City Council

Council Chambers

Agenda — 40 items

1. 1 WES MAYS KEVIN NEVELS Mayor Mayor Pro Tem JIM WALKER RAMESH PREMKUMAR Place 1 Place 5 BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH BIJU MATHEW Place 2 Place 6 DON CARROLL MARK HILL Place 3 Place 7 MIKE LAND City Manager
2. 2 Also present were Deputy City Manager 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, September 24, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers of Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
3. 3 Regular Session
4. 1. Call to Order
5. 2. Invocation 7:30 p.m.
6. 3. Pledge of Allegiance
7. 7 Proclamations
8. 4. Presentation of a Proclamation designating September 24, 2024, as “Chiaka Ogbogu Day”. 2024-7659 Read and Filed
9. 5. Citizens’ Appearance
10. 6. Consent Agenda
11. A. Consider approval of the Minutes: September 10, 2024. 2024-7668 Approved on the Consent Agenda
12. B. Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2023-1599, the budget for Fiscal Year October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 2024-7675 Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
13. C. Consider approval of the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Health and Human Services for mosquito spraying; in an amount not to exceed $54,000.00, as budgeted; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 2024-7681 Approved on the Consent Agenda
14. D. Consider approval of the renewal of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Interlocal Government Agreement, effective October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; in the amount of $3,131.00; as budgeted in FY 24-25; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 2024-7686 Approved on the Consent Agenda
15. E. Consider approval of renewal of a Regulatory Services Agreement with Trinity River Authority, for services related to monitoring industrial uses of the City Sanitary Sewer System, in the amount of $9,500.00; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 2024-7674 Approved on the Consent Agenda
16. F. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, reappointing a Presiding Municipal Judge of the Coppell Municipal Court of Record No. 1 of the City of Coppell, Texas; and authorizing the City Manager to execute an engagement agreement. 2024-7676 Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
17. G. Consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Coppell, Texas, reappointing Alternate Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court of Record No. 1 of the City of Coppell; authorizing the City Manager to execute an engagement agreement. 2024-7683 Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
18. H. Consider approval of the Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. 2024-7677 Approved on the Consent Agenda
19. I. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas College, to facilitate “Growing in Cultural Agility” Learning Sessions for all City employees, in the amount of $48,000, as budgeted in the General Fund Employee Experience Department; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. 2024-7648 Adopted As Amended
20. J. Consider approval of renewing with United Medical Resources (UMR), for third party administrative services to administer the City’s medical and prescription drug plans, in the amount of $190,339.00, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. 2024-7663 Approved on the Consent Agenda
21. K. Consider approval of renewing with Tokio Marine HCC, for Organ and Tissue Transplant coverage for eligible City of Coppell employees and retirees, in the amount of $74,081.00, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. 2024-7679 Approved on the Consent Agenda
22. L. Consider approval of the renewal contract with Mutual of Omaha, for Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance, in the amount of $264,821 as budgeted in FY 2024-2025 General Fund budget; and authorizing the City Manager to sign. 2024-7680 Approved on the Consent Agenda
23. M. Consider approval of renewing with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company through SA Benefit Services for medical stop loss insurance, in the amount of $462,479.00, as budgeted in the Self-funded Health Fund; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. 2024-7678 Approved on the Consent Agenda
24. 24 End of Consent Agenda
25. 7. Consider voting for a candidate to Places 11 - 14 to the Board of Trustees to the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP); and authorizing the Mayor to sign and complete the ballot. 2024-7660 Approved
26. 8. City Manager Reports, Project Updates, Future Agendas, and Direction from Work Session
27. 9. Mayor and Council Reports on Recent and Upcoming Events.
28. 10. Public Service Announcements concerning items of community interest with no Council action or deliberation permitted.
29. 11. Executive Session (Closed to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
30. 30 Section 551.071, Texas Government Code - Consultation with City Attorney.
31. A. Consultation with City Attorney and special legal counsel, regarding City of Coppell, et. al. vs. Glenn Hegar, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. 2024-7684 Discussed under Executive Session
32. B. Seek legal advice from City Attorney regarding administrative matters at city facilities. 2024-7670 Discussed under Executive Session
33. 12. Work Session (Open to the Public) 1st Floor Conference Room
34. 34 A. Discussion of Code of Ordinances Sec. 1-10-6.2.1 - Order of business, Citizens Appearance. B. Discussion regarding ordinance updates: Chapter 12, Section 31-3 (Off-street loading space, all districts); Chapter 12, Section 31-6 (Parking requirements based on use); Chapter 12, Section 12-31-7 (Rules for computing number of parking spaces); Chapter 12, Section 12-29-6 (Nonconforming Signs). 2024-7669 Presented in Work Session
35. 35 Regular Session
36. 13. Necessary Action from Executive Session
37. 14. Adjournment
38. 38 ________________________ Wes Mays, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Ashley Owens, City Secretary
39. 39 CERTIFICATE I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of the City of Coppell, Texas on this 20th day of September, 2024, at _____________. ______________________________ Ashley Owens, City Secretary
40. 40 PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these services seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989). This publication can be made available in alternative formats, such as Braille or large print, by contacting Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).