CM 2022-10-11255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, October 11, 2022
WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
CLIFF LONG KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH JOHN JUN
Place 2 Place 5
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Cliff Long;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;John Jun;Biju
Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 7 -
Kevin NevelsAbsent1 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Vicki Chiavetta and Traci Leach, City Attorney
Robert Hager and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, October
11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway
Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Call to Order1.
Mayor Wes Mays called the meeting to order, determined that a quorum was
present and convened into the Executive Session at 5:30 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room2.
Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
A.Consultation with City Attorney for legal advice regarding enforcement of
Building and Maintenance Code for substandard buildings and structures
for Riverchase Apartments.
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Discussed under Executive Session
B.Consultation with City Attorney for legal advice and updates concerning
legal authority to regulate short term rentals.
Discussed under Executive Session
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room3.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:38 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:43 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding adding a Deceleration Lane at SH 121
Frontage Road and East Lake Drive.
C.American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding update.
D.Discussion regarding electioneering at polling locations.
Work Session Item D was presented and discussed at the start of the Consent
Agenda.
All other items were presented as listed.
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:38 p.m. and reconvened into
the Regular Session at 7:42 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Dr. Bishop Theodosius Mar Thoma gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Coppell Fire Department Honor Guard posted the colors and led the audience
in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamations
6.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of October as
“Fire Prevention Month,” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Fire Chief Kevin Richardson and Life Safety Park Manager Bethany
Everett.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that this Agenda Item be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
7.Consider approval of a Proclamation naming the month of October,
“National Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” and authorizing the Mayor to
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sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to members of Pink Soles in Motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
8.Consider approval of a Proclamation designating October 11, 2022, as
“Bishop Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma Day;” and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Mayor Wes Mays read the proclamation into the record and presented the
same to Bishop Dr. Theodosius Mar Thoma.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, seconded by
Councilmember John Jun, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Citizens’ Appearance9.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Barbara Bailey, 232 Plantation Drive, spoke in regards to curbs and
sidewalks in her neighborhood.
2) Hamid Ansary, 337 Woodhurst Place, spoke in regards to problems with
neighbors.
3) Kristi Valentine, 701 Dove Circle, spoke in regards to business grants.
4) Madelynn Anderson, 140 Sandy Lake Road, Suite 120, spoke in regards to
business grants.
Presentation
10.Citizen Survey Results Presentation.
Presentation: Ron Gailey, with OnPointe Insights, presented the results of the
recent Citizen Survey.
Consent Agenda11.
Consent Agenda Item B was pulled and presented separately.
Presentation: Ashley Owens, City Secretary, made a presentation to the City
Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, to approve this Agenda Item. The motion passed by
the following vote (4-2):
Aye: Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith,
Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember Mark Hill
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, Councilmember John Jun
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Consent Agenda Item H was pulled and voted on separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to approve this Agenda Item. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: September 27, 2022.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Coppell, Texas, by amending the Code of Ordinances, by amending
Chapter 6 “Business Regulations’, Article 6-15 ‘Temporary signs’ by
repealing Section 6-15-7 ‘Political signs and polling places’ in its entirety
and replacing it with a new Section 6-15-7 ‘Political signs and polling
places’, providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date;
and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, to approve this Agenda Item. The motion passed by
the following vote (4-2):
Aye: Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith,
Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember Mark Hill
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, Councilmember John Jun
Enactment No: OR 2022-1589
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-301R2-HC a zoning change
request from PD-301R-HC (Planned Development 301 Revised-
Highway Commercial) to PD-301R2-HC (Planned Development
301-Revision 2- Highway Commercial) to revise the Concept PD for the
overall development of the site and allow for a combination of retail,
restaurant, offices, medical office, banquet center, and daycare; on
approximately 10 lots on 16.766 acres of property located at the on the
southeast corner of Belt Line Road and Dividend Drive; and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of an Ordinance for case PD-181R3-SF-12, Bethel
Road Estates Addition, Lot 1R, Block 1, a zoning change request from C
(Commercial), R (Retail) and PD-181R2-SF-12 (Planned
Development-181-Revision 2 Single-Family- 12) to PD-181R3-SF-12
(Planned Development-181-Revision 3 Single-Family - 12) to approve a
Detail Site Plan for an existing single-family residence with a 300 square
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foot addition and the construction of a 4,000 sf accessory garage
structure, and modification of the front yard fence located on 2.065 acres
of land located on the northside of W. Bethel Road, approximately 325 ft
east of Hearthstone Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider approval of two agreements for disaster debris monitoring and
consulting services to be provided by DebrisTech, LLC as the primary
vendor, and True North Emergency Management, LLC as the secondary
vendor; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider approval of three contracts for disaster debris removal,
reduction, disposal, and other emergency debris related services to be
provided by CrowderGulf, LLC. as the primary vendor and with T.F.R
Enterprises, Inc., and DRC Emergency Services, LLC. as alternate
vendors; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G.Consider approval to purchase replacement of Fire Personal Protective
Ensembles, Bunker Gear, for Structural Fire Fighting (coat, pants,
escape belt/harness, and suspenders) from North American Fire
Equipment Company though Buy Board contract #603-20 in the amount
of $67,200.00 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
H.Consider approval of and awarding RFP #190 for the annual Holiday
Lights Program to Premier Lighting Enterprises, LLC.; in the amount of
$240,608.00 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
Consent Agenda Item H was pulled and voted on separately.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Cliff Long, to approve this Agenda Item. The motion passed by
an unanimous vote.
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I.Consider approval to purchase Granicus Software from Carahsoft, DIR
contract# DIR TSO-4288 in the amount of $72,805.95 as budgeted; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Don Carroll, seconded by
Councilmember Mark Hill, that Consent Agenda Items A, C through G, and I be
approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
12.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of an Ordinance designating Rochester Sensors
Reinvestment Zone No. 114 pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property
Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
Presentation: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development, made a
presentation to the City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one had signed
up to speak.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2022-1590
City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas13.
Deputy City Manager Traci Leach gave the following report:
If you’re looking for a new career, we have a great opportunity coming up. The
City will host its semi-annual Work in Coppell Virtual Job Fair from 10 am – 1
pm on Tuesday, October 25. This event allows job seekers to check out several
companies and positions in one place, connect with recruiters, and take
control of their future all from the comfort of home or on the go with their
mobile device. Just update your resume and register at
Coppell.EasyVirtualFair.com by October 24.
Mayor and Council Reports14.
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
Councilmember Mark Hill gave a report on the VariSpace Coppell Grand
Opening.
The City of Coppell will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022,
asking voters whether or not to reauthorize two propositions concerning the
allocation of sales and use taxes paid on goods and services purchased within
city limits. Reauthorization of the sales tax collection will NOT result in an
increase to the sales tax rate. Early voting for both Dallas and Denton Counties
begins Monday, October 24, 2022, and goes through November 4, 2022. For
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additional information, please visit coppelltx.gov/election.
Get a jump on your holiday shopping while helping those in need by stopping
by The General Store at the Coppell Senior and Community Center! Find
handcrafted jewelry, homemade goodies and more. The store will be open
from 10 am – 3pm, Wednesday, October 12. Proceeds benefit the Knit Wits
group, which supports the Love Thy Baby organization by donating knitted
items to hospitals for babies in need. For more information, please call
972-462-5136.
Mark your calendar for a petting farm, free snow cones, early Coppell activities
and demonstrations, and shopping at the vintage Minyard Store at Coppell's
Pioneer Day, on Saturday, October 15th from 9 am to 1 pm! Heritage Park is
located in Old Town Coppell, at 700 S. Coppell Road, under the old windmill.
Contact the Coppell Historical Society at coppellhistoricalsociety.org for more
information.
Join the Coppell Arts Council for Art, Sip, & Stroll on October 15 from 6 to 9 pm!
The event celebrates the installation of several new sculptures throughout
Andrew Brown Park East and will feature performances by the Coppell
Community Orchestra, The Ballet Ensemble of Texas and the Coppell
Community Chorale. The evening will conclude with an interactive
performance by Dueling Pianos. This year's event offers VIP, General
Admission, and a combination ticketing package that includes VIP Admission
to Art, Sip & Stroll and the Coppell Arts Center Foundation Gala on
back-to-back weekends. Visit coppellartscouncil.org for more information.
Tickets are available for the Coppell Farmers Market Farm to Table Dinner at 5
pm, Saturday, October 22! For this year’s dinner we have an amazing lineup of
food. Some items will be prepared by our talented vendors and others by
professional chefs. All ingredients will be sourced from the Coppell Farmers
Market! Proceeds benefit market operations and our Supplemental Nutritional
Assistance Program (SNAP) where customers receive $10 per visit when
shopping with SNAP.
On Saturday, October 22nd, beginning at 7 pm, join us for a night of Rat
Pack-inspired glitz and glamour at the Coppell Arts Center, as we celebrate
and support the arts. Enjoy bites and sips, explore the Center, experience live
performances, bid on festive auction packages – and know that your support
for the inaugural ArtsGala is the foundation for amazing programs, cultural
activities, events, and performances in the coming year. Tickets are $125 per
person and are, visit coppellartscenter.org for more information.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
15.
Nothing to report.
Necessary Action from Executive Session16.
There was no action resulting from Executive Session.
Adjournment17.
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There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 9:23 p.m.
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