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CM 2001-01-09MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2001 The City Council of the City of Coppell met in Regular Called Session on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, at 6:00 p.m. in the 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 Greg Garcia, Councilmember 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. 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, Texas Government Code - Matters. 1. City Manager Evaluation. B. Section 551.071 ( 1 ), Texas Government Consultation with City Attorney. 1. Sowell vs. City of Coppell Personnel Code Papagolas Development Company vs. City of Coppell Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 6:12 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 7:20 p.m. and opened the Regular Session. CM010901 Page 1 of 19 Mayor Sheehan advised there was no time for Work Session and City Manager Jim Witt would discuss the work session items under the City Manager's Report. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 3. Convene Work Session A. Discussion Regarding Spring Break Meetings. (March 10~ 2001) Health Facility Bonds/Proposed Senior Living Project at E. Sandy Lake Road. Discussion of Agenda Items. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 4. Invocation. Gene Washburne, Associate Pastor of Sandy Lake Baptist Church, led those present in the Invocation. 5. 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. Mayor Sheehan advised that Mr. Nelson was not present and commended him on his work for the election. Citizen's Appearances. Art Anderson, 5400 Renaissance Tower, Dallas, discussed Item 9 the U- Haul Site Plan. Marsha Jo Cozby, 412 S. Coppell Road, signed up to speak but advised that she had received the answers to her questions. CMOi0901 Page 2 of 19 8. Consider approval of the following consent agenda items: A. Consider approval of minutes: December 12, 2000. Consider approval of awarding bid Q- 1100-01 for Temporary Staff Services to: Staffmark (Secretary, Executive Secretary, Accounting Clerk); Kelly Services (Receptionist, Library Aid, General Clerk I, General Clerk II, Data Entry Clerk, Senior Data Entry Clerk). Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. PD-188, HO-C, zoning change request from HO-C and HO-C-S- 1125R (Historic Overlay, Commercial and Historic Overlay, Commercial, S-1125R) to PD-188-HO-C (Planned Development-188, Historic Overlay, Commercial), to allow the construction of a restaurant with a private club and the expansion of a free-standing beauty shop on approximately 1.27 acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 200 feet south of Cooper Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1179, zoning change request from HO-C (Historic Overlay, Commercial) to PD- 188 HO-C-S.U.P. (Planned Development-188, Historic Overlay, Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow a restaurant with a private club on approximately 1.27 acres of property located along the east side of Coppell Road, approximately 200 feet south of Cooper Lane, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Consider approval of an Ordinance for Case No. S-1181, CC's Coffee House, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a 1,920 square foot coffee shop to be located in Suite 401 of the Coppell Crossing IV Shopping Center at 777 S. MacArthur Boulevard, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Consent Agenda Items A, B, C carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-279, D carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-280, and Item E carrying Ordinance No. 91500-A-281. Councilmember Peters seconded the motion; the motion carried 7-0 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and CMOi0901 Page 3 of 19 Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Tunnell, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.071 (2), Texas Consultation with City Attorney. 1. To seek legal advice International Site Plan. Government Code involving the U-Haul Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 7:48 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. and reopened the Regular Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 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. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Jeff Evans, U-Haul International, 2727 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, made a presentation to Council regarding the facility. Art Anderson, 5400 Renaissance Tower, 1201 Elm Street, Dallas, addressed the non-conforming use issues. Issues Discussed: There was discussion regarding the glass of the building; was the applicant aware that the building would be classified as a legal non- conforming use; the landscaping that would be done on the property; if a solid screening fence would be required; how would safety be insured for people at the back of the facility; the security that would be provided for the facility; were other sites in Coppell considered for the facility; what CMOi0901 Page 4 of 19 type of input that U-Haul representatives had received from planning staff; was the presentation given to Council tonight the same presentation that had been presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission; are the air conditioning units screened on the building; would the windows on the building be lighted 24 hours a day; what are the traditional hours for the truck rentals and the storage facilities; would the facility be manned; does the monument sign meet our sign ordinance requirements; what is the average time for rental of the storage facilities; could the truck parking spots in the front of the building be moved to the rear of the building due to restrictions in Section 31-9 of the Code of Ordinances. Mayor Sheehan announced that there was a request for an Executive Session at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) Convene Executive Session A. Section 551.071 (2), Texas Consultation with City Attorney. 1. To seek legal advice International Site Plan. Government Code involving the U-Haul Mayor Sheehan convened into Executive Session at 9:39 p.m. as allowed under the above-stated article. Mayor Sheehan adjourned the Executive Session at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened on Item 9. Action: Councilmember Peters moved to refer this item back to our staff for their professional recommendations and advice and to go through the Planning Commission knowing that we have already addressed 5 or 6 items of concern - lighting, parking, the glass, landscaping - which are more planning items for them to address instead of at the Council level. Councilmember Garcia seconded the motion; the motion carried 6-1 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Raines, Stover and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmember Tunnell voting against the motion. 10. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. PD-186R, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request from PD-186 (Planned Development-186) to PD- CM010901 Page 5 of 19 186R (Planned Development-186R) to attach a detailed site plan for Lots 4 and 4X, for the development of an approximate 560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to speak and that the applicant was present to answer any questions from Council. Items Discussed: There was discussion on whether any of this area would fall in the historic area; and which roads would access the property. Action: Councilmember York moved to close the Public Hearings on Items 10 and 11 and approve the following: Item 10 Case No. PD-186R, Duke-Freeport, zoning change request from PD-186 (Planned Development-186) to PD-186R (Planned Development-186R) to attach a detailed site plan for Lots 4 and 4X, for the development of an approximate 560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads with the following conditions: An agreement between the City and Duke-Weeks addressing tree mitigation, reparation schedule and the improvements to and maintenance of off-site landscaped medians; The Tree Mitigation Plan must be fully executed within two (2) years from the date that the first building receives its Certificate of Occupancy; CMOi0901 Page 6 of 19 All issues regarding the State Road right-of-way utility easement for the TXU electric service to Wagon Wheel Park and Hike and Bike Trail easement being resolved; All issues regarding the realignment of Ruby Road to align with the future Creekview Drive being resolved prior to the platting of the tract effected by this proposed realignment; 5. City approval of the Property Owners Agreement for the maintenance of all common areas; and s Rectifying the differences in the square footage of the building on all plans. Item 11 Approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 4 & 4X, Block A, Replat, to allow the development of an approximate 560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads with the following conditions: Filing of the Final Plat for the Duke-Freeport Addition (Freeport Parkway right-of-way). 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. 11. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Duke-Freeport Addition, Lots 4 & 4X, Block A, Replat, to allow the development of an approximate 560,000 square foot office/warehouse building on approximately 29.9 acres of property located on the west side of Coppell Road, between Ruby and Bethel Roads. This item was considered under Item 10. See Item 10 for minutes. 12. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1182, CC's Coffee House, zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development- 178R) to PD-178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a coffee shop to be CM010901 Page 7 of 19 located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Chris Heiser, Applicant, addressed the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to speak. Items Discussed: There was discussion regarding the parking available; what times the lights would be on. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve Case No. S-1182, CC's Coffee House, zoning change request from PD- 178R (Planned Development- 178R) to PD- 178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a coffee shop to be located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road; subject to the following conditions: 1/ The hours of operation being limited to 5:30 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. The lights immediately adjacent to the retail facility shall remain on during the hours of operation; and 2/ The development of this property shall be in accordance with the site plan, floor plan, sign plans and elevations. 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. CMOi0901 Page 8 of 19 13. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1183, (~uizno's, zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R) to PD- 178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a sub sandwich shop to be located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Matt Blodgett, 145 Pecan Hollow, Coppell, Applicant, was present to answer any questions. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to speak. Items Discussed: There was discussion regarding the signage on the rear elevation. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to approve Case No. S-1183, Quizno's, zoning change request from PD-178R (Planned Development-178R) to PD-178R-S.U.P (Planned Development-178R, Special Use Permit), to allow the operation of a sub sandwich shop to be located in the Town Center West Retail Center at 171 N. Denton Tap Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) The development of this property shall be limited to the site plan, floor plan and signage as attached to and made part of the ordinance; and 2) The hours of operation being 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. seven days a week. The lights immediately adjacent to the retail facility shall remain on during the hours of operation. CMOi0901 Page 9 of 19 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. 14. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of Case No. S-1184, Eason Petroleum, Gas Station and Convenience Store, zoninl~ chanl~e request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the renovation and occupancy of a l~as station with convenience store on one-half acre of property located at the southeast corner of Vanbebber Drive and Denton Tap Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Ken Eason, 320 Steeplechase, Irving, Applicant, answered Council questions. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to speak. Items Discussed: There was discussion regarding the unattended fueling hours and the lighting during those times. Action: Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler moved to approve Case No. S-1184, Eason Petroleum, Gas Station and Convenience Store, zoning change request from C (Commercial) to C-S.U.P (Commercial, Special Use Permit), to allow the renovation and occupancy of a gas station with convenience store on one-half acre of property located at the southeast corner of Vanbebber Drive and Denton Tap Road, subject to the following conditions: 1) The site plan, building elevations, and landscape plan, as submitted; CMOi0901 Page 10 of 19 2) Removal of at least 2 utility poles (the 2 on the site or, preferably, the 2 in the Vanbebber right-of-way and at least 1 on site, if possible), undergrounding of any additional electric facilities, and placement of mechanical equipment and utility meters in inconspicuous location or screened from view; 3) Restriction of merchandise, such as magazine and newspaper racks, firewood, etc., and of advertising and promotional materials, including drink machine advertising, to the interior of the building, with window signs being limited to 10% of the glass area; 4) Granting of variances to side yard and landscape requirements by the Board of Adjustment; and 5) Convenience store hours may be open from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, seven days per week. Unattended fueling will be allowed 24 hours a day, with reduced lighting under the canopy area only, during nighttime hours. 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. There was a short recess held at this time. 15. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Prestwick, Replat of Portions of Tracts I and 2 and all of Tract 3 of Creek Bend Estates and Final Plat of Unplatted Property, to allow the development of 15 sinl~le-family homes and two common areas on approximately 6.373 acres of property located at the northeast corner of DeForest Road and MacArthur Boulevard. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Bill Anderson, Dowdey, Anderson and Associates, representing the Applicant, made a presentation to the Council. CMOi0901 Page 11 of 19 Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to speak. Items Discussed: There was discussion as to whether there is an easement between lots 7 and 8 and would it be needed in the future. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Prestwick, Replat of Portions of Tracts 1 and 2 and all of Tract 3 of Creek Bend Estates and Final Plat of Unplatted Property, to allow the development of 15 single-family homes and two common areas on approximately 6.373 acres of property located at the northeast corner of DeForest Road and MacArthur Boulevard, subject to the following conditions: 1) The revised HOA documents being approved by the City Attorney prior to the filing of this plat for record; No trees shall be planted on top of the existing sanitary sewer line located along the east side of MacArthur Boulevard; 3) Sidewalks on the common areas shall be constructed within the subdivision development; and 4) Tree removal permit must be approved prior to the removal of any trees on site along with a determination of scheduled Tree Retribution for any tree removal. Applicant is to work with Brad Reid, Assistant Director of Leisure Services, regarding tree removal. 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. 16. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider approval of the Coppell Commerce Center, Phase 1, Replat and Site Plan Amendment, to amend and expand the existing Site Plan to allow the development of an additional office and warehouse building on 19.386 acres of property CM010901 Page 12 of 19 located along the north side of Burns Street, between Freeport Parkway and Hammond Street. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised no one had signed up to speak and that the applicant was available to answer questions from Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Coppell Commerce Center, Phase 1, Replat and Site Plan Amendment, to amend and expand the existing Site Plan to allow the development of an additional office and warehouse building on 19.386 acres of property located along the north side of Burns Street, between Freeport Parkway and Hammond Street, subject to the following condition: 1) Comply with Section 31-3 'Off-Street Loading) of the zoning ordinance, one loading space shall be provided for 20,000 square feet of space, requiring 4 loading spaces for the north building (Phase II). 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. 17. Consider approval of the Magnolia Village, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a 15,600 square foot retail center on approximately 2.1667 acres of property located south of S.H. 121, along the west side of Denton Tap Road. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. CM010901 Page 13 of 19 Frank Kennedy, representing the Applicant, was available to answer any questions. Items Discussed: There was discussion regarding the current zoning of the property; what zoning does the Comprehensive Plan show; and have any contracts with tenants been signed yet. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Magnolia Village, Lot 1, Block A, Minor Plat, to allow the development of a 15,600 square foot retail center on approximately 2. 1667 acres of property located south of S.H. 121, along the west side of Denton Tap Road. 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. 18. Consider approval of the Freeport North, Lot 1, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the addition of a generator and screening wall on 7.1784 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Action: Councilmember York moved to approve the Freeport North, Lot 1, Site Plan Amendment, to allow the addition of a generator and screening wall on 7. 1784 acres of property located at the southeast corner of Northpoint Drive and Royal Lane. 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. CMOi0901 Page 14 of 19 19. 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. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Public Hearing: Mayor Sheehan opened the Public Hearing and advised that no one had signed up to speak. Action: Councilmember Tunnell moved to close the Public Hearing and approve 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. 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. 20. 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. Presentation: Gary Sieb, Director of Planning and Community Services, made a presentation to the Council. Items Discussed: There was discussion regarding the worthiness of the mesquite tree; and the change in the caliper requirements. CMOi0901 Page 15 of 19 Action: Councilmember Stover moved to deny 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) caliper inches, as an unprotected tree. Councilmember Raines seconded the motion; the motion to deny failed 2-5 with Councilmembers Raines and Stover voting in favor of the motion to deny and Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell and York voting against the motion to deny. Councilmember Peters moved to approve 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) caliper inches, as an unprotected tree, and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Councilmember York seconded the motion; the motion carried 5-2 with Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler and Councilmembers Garcia, Peters, Tunnell and York voting in favor of the motion and Councilmembers Raines and Stover voting against the motion. 21. City Manager's Report. A. Special City Council Session. Meeting Budget and Executive Jim Witt, City Manager, announced that there will be two Special meetings held as follows: An Executive Session will be held Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor conference room at Town Center to discuss litigation with the City Attorney; and A Special City Council Budget Session will be held on February 10, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at Town Center. Jim Witt, City Manager, also discussed Work Session Item B regarding new pages from the Health and Safety Code, Chapter 221 regarding the Health Care Facility Bonds/Proposed Senior Living Project at E. Sandy Lake Road. CMOi0901 Page 16 of 19 22. Mayor and Council Reports. A. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Tournament of Roses Parade. B. E. F. G. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Metroplex Mayors Meeting. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Coppell Youth Leadership. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding Leadership Coppell. Report by Mayor Sheehan regarding CISD Public Hearings. Update on Council Chambers by Mayor Sheehan. Report by Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler regarding Ambassadors from the City of Coppell at the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California. Report by Councilmember York regarding National League of Cities. Report by Athletics. Report by Season. Report by Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Department. York regarding High School York regarding the Holiday York regarding the Police Mayor Sheehan announced that footage from the Rose Bowl Parade is being edited and will be shown on Channel 19. There were 346 Coppell High School band members and 817 Coppell residents in the grandstand seats for a total of 1,163 Coppell citizens at the Rose Bowl Parade. Mayor Sheehan reported that John Underwood, President of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Sports Commission, who presented an update on the request that the Olympics 2012 be held in the Metroplex, spoke at the Metroplex Mayors meeting. He also announced that the NCA Women's Basketball Final Four will be held in Dallas in December and two weeks later the NCAA Women's Soccer Final Four will be held in Dallas. Mayor Sheehan announced that they had a great Coppell Youth Leadership meeting that was held at the Coppell United Methodist Church. The Mayor also announced that the Youth Leadership Class Project will be held on February 3, 2001, and the project will be cleaning up 3V2 miles of Denton Creek. The next meeting will be held February 12th at the IBM Sales Center and everyone is invited to attend. CMOi0901 Page 17 of 19 Mayor Sheehan reported that there were 21 participants in Leadership Coppell at Hackberry Creek. Mayor Sheehan thanked everyone for signing up to help at the CISD Public Hearings. There are still times available on January 25th, January 31st and February 1st if anyone is available to attend these meetings. Mayor Sheehan announced that Council Chambers should be available for the January 23rd Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Wheeler reported that the Coppe11 High School Band did a tremendous job at the Rose Bowl Parade and made tremendous Ambassadors from the City of Coppell, and how proud everyone was of the band members. Councilmember York reported on the excellent seminars that were held at the National League of Cities meeting that he, Councilmember Tunnell and Clay Phillips, Deputy City Manager, attended in early December, 2000. Councilmember York announced that Coppe11 High School had a tremendous year in football this year winning district; and the girls and boys basketball teams are both undefeated in District Play, the lacrosse team had done an outstanding job, the hockey team did very well and soccer and baseball are both getting ready to start. The Football Banquet will be held January 22nd at the Embassy Suites in Grapevine and the Baseball Kick-Off Banquet will be held on February 3rd at the High School and tickets are available for both events. We have a great athletic program at the Coppell High School. Councilmember York stated that he hoped everyone had a great holiday season and wished everyone a prosperous and great new year. Councilmember York thanked the Coppell Police Department for the fine job they did handling the loss of two officers at the end of 2000. He also commended Officer Mary Seck on the great job she has done at the Police Department and announced that she will be leaving the Police Department and moving to the Marshairs Department. CMOi0901 Page 18 of 19 ' 23. Re-convene Executive Session under Agenda Item Number ~*, as published, if necessary. There was no need to reconvene Executive Session. WORK SESSION (Open to the Public) 24. Re-convene Work Session under Agenda Item Number 3, as published, if necessary. There was no need to reconvene Work Session. REGULAR SESSION (Open to the Public) 25. Necessary Action Resulting from Executive Session. There was no action resulting from Executive Session. 26. Necessary Action Resulting from Work Session. There was no action resulting from Work Session. There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned. Candy Sheehan, Mayor ATTEST: Libby Ball, City Secretary CM010901 Page 19 of 19