Discuss proposed changes to regulations allowing the deployment of wireless network nodes within public rights-of-way.
Receive briefing regarding a request from Huffines Communities to deannex approximately one acre of undeveloped area within the Mesquite corporate limits.
Discuss the establishment of a Charter Review Committee and the issues to be included in the charge to the committee.
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session to discuss any of the following: • Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation • Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property • Personnel Matters • Economic Development
INVOCATION Scott Wooddell, Senior Pastor, Eastridge Park Christian Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Stallions PeeWee Flag Football team.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 17, 2017. 6 An ordinance amending Chapters 1, 4 and 16 of the City Code creating a Citation Program. 7 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and approve the Dallas County Capital Improvement Program Funding Agreement for the design and construction of the Military Parkway Trail connecting downtown Mesquite to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. 8 Bid No. 2017-083 - Neighborhood Stabilization Program for Residential Repairs Located at 4404 Motley Drive, Mesquite, Texas, 75150. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Yoon’s Trim and Construction in the amount of $107,103.00.) 9 Bid No. 2017-093 - Annual Uniform Rental Services. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected and rebid at a later date.) 10 Receive the July 2017 semi-annual report for impact fees from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee in accordance with Section 395.058(c)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
Consider a resolution creating a Charter Review Committee to consider and advise the City Council regarding amendment of the City Charter. (This item was postponed at the July 17, 2017, City Council meeting.)
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed 2017- 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan. B. Consider a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $1,001,920.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act, approving and adopting the Program Year 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and designating the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative for the purpose of giving required assurances and acting in connection with said application.
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action for a Comprehensive Plan concurrency amendment associated with rezoning Application No. Z0517-0005 to change the future land use designation from Low Density Neighborhood to General Business, located at the southeast corner of East Cartwright Road and Wilkinson Road. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item was postponed at the July 3, 2017, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action on Application No. Z0517-0005, submitted by Matthew Maly for Dunaway Associates, for a zoning change from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to GR, General Retail, on two undeveloped tracts comprising 11.556 acres, located on the southeast corner of Cartwright Road and Wilkinson Road. (Eight responses in opposition to the application were received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial . The applicant filed a timely appeal on June 22, 2017. This item was postponed at the July 3, 2017, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Richard and Karen Crownover to substitute a wood fence for a required masonry screening wall on property located at 4401 North Belt Line Road.
Consider calling public hearings for August 21, 2017, and September 5, 2017, to set the ad valorem tax rate for the fiscal year 2017-18.
Consideration and possible action of a request from Stream Realty Partners, on behalf of Cabot Properties, for a waiver from the commercial moratorium to submit an application for the parking of heavy load vehicles as an accessory use on property located at 1371 South Town East Boulevard.
Consideration and possible action of a request from United Properties Southwest, LLC, on behalf of Pep Boys Texas Distribution Center, for a waiver from the commercial moratorium to submit an application for the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principal and accessory use on properties located at 1130 and 1420 East Kearney Street.
Consider appointment of seven members to the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors for terms to expire August 19, 2019.
Consider appointment of Rachel Lopez to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire November 7, 2017, and confirmation of appointment by the City Manager of Rachel Lopez to serve as a member of the City of Mesquite Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission for a term to expire November 7, 2017.
Discuss proposed changes to regulations allowing the deployment of wireless network nodes within public rights-of-way.
Receive briefing regarding a request from Huffines Communities to deannex approximately one acre of undeveloped area within the Mesquite corporate limits.
Discuss the establishment of a Charter Review Committee and the issues to be included in the charge to the committee.
EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:00 P.M. In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session to discuss any of the following: • Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation • Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property • Personnel Matters • Economic Development
INVOCATION Scott Wooddell, Senior Pastor, Eastridge Park Christian Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Stallions PeeWee Flag Football team.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
At this time a number of citizens not to exceed 10 shall be allowed to speak on any matter other than personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with law.
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 5 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 17, 2017. 6 An ordinance amending Chapters 1, 4 and 16 of the City Code creating a Citation Program. 7 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and approve the Dallas County Capital Improvement Program Funding Agreement for the design and construction of the Military Parkway Trail connecting downtown Mesquite to the Mesquite Championship Rodeo. 8 Bid No. 2017-083 - Neighborhood Stabilization Program for Residential Repairs Located at 4404 Motley Drive, Mesquite, Texas, 75150. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Yoon’s Trim and Construction in the amount of $107,103.00.) 9 Bid No. 2017-093 - Annual Uniform Rental Services. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected and rebid at a later date.) 10 Receive the July 2017 semi-annual report for impact fees from the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee in accordance with Section 395.058(c)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
Consider a resolution creating a Charter Review Committee to consider and advise the City Council regarding amendment of the City Charter. (This item was postponed at the July 17, 2017, City Council meeting.)
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive input from citizens regarding the proposed 2017- 2018 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) budget and adopt the Annual Action Plan. B. Consider a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for an amount not to exceed $1,001,920.00 for federal funds under the Housing and Community Development Act, approving and adopting the Program Year 2017-18 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan and designating the City Manager as Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative for the purpose of giving required assurances and acting in connection with said application.
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action for a Comprehensive Plan concurrency amendment associated with rezoning Application No. Z0517-0005 to change the future land use designation from Low Density Neighborhood to General Business, located at the southeast corner of East Cartwright Road and Wilkinson Road. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item was postponed at the July 3, 2017, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action on Application No. Z0517-0005, submitted by Matthew Maly for Dunaway Associates, for a zoning change from R-1, Single-Family Residential, to GR, General Retail, on two undeveloped tracts comprising 11.556 acres, located on the southeast corner of Cartwright Road and Wilkinson Road. (Eight responses in opposition to the application were received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial . The applicant filed a timely appeal on June 22, 2017. This item was postponed at the July 3, 2017, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Richard and Karen Crownover to substitute a wood fence for a required masonry screening wall on property located at 4401 North Belt Line Road.
Consider calling public hearings for August 21, 2017, and September 5, 2017, to set the ad valorem tax rate for the fiscal year 2017-18.
Consideration and possible action of a request from Stream Realty Partners, on behalf of Cabot Properties, for a waiver from the commercial moratorium to submit an application for the parking of heavy load vehicles as an accessory use on property located at 1371 South Town East Boulevard.
Consideration and possible action of a request from United Properties Southwest, LLC, on behalf of Pep Boys Texas Distribution Center, for a waiver from the commercial moratorium to submit an application for the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principal and accessory use on properties located at 1130 and 1420 East Kearney Street.
Consider appointment of seven members to the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors for terms to expire August 19, 2019.
Consider appointment of Rachel Lopez to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire November 7, 2017, and confirmation of appointment by the City Manager of Rachel Lopez to serve as a member of the City of Mesquite Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission for a term to expire November 7, 2017.