a new
Executive Director of Finance and an Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum
and Instruction. She encouraged all to review the 2018-2019 School Calendar
on the District's website, as school will be starting on August 15th, which may
interfere with some summer plans.
C. Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Yingling reported that while she was recently
attending one of the Senior's lunches, she was asked why the senior
exemptions had been rescinded. She explained that they had not been
rescinded. A new brochure for our seniors has been created to keep them
informed. She announced the following activities for our seniors: April 25 -
April's Potluck and Birthday Celebration, May 7 - Mother's Day Tea, May 15 -
Supper Club in Addison, May 21 - Severe Weather Safety Class, May 26 - Old
Town Garden Tour, and May 31 - Frisco Rough Rider's Game.
16. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
17. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Nothing to report.
Adjournment
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Hunt, Mayor
ATTEST:
being n 5yfurther business before the City Council, the meeting was
ned a :3� p.m.
J n Dwinnell, Deputy City Secretary
PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE AND OPEN CARRY
LEGISLATION
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 makes 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).
Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed
handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code
(handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.
Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly
carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government
Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is
carried openly.
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