CM 2018-08-28City of Coppell, Texas
CFFELL
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
KAREN HUNT
Mayor
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-FLORES
Place 2
WES MAYS
Place 3
GARY RODEN
Place 4
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
CLIFF LONG
Mayor Pro Tem
NANCY YINGLING
Place 5
BIJU MATHEW
Place 6
MARK HILL
Place 7
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Council Chambers
Present 7 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Wes Mays;Gary Roden;Biju
Mathew and Mark Hill
Absent 1 - Nancy Yingling
Also present were City Manager Mike Land, Deputy City Manager Noel Bernal, City
Secretary Christel Pettinos and City Attorney Alexis Allen.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday,
August 28, 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 5:44 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 south of East Belt Line and east of
South Belt Line.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
B. Discussion regarding economic development negotiations south of
Bethel Rd. and west of Denton Tap Rd.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 5:53 p.m. and convened into
the Work Session.
A. Discussion regarding digital signs and murals in Old Town.
B. Discussion regarding North Lake Pumping Solution and Contracts.
C. Discussion regarding the Senior Center Parking Lot Expansion.
D. Discussion of agenda items.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 6:58 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session at 7:30 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Pastor Wayne McDonald with Metrocrest Community Church gave the
invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming September 1, 2018, as
"Autoimmune Disease Awareness Day," in the City of Coppell; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
Erika Slayter, Lindy Kinnan and Rowena Ignacio. A motion was made by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cliff
Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous
vote.
7. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of September as
"National Senior Center Month;" and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the proclamation for the record and presented the same to
Laci McKinney, Senior and Community Center Manager, and members of the
Coppell Senior and Community Center. A motion was made by
Councilmember Gary Roden, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, that this
Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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8. Consider approval of a Proclamation celebrating August 15th as India's
Independence Day; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Hunt read the proclamation into the record and presented the same to
the organizational representatives from the India Association of North Texas
(IANT), Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT), and Kerala
Organization of Dallas, USA (KOODUSA). A motion was made by
Councilmember Biju Mathew, seconded by Councilmember Mark Hill, that this
Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
9. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Subbu Venkat, 933 Brentwood Dr., spoke in regards to making Diwali a
recognized holiday and festival in October.
10. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: August 14, 2018.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Consent Agenda Items A -C be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval to enter a contract with Barco Pump for On -Call
Temporary River Pumping; associated with the North Lake Untreated
Water System; in the amount of $174,963.00; as funded in Capital
Improvement Projects fund; and authorize the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Consent Agenda Items A -C be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
C. Consider approval to enter a contract with Ark Contracting for Intake
Pump Station Temporary Improvements; associated with the North Lake
Untreated Water System; in the amount of $230,700.00; as funded in the
Capital Improvement Projects fund; and authorize the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that Consent Agenda Items A -C be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
11. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment and consider approval of the proposed
2018-19 budget for the Coppell Crime Control and Prevention District.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
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City Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak:
1) Subbu Venkat, 933 Brentwood Dr., spoke in regards to School Resource
Officer funding at schools despite physical boundaries.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to close the Public Hearing and
approve this Agenda Item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
12. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2018-19 tax rate of
$0.569500.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council. A special called meeting will also be held on September 4, 2018,
at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak:
1) Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Ln., spoke against the item, claimed he is being
overtaxed and believes the budget should be based on the effective tax rate.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to close the Public Hearing. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
13. PUBLIC HEARING:
To receive public comment concerning the proposed 2018-19 Municipal
Budget.
Presentation: Jennifer Miller, Director of Finance, made a presentation to the
City Council.
Mayor Hunt opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed up to
speak:
1) Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood Ln., spoke against the item by requesting the
budget be based on the effective tax rate. He also requested the Council
publish how many tax dollars are spent using the proposed tax rate versus the
effective tax rate.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Cliff Long, to close the Public Hearing. The motion passed by an
unanimous vote.
14. Consider approval of Bid No. Q-0819-01 to Joel Brown & Co. LLC, in the
amount of $420,950.00 plus $30,000.00 for milestone incentives, for a
total contract amount of $450,950.00 to expand the parking lot at Coppell
Senior & Community Center at Grapevine Springs; and authorizing the
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City Manager to sign all necessary documents.
Presentation: John Elias, Park Project Manager, made a presentation to the
City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Biju Mathew, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
15. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Business
Regulations adding Article 6-18, Bicycle Share; to establish regulations
and making it unlawful to leave, a bicycle, an electric bicycle or electric
scooter on a street, sidewalk, right-of-way, park or other public property;
providing for relocation; providing for a relocation fee; providing for
docked shared system and regulations; providing for establishment;
providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; providing a
penalty clause; and providing an effective date, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Matt Steer, Development Services Coordinator, made a
presentation to the City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Cliff Long, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2018-1498
16. Consider approval of a Resolution determining the necessity for the
acquisition of a tract of land and right-of-way located along Northpoint
Drive for the public uses, necessities and/or purposes of the construction
and maintenance of a public safety facility, public access and
right-of-way thereto; authorizing the City Attorney to file an eminent
domain petition to acquire the property described; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation: Robert Hager, City Attorney, made a presentation to the City
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Gary Roden, that this Resolution be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2018-0828.1
17. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land updated the City Council on the following projects:
The Police Department security fence project is under construction and should
be completed mid-September. Freeport Parkway continues to make progress
while utilities are being moved. The Wagon Wheel restroom and concession
remodel project began August 27 and the demolition at Magnolia Park began
August 27. This will be the first park to receive the shade covering over the
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park equipment.
18. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by Mayor Hunt regarding upcoming events.
Mayor Hunt announced it is Boards and Commission time. The City of Coppell
is seeking residents who are passionate about the community and interested in
participating in their local government by serving on a Board or Commission.
Applications are being accepted online through August 31, 2018. Applicants
must be a one (1) year resident of the City and a registered voter in Coppell.
Kick off the school year at the library with a Bac k -to -H omesch ool -Party
Thursday, September 6 at 10 am! Come network with other homeschool
families and learn what resources the library has to offer you. Kids will learn
library skills, too!
The Fall Music Series will begin September 8 from 7-9 pm. Enjoy a night of
music in Old Town under the stars. Bring your blanket or chairs and grab a bite
to eat from local food trucks. Complimentary popcorn will be available
courtesy of Coppell Parks and Recreation!
19. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember Roden
B. Woven Health Clinic - Councilmember Hill
C. Metrocrest Services - Councilmember Mays
A. Councilmember Roden reported DRMC is getting ready for the legislative
session by starting the process to select the best roadway topics representative
of the Dallas Regional Communities.
B. Councilmember Hill announced the Woven Health Clinic has entered into a
three-year partnership with UT Southwestern to offer additional services and
resources. Executive Director Lisa Rigby invited the City Council to attend the
open house and ribbon -cutting on September 7 from 3-5 p.m. to see the newly
renovated and expanded clinic.
C. Councilmember Mays reported on the "tie -cutting" of Tracy's Ties, a tie shop
in the corner of the Metrocrest Services Resale Shop. In addition, Metrocrest
Services has been busy applying for 20 grants in the last three months to help
provide additional services.
20. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Nothing to report.
21. Necessary Action from Executive Session
Nothing to report.
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g no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
at 9:11 p.m.
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Christel Pettinos, City Secretary 7
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