EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 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 Craig Christina, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE To be determined.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
(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.) 3 Minutes of the special City Council meeting held November 13, 2017, and the regular City Council meetings held November 14, 2017, and November 20, 2017. 4 An ordinance, on third and final reading, granting to Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division, a Texas and Virginia Corporation, its successors and assigns, a franchise to furnish, transport and supply natural gas to the general public in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, to construct, maintain and operate pipelines and equipment for the transportation, delivery, sale and distribution of natural gas in, out of and through said City for all purposes, and providing for the payment of a fee or charge for the use of the public rights-of-ways. 5 A resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Towne Centre Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Two, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include the following two tracts of land: (I) Tract 1: property generally located between East Gross Street, Norwood Street, City Lake Park and Cedar Drive on the south; Rodeo Center Boulevard and IH-635 on the west; Military Parkway, Gross Road, Kearney Street and Texas Street on the north; and Florence Street, E. H. Hanby Stadium and Bryan-Beltline Road on the east; and (II) Tract 2: property generally located between Poteet Drive, Towne Centre Drive and Town East Boulevard on the south; Towne Crossing Boulevard on the west; Brazoria Drive and Devonshire Lane on the north; and North Galloway Avenue on the east; and increasing the total estimated project costs for the Zone; and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing. 6 A. An ordinance approving a Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Mesquite, Texas, and making a finding regarding feasibility. B. A resolution setting a public hearing to consider under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include property generally located on both sides of IH -30, north of Action Drive, Topaz Drive, Sorrento Drive and Lou Ann Drive, east of Big Town Boulevard and La Prada Drive, south of John West Road, the north line of IH-30, Susan Drive and Rockne Lane, and west of Morgan Drive and Edgebrook Drive, and property generally located on both sides of Motley Drive, south of Lou Ann Drive, north of Bellhaven Drive, west of Tedlow Trail, and east of Viva Drive, and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing. 7 A. An ordinance approving a Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Town East/Skyline Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Nine, City of Mesquite, Texas, and making a finding regarding feasibility. B. A resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Town East/Skyline Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Nine, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include property generally located between Samuell Boulevard and Highway 80 on the south, Buckner Boulevard and IH 30 on the west, south of Action Drive on the north and Bamboo Street on the east, and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments for the period from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2022, thereby authorizing the City’s participation in the Regional Wet Weather Characterization Program. 9 A resolution adopting a Long-Range Plan for the Mesquite Public Library System. 10 RFP No. 2017-113 - Annual Contract for Veterinary Services for Animals Impounded at Mesquite Animal Services. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Hillside Veterinary Clinic, P.C., d/b/a Town East Animal Hospital.) 11 Bid No. 2018-029 - Purchase of Streets Rollers. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in Euless, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 515-16, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, in the amount of $84,799.60.)
12 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a development agreement with BDMR Development, LLC, and Polo Ridge Fresh Water Supply District of Kaufman County regarding approximately 822.1 acres of land generally located south of FM 740, west of FM 2757, and north of Kelly Road in Kaufman County, Texas, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite and being commonly referred to as “Polo Ridge” and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City. (This item was postponed at the November 6, 2017, and November 20, 2017, City Council meetings.) 13 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a development agreement with CADG Kaufman 146, LLC, and Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 5 regarding approximately 146.746 acres of land generally located south of Interstate Highway 20, east of FM 741 and north of Heartland Parkway in Kaufman County, Texas, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City and being commonly referred to as “Heartland Town Center” and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program (Chapter 380 Agreement) to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Industrial Developments International (Texas), L.P., (IDI), for a proposed industrial building in the Skyline Industrial District at 2250 Skyline Dr., Mesquite, Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program (Chapter 380 Agreement) to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Latin Life, Inc., for a proposed new restaurant at 3855 West Emporium Circle, Mesquite, Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program (Chapter 380 Agreement) to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Ocampo Brothers, LLC, for a proposed new restaurant at 717 N. Bryan-Belt Line Road, Mesquite, Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action on Zoning Text Amendment No. 2017-03 amending Chapter 1A-200, Landscape Requirements; Chapter 1A-300, Screening and Buffering Requirements; Section 3-203, Schedule of Permitted Uses; Chapter 3-300, Development Standards; Chapter 3-400, Off-Street Parking and Loading; Chapter 3-500, Supplementary Use Regulations; Chapter 3-600, Outdoor Sales, Display and Storage Regulations; Chapter 4-930, Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay District; and Section 6-102, Definitions; all pertaining to new and revised regulations for Truck Stops and other development that includes the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principal or accessory use. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. This item was postponed at the September 18, 2017, October 16, 2017, and November 20, 2017, City Council meetings.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance designating a contiguous geographic area within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite as a reinvestment zone, to be known as Polo Ridge Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 10, establishing the boundaries and establishing a Board of Directors.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing and creating the Polo Ridge Public Improvement District (PID) to include approximately 822.1 acres of land generally located south of FM 740, west of FM 2757 and north of Kelly Road in Kaufman County, Texas, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite, Texas, in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Consider appointment of four regular members and one alternate member to the Building Standards Board for terms to expire January 1, 2020.
Consider appointment of two members to the Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2020, and one member for a term to expire December 31, 2018.
Consider appointment of three regular members to the Municipal Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 4, 2019, and two alternate members for terms to expire December 4, 2018.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:00 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 Craig Christina, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Terrace Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE To be determined.
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
(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.) 3 Minutes of the special City Council meeting held November 13, 2017, and the regular City Council meetings held November 14, 2017, and November 20, 2017. 4 An ordinance, on third and final reading, granting to Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division, a Texas and Virginia Corporation, its successors and assigns, a franchise to furnish, transport and supply natural gas to the general public in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, to construct, maintain and operate pipelines and equipment for the transportation, delivery, sale and distribution of natural gas in, out of and through said City for all purposes, and providing for the payment of a fee or charge for the use of the public rights-of-ways. 5 A resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Towne Centre Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Two, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include the following two tracts of land: (I) Tract 1: property generally located between East Gross Street, Norwood Street, City Lake Park and Cedar Drive on the south; Rodeo Center Boulevard and IH-635 on the west; Military Parkway, Gross Road, Kearney Street and Texas Street on the north; and Florence Street, E. H. Hanby Stadium and Bryan-Beltline Road on the east; and (II) Tract 2: property generally located between Poteet Drive, Towne Centre Drive and Town East Boulevard on the south; Towne Crossing Boulevard on the west; Brazoria Drive and Devonshire Lane on the north; and North Galloway Avenue on the east; and increasing the total estimated project costs for the Zone; and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing. 6 A. An ordinance approving a Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Mesquite, Texas, and making a finding regarding feasibility. B. A resolution setting a public hearing to consider under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Gus Thomasson Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Eight, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include property generally located on both sides of IH -30, north of Action Drive, Topaz Drive, Sorrento Drive and Lou Ann Drive, east of Big Town Boulevard and La Prada Drive, south of John West Road, the north line of IH-30, Susan Drive and Rockne Lane, and west of Morgan Drive and Edgebrook Drive, and property generally located on both sides of Motley Drive, south of Lou Ann Drive, north of Bellhaven Drive, west of Tedlow Trail, and east of Viva Drive, and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing. 7 A. An ordinance approving a Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Town East/Skyline Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Nine, City of Mesquite, Texas, and making a finding regarding feasibility. B. A resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Town East/Skyline Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment Zone No. Nine, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include property generally located between Samuell Boulevard and Highway 80 on the south, Buckner Boulevard and IH 30 on the west, south of Action Drive on the north and Bamboo Street on the east, and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with North Central Texas Council of Governments for the period from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2022, thereby authorizing the City’s participation in the Regional Wet Weather Characterization Program. 9 A resolution adopting a Long-Range Plan for the Mesquite Public Library System. 10 RFP No. 2017-113 - Annual Contract for Veterinary Services for Animals Impounded at Mesquite Animal Services. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Hillside Veterinary Clinic, P.C., d/b/a Town East Animal Hospital.) 11 Bid No. 2018-029 - Purchase of Streets Rollers. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in Euless, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 515-16, sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards, in the amount of $84,799.60.)
12 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a development agreement with BDMR Development, LLC, and Polo Ridge Fresh Water Supply District of Kaufman County regarding approximately 822.1 acres of land generally located south of FM 740, west of FM 2757, and north of Kelly Road in Kaufman County, Texas, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite and being commonly referred to as “Polo Ridge” and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City. (This item was postponed at the November 6, 2017, and November 20, 2017, City Council meetings.) 13 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a development agreement with CADG Kaufman 146, LLC, and Kaufman County Fresh Water Supply District No. 5 regarding approximately 146.746 acres of land generally located south of Interstate Highway 20, east of FM 741 and north of Heartland Parkway in Kaufman County, Texas, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City and being commonly referred to as “Heartland Town Center” and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
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.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program (Chapter 380 Agreement) to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Industrial Developments International (Texas), L.P., (IDI), for a proposed industrial building in the Skyline Industrial District at 2250 Skyline Dr., Mesquite, Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program (Chapter 380 Agreement) to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Latin Life, Inc., for a proposed new restaurant at 3855 West Emporium Circle, Mesquite, Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program (Chapter 380 Agreement) to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City and authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Ocampo Brothers, LLC, for a proposed new restaurant at 717 N. Bryan-Belt Line Road, Mesquite, Texas.
Conduct a public hearing and consider possible action on Zoning Text Amendment No. 2017-03 amending Chapter 1A-200, Landscape Requirements; Chapter 1A-300, Screening and Buffering Requirements; Section 3-203, Schedule of Permitted Uses; Chapter 3-300, Development Standards; Chapter 3-400, Off-Street Parking and Loading; Chapter 3-500, Supplementary Use Regulations; Chapter 3-600, Outdoor Sales, Display and Storage Regulations; Chapter 4-930, Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay District; and Section 6-102, Definitions; all pertaining to new and revised regulations for Truck Stops and other development that includes the parking of heavy load vehicles as a principal or accessory use. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. This item was postponed at the September 18, 2017, October 16, 2017, and November 20, 2017, City Council meetings.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance designating a contiguous geographic area within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite as a reinvestment zone, to be known as Polo Ridge Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 10, establishing the boundaries and establishing a Board of Directors.
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing and creating the Polo Ridge Public Improvement District (PID) to include approximately 822.1 acres of land generally located south of FM 740, west of FM 2757 and north of Kelly Road in Kaufman County, Texas, located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Mesquite, Texas, in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Consider appointment of four regular members and one alternate member to the Building Standards Board for terms to expire January 1, 2020.
Consider appointment of two members to the Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2020, and one member for a term to expire December 31, 2018.
Consider appointment of three regular members to the Municipal Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 4, 2019, and two alternate members for terms to expire December 4, 2018.