Place 2 Council Member· 2015-2027
Brianna Hinojosa-Smith
Coppell
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- Meetings spoken in
- 33
- Total speaking time
- 3:03:40
- Avg per meeting
- 5:34
- Segments
- 3305
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Top issues during term (20)
Community Aquatic Center Partnership
Speakers estimated about $500,000 in annual revenue against roughly $484,000 in operating costs, but total construction cost is unknown; a feasibility study is the ask.
Zoning Code Updates for Data Centers and Crypto Mining
No direct cost to taxpayers — this is regulatory, but it shapes whether power-hungry facilities can operate here.
Planned Development-214 Revision 11-Commercial (PD-214R11-C)
Commercial development will generate property and sales tax revenue for the city.
Wagon Wheel Tennis and Pickleball Center Improvements
Future capital expenditures will be evaluated during upcoming budget retreats if the council decides to pursue expansion.
Housing Market Trends
None discussed.
Strategic Planning
Long-term master planning influences future city technology budgets and capital allocations.
Building Code Adoption
Potential remediation costs for the commercial property owner.
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget and Tax Rate Adoption
Balances operating revenues and expenditures at approximately $78.9 million while establishing a $5 million public safety equipment replacement fund.
Road Maintenance and Infrastructure
$3.14 million maximum from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund using quarter-cent sales tax revenue.
Park Project Prioritization
Impacts were not specified as no formal budget actions were scheduled.
Library Operations and Community Reports
Routine library operations are managed within the approved city budget.
Sandy Lake Commercial Center Zoning & Traffic Concerns
None directly on city funds; private investment funds the commercial center.
Winding Hollow and Stream G-2 Drainage Improvements
About $1 million for design combined; construction of Winding Hollow is estimated around $1 million more, paid from the Drainage Utility District Fund.
Heather Glen Drainage Improvements Design
Total expenditure of $1,007,300 from the Drainage Utility District Fund.
Non-Park Facility Naming Policy
No cost — naming costs were deliberately removed from the draft.
Council Chambers ADA Remodel
$1.53 million from the Infrastructure Maintenance Fund, plus $68,410 for seating.
Municipal Resolution on Electric Bicycle Regulation
None at this time.
MacArthur Park Fence Discussion
Potential capital maintenance costs will be discussed.
FOARD Task Force Meeting Cancellation
Shammy's Car Wash Special Use Permit
Private commercial investment funded by the developer.
Moved or seconded (24)
Motions Hinojosa-Smith personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-05-26
that Consent Agenda Items A through E be approved.
- secondedpassed2026-05-26
to approve this agenda item.
- secondedpassed 4-22026-04-28
to amend the underlying motion by adding the following condition: Trash pick up timeframe is limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
approve the Resolution in Item 14 and this Item as presented
- secondedpassed2026-04-14
approve the Resolution in this Item and Item 15 as presented
- secondedpassed2026-02-10
that the item be approved.
- secondedpassed 4-32025-09-09
Consent Item S be approved
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
A motion was made by Councilmember Mark Hill, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following co…
- secondedpassed2025-09-09
A motion was made by Councilmember Jim Walker, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item subject to the following c…
- secondedfailed2025-09-09
close the Public Hearing and approve this agenda item
- secondedpassed2025-06-24
that this agenda item be approved.
- secondedpassed2025-04-08
to approve this agenda item
- movedpassed2025-04-08
to accept the recommendation of Special Counsel to not refer the matter to a hearing panel and consider the matter closed.
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
Consider accepting the resignation of Samit Patel from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Memo.pdf Resignation Email.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
Consider accepting the resignation of Do Kim from the Board of Adjustment. Memo.pdf Resignation Email.pdf
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
Consider approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Addison, the City of Carrollton, the City of Farmers Branch, and the North Texas Emergency Communications Center, Inc. (“NTECC”) relating to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
Consider approval to award Bid #Q-0325-02 Pavement Panel Replacement to C&J’s Design and Solutions of East Texas, LLC; for pavement panel replacement; in the amount of $2,500,000.00; as provided for by the assigned fund balance from the ¼-cent sales tax Infrastructure
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
Consider an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Article, Article 6-19 “Donation Receptacles”; providing for definitions; providing purpose; providing applicability; providing registration; providing permit requirements; providing application
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-03-25
that Consent Agenda Items A through F be approved.
- movedpassed 5-02025-02-06
to table the agenda item to the next scheduled meeting.
Decisions during term (234)
Recorded while Hinojosa-Smith was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda Items A through E
Consent Agenda
Consider approval of the Minutes: October 13, 2026.
Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the North Texas Toll Authority, to provide police services on a specified portion of Sam Rayburn Tollway, Highway 121; and authorizing the Mayor to sign.
Approval of September 17, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Special Use Permit - Shammy's Car Wash (SUP-1272-C)
Consider approval of the September 17, 2026, Planning and Zoning meeting minutes.
Consent Agenda Items A through N
Ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget (Consent Item C)
Council Chambers Remodel contract (Consent Item D)
Spanish Moss Drive reconstruction (Consent Item F)
Geotechnical testing agreement (Consent Item G)
Fire Station 2 architectural services (Consent Item H)
Data center and crypto mining zoning text amendments (Item 9)
Consent Agenda Items A-P and R
TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election
TML Resolution on E-Bike Regulation
Purchase of Audio/Video Hardware and Services from Forte
Purchase of Firewall Licensing and Maintenance from Driven
Consider approval of the Minutes: September 8, 2026.
Voting record (49)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Consent Agenda Items A through E
A motion was made by Councilmember Kevin Nevels, seconded by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to keep the
A motion was made by by Councilmember Brianna Hinojosa-Smith, seconded by Councilmember Ramesh Premkumar, to revise the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget to increase the funding for the CORE, to k
Close the Public Hearing and approved the Proposed Budget as revised.
Budget Revision: CORE Evening Hours
Budget Revision: Sunshine Room and Recreation Coordinator
Budget Revision: Service Organizations and Education Foundation
Reinstatement of Service Organization Funding
Noted the small budget impact relative to the community benefit provided.