CM 2023-12-12255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
City of Coppell, Texas
Minutes
City Council
5:30 PM Council ChambersTuesday, December 12, 2023
WES MAYS JOHN JUN
Mayor Mayor Pro Tem
JIM WALKER KEVIN NEVELS
Place 1 Place 4
BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW
Place 2 Place 6
DON CARROLL MARK HILL
Place 3 Place 7
MIKE LAND
City Manager
Wes Mays;Jim Walker;Brianna Hinojosa-Smith;Don Carroll;Kevin
Nevels;John Jun;Biju Mathew and Mark Hill
Present 8 -
Also present were Deputy City Managers Traci Leach and Kent Collins, City Attorney
Bob Hager, and City Secretary Ashley Owens.
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Session on Tuesday, December
12, 2023, 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.City Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071(1) of the Texas Government Code to seek legal advice
from the City Attorney regarding City of Camden, et al. v. EI DuPont De
Nnemours and Company, Case Number 2:23-cv-03230-RMG; and, City
of Camden, et al. 3M Company, Case No. 2:23-cv-03147-RMG, Case
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Number 2:23-cv-03147-RMG.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Real Property.
B.Discussion regarding real property located south of Bethel Road and
east of Freeport Parkway.
Discussed under Executive Session
Section 551.076, Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding Security Devices.
C.Discussion regarding security assessments or deployments relating to
municipal buildings.
Discussed under Executive Session
Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
Citizen comments will not be heard during the Work Session, but will be heard during
the Regular Session under Citizens' Appearance.
3.
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. and convened
into the Work Session at 6:52 p.m.
A.Discussion regarding agenda items.
B.Discussion regarding proposed Veterans Memorial.
C.Discussion regarding the election and appointment of members to
the Board of Directors of the Dallas and Denton Central Appraisal
District.
Presented in Work Session
Regular Session
Mayor Wes Mays adjourned the Work Session at 7:30 p.m. and convened into
the Regular Session at 7:35 p.m.
Invocation 7:30 p.m.4.
Pranamya Shrikant, with Allies in Community Interfaith group, gave the
Invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance5.
Mayor Wes Mays led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
6.Recognition of Outgoing Boards and Commissions members.
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Mayor Wes Mays presented certificates of appreciation to outgoing board
members.
Citizens’ Appearance7.
Mayor Wes Mays asked for those who signed up to speak:
1) David Schauf, 215 Westwind Drive, spoke in regards to Water and Sewer
Rates.
Consent Agenda8.
Mayor Pro Tem John Jun was absent for the Consent Agenda vote.
A.Consider approval of the Minutes: November 14, 2023.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
B.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-213R7-H, Live/Work, a
zoning change request from PD-213R6-H (Planned Development-213
Revision 6 - Historic) to PD-213R7-H (Planned Development-213
Revision 7 - Historic) ) to revise the Detail Site Plan for the five, two-story
live/work buildings by enclosing the outdoor alcove area (70-sf); allowing
up to 800-sf of retail use for each building; and allowing the west porches
for buildings A, C, and E to have a covered gabled roof, 0.71 acres for
property located at the northeast corner of S. Coppell Road and Heath
Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-808
C.Consider approval of an Ordinance for PD-312-HC, Lovett Coppell
Business Park, a zoning change request from HC (Highway Commercial)
to PD-312-HC (Planned Development-312-Highway Commercial) to
allow the Conceptual Plan for a 14,100-sf, 2-story office building and a
18,200-sf, 2-story office/retail building and a Detail Plan for a retention
pond and a 257,600 square foot office/warehouse on approximately 17.7
acres of property located at the northeast corner of SH 121 and Business
121 and an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan from
Freeway Commercial to Industrial Special District on the 13.2 acre
office/warehouse portion, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 91500-A-809
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D.Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement
Agreement by and between the City of Coppell and Welbilt FSG US
Holding, LLC; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2023-1212.1
E.Consider approval of an Economic Development Incentive Agreement by
and between the City of Coppell and Welbilt FSG US Holding, LLC; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
F.Consider approval for award of a design contract to Walter P. Moore; for
construction plans of stabilization measures for two sections of
streambank along Tributary G-1 of Grapevine Creek, and hydraulic
modeling of the creek for a Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) floodplain update; in the amount
of $178,840; as budgeted in the Drainage Utility District Fund (DUD
Fund), and authorizing the City Manager to sign necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
G.Consider approval of awarding a contract with C&J’s Design Solutions of
East Texas, LLC (TIPS # 22010701); for the construction of a sidewalk
along E. Sandy Lake Road; in the amount of $244,706.10; as provided
for in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund’s Fund Balance; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
H.Consider approval to enter into a design contract with Parkhill; for the
Schematic Design (SD) architectural design of the City of Coppell
Justice Center improvements; in the amount of $319,874.00; funded from
the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund; and authorizing the City
Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
I.Consider approval of awarding a contract to Next Gen Construction, LLC
(TIPS #23010402); for the replacement of the internal Gutter System at
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the Cozby Library and Community Commons; in the amount of
$140,000.00; 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 Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
J.Consider award for approval of a design contract change order with
Parkhill; for the final architectural design of the City of Coppell Service
Center Improvements; in the amount of $590,949.18; funded from
undesignated fund balance of the General Fund, then reimbursed in
accordance with the Reimbursement Resolution approved on April 12,
2022; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary
documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
K.Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q-1124-02 to Custard Construction;
for the remodel of 500 Southwestern Blvd.; in the amount of $227,112.53;
as provided for in the General Fund assigned fund balance for
Infrastructure Maintenance Fund (IMF) Traffic and Facility Projects; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
L.Consider approval to purchase five (5) John Deere mowers and one (1)
John Deere Gator from United Ag & Turf through Sourcewell
031121-DAC; for replacement of existing equipment; in the amount of
$107,892.27; with $14,768.47 budgeted in the General Fund and
$93,123.80 budgeted in the Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing
the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
M.Consider approval to purchase eight (8) Ford Police Interceptor Hybrid
vehicles from Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford; through BuyBoard #601-19; in
the amount of $446,710.31; as designated in the Crime Control and
Prevention District’s Fund Balance; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
N.Consider approval to purchase three (3) Toyota RAV4 vehicles from
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Silsbee Toyota through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing
Building Inspection vehicles; in the amount of $95,781.90; as provided
for in the Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to
sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
O.Consider approval to purchase two (2) Toyota Tacoma vehicles from
Silsbee Toyota through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing Public
Works vehicles; in the amount of $82,203.70; as provided for in the
Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
P.Consider approval to purchase two (2) Toyota Tacoma vehicles from
Silsbee Toyota through TIPS #210907; for replacement of existing Parks
Operation vehicles, in the amount of $81,948.70; as provided for in the
Capital Replacement Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any
necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Q.Consider approval of Change Order #1 with C&J’s Designs and
Solutions of East Texas, LLC; for the additional work for the construction
of a sidewalk along Canyon Drive; in the amount of $37,014.75; as
provided for in the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund’s Fund Balance; and
authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
R.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 Services, amending
Chapter 12, Coppell City Code - Special Use permit, amending Chapter
13, Coppell City Code (Subdivision Regulations), and amending Chapter
3, Sections 3-1-15 and 3-2-4 Tapping City Water Mains and Tapping
City Sewer Mains, respectively; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2023-1212.2
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S.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to
correct a clerical error by repealing in its entirety Chapter 9 of the Code
of Ordinances by amending Chapter 9 ‘General Regulations’, Article
9-29, Short Term Rentals, to amend any reference to short term rentals
and replacing it with the term lodging houses in said article in Sections
9-29-1 to 9-29-3; and by adding the definition of lodging houses; and
replacing it with new Chapter 9 ‘General Regulations’, Article 9-29,
Lodging Houses; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, that Consent Agenda Items A through
S be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: OR 2023-1603
End of Consent Agenda
9.CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from C to PD-313-MF-2
(Planned Development 313-Multifamily-2) to allow a 120 unit, four (4)
story, age restricted 55+ senior living apartment complex on
approximately 4.4 acres located on the east side of S Belt Line Road
and west side of Sanders Loop, approximately 660 feet south of E Belt
Line Road and an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
from Mixed Use Community Center to Urban Residential Neighborhood.
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
The appliant, Maxwell Fisher, 2502 Grandview Drive, Richardson, TX 75080,
was present to answer any questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and asked for those who signed
up to speak:
1) Eli Dragon, 727 Bent Tree Ct, spoke in favor of the zoning change request.
2) Chris Collins, 217 Glenwood, spoke in favor of the zoning change request.
3) Kimberly Grubb, 841 Woodmoor, spoke against the zoning change request.
Discussion ensued between Mayor and City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item subject to the conditions presented.
Aye - 0
Nay - 7: Mayor Pro Tem John Jun, Councilmember Jim Walker,
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Councilmember Don Carroll,
Councilmember Kevin Nevels, Councilmember Biju Mathew, Councilmember
Mark Hill
The motion failed by an unanimous vote.
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10.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of a zoning change request from PD-311-LI (Planned
Development- 311- Light Industrial) to PD-311R-LI (Planned
Development- 311 Revised- Light Industrial) to allow an overhead tank
line from the accessory tank farm structure to the existing office
warehouse on approximately 8 acres on a portion of Lot 3R1, Block 8
located at 508 Wrangler Drive.
Senior Planner Mary Paron-Boswell gave a presentation to City Council.
The applicant, DPR Construction, 310 Comal Street, Suite 300, Austin, TX,
78702, was present to answer any questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and stated that no one signed up
to speak.
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Biju Mathew, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item subject to the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during detailed engineering plan
review.
2. PD Conditions:
a. To paint the pipe rack to match the building.
The motion passed by an unanimous vote.
Mayor Pro Tem John Jun was absent for the vote.
11.PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of PD-250R26R-H, Old Town Main Street (767 West
Main St), a zoning change request from PD-250R26-H (Planned
Development-250 Revision 26 - Historic) to PD-250R26R-H (Planned
Development-250 Revision 26 Revised- Historic) to allow for a 775
square-foot ice cream shop and 2,359 square feet of speculative
restaurant uses on approximately 0.25 acres of property located at 767
West Main Street, at the request of Diana Ahmad.
Development Services Administrator Matt Steer gave a presentation to City
Council.
The applicant, Diana Ahmad, 137 Kingsridge Drive, was present to answer any
questions of City Council.
Mayor Wes Mays opened the Public Hearing and the asked for those who
signed up to speak:
1) Ann Dragon, 727 Bent Tree, spoke against the zoning change request.
2) Chris Collins, 217 Glenwood, spoke against the zoning change request.
3) Eli Dragon, 727 Bent Tree, spoke against the zoning change request.
Discussion ensued between Mayor and City Council.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by
Councilmember Biju Mathew, to close the Public Hearing and approve the
agenda item subject to the following conditions:
1. The brick dumpster enclosure shall be located in the middle of the lot,
adjacent to the alley.
2. A grease trap shall be installed sufficiently sized to accommodate both
restaurant users.
3. Redesign the “Mr. Henry’s” can sign to an externally illuminated, white
aluminum panel.
4. Final signage design for the speculative restaurant shall be allowed to be
approved administratively by the Director of Community Development.
5. No deliveries shall be made between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The motion passed by the following vote:
Aye - 4: Councilmember Jim Walker, Councilmember Don Carroll,
Councilmember Biju Mathew, Councilmember Mark Hill
Nay - 2: Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, Councilmember Kevin Nevels
Mayor Pro Tem John Jun was absent for the vote.
12.Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Coppell, by amending Sections 3-1-5 and
3-2-2; adjusting monthly water rates; adjusting monthly sewer rates; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Business Analyst Jerry Young gave a presentation to City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Don Carroll, that the Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Mayor Pro Tem John Jun was absent for the vote.
Enactment No: OR 2023-1604
13.Consider approval of a Resolution casting a vote for the Board of
Directors for the Dallas and Denton Central Appraisal Districts; and
authorizing the Mayor to sign.
City Council declined to cast a vote for the Dallas and Denton Central Appraisal
Districts Board of Directors, therefore no action was taken.
14.Consider approval of a Resolution declaring a vacancy for City Council
Place 5 and ordering a Special Election on May 4, 2024, to fill the
unexpired term; and, authorizing the Mayor to sign and execute a Joint
Election Agreement with Dallas and Denton Counties.
Considerar la aprobación de una Resolución que declare una vacante
para el Puesto 5 del Concejo Municipal y ordene una Elección Especial
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el 4 de mayo de 2024, para cubrir el mandato restante; y autorizar al
alcalde a firmar y ejecutar un acuerdo electoral conjunto con los
condados de Dallas y Denton.
NGHỊ QUYẾT CỦA HỘI ĐỒNG THÀNH PHỐ COPPELL, TEXAS,
TUYÊN BỐ VỊ TRÍ CÒN TRỐNG VÀ BAN LỆNH TỔ CHỨC MỘT CUỘC
BẦU CỬ ĐẶC BIỆT CHO ỦY VIÊN HỘI ĐỒNG VỊ TRÍ 5 CỦA HỘI ĐỒNG
THÀNH PHỐ COPPELL TEXAS ĐỂ BỔ SUNG VỊ TRÍ CÒN TRỐNG
CỦA NHIỆM KỲ CHƯA HẾT HẠN; QUY ĐỊNH VIỆC QUẢN LÝ BỞI CÁC
NHÀ ĐIỀU HÀNH BẦU CỬ QUẬN DALLAS VÀ DENTON; QUY ĐỊNH
GIÁM KHẢO CHỦ TRÌ BẦU CỬ VÀ GIÁM KHẢO CHỦ TRÌ THAY THẾ;
QUY ĐỊNH BỎ PHIẾU SỚM; CUNG CẤP ĐƠN XIN LÁ PHIẾU BẦU
QUA THƯ; CUNG CẤP ĐIỀU KHOẢN CÓ HIỆU LỰC VÀ CUNG CẤP
NGÀY CÓ HIỆU LỰC.
City secretary Ashley Owens gave a presentation to City Council.
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by
Councilmember Jim Walker, that the Agenda Item be approved. The motion
passed by an unanimous vote.
Enactment No: RE 2023-1212.3, 2023-1212.3SP, 2023-1212.3VT
City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work
Session
15.
City Manager Mike Land gave the following project updates:
The Duck Pond Park Improvements - This project is at approximately 80%
completion. The contractor continues to complete various items around the
park such as grading, backfill, and stone grouting. They are also continuing to
complete the playground surface replacement work.
S. Belt Line – The northbound lanes at Hackberry will be opened by Friday and
they will begin working on the southbound lanes.
DART - Work is continuing on installing track on Moore Road, which is
expected to be fully opened by December 22nd.
Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.16.
Come celebrate the holidays and sing along with the Coppell Community
Chorale, featuring the Coppell Children’s Chorus, on Saturday, December 16th
beginning at 5 PM at the Coppell Arts Center. It’s fun for the whole family!
Tickets can be purchased at coppellartscenter.org.
Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no
Council action or deliberation permitted.
17.
Councilmember Biju Mathew reminded Mayor, City Council, and the viewing
audience that the Coppell Historical Society & Museum is open and available
Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Mayor Wes Mays thanked all who participated in the Mayor's Red Kettle
Challenge through the Salvation Army.
December 12 , 2023
18. Necessary Action from Executive Session
19. Adjournment
Ci ty of Coppell, Texas
City Attorney Bob Hager read the following motion into the record :
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels , seconded by
Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith , to ratify the execution of opt-out
documents for a class action settlement in Case Number 2 :23-cv-03230-RMG ;
and City of Camden , et al. 3M Company, Case No. 2:23-cv-03147-RMG , Case
Number 2:23 -cv -03147-RMG be approved. The motion passed by an unanimous
vote .
There being no further business before the City Council, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:27 p .m .
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