CM 2020-10-13CFFELL
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
KAREN HUNT
Mayor
CLIFF LONG
Place 1
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH
Place 2
WES MAYS
Place 3
MIKE LAND
City Manager
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM
MARK HILL
Mayor Pro Tem
GARY RODEN
Place 4
NANCY YINGLING
Place 5
BIJU MATHEW
Place 6
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Present 8 - Karen Hunt -,Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Wes Mays;Gary
Roden -,Nancy Yingling;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Council Chambers
Also present were City Manager Mike Land and City Secretary Ashley Owens. City
Attorneys Robert Hager and Shelby Pearcy, Deputy City Managers Vicki Chiavetta and
Traci Leach were in attendance virtually.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October
13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
1. Call to Order
As a result of recent Declarations of Emergency made by Dallas County and the
City of Coppell in regards to the current pandemic, Governor Abbott has
permitted for governing bodies to meet remotely and to conduct open
meetings virtually.
Mayor Karen Hunt called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Executive Session at 5:32 p.m.
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.087, Texas Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations.
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Discussion regarding economic development prospects located north of
W. Sandy Lake Road and west of N. Coppell Road.
Discussed under Executive Session
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) Council Chambers
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. and reconvened into
the Work Session at 6:12 p.m.
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Review of the Water and Sewer Rate Study results.
C. Discussion regarding Rolling Oaks Memorial Cemetery fees.
D. Discussion regarding parking ordinances.
E. DART Silver Line Rail Update.
Presented in Work Session.
Regular Session
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 7:48 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session at 7:54 p.m.
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Wes Mays gave the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Hunt and the City Council led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
6. Citizens' Appearance
Mayor Hunt advised that no one signed up to speak.
Proclamations
7. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of October, "Fire
Prevention Month;" and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Karen Hunt read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Fire Chief Kevin Richardson.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
8. Consider approval of a Proclamation naming October 13, 2020, as
"Arbor Day;" and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Karen Hunt read the proclamation into the record and presented the
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same to Maura Reed, BioDiversity Education Center Coordinator.
A motion was made by Councilmember Nancy Yingling, seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Mark Hill, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
Presentations
9. Coppell Sustainable Food Organization Annual Update.
10. Consent Agenda
Chris Hanson, with Coppell Sustainable Food Organization, gave a
presentation to City Council.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill requested that Consent Agenda Item B
be considered separately so that he could recuse himself upon filing a Conflict
of Interest Affidavit.
Consent Agenda Items A, C, D were considered together.
A. Consider approval of the minutes: September 22, 2020.
A motion was made by Councilmember Biju Mathew, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Consent Agenda Items A, C and D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD -140R -SF, Deforest Road
Fence Section Removal, a zoning change request from PD -140 -SF
(Planned Development -140 -Single Family) to PD -140R -SF (Planned
Development -140 -Revised -Single Family), to allow for removal of a 490
linear foot portion of the screening fence on the south side of Deforest
Road and north side of the alley abutting properties addressed at
802-838 Cheshire Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill disabled his microphone and camera
feed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Nancy Yingling, that Consent Agenda Item B be approved. The
motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Upon conclusion of the vote, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill returned to the meeting.
C. Consider approval of Amendment B to the Online Business Systems
agreement, dated August 1, 2017, to add an additional 5 months of ERP
Implementation - Project Management Services in the amount of
$115,000, as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Biju Mathew, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Consent Agenda Items A, C and D be
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approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D. Consider approval of renewing the USIC Line Locating Services
contract; in the amount of $85,000.00; as budgeted in the Water/Sewer
fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Biju Mathew, seconded by
Councilmember Wes Mays, that Consent Agenda Items A, C and D be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
11. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD -295R -HC (Sheraton Four Points Hotel), a
zoning change request from PD -295 -HC to PD -295R -HC, to approve a
Detail Site Plan to allow for an approximate 73,190 square foot four-story
hotel on 2.675 acres of property located on the northeast corner of SH
121 and Northwestern Drive, as requested by Mike Clark on behalf of
Archway 121 Coppell, Ltd.
Presentation: Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, made a presentation to the
City Council.
Ms. Paron-Boswell informed City Council of the applicant's request to continue
the Public Hearing to November 10, 2020.
A motion was made by Councilmember Wes Mays, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that the Public Hearing remain open
and this agenda item be continued to the November 10, 2020 City Council
meeting. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Consider approval of PD-214R9R-C, 151 Coffee, a zoning change
request from PD -214R9 -C (Planned Development -214 -Revision 9 -
Commercial) to PD-214R9R-C (Planned Development -214 -Revision 9
Revised - Commercial), to revise the Detail Site Plan to allow for a larger
building (857-sf), outdoor patio area, revised drive thru configuration,
landscaping and elevations on 0.7 acres of land, located on the west
side of S. Denton Tap Road, approximately 400 feet south of W. Sandy
Lake Road, at the request of 151 Coffee, being represented by Danny
Giesbrecht.
Presentation: Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, made a presentation to the
City Council.
Mayor Karen Hunt opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one signed
up to speak.
Mark Wattles and Danny Giesbrecht, with 151 Coffee, were present to answer
questions from City Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill, seconded by Councilmember
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Biju Mathew, to close the Public Hearing and approve this Agenda Item subject
to the following condition:
1. There may be additional comments at the time of Building Permit and Detail
Engineering Review.
2. Tree Removal Permit required prior to start of construction.
3. Ensure that all lights are shielded from the residential properties to the west
and all onsite lighting meets the glare and lighting standards within Article 36
of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Allow two 60 -square -foot building signs as depicted on the Sign Plan.
5. Allow an exception to the interior (parking lot), perimeter and overall 30%
landscape area requirements as shown on the Landscape Plan.
6. Change the dumpster gate material to solid metal and paint the same grey
color as the brick.
7. Allow four menu boards without masonry construction.
8. Hours of operation 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday -Saturday.
9. Speakers must face east towards Denton Tap Road and volume not to
disturb the neighbors.
10. Lighting on channel letters to be white and not red.
11. Music to only be played between 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Wes Mays, Councilmember
Gary Roden, Councilmember Biju Mathew, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill
Nay: 2 - Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith and Councilmember Nancy
Yingling
The vote on the motion was 5-2, the motion carried.
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Cliff Long;Councilmember Wes Mays;Councilmember Gary
Roden ;Council member Biju Mathew and Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill
Nay: 2 - Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith and Councilmember Nancy
Yingling
13. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
City Manager Mike Land reported that the contractor has begun work on the
Asbury Manor trail.
14. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by the City Council on recent and upcoming events.
A. Early Voting begins October 13th and wraps up on October 30th. Please visit
the city's Election page at coppelltx.gov/election to find polling locations and
times. Election Day is November 3rd from 7 AM to 7 PM.
B. Come out in your spookiest Halloween costumes to trick -or -treat in Old
Town, 768 W. Main Street, on Saturday, October 24 for Scare on the Square!
From 11 am — 2 pm, participating local businesses will be handing out treats to
little ghosts and ghouls! Grab some lunch from Fletchers Original Corny Dogs
while you shop and trick -or -treat!
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Governments has been meeting with subcommittees in a virtual environment.
NCTCOG Executive Board meeting will be held on September 24th at 1 p.m. in
an audio/video format. More information can be found on their website.
Councilmember Nancy Yingling reported the newest issue of the NTX
Magazine will showcase how the North Texas area is well on its way to
becoming a mega region, even in the time of COVID-19. The most Advocacy
meeting held via Zoom, approved priorities for the 87th Legislative Session.
NTC will continue to support local control, infrastructure, and education.
Councilmember Nancy Yingling also announced that DCCCD has debuted a
new unified name - Dallas College. The Northlake College North Campus,
located in Coppell, will now be Dallas College Coppell Center.
17. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Councilmember Wes Mays wished his wife, Linda, a Happy 36th Anniversary.
18. Necessary Action from Executive Session
19. Adjournment
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
e being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
urned at 8:55 p.m.
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C. Roll into Halloween with a sweet ride through our Candy Cruise! On October
24th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. join City of Coppell departments, local businesses,
and organizations for this new twist on trick or treating! Remain in your vehicle
and drive through the parking lot at the Coppell Senior and Community Center
and receive pre -bagged treats (while supplies last). There will be an optional
photo opportunity at the end where families may briefly exit their vehicles.
Social distancing guidelines will be in place. All candy distributors and drivers
must wear a mask.
15. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
Councilmember Biju Mathew announced the numbers for the first day of Early
Voting.
16. Necessary Action from Executive Session
17. Adjournment
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
At this time, Mayor Hunt recessed the meeting to reconvene into Work Session
at 9:14 p.m.
Mayor Hunt adjourned the Work Session at 9:44 p.m. and reconvened into the
Regular Session.
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Ashley Owens, City Secretary
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