CM 2000-08-08MINUTES OF AUGUST 8, 2000
The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on
Tuesday, August 8, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town
Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The following members were
present:
Candy Sheehan, Mayor
Larry Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem
Greg Garcia, Councilmember
Jayne Peters, Councilmember
Pat Keenan, Councilmember
Marsha Tunnell, Councilmember
Doug Stover, Councilmember
Bill York, Councilmember
Also present were City Manager Jim Witt, City Secretary Libby Ball and City
Attorney Robert Hager.
REGULAR SESSION
1. Call to order.
Mayor Sheehan called
Session.
(Open to the Public)
the meeting to order and adjourned into
Executive
EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.074 (a)(1),
Personnel Matters.
1. City Manager.
Texas Government Code
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
6:37 p.m. and opened the Work Session.
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WORK SESSION (Open to the Public)
3. Convene Work Session
A. Discussion of Plans for Proposed Public Service Center.
B. Discussion of Agenda Items.
REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public)
4. Invocation.
Pastor Wayne McDonald, Metrocrest Community Church, led those present in
the invocation.
5. Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 9 was considered at this time. See Item 9 for minutes.
Item 7 was considered at this time. See Item 7 for minutes.
Presentation by Coppell businesses regarding traffic problem at
820 S. MacArthur Boulevard and 8 17 S. MacArthur Boulevard.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager; Herb Ziev, Regency Realty Corporation; Rich
Cook, past Tom Thumb store manager; John Evans, manager of
shopping center across from Tom Thumb; Shabana Adenwala, of
Building Blocks Toy Store; and Doug Thompson, current Tom Thumb
store manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the traffic safety of this area; taxes that
are paid by the surrounding businesses to the City of Coppell and
Coppell Independent School District; what would be the economic effect
on the businesses if a left turn was prohibited into the shopping center;
and how the future growth in that area would affect the traffic flow.
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There was a suggestion that the current traffic pattern be studied at the
shopping areas. Regency Realty offered to contribute $100,000.00 for
the design and installation of the requested traffic light.
7. Citizen's Appearances.
A. Bill Herries, 810 Lockhaven, spoke in support of retention of City
Manager Jim Witt.
B. Peyton Weaver, 701 Dove Circle, spoke in support of retention of City
Manager Jim Witt.
CONSENT AGENDA
Consider approval of the following consent agenda items:
Consider approval of minutes: July 25, 2000
July 31, 2000.
Consider approval of signing an Interlocal Purchasing
Agreement between City of Coppell and County of Tarrant
and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending Article 8-3
Parking, Section 8-3-1(A) of the Code of Ordinances for the
City of Coppell to prohibit parking on both sides of West
Town Center Drive from Denton Tap Road to Coppell High
School property; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 4 to establish the
maximum prima facie speed limit for a designated school
zone on West Town Center Drive from Denton Tap Road
west to Coppell High School property; and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 8, Article 1, Section 4 to establish the
maximum prima facie speed limit for a designated school
zone on MacArthur Blvd. and Starleaf Street for Riverchase
Elementary School; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
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Consider approval of awarding Bid #Q-0500-03 for the
purchase of Water/Wastewater System Material to Metro
Valve and Pipe for an estimated total amount of
$5 1,8 12.82, as budgeted.
Land Use and Development
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No.
PD-176R2, McMillan Estates, PD Amendment, to allow
the development of two (2) single-family homes on
approximately 1.04 acres of property and to establish
SF-9 zoning on approximately 0.46 acres to allow two
tracts to be incorporated into existing adjacent lots in the
Old Coppell Estates subdivision located along the north
side of Bethel Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items, A, B,
C carrying Ordinance No. 2000-9 19, D carrying Ordinance No.
2000-920, E carrying Ordinance No. 2000-921, F, and G carrying
Ordinance No. 91500-A-266. Councilmember York seconded the motion;
the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting
in favor of the motion.
Consider a vote of confidence in support of retention of City
Manager Jim Witt as requested by Councilmember Wheeler.
Presentation:
Councilmember Wheeler made a presentation to the Council.
Issues Discussed:
Jim Witt, City Manager, asked the Council to rescind his offer to resign.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler moved to consider a vote of confidence in
support of retention of City Manager Jim Witt. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
10.
Consider approval of the certification of the 2000 anticipated
collection rate for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30,
2001 and the amount of excess debt collections during the
period of July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
Presentation:
Jennifer Armstrong, Finance Director, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding how these funds will be allocated.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the certification of the 2000
anticipated collection rate for the period of July 1, 2000 through
June 30, 2001 and the amount of excess debt collections during the
period of July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. Councilmember Garcia
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
11.
Consider approval of a vote to propose a tax revenue increase
while maintaining the tax rate of .6486 and to announce the
Public Hearing at the next regularly scheduled Council Meeting
on August 22, 2000 at 7:30 p.m.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
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Action:
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler moved to approve a vote to propose a tax
revenue increase while maintaining the tax rate of .6486 and to
announce the Public Hearing at the next regularly scheduled Council
Meeting on August 22, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Councilmember Tunnell
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
12.
Consider approval of the establishment of a Tax Stabilization
Reserve per the agenda item passed by Council on July 25,
2000.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
Staff recommendation was $3,000,000.00. There was discussion
regarding whether these funds could be redesignated at a later time if the
money is needed for something else; and whether this item would be
approved in the line item budget that the Council approves.
Action:
Councilmember Keenan moved to approve the establishment of a Tax
Stabilization Reserve per the agenda item passed by Council on July 25,
2000 in the amount of $3,000,000.00. Councilmember Peters seconded
the motion; the motion carried 4-3 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Peters, Keenan and Tunnell voting in favor of the
motion and Councilmembers Garcia, Stover and York voting against the
motion.
13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. ZC-603 (CH), zoning change
request from LI (Light Industrial) to HC (Highway Commercial)
on approximately 7.5 acres of property located at the
southeast corner of S.H. 121 and Denton Tap Road.
Mayor Sheehan called for an executive session at this time.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Convene Executive Session
A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation
with City Attorney.
Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. as allowed under
the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at
8:33 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session, continuing with item 13.
REGULAR SESSION
(Open to the Public)
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 13 and advised that
that the Public Hearing will be continued until the September 12, 2000
Council meeting.
Issues Discussed:
There has been discussion between the applicant's legal counsel and the
City's legal counsel and it is felt that the Public Hearing should be
continued at the September 12, 2000 Council meeting.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to continue this item until the
September 12, 2000 Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded
the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and
Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting
in favor of the motion.
14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of Case No. S-1178, Chopstik Restaurant,
zoning change request from C-S-1056 (Commercial-S-1056) to
C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit) to allow for a
Chinese restaurant located in Suite 112 of the Braewood
Shopping Center located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road.
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Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Services, made a presentation to Council. Charles J. Mclntosh,
applicant, answered questions from Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 14 and advised that
no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding possible hours of operation on Sundays.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
Case No. S-1178, Chopstik Restaurant, zoning change request from C-S-
1056 (Commercial-S-1056) to C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit)
to allow for a Chinese restaurant located in Suite 112 of the Braewood
Shopping Center located at 150 S. Denton Tap Road with the following
conditions:
Floor Plan, Site Plan and Sign Plan shall be attached
to the ordinance.
,
The hours of operation shall be limited to:
Monday- Friday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
,
The sales and service of alcoholic beverages shall not
be permitted within this restaurant.
Councilmember Keenan seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0
with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters,
Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
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15.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Carter Addition, Phase II, Replat of
Lots I and 2, to allow the development of two single-family
homes on approximately 7.96 acres of property located at the
southwest corner of Carter Drive and Moore Road.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Services, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 15 and advised that
no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the TXU easement requirements.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the
Carter Addition, Phase II, Replat of Lots 1 and 2, to allow the
development of two single-family homes on approximately 7.96 acres of
property located at the southwest corner of Carter Drive and Moore Road
with the following condition:
1. TXU easements must be shown on the replat.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
16.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consider approval of the Town Center Business Park, Site Plan
and Replat, to allow the development of an office building on
approximately 1.398 acres of property located along the south
side of Parkway Boulevard, approximately 200 feet west of
Heartz Road.
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Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Services, made a presentation to Council.
Public Hearing:
Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 16 and advised that
no one had signed up to speak at the Public Hearing and that the
applicant was present to answer any questions.
Action:
Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve
the Town Center Business Park, Site Plan and Replat, to allow the
development of an office building on approximately 1.398 acres of
property located along the south side of Parkway Boulevard,
approximately 200 feet west of Heartz Road subject to approval of the
Town Center Architectural Review Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
17.
Consider approval of the Coppell Fire Station No. 2, Site Plan
amendment, to allow for the placement of a fuel tank with a
seven-foot high brick screening wall on approximately 1.51
acres of property located at 366 S. MacArthur Blvd.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Services, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve the Coppell Fire Station No. 2,
Site Plan amendment, to allow for the placement of a fuel tank with a
seven-foot high brick screening wall on approximately 1.51 acres of
property located at 366 S. MacArthur Blvd. Councilmember Garcia
seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover
and York voting in favor of the motion.
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18.
Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. ZC-604 (CH)
zoning change from MF-2 (Multi Family-2) to PD-MF-2 (Planned
Development, MF-2) on approximately 3.6 acres of property
located along the west side of Harris Street, north of Bethel
School Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Marcie Diamond, Assistant Director of Planning and Community
Services, made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-267 for
Case No. ZC-604 (CH) zoning change from MF-2 (Multi Family-2) to PD-
MF-2 (Planned Development, MF-2) on approximately 3.6 acres of
property located along the west side of Harris Street, north of Bethel
School Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Keenan
seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem
Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Stover and York
voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against
the motion.
19.
Consider approval of a contract between the City of Coppell
and the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation (CRDC)
to permit CRDC to construct Phase II of Wagon Wheel Park,
funding said improvements from funds available in the
Enterprise Fund to be reimbursed by the CRDC, and
authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Presentation:
Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council.
Issues Discussed:
There was discussion regarding the interest rate that would be charged
to CRDC.
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Action:
Councilmember York moved to approve a contract between the City of
Coppell and the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation (CRDC) to
permit CRDC to construct Phase II of Wagon Wheel Park, funding said
improvements from funds available in the Enterprise Fund to be
reimbursed by the CRDC, and authorizing the City Manager to sign.
Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with
Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Keenan,
Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion.
20.
Consider approval of a Resolution supporting the efforts of the
Dallas 2012 Committee to secure the 2012 Summer Olympics
for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and authorizing the
Mayor to sign.
Presentation:
Councilmember Garcia made a presentation to Council.
Action:
Councilmember Garcia moved to approve Resolution No. 2000-0808.1
supporting the efforts of the Dallas 20 12 Committee to secure the 20 12
Summer Olympics for the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the
motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers
Garcia, Peters, Keenan, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the
motion.
21.
Necessary action resulting from Work Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
22.
City Manager's Report.
A. Air Quality Report.
City Manager Jim Witt reported on the steps that are being taken
at City Hall in deference to air quality.
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23.
Mayor and Council Reports.
A. Report by Mayor Sheehan and
regarding National Night Out.
B. Report by Mayor Sheehan and
regarding New Teacher Breakfast.
Councilmember York
Councilmember York
Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Metroplex Mayors'
Association.
Report by Councilmember York regarding the Annual
Police / Fire Softball Game.
Report by Councilmember York regarding the High School
Activities.
Mayor Sheehan thanked the City Police and Fire Departments and
Police Officer Mary Seck for the success of National Night Out.
Councilmember York complimented Police Officer Seck and the
Citizens Police Academy on the success of National Night Out.
Mayor Sheehan reminded everyone of the New Teacher Breakfast
on August 9th, at 7:30 a.m. at Coppell Middle School North.
Mayor Sheehan commented on the Metroplex Mayors Association
meeting she attended on August 8m on the deregulation of utilities.
Councilmember York spoke about the great success of the annual
Police/Fire Softball game held Sunday, August 6th which was won
by the Fire Department. Councilmember York also thanked Police
Officer Mary Seck for all the hard work she did on the event and
the Boy Scouts for all of their hard work on cooking the hot dogs
for everyone. Councilmember Stover complimented Tom Sawyer
and the Citizens Police Academy on the idea of the trophy for the
event.
Councilmember York discussed upcoming activities for Coppell
High School and reminded everyone to be careful about the safety
of the children going back to school. Councilmember Stover
mentioned that the Coppell High School looks very impressive.
Mayor Sheehan announced that the Coppell High School
Cheerleader Bingo dinner is at 6:00 p.m., not 6:30 as stated on the
signs around town.
24.
Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session.
There was no action necessary under this item.
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There bei.ng no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
was adjourned.
Cand~ Sheeha~, Mayor
ATTEST:
Libby Ball~~'~
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