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255 E. Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Meeting Agenda City Council Thursday, July 9, 2020 6:00 PM Council Chambers Special Called Session and Budget Workshop KAREN HUNT MARK HILL Mayor Mayor Pro Tem CLIFF LONG GARY RODEN Place 1 Place 4 BRIANNA HINOJOSA-SMITH NANCY YINGLING Place 2 Place 5 WES MAYS BIJU MATHEW Place 3 Place 6 MIKE LAND City Manager As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. The following requirements have been suspended by the governor: 1. A quorum of the city council need not be present at one physical location. Id. § 551.127(b). 2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the city council will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum present. Id. § 551.127(e). 3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by video conference call is not required to be open to the public at a location where council is present. Id. § 551.127(f). 4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); (j). City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 Printed on 7/6/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda July 9, 2020 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas will meet in Special Called Session at 6:00 p.m., and Budget Workshop will follow immediately thereafter, to be held at Town Center, 255 E. Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein. As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The City of Coppell reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the Work Session or called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the following items: Call to Order Special Called Session (Open to the Public) I. Citizens’ Appearance II. Consider a Resolution extending a Mayoral Declaration of a State of Emergency as a result of the COVID-19 virus; and, providing for interim public safety measures; and providing an effective date; and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Attachments: Resolution Supplemental Order re COVID 19.pdf Supplemental Order re COVID19 Face Covering.pdf Adjournment Work Session (Open to the Public) III. Debt Service Fund a. Assessed Valuation b. Revenue/Expenditure Summary IV. Mayor and Council Budget V. General Fund a. Revenue Summary b. Expenditure Summary c. Capital Outlay VI. Review Proposed Budget Presentation City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 Printed on 7/6/2020 City Council Meeting Agenda July 9, 2020 VII. General Discussion Adjournment ________________________ Karen Selbo Hunt, Mayor 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 6th day of July, 2020, at _____________. ______________________________ Ashley Owens, Deputy City Secretary PUBLIC NOTICE - STATEMENT FOR ADA COMPLIANCE AND OPEN CARRY LEGISLATION 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). Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly. City of Coppell, Texas Page 3 Printed on 7/6/2020