CM 2022-12-13255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
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City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, December 13, 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;Kevin Nevels;John
Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 8 -
Also present were Deputy City Manager Vicki Chiavetta, City Attorney Robert Hager
and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December
13, 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.
Consultation with City Attorney for legal advice regarding enforcement of
Building and Maintenance Code for substandard buildings and structures
for Riverchase Apartments.
Discussed under Executive Session
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Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room3.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 5:38 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 5:40 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Briefing on Legislative Session.
C.Discover Coppell Campaign Update and additional funding request
by the Coppell Chamber of Commerce.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:25 p.m. and reconvened into
the Regular Session at 7:34 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Richa Yadav, with the Allies Interfaith Group, gave the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
6.Recognition for outgoing Boards and Commissions members.
Mayor Wes Mays and City Council thanked the outgoing Boards and
Commissions members for their service and time.
Citizens’ Appearance7.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) Sandy Ische, 320 Crooked Tree, spoke in regards to the hours of The CORE.
2) Shirley Chang, 237 Westbury Drive, spoke in regards to the hours of The
CORE.
3) George Piroumoff, 1721 E. Belt Line Road, Apt 626, spoke in regards to
moving the old church in front of the Senior Center.
Consent Agenda8.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: November 7, 2022, Joint Meeting;
November 8, 2022; November 15, 2022, Canvass of Special Election;
December 1, 2022, Special Called Meeting.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
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The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of
Coppell, Texas, to execute an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of
Lewisville for Emergency Treated Water Supply.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2022-1213.1
C.Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the City of
Grapevine for an Emergency Water Interconnect and Sanitary Sewer
Studies; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
D.Consider approval of award for the street maintenance proposal; to
C&J’s Design Solutions of East Texas, LLC; utilizing the TIPS contract;
in the amount of $150,000.00; as budgeted in Infrastructure Maintenance
Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
E.Consider award for approval to enter into a design contract with Parkhill
in the amount of $526,136.93, for the architectural design of the City of
Coppell Service Center Improvements, funded from undesignated fund
balance of the General Fund, then reimbursed in accordance with the
approved Reimbursement Resolution of a proposed 2023 bond sale,
and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of
Coppell, Texas to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for
street maintenance and improvements.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2022-1213.2
G.Consider approval to enter into professional engineering services
agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. for programming and
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configuration services of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
system and Programming Logic Controls at City’s water and wastewater
facilities, as budgeted through Water and Sewer undesignated retained
earnings, in the amount of $108,100.00; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
H.Consider approval to purchase five (5) pickup trucks from Caldwell
Country Chevrolet through BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for the
replacement of existing vehicles; as provided in the Capital Fleet
Replacement Fund; in the amount of $323,737.20; and authorizing the
City Manager to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
I.Consider approval to purchase four (4) pickup trucks from Silsbee
Toyota through the Interlocal Purchasing System for the replacement of
existing vehicles; as provided in the Capital Fleet Replacement Fund; in
the amount of $153,396.40; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
J.Consider approval of awarding a contract for the replacement and safety
upgrade to the Fire Station #3 apparatus exit roll up doors; in the amount
of $59,044.62; as budgeted under Standards of Cover; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
K.Consider approval of an Advanced Funding Agreement between the City
of Coppell, Fire Department and Texas Department of Transportation for
Incident Management Freeway Blocker Truck and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
L.Consider approval authorizing the purchase and installation of Life Safety
Park’s Audio-Visual Equipment by AVISPL under DIR Contract
DIR-CPO-5078, in the amount of $73,762.42, as budgeted; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
M.Consider approval authorizing to purchase onsite preventive
maintenance and repair services from Stryker Medical for the Coppell
Fire Department Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators in the amount of
$78,502.60 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
N.Consider approval authorizing the purchase of replacement radios for the
Fire Department through a cooperative program with Houston Galveston
Area Council (HGAC) in the amount of $79,864.26 as budgeted; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
O.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement by and between the City of Coppell and Rochester Sensors,
LLC; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2022-1213.3
P.Consider approval of an Ordinance of The City of Coppell, Texas,
amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances by amending Article
9-29, “Short-Term Rentals;” and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2022-1592
Q.Consider approval of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 010996.3
as amended, amending the Master Fee Schedule for Solid Waste
Collection Fees per the contract with Republic, amending for the addition
of a deposit for the use of the Block’n Roll Block Party and Tool Lending
Trailers, and amending to remove the Mechanical Contractor
Registration fee; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
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R.Consider approval of amending the City of Coppell Code of Ordinances
by amending Chapter 6 “Business Regulations”, Article 6-16 “Alcohol
Beverages”, Section 6-16-6 “City Facilities” by re-lettering subsection D
to E and by adding a new subsection D, providing limited license for sale
of alcoholic beverages by a licensed vendor during Farmers Market
event; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
S.Consider approval of an award to The Playwell Group, Inc., for the
replacement of the playground safety surface in Allen Road Park, in the
amount of $93,584.20 as provided for in the CRDC fund, with contract
pricing through Buyboard, Contract No. 679-22, and authorizing the City
Manager to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
T.Consider approval of an award to Custard Construction for the west
bridge deck replacement in the Andrew Brown West Park trail system, in
the amount of $55,686.43 as provided for in the CRDC fund, with
contract pricing through the TIPS, Contract No. 211001; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
U.Consider approval to enter into an agreement between the City of
Coppell and Woven Health Clinic, in the amount of $250,000.00 over a
two (2) year period for health services using American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds; and authorizing the City Manager to sign all necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
V.Consider approval of accepting the resignation of Anamika Gupta from
Smart City Board and appointing Nitin Vengurlekar as an Alternate
member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that Consent Agenda Items A - V be approved.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
End of Consent Agenda
9.PUBLIC HEARING:
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Consider approval of a zoning change request to S-1264-C (Special Use
Permit-1264-Commercial), to allow a 1,200-square-foot restaurant with
approximately 16 seats and pick-up service located on 3.23 acres of
land at 150 S. Denton Tap Road, Suite 111.
Presentation: Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, 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 Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, to close the Public Hearing and approve this
Agenda Item subject to the following conditions:
1. The hours of operation shall not exceed 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
2. An external grease trap will be required, a minimum of 1,000 gallons.
3. There will be additional comments at the time of Building Permit.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD--250R27-H, Main Street Old Town, a zoning
change request from PD-250R8-H (Planned Development 250 Revision
8- Historic) to PD-250R27-H (Planned Development 250-Revision 27-
Historic) to add this property to the conceptual Planned Development for
the Old Town/Main Street Project; creating 7 additional lots (three (3)
mixed-use office/residential, two (2) mixed-use retail/residential, one (1)
retail building and one (1) common parking lot), on 0.946 acres of land
located the southwest corner of Main Street and W. Bethel Road.
Presentation: Bob Hager, City Attorney, made a presentation to the City
Council regarding the zoning of the item.
Matt Steer, Development Services Administrator, provided history of the
development in Old Town Coppell.
Mary Paron-Boswell, Senior Planner, presented the zoning case to the City
Council.
City Council asked questions of staff members.
Chris Collins, applicant, answered questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed
up to speak in favor of the proposed zoning change:
1) Jeff Burger, 465 Travis Street
2) Lucy Haas, 744 Hammond
3) Rick Cashman, 612 Inglenook
4) David Haas, 744 Hammond
5) Greg Zoller, 319 Hampton Court
6) Alan Nall, 522 Country Lane
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7) Randall Ingall, 554 Village Green Drive
8) Stephen Chaddick, 509 W Bethel Road
9) Jeff Varnell, 1601 E Sandy Lake Road
10) Barry Raven - 201 Turnberry
Those who signed up to speak against the proposed zoning change:
1) Rory Carrick, 123 Lodge Road
2) Nathaniel Pugh, 131 Winding Hollow
3) Jennifer Mendola, 303 Walnut Grove Lane
4) Karen Ward, Cottage Salon
5) Sara Carrick, 123 Lodge Road
6) Dana Pugh, 131 Winding Hollow
7) Joe Shirley, 582 Villawood
8) Candy Sheehan, 321 Quiet Valley
9) Ruth Holder, 134 Natches Place
10) Angela Lancaster - Coppell Youth Soccer Association
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, Mayor Wes
Mays convened into closed Executive Session at 10:17 p.m. to seek
consultation from the City Attorney and reconvened into the Regular Session at
10:53 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, seconded by
Councilmember John Jun, to continue the Public Hearing until the January
10th City Council meeting. The motion failed by the following vote (2-5):
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, Councilmember John Jun
Nay: Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith,
Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember Kevin Nevels, and
Councilmember Mark Hill
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember John Jun, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Agenda Item subject to the conditions as listed.
An amendment to the main motion was made by Councilmember Kevin
Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Don Carroll, to change the zoning of
Buildings #1 and #2 as office and residential, Building #3 remains retail, and
Buildings #4, #5, and #6 are Retail/Restuarant/Residential. The motion failed by
the following vote (3-4):
Aye: Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember
Kevin Nevels
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith,
Councilmember John Jun, and Councilmember Mark Hill
An amendment to the main motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill,
seconded by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that Office use is excluded and
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allow Restaurant/Retail. The motion failed by the following vote (3-4):
Aye: Councilmember Kevin Nevels, Councilmember John Jun, Councilmember
Mark Hill
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, and Councilmember Don Carroll
The main motion failed by the following vote (3-4):
Aye: Councilmember Cliff Long, Councilmember Don Carroll, Councilmember
Kevin Nevels
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem Biju Mathew, Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith,
Councilmember John Jun, and Councilmember Mark Hill
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration by City Council on the removal of the buildings located at
509 W. Bethel Road, subject to Section 12-28A-10 and Section
12-28A-11 of the City of Coppell Code of Ordinances, on 0.946 acres of
land located on the southwest corner of Main Street and W. Bethel Road.
Due to the denial of the zone change request of Public Hearing Item #10, this
item was not considered and needed no action.
12.Consider approval of the 2023 Legislative Agenda Priorities for the
upcoming 88th Legislative Session.
Agenda Item #12 was heard before Agenda Item #9.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
City Manager Reports - Project Updates and Future Agendas13.
City Manager Mike Land gave updates regarding projects:
Concrete panel replacements at Dividend, Falcon & Mockingbird are complete.
E. Bethel Road bridge entrance into Creekview neighborhood is complete.
The Royal Lane design set is 60% completed and is anticipated in January
2023; the project is on track for summer construction start.
The Belt Line Road project is moving along on Phase 2. Items include
installing the storm drain, removing concrete, and they will begin preparing
the subgrade.
The Intersection project will include paving the right turn lane at 121/Denton
Tap later in the next two weeks. Final project completion (including new
median lights north of 121) is expected in January.
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Design continues on the emergency water system interconnects.
Mayor and Council Reports14.
Report by Mayor and City Council on recent and upcoming events.
Holiday fun is hidden all over the city! To participate in the hunt, simply solve
the clues, find each of the five holiday ambassadors hidden around town, pose
for a photo with each, and then upload the photos to social media with the
hashtag #coppellholidays! Be sure to tag the City of Coppell on Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter. There are multiple holiday-themed ambassadors
hidden around Coppell, but only a special few will earn Coppell's holiday
enthusiasts a prize, so consider the clues carefully!
Once you’ve solved the clues, taken photos, posted and tagged accordingly,
stop by Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., to claim your prize (while supplies
last)! Happy hunting! Play now through January 6, 2023.
Fa La La La Lights — the City of Coppell's holiday lights contest — is
underway, and Coppell residents have decorated their homes with their
holiday best. Check out the map of participating homes, go for a walk or drive
around the neighborhood, then vote for your favorite with a "Like" on
Facebook! Check back on Facebook the afternoon of Monday, December 19 to
see the results.
’Tis the season for giving and the animals at Coppell Animal Services need
your help! Through December 31, stop by the front desk at the Cozby Library
and Community Commons to drop needed supplies off in the donation box.
Your donations ensure Animal Services can send each new pet parent home
with supplies.
Supplies needed:
•Pro Plan dry cat/kitten/dog/puppy food
•Cat Litter (scoopable preferred)
•Rawhide bones (medium or large)
•Cat and dog toys
•Blankets
•Dog and cat treats
The Cozby Library and Community Commons will be closed on Thursday,
December 15 and Friday, December 16 for scheduled building repairs. Any
changes or updates to these closures will be posted on the library’s Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram pages as well as the City of Coppell’s website.
Theatre Coppell Presents: A Little House Christmas, the Ingalls family is warm
and happy in their little house by Plum Creek and remind us that love is the
greatest gift of all. Dates and tickets are available at coppellartscenter.org.
Back by popular demand! Let the holidays begin in awe with A Merry Cirque
Family Holiday Spectacular, presented by Lone Star Circus. This holiday show
is packaged for the whole family to enjoy, now with new acts! Dates and
tickets are available at coppellartscenter.org.
City of Coppell administrative offices will be closed in observance of Christmas
Day on December 23rd and 26th. Offices will also be in closed in observance of
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