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COFFELL
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
5:30 PM
KAREN HUNT MARK HILL
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Place 3 Place 6
MIKE LAND
City Manager
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020,
Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and
members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location.
The following requirements have been suspended by the governor:
Council Chambers
1. A quorum of the city council need not be present at one physical location. Id. § 551.127(b).
2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the city
council will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum present. Id. § 551.127(e).
3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by videoconference call is not required to be open to
the public at a location where council is present. Id. § 551.127(f).
4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that
a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces
don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection
is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); Q).
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Regular
Called Session at 5:30 p.m. for Executive Session, Work Session will follow immediately
thereafter, and Regular Session will begin at 7:30 p.m., to be held at Town Center, 255 E.
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be
convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein.
As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more
Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing
technology.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or
called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.
The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items:
1. Call to Order
2. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney and
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
Seek legal advice from City Attorney concerning acquisition of city owned
property for utility easement located south of East Belt Line Road and east
of South Belt Line Road.
3. Work Session (Open to the Public) Council Chambers
A. Discussion regarding agenda items.
B. Review of Council Code of Conduct, House Rules, meeting protocols,
and communication.
C. Discussion regarding tethering ordinance.
D. Presentation of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Regular Session
4. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
5. Pledge of Allegiance
6. Citizens' Appearance
7. Consent Agenda
A. Consider approval of the minutes: February 9, 2021.
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B. Consider approval of a revised Coppell CARES Program Agreement
between the City of Coppell and Metrocrest Services allowing an
amendment to Assistance Grant, Section 3.9(a); and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
C. Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Jeff Donaldson from
Smart City Board, and appointing an alternate member, Cailin Swingle, of
said Board to a regular member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
End of Consent Agenda
8. Consider approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.
9. Consider adoption of a Resolution directing publication of notice of
intention to issue certificates of obligations; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
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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.
11. Consider approval of a Resolution in support of community advocacy in
favor of public policies that bolster and protect unique local priorities and
initiatives at the local level; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
12. Consider approval of a Resolution in support of the proposed House Bill
1538 relating to the Municipal Sales and Use Tax for street maintenance,
providing for a ten (10) year renewal election for Sales Tax Street
Maintenance authorization; and, to allow for proceeds of Sales Tax Street
Maintenance to be used to replace or repair water, sanitary sewer and
stormwater drainage infrastructure when associated with the street
maintenance or reconstruction; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
13. Consider approval of a Construction License Agreement between the City
of Coppell and Dallas Area Rapid Transit; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
14. Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas in support of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Resolution No.
220011 related to the adoption of the Silver Line Light Rail Alignment;
providing for authorization to exercise eminent domain to acquire
right-of-way within the corporate limits; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
15. Consider approval of a Resolution extending an Emergency Declaration of
Local Disaster and a State of Emergency as a result of severe winter
weather; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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16. City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas
Report from the City Manager regarding city activities during severe
weather event.
17. Mayor and Council Reports
Report by the City Council on recent and upcoming events.
18. Council Committee Reports concerning items of community involvement with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
A. Report on Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition - Councilmember Gary
Roden
B. Report on Woven Health Clinic - Mayor Pro Tem Mark Hill
C. Report on Metrocrest Services - Councilmembers Wes May and Biju
Mathew
19. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
20. Necessary Action from Executive Session
2u nment
Karen Ibo Hun ayor
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, T
,?151 on this 19th day of February, 2021, at
Ashley Owens,
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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 make requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours — three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, 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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