AG 2020-12-15 (Canvass)COPPELL
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
KAREN HUNT
Mayor
CLIFF LONG
Place 1
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH
Place 2
WES MAYS
Place 3
MIKE LAND
City Manager
1i
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
8:00 AM
Canvass of Municipal Runoff Election
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
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); 0).
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City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2020
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Special
Called Session at 8:00 a.m. on December 15, 2020, for the purpose of canvassing the Municipal
Runoff Election at Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
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.
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.
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:
Call to Order
Consider approval of a Resolution canvassing the returns for the Municipal
Runoff Election held on December 8, 2020; declaring the results for
Council Place 5; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
eA ourn
Karen elbo 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, Texas on this 11th day of December, 2020, at .S.'
Ashley Owens, Cn cretary
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City Council Meeting Agenda December 15, 2020
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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