Receive report and presentation regarding redistricting including a discussion regarding the illustrative redistricting plan.
Receive briefing regarding a development agreement for the proposed Iron Horse Mixed Use Development consisting of retail, restaurant, office, residential components and other associated uses of an approximately 56 acre tract of land generally located at Rodeo Drive and Rodeo Center Boulevard.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 Gabriel Ojih, Pastor, Pathway of Grace Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mesquite Municipal Court Clerks.
Presentation of a plaque to N.N. Dharmarajan in recognition of his service as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
Presentation of a plaque to Sergio Garcia in recognition of his service as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
Presentation of donation from American National Bank of Texas to the Mesquite Veterans Memorial campaign.
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.) 11 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 15, 2018. 12 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code by reducing the speed limit from 35 MPH to 30 MPH on Motley Drive from Gus Thomasson Road on the south to Town East Boulevard on the north, effective November 12, 2018. 13 An ordinance amending Section 10.3 of the Community Appearance Manual thereby amending the requirements for lighting on buildings. 14 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and approve the Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Mesquite Heritage Trail within U.S. Highway 80 right-of-way. 15 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for the purchase of electric energy from a retail energy provider at the best value for the City of Mesquite, Texas, and to present the agreement before the City Council for ratification as soon as possible after execution. 16 Bid No. 2018-006 - South Mesquite Creek Sanitary Sewer Erosion Protection Project. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected and rebid at a later date.) 17 Bid No. 2018-092 - Dunford School Erosion Control Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with DCI Contracting, Inc ., in the amount of $89,660.00.) 18 Bid No. 2018-102 - Purchase of Equipment Services Shop Crane. (Staff recommends award to CCE, Inc., in the amount of $55,318.00.) 19 Bid No. 2019-026 - Purchase of Fire Department Bomb Squad Remote Operations System. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Telerob USA, Inc., in the amount of $349,996.21.) 20 Bid No. 2019-027 - Purchase of Wheel Loader. (Staff recommends award to Holt CAT, in Dallas, Texas, through National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract No. 032515-Member 31694, in the amount of $218,982.00.) 21 Bid No. 2019-029 - Purchase of One 1500 GPM 105-Foot Rear Mount Ladder Truck. (Staff recommends award to Spartan ERV, represented by Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. FS12-17, in the amount of $1,099,232.00.) 22 Bid No. 2019-030 - Enterprise Storage Software and Hardware Maintenance. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSA-3763, in the amount of $75,606.08.) 23 Bid No. 2019-031 - Annual Supply of Personal Computers. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763, in the amount of $246,016.59.) 24 Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Mesquite, Texas, and City Manager Cliff Keheley. 25 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Master Interlocal Radio System Service Agreement with the City of Garland, Texas, to provide maintenance and repair services for the municipal radio systems and to authorize payment to the City of Garland, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2018-19 radio maintenance services in the amount of $66,180.00. 26 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Memorandum of Agreement with North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council for the participation as a member of the Emergency Medical Task Force. 27 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, for participation in the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) in the amount of $50,000.00. 28 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with the Mesquite Independent School District, to purchase approximately 48.417 acres of land (the Property) for future City use, the Property being located at 925 McKenzie Road, in Mesquite, Texas, for the purchase price of $970,131.43 and related closing costs and authorizing the City Manager to execute all other documents and take all other actions necessary or requested to complete the closing and purchase of the property. 29 Approve a petition requesting installation of speed bumps in the alley between Ivy Drive and Caribbean Drive from Bedford Drive to the alley intersection connecting to Saint James Court. 30 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the 2018-19 Police State Seizure Budget in accordance with Title 28, Section 524 of the United States Code and Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in the amount of $347,720.00.
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive and discuss public input and comment on redistricting and the proposed illustrative plan. B. Consideration and possible action to revise the designated illustrative redistricting plan and/or propose a final redistricting plan for adoption at the November 19, 2018, City Council meeting.
Conduct a public hearing for Application No. Z1018-0069, submitted by Petitt Barraza, LLC, on behalf of DR Horton - Texas, Ltd., for a change of zoning from Agriculture to Planned Development-Single Family Residential to allow a single family subdivision, located south of Interstate Highway 20, east of FM 741 and north of Heartland Parkway. (No responses in favor or opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0918-0064, submitted by WRA Architects on behalf of Mesquite Independent School District, for a change of zoning from Planned Development-Single Family Residential to Planned Development-Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a middle school, located at 101 Holloman Road. (No responses in favor or opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application with certain stipulations.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code thereby updating the regulations regarding various temporary sign types, sign contractor registration and bonds, monument signs, purpose of the Code, noncommercial messages, bandit signs, replacement of billboards, wall signs and window signs.
A. Conduct a public hearing under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code for the use or taking of park land; considering the sale of City park property to the Mesquite Independent School District (“MISD”) to allow for the construction of a new school. The City park property to be transferred to MISD is 44.097 acres of land, generally described as located in the John P. Anderson Survey, Abstract No. 1, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, and being a part of the property commonly known as 4200 Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Boulevard in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas (the Property). B. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for Sale of Real Property with the MISD and all other documents necessary to convey the property to the MISD.
Consider appointment of one member to the Animal Services Advisory Board for a term to expire September 8, 2020.
Consider appointment of one regular member to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2020.
Consider appointment of Terry Tosch to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire November 7, 2021, and confirmation of appointment by the City Manager of Terry Tosch to serve as a member of the City of Mesquite Fire Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission for a term to expire November 7, 2021.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
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
Receive report and presentation regarding redistricting including a discussion regarding the illustrative redistricting plan.
Receive briefing regarding a development agreement for the proposed Iron Horse Mixed Use Development consisting of retail, restaurant, office, residential components and other associated uses of an approximately 56 acre tract of land generally located at Rodeo Drive and Rodeo Center Boulevard.
Executive Session (Part 1 of 2)
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 Gabriel Ojih, Pastor, Pathway of Grace Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mesquite Municipal Court Clerks.
Presentation of a plaque to N.N. Dharmarajan in recognition of his service as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
Presentation of a plaque to Sergio Garcia in recognition of his service as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
Presentation of donation from American National Bank of Texas to the Mesquite Veterans Memorial campaign.
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.) 11 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held October 15, 2018. 12 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code by reducing the speed limit from 35 MPH to 30 MPH on Motley Drive from Gus Thomasson Road on the south to Town East Boulevard on the north, effective November 12, 2018. 13 An ordinance amending Section 10.3 of the Community Appearance Manual thereby amending the requirements for lighting on buildings. 14 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and approve the Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Mesquite Heritage Trail within U.S. Highway 80 right-of-way. 15 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for the purchase of electric energy from a retail energy provider at the best value for the City of Mesquite, Texas, and to present the agreement before the City Council for ratification as soon as possible after execution. 16 Bid No. 2018-006 - South Mesquite Creek Sanitary Sewer Erosion Protection Project. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected and rebid at a later date.) 17 Bid No. 2018-092 - Dunford School Erosion Control Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with DCI Contracting, Inc ., in the amount of $89,660.00.) 18 Bid No. 2018-102 - Purchase of Equipment Services Shop Crane. (Staff recommends award to CCE, Inc., in the amount of $55,318.00.) 19 Bid No. 2019-026 - Purchase of Fire Department Bomb Squad Remote Operations System. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Telerob USA, Inc., in the amount of $349,996.21.) 20 Bid No. 2019-027 - Purchase of Wheel Loader. (Staff recommends award to Holt CAT, in Dallas, Texas, through National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract No. 032515-Member 31694, in the amount of $218,982.00.) 21 Bid No. 2019-029 - Purchase of One 1500 GPM 105-Foot Rear Mount Ladder Truck. (Staff recommends award to Spartan ERV, represented by Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. FS12-17, in the amount of $1,099,232.00.) 22 Bid No. 2019-030 - Enterprise Storage Software and Hardware Maintenance. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSA-3763, in the amount of $75,606.08.) 23 Bid No. 2019-031 - Annual Supply of Personal Computers. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763, in the amount of $246,016.59.) 24 Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the employment agreement between the City of Mesquite, Texas, and City Manager Cliff Keheley. 25 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Master Interlocal Radio System Service Agreement with the City of Garland, Texas, to provide maintenance and repair services for the municipal radio systems and to authorize payment to the City of Garland, Texas, for Fiscal Year 2018-19 radio maintenance services in the amount of $66,180.00. 26 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Memorandum of Agreement with North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council for the participation as a member of the Emergency Medical Task Force. 27 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a grant agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division, for participation in the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) in the amount of $50,000.00. 28 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with the Mesquite Independent School District, to purchase approximately 48.417 acres of land (the Property) for future City use, the Property being located at 925 McKenzie Road, in Mesquite, Texas, for the purchase price of $970,131.43 and related closing costs and authorizing the City Manager to execute all other documents and take all other actions necessary or requested to complete the closing and purchase of the property. 29 Approve a petition requesting installation of speed bumps in the alley between Ivy Drive and Caribbean Drive from Bedford Drive to the alley intersection connecting to Saint James Court. 30 Approve Amendment No. 1 to the 2018-19 Police State Seizure Budget in accordance with Title 28, Section 524 of the United States Code and Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in the amount of $347,720.00.
A. Conduct a public hearing to receive and discuss public input and comment on redistricting and the proposed illustrative plan. B. Consideration and possible action to revise the designated illustrative redistricting plan and/or propose a final redistricting plan for adoption at the November 19, 2018, City Council meeting.
Conduct a public hearing for Application No. Z1018-0069, submitted by Petitt Barraza, LLC, on behalf of DR Horton - Texas, Ltd., for a change of zoning from Agriculture to Planned Development-Single Family Residential to allow a single family subdivision, located south of Interstate Highway 20, east of FM 741 and north of Heartland Parkway. (No responses in favor or opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No. Z0918-0064, submitted by WRA Architects on behalf of Mesquite Independent School District, for a change of zoning from Planned Development-Single Family Residential to Planned Development-Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a middle school, located at 101 Holloman Road. (No responses in favor or opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the application with certain stipulations.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City Code thereby updating the regulations regarding various temporary sign types, sign contractor registration and bonds, monument signs, purpose of the Code, noncommercial messages, bandit signs, replacement of billboards, wall signs and window signs.
A. Conduct a public hearing under Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code for the use or taking of park land; considering the sale of City park property to the Mesquite Independent School District (“MISD”) to allow for the construction of a new school. The City park property to be transferred to MISD is 44.097 acres of land, generally described as located in the John P. Anderson Survey, Abstract No. 1, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, and being a part of the property commonly known as 4200 Faithon P. Lucas Sr. Boulevard in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas (the Property). B. Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for Sale of Real Property with the MISD and all other documents necessary to convey the property to the MISD.
Consider appointment of one member to the Animal Services Advisory Board for a term to expire September 8, 2020.
Consider appointment of one regular member to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term to expire September 30, 2020.
Consider appointment of Terry Tosch to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire November 7, 2021, and confirmation of appointment by the City Manager of Terry Tosch to serve as a member of the City of Mesquite Fire Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission for a term to expire November 7, 2021.
Executive Session (Part 2 of 2)
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