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CM 2000-12-12MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2000 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. in the Library Meeting Room of William T. Cozby Public Library, 177 N. Heartz, Coppell, Texas. The following members were present: Candy Sheehan, Mayor Larry Wheeler, Mayor Pro Tem (late arrival) Greg Garcia, Councilmember (late arrival) Jayne Peters, Councilmember Diana Raines, 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. 1. Call to order. Mayor Sheehan called the meeting to order and opened the Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION 2. Convene Executive Session (Closed to the Public) Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney. 1. Sowell vs. City of Coppell. Section 551.074, Texas Government Code - Personnel Matters. 1. City Manal~er Evaluation. Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. and opened the Work Session. The City Manager evaluation was postponed until a later date. CM12122000 Page 1 of 22 WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion regarding Tennis Center Location. B. Discussion of Agenda Items. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler arrived during work session. Invocation. Jim Witt, City Manager, led those present in the invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Sheehan led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentation of certificate honoring John Nelson as an Outstanding Citizen for all his hard work during early voting. This item was postponed due to inclement weather. Presentations to sponsors and supporters of Texas Recycles Day. Mayor Sheehan presented plaque to John Klaiber of Waste Management. Consider approval of a Proclamation recognizing the practice of Falun Dafa, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. This item was pulled until the second meeting in January. The Council will be setting up procedures for how to process future proclamations. Citizen's Appearances. There was no one signed up to speak under this item. CM12122000 Page 2 of 22 10. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: Consider approval of minutes: November 12, 2000 November 14, 2000. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-91R- SF-7, Northlake Woodlands East, Phase II, Lot 2, Block 10, zoning change request for property zoned PD-91-SF-7 (Planned Development-91, Single Family-7), to allow for the construction of a second-story addition with less than 80% masonry located at 723 Swallow Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-186, Duke-Freeport Addition, zoning change from LI (Light Industrial) to PD-186-LI (Planned Development-186, Light Industrial), with a Concept Plan to allow the development of 7 office/warehouse facilities on approximately 144 acres of property along the north side of W. Bethel Road, south of Ruby Road, and west of Coppell Road, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an amendment to Ordinance No. 91500-A-219 for Case Nos. S-1155R and S-1155R2, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurant, C-S.U.P. (Commercial, Special Use Permit), by amending the Site Plan and the Landscape Plan to allow for a monument sign and to allow for additional parking spaces on property located along the west side of S. Denton Tap Road; along the south side of the St. Louis & Southwestern Railroad right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for the text change to amend Section 22-1.9 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, HC (Highway Commercial district), to eliminate restaurants, caf6s, and cafeterias, including drive-ins as permitted uses within such district, except by Special Use Permit, and authorize the Mayor to sign. CM12122000 Page 3 of 22 Consider approval of an Ordinance for the text change to amend a portion of Section 34-1-8 (C) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Landscape Regulations, to clarify the intent of the perimeter landscaping requirements, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for the text change to amend portions of Section 45 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Application and Filing Fees; to amend Section 45-1 to remove specific fee amounts; to add Section 45-2 to establish the filing date for applications for zone changes, plat, and site plan approval, and to add Section 45-3 to prohibit the filing of permit applications during the pendency of zoning applications, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and PSINet Realty, Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Lincoln P O Coppell III, Limited Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Catellus Development Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of a variance to Floodplain Management Ordinance No. 94-639 Article 4, Section C, paragraph 3 which requires offsetting valley storage for development within the floodplain for the development of Townhouses of Coppell, 48 acre site south of Sandy Lake Road and east of MacArthur Blvd., and the City's existing 0.5 million gallon ~round storage tank site on Sandy Lake Road. Consider approval of a Master Agreement covering Transportation and Major Capital Improvement Projects between Dallas County and the City of Coppell; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. CM12122000 Page 4 of 22 Consider approval of Change Order #5 to the Coppell Road Project #ST98-01 for the installation of approximately 236 additional sprinkler heads to the irrigation system to accommodate the ten foot Hike and Bike Trail in the amount of $41,964.00 to Ed Bell Construction Company; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Consider approval of extending Bid/Contract #Q-0999-01 due to expire January 31,2001 for the purchase of various types of sign materials to Road Runner Traffic Corp.; American Traffic Safety Materials; Hall Signs, Inc.; Nippon Carbine Ind., Inc.; Fender Enterprises; and Centerline Supply, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000 as budgeted in the FY 00/01 budget. Consider approval of a contract for services from epixtech, Inc., Provo, UT, to upgrade the DYNIX Library Management System to the Horizon Library Management System in the amount not to exceed $197,488.00, as budgeted, and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Consider approval of a resolution to approve the transfer of the existing cable television franchise from Texas Cable Partners, L.P. to TCI Cablevision of Texas, Inc.; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Issues Discussed: Item B was pulled because Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler signed a conflict of interest. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-273, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-274, E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-275, F carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-276, G carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-277, H carrying Resolution No. 2000-12 12.1, I carrying Resolution No. 2000-12 12.2, J carrying Resolution No. 2000-12 12.3, K, L, M, N, O, and P carrying Resolution No. 2000-12 12.4. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. CM12122000 Page 5 of 22 10. B. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-91R- SF-7, Northlake Woodlands East, Phase II, Lot 2, Block 10, zoning change request for property zoned PD-91-SF-7 (Planned Development-91, Single Family-7), to allow for the construction of a second-story addition with less than 80% masonry located at 723 Swallow Drive, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler stepped down from the dias at this time. Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Item B carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-272. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-0 with Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler returned to his place on the dais at this time. 11. Consider approval of entering into a contract with Teague, Nail and Perkins, Inc. for the design of West Sandy Lake Road from Denton Tap to S.H. 12 1 in an amount not to exceed $1,005,600.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding the ending date of the project. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve entering into a contract with Teague, Nail and Perkins, Inc., for the design of West Sandy Lake Road from Denton Tap to S.H. 121 in an amount not to exceed $1,005,600.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 12. Consider approval of a resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00, for purchasing land for municipal uses, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. CM12122000 Page 6 of 22 Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding a payment schedule being provided to Council by the City Manager. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve the following: Item 12 - A Resolution directing publication of notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2001, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00, for purchasing land for municipal uses, and authorizing the Mayor to sign; and Item 13 - A Resolution expressing official intent to receive reimbursement for costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of 36.339 acres for municipal uses prior to the issuance of the bonds, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 13. Consider approval of a Resolution expressing official intent to receive reimbursement for costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of 36.339 acres for municipal uses prior to the issuance of the bonds, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: This item was considered under Item 12. See Item 12 for minutes. 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-189R, Hooptown, zoning change request from PD-189 (Planned Development-189) to PD- 189R (Planned Development-189R)to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the construction of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 17.761 acres of property located along the north side of Belt Line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Roads. Councilmember Tunnell called for an Executive Session at this time. CM12122000 Page 7 of 22 EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney. 14. PUBLIC HEARING (CONTINUED): Consider approval of Case No. PD-189R, Hooptown, zoning change request from PD-189 (Planned Development-189) to PD- 189R (Planned Development-189R)to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the construction of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 17.761 acres of property located along the north side of Belt Line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Roads. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 14 and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Action: Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the following: Item 14 - Case No. PD-189R, Hooptown, zoning change request from PD-189 (Planned Development-189) to PD-189R (Planned Development- 189R) to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the construction of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 17.761 acres of property located along the north side of Belt Line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Road; Item 15 - Approval of the Hooptown, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Preliminary Plat, to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the development of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 27.063 acres of property located along the north side of Belt line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Roads. CM12122000 Page 8 of 22 Item 16 - Providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat for Hooptown, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the development of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 27.063 acres of property located along the north side of Belt line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Roads. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 15. Consider approval of the Hooptown, Lots I & 2, Block A, Preliminary Plat, to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the development of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 27.063 acres of property located along the north side of Belt line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Roads. Action: This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes. 16. Consider providing that the Planning and Zoning Commission be the authority responsible for the approval of the Final Plat for Hooptown, Lots I & 2, Block A, to allow the enlargement of the lot area for the development of an indoor basketball/recreation facility on approximately 27.063 acres of property located along the north side of Belt line Road, east of the intersection of Belt Line and Denton Tap Roads. Action: This item was considered under Item 14. See Item 14 for minutes. 17. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-108R5, Coppell Service Center, zoning change request from PD- 108 (Planned Development-108) to PD-108-R5 (Planned Development-108- R5) to allow the development of a municipal service center on CM12122000 Page 9 of 22 approximately 7.504 acres of property located 300 feet east of Coppell Road, south of Bethel Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 17 and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding preservation of the mesquite trees currently on the site; the elevation/design of the roof structure; the final cost of the project; the approximate start and finish date of the building; and the locations of the natural screening, the chain link fence and the brick screening wall. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. PD-108R5, Coppell Service Center, zoning change request from PD- 108 (Planned Development- 108) to PD- 108-R5 (Planned Development-108-R5) to allow the development of a municipal service center on approximately 7.504 acres of property located 300 feet east of Coppell Road, south of Bethel Road with the following conditions: The site plan, landscape plan, floor plans and elevations shall be attached to a made a part of the PD Ordinance. A living screen in lieu of a masonry wall adjacent to outside storage areas. The construction of the building shall be in accordance with the materials specified on the submitted color boards. Asphalt paving shall be permitted, except for the fire lanes which shall be concrete. CM12122000 Page 10 of 22 The number of Austrian Pines being planted 20 feet on center verses 10 feet, reducing the total number of Austrian Pine trees from 91 to 45. Coordinate through the Planning Department, additional landscaping at the Service Center. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 18. Consider approval of the Coppell Service Center, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a municipal service center on approximately 7.504 acres of property located 300 feet east of Coppell Road, south of Bethel Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Coppell Service Center, Lot 1, Block 1, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a municipal service center on approximately 7.504 acres of property located 300 feet east of Coppell Road, south of Bethel Road with the following conditions: Easements for TXU Electric and Gas facilities will be required on the Plat. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 19. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Everybody Fits, Replat and Site Plan Amendment for Lot 2R, Block A of Denton Tap Development, to amend and expand the existinl~ Site Plan to allow for additional parkinl~ for an indoor sports/recreation center on approximately 3.799 acres of property located on North Texas Court, west of N. Denton Tap Road. CM12122000 Page 11 of 22 Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Mark Wainscott, 4815 Keller Springs, Addison, Applicant, made a presentation to Council. Public Hearing Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 19 and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding the completion date for the project. Action: Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing and approve the Everybody Fits, Replat and Site Plan Amendment for Lot 2R, Block A of Denton Tap Development, to amend and expand the existing Site Plan to allow for additional parking for an indoor sports/recreation center on approximately 3.799 acres of property located on North Texas Court, west of N. Denton Tap Road with the following conditions: Board of Adjustment granting a variance to allow for an off-site sign. The tree survey being reviewed by the Leisure Services Department. 3. Revisions to the Tree Preservation Plan to reflect #2 above. 4. Rectify the calculation of perimeter landscaping. The verbiage on the monument sign shall be limited to the name of the establishment, only. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. CM12122000 Page 12 of 22 20. Consider approval of the Dry Clean City, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a shoppinl~ center on approximately 0.842 of an acre of property located alonl~ the west side of Denton Tap Road, north of Town Center Drive. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Issues Discussed: Mark Wainscott, 4815 Keller Springs, Addison, addressed questions from Council regarding the preservation of a tree, possibly cedar, that has been on the property for many years; notices sent out to the Huntington Ridge subdivision; and the location of the handicapped parking space locations. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Dry Clean City, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat and Site Plan, to allow the development of a shopping center on approximately 0.842 of an acre of property located along the west side of Denton Tap Road, north of Town Center Drive with the following conditions: SITE PLAN CONDITIONS: Any restaurant use will require a SUP prior to the issuance of a building permit for that use. Move the ADA handicap parking spaces as quoted by Councilmembers Peters and Tunnell, to a location which is closer and adjacent to the building itself. MINOR PLAT CONDITIONS: Obtain a mutual access easement from abutting property owner to allow for the shared driveway. Provide easements(s) as required by TXU Electric and Gas. CM12122000 Page 13 of 22 Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. There was a short recess held at this time· Councilmember Garcia arrived at this time. 21. Consider approval of the Carrick Addition, Lots I ~ 2, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the subdivision of approximately 0.70 of an acre of property into two lots allowing for the development of a single-family home on Lot 2 located at the northwest corner of Lodge and Sandy Lake Roads. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding access to the property. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Carrick Addition, Lots 1 & 2, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the subdivision of approximately 0.70 of an acre of property into two lots allowing for the development of a single- family home on Lot 2 located at the northwest corner of Lodge and Sandy Lake Roads with the following conditions: A sidewalk shall be constructed along the west side of Lodge Road as required by the City Engineer. If the sidewalk can not be constructed within the existing 7' parkway, a sidewalk/utility easement will be required to facilitate construction. If a retaining wall must be constructed as a result of development, it must be constructed on private property and shall not encroach into the public right- of-way and/or sidewalk/utility easement. CM12122000 Page 14 of 22 Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 22. Consider approval of the Haverty's, Site Plan Amendment for Lot 1R, Block 2 of Gateway Business Park, to allow a 170,590 square foot addition to the existing Haverty's facility located on approximately 26.45 acres of property west of Exchange Circle, north of Gateway Boulevard. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Haverty's, Site Plan Amendment for Lot 1R, Block 2 of Gateway Business Park, to allow a 170,590 square foot addition to the existing Haverty's facility located on approximately 26.45 acres of property west of Exchange Circle, north of Gateway Boulevard with the following conditions: A waiver to the perimeter landscape requirements for the western half of the north property line adjacent to passenger vehicle parking area. Label fire lanes throughout plan; as currently indicated, the exact path of the fire lanes cannot be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 23. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of a proposed text change to amend Section 33-1.6 of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Screening Standards, to include the screening of ground level and roof-mounted mechanical equipment. CM12122000 Page 15 of 22 Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to open and continue the Public Hearing until the January 9, 2001, Council Meeting. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 24. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-178R, Town Center West, Detail Site Plan of a Retail Center, zoning change request to amend the planned development and allow the construction of a 13,393 square foot retail/medical/restaurant facility on approximately 1.8 acres of property located at the southwest corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Town Center West Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to approve Ordinance No. 91500-A-278 for Case No. PD- 178R, Town Center West, Detail Site Plan of a Retail Center, zoning change request to amend the planned development and allow the construction of a 13,393 square foot retail/medical/restaurant facility on approximately 1.8 acres of property located at the southwest corner of N. Denton Tap Road and Town Center West Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion and Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. 25. Consider approval of the U-Haul International, Site Plan, to allow the construction of a three-story mini-storage facility on approximately 2.02 acres of property located along the south side of S.H. 121, east of Denton Tap Road, at the request of U- Haul International. Action: A U-HAUL International representative, 2727 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, requested that this item be delayed until Counsel would be present to represent them. CM12122000 Page 16 of 22 Councilmember York moved to postpone consideration of Item 25 until January 9, 2001, Council meeting. Councilmember Tunnell seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 26. Consider approval of an Ordinance for the text change to amend a portion of Section 34-2-7 (B) of the Coppell Zoning Ordinance, Landscape Regulations, to add the Mesquite Tree, less than ten (10) callper inches, as an unprotected tree, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: Consideration of this item was postponed until the January 9, 2001, Council meeting. 27. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, described as Freeport North Addition, Block A, Lot 3 (12.105 acres) and located at the southwest corner of Royal Lane and Creekview Drive, Coppell, Texas. Public Hearing Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 27 and advised that no one had signed up to speak and that the applicant was present to answer any questions. Action: Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearing on Item 27 and approve the following: Item 27 - Approve the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 3 12.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, described as CM12122000 Page 17 of 22 Freeport North Addition, Block A, Lot 3 (12. 105 acres) and located at the southwest corner of Royal Lane and Creekview Drive, Coppell, Texas. Item 28 - Approve Ordinance No. 2000-934 designating the Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership Reinvestment Zone No. 30, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Item 29 - Approve Resolution No. 2000-1212.7 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 28. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership Reinvestment Zone No. 30, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: This item was considered under Item 27. See Item 27 for minutes. 29. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: This item was considered under Item 27. See Item 27 for minutes. 30. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 312.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, described as Freeport North Addition, Block A, Lot I (9.545 acres) and located south of Creekview Drive on the west side of Royal Lane, Coppell, Texas. CM12122000 Page 18 of 22 Public Hearing Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing on Item 30 and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Action: Councilmember York moved to dose the Public Hearing on Item 30 and approve the following: Item 30 - Approve the designation of a reinvestment zone pursuant to Section 3 12.201 of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. The property to be considered for Reinvestment Zone designation is that property owned by Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, described as Freeport North Addition, Block A, Lot 1 (9.545 acres) and located south of Creekview Drive on the west side of Royal Lane, Coppell, Texas. Item 31 -Approve Ordinance No. 2000-935 designating the Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership Reinvestment Zone No. 31, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Item 32 - Approve Resolution No. 2000-1212.8 approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, 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, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 31. Consider approval of an Ordinance designating the Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership Reinvestment Zone No. 31, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Action: This item was considered under Item 30. See Item 30 for minutes. 32. Consider approval of a Resolution approving a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Coppell and Duke-Weeks Realty Limited Partnership, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. CM12122000 Page 19 of 22 Action: This item was considered under Item 30. See Item 30 for minutes. 33. Consider approval of appointing Christopher Reed as an Alternate to the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Carr. Term to expire October 2001. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to appoint Christopher Reed as an Alternate to the Library Board to fill the unexpired term of Deborah Carr, which expires October 2001. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 34. Consider appointments Councilmember Raines. to Council Committees for Action: Councilmember York moved to appoint Councilmember Raines to fill the committee spots that ex-Councilmember Keenan held. Councilmember Stover seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 35. Consider selection of a tennis center location and authorizing Staff to proceed with design and engineering in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary contracts. Presentation: Jim Witt, City Manager, made a presentation to Council. CM12122000 Page 20 of 22 Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding what would be located in the Pavilion; whether or not it would house a pro shop; and the security issue at Wagon Wheel Park for the tennis players. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the selection of a tennis center location and authorizing Staff to proceed with design and engineering in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary contracts with the staff recommendations to proceed on the southwest area of Wagon Wheel Park with 8 tennis courts. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. 36. Necessary action resulting from Work Session. There was no action necessary under this item. 37. City Manager's Report. A. Scoreboards. Jim Witt, City Manager, stated that he would recommend going with a standard scoreboard with a one-line message center and that information regarding the cost would be provided at a later date. 38. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Christmas Parade. B. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Metroplex Mayors. C. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition. D. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Public Awareness and Public Input at Robin Hood meetings. E. Report by Councilmember York regarding National League of Cities. F. Report by Councilmember York regarding High School Athletics. CM12122000 Page 21 of 22 G. Report by Councilmember York regarding the Holiday Season. A. Mayor Sheehan thanked Sharon Logan, Public Information Officer, and the entire staff of the Leisure Services Department on their hard work on the Christmas Parade. B. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Metroplex Mayors meeting and the comments made by the speaker Senator Florence Shapiro who discussed transportation; funding; the census data that should be received by the State in March; red light videos that are currently being used in Richardson; and Robin Hood. C. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition and announced that they are getting ready for the Legistative Session and lots of kudos to Judge Jackson who is leading this group. D. Mayor Sheehan reported on the Public Awareness and Public Input at the Robin Hood meetings and announced that the City has been asked to comment at these 16 public hearings that will be held to discuss how Robin Hood affects not only the school district but also the community. A schedule will be made to divide up the meetings between the Councilmembers. E-G Councilmember York stated that due to the inclement weather he would postpone his items until the January 9, 2001 meeting. 39. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session. A. City Manager Evaluation. There was no action necessary on this item. Candy Sheehan, Mayor ATTEST: Libby Ball, City Secretary ' CM12122000 Page 22 of 22