STAFF PRESENTATIONS Receive briefing regarding ordinance amendments to Chapter 4 of the City Code, thereby updating regulations and offenses regarding animals. (Any staff presentation not completed prior to the City Council Regular Meeting in the City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. may be presented and considered in the City Council Chamber following the Regular Meeting.)
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M. Receive quarterly report from the Police Department.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION John Lay, Lead Pastor, Church on the Hill, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Fire Corps.
Special Announcements (Part 1 of 2)
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups. The following announcements may be made: 1. Presentation of plaque to former Fire Chief Mark Kerby by the Mesquite Fire Corps. 2. Presentation of Texas City Management Association Award.
OTHER BUSINESS A. Confirm City Manager’s appointment of Russell Wilson as Fire Chief for the City of Mesquite effective November 2, 2020. B. Administer Oath of Office to Fire Chief Russell Wilson.
Special Announcements (Part 2 of 2)
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups. The following announcements may be made: 1. Presentation of plaque to former Fire Chief Mark Kerby by the Mesquite Fire Corps. 2. Presentation of Texas City Management Association Award.
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 4 Minutes of the special City Council meeting held October 15, 2020, and the regular City Council meeting held October 19, 2020. 5 An ordinance, on second reading, granting to Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc ., its successors and assigns, the nonexclusive right to use and occupy rights -of-way within the City of Mesquite for the construction and operation of an electric transmission and distribution system, prescribing conditions governing the use of the public rights -of-way, providing for compensation therefore, providing for an effective date and a term of said franchise, providing for written acceptance of this franchise, finding that the meetings at which this ordinance is passed are open to the public and providing for severability. 6 An emergency measure ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorized pursuant to Mesquite City Charter, Article IV, Section 18 and Section 19; continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Local State of Disaster for Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19 issued on March 23, 2020, and as further continued and authorized by Ordinance No. 4773, Ordinance No. 4781, Ordinance No. 4784, Ordinance No. 4793, and Ordinance 4804; confirming the continued activation of the City’s emergency management plans; adopting and approving certain rules and orders to protect the health and safety of persons in the City and to help abate the public health emergency; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make certain decisions and to take necessary actions to meet City objectives to have City government remain functional while providing essential governmental services during this rapidly changing environment created by the public health emergency; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; making it an offense to fail to comply with a state, local, or interjurisdictional emergency management plan or any rule, order, or ordinance adopted under the plan and providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense. 7 A resolution endorsing and accepting the 2020-2021 Click It or Ticket Safety Grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, approving the contribution of City funds in the amount of $1,541.61 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with such grant and Program. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to complete and execute a Delegation of Signature Authority Approval form to delegate signature and approval authority to City staff relating to the Texas Department of Transportation public transportation projects. 9 Bid No. 2021-008 - Annual Supply of Toro Commercial Mower Parts. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Professional Turf Products, LP, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.) 10 Bid No. 2021-010 - Annual Parts for International Trucks. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Southwest International Trucks, Inc ., for an amount not to exceed $130,000.00.) 11 Bid No. 2021-013 - Annual Print Materials. (Staff recommends award to Ingram Library Services, through the Texas Procurement and Support Services [TPASS] Contract No. 715-M2, sponsored by Texas Smart Buy, in the amount of $127,000.00. The term of this contract is for one-year with three additional one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 12 Bid No. 2021-015 - Airbus/Vesta E911 Equipment Upgrade. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with AT&T Corporation, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. EC07-18, in the amount of $674,334.69.) 13 Bid No. 2021-017 - Purchase of Firearms Simulator. (Staff recommends award to VirTra, through GSA Contract No. GS-02F-0214P, in the amount of $164,694.00.) 14 Bid No. 2021-018 - 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 $311,471.74.) 15 Bid No. 2021-019 - Purchase of Mobile Data Computers for Public Safety. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763, in the amount of $347,680.00.) 16 Bid No. 2021-020 - Hardware for Public Safety Computer Equipment Installation. (Staff recommends award to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3920, in the amount of $168,081.12.) 17 Bid No. 2021-021 - Purchase of WatchGuard Video Systems for Police Department. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider WatchGuard, Inc., in the amount of $1,242,285.06.) 18 Bid No. 2021-022 - Purchase of Zumro Emergency Inflatable Shelters. (Staff recommends award to Comprehensive Communication Services, LLC, through DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3915 in the amount of $101,637.31.) 19 RFP No. 2021-025 - Annual Medical Plan Reinsurance (Stop Loss). (Authorize the City Manager to complete an application with HM Insurance Group to secure stop loss coverage for the City group medical plan.) 20 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Work Order for the P25 Public Safety Radio system maintenance and support with the City of Garland for the term of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, in the amount of $122,787.00. 21 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with the Mesquite Independent School District to facilitate Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for the purchase of electronic devices related to the COVID-19 by the City reimbursing Mesquite Independent School District for the purchase of electronic devices required for remote learning in an amount not to exceed $340,150.00. 22 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for additional design and permitting services related to the pump station, ground storage tank and large diameter water transmission main to provide water to tracts of land within Kaufman County in the amount of $124,300.00. 23 Approve STAR Transit Policy #119, Title VI Program, applicable to all City of Mesquite public transit services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 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, authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Broadmoor Plaza Retail, LLC, for the major renovation and redevelopment of property located at 500 North Galloway Avenue, in the City of Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z0920-0148 submitted by Ghader Mirak for a Zoning Change from “C” - Commercial to “C” - Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a major reception facility with a modification to the Special Conditions requiring a 500-foot separation from any residential district, located at 3935 E. US Highway 80. (One response in favor and three in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2020-09 to the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, by making certain additions and deletions to sections in Part 2 “Residential Districts” pertaining to requirements for off-street parking in residential districts; and amending Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the City Code thereby updating certain regulations and offenses regarding the parking and storing of commercial motor vehicles, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers in residential districts. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment. This item was postponed at the October 19, 2020, City Council meeting.) ADJOURNMENT
STAFF PRESENTATIONS Receive briefing regarding ordinance amendments to Chapter 4 of the City Code, thereby updating regulations and offenses regarding animals. (Any staff presentation not completed prior to the City Council Regular Meeting in the City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. may be presented and considered in the City Council Chamber following the Regular Meeting.)
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M. Receive quarterly report from the Police Department.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION John Lay, Lead Pastor, Church on the Hill, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Fire Corps.
Special Announcements (Part 1 of 2)
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups. The following announcements may be made: 1. Presentation of plaque to former Fire Chief Mark Kerby by the Mesquite Fire Corps. 2. Presentation of Texas City Management Association Award.
OTHER BUSINESS A. Confirm City Manager’s appointment of Russell Wilson as Fire Chief for the City of Mesquite effective November 2, 2020. B. Administer Oath of Office to Fire Chief Russell Wilson.
Special Announcements (Part 2 of 2)
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups. The following announcements may be made: 1. Presentation of plaque to former Fire Chief Mark Kerby by the Mesquite Fire Corps. 2. Presentation of Texas City Management Association Award.
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however, should any member of the Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.) 4 Minutes of the special City Council meeting held October 15, 2020, and the regular City Council meeting held October 19, 2020. 5 An ordinance, on second reading, granting to Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc ., its successors and assigns, the nonexclusive right to use and occupy rights -of-way within the City of Mesquite for the construction and operation of an electric transmission and distribution system, prescribing conditions governing the use of the public rights -of-way, providing for compensation therefore, providing for an effective date and a term of said franchise, providing for written acceptance of this franchise, finding that the meetings at which this ordinance is passed are open to the public and providing for severability. 6 An emergency measure ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorized pursuant to Mesquite City Charter, Article IV, Section 18 and Section 19; continuing the Mayor’s Declaration of Local State of Disaster for Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19 issued on March 23, 2020, and as further continued and authorized by Ordinance No. 4773, Ordinance No. 4781, Ordinance No. 4784, Ordinance No. 4793, and Ordinance 4804; confirming the continued activation of the City’s emergency management plans; adopting and approving certain rules and orders to protect the health and safety of persons in the City and to help abate the public health emergency; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make certain decisions and to take necessary actions to meet City objectives to have City government remain functional while providing essential governmental services during this rapidly changing environment created by the public health emergency; making various findings and provisions related to the subject; making it an offense to fail to comply with a state, local, or interjurisdictional emergency management plan or any rule, order, or ordinance adopted under the plan and providing a penalty in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for each offense. 7 A resolution endorsing and accepting the 2020-2021 Click It or Ticket Safety Grant for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, approving the contribution of City funds in the amount of $1,541.61 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents with the Texas Department of Transportation in connection with such grant and Program. 8 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to complete and execute a Delegation of Signature Authority Approval form to delegate signature and approval authority to City staff relating to the Texas Department of Transportation public transportation projects. 9 Bid No. 2021-008 - Annual Supply of Toro Commercial Mower Parts. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Professional Turf Products, LP, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.) 10 Bid No. 2021-010 - Annual Parts for International Trucks. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Southwest International Trucks, Inc ., for an amount not to exceed $130,000.00.) 11 Bid No. 2021-013 - Annual Print Materials. (Staff recommends award to Ingram Library Services, through the Texas Procurement and Support Services [TPASS] Contract No. 715-M2, sponsored by Texas Smart Buy, in the amount of $127,000.00. The term of this contract is for one-year with three additional one-year renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 12 Bid No. 2021-015 - Airbus/Vesta E911 Equipment Upgrade. (Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with AT&T Corporation, through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. EC07-18, in the amount of $674,334.69.) 13 Bid No. 2021-017 - Purchase of Firearms Simulator. (Staff recommends award to VirTra, through GSA Contract No. GS-02F-0214P, in the amount of $164,694.00.) 14 Bid No. 2021-018 - 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 $311,471.74.) 15 Bid No. 2021-019 - Purchase of Mobile Data Computers for Public Safety. (Staff recommends award to Dell, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3763, in the amount of $347,680.00.) 16 Bid No. 2021-020 - Hardware for Public Safety Computer Equipment Installation. (Staff recommends award to GTS Technology Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-3920, in the amount of $168,081.12.) 17 Bid No. 2021-021 - Purchase of WatchGuard Video Systems for Police Department. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider WatchGuard, Inc., in the amount of $1,242,285.06.) 18 Bid No. 2021-022 - Purchase of Zumro Emergency Inflatable Shelters. (Staff recommends award to Comprehensive Communication Services, LLC, through DIR Contract #DIR-TSO-3915 in the amount of $101,637.31.) 19 RFP No. 2021-025 - Annual Medical Plan Reinsurance (Stop Loss). (Authorize the City Manager to complete an application with HM Insurance Group to secure stop loss coverage for the City group medical plan.) 20 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the Work Order for the P25 Public Safety Radio system maintenance and support with the City of Garland for the term of October 1, 2020, through September 30, 2021, in the amount of $122,787.00. 21 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement with the Mesquite Independent School District to facilitate Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding for the purchase of electronic devices related to the COVID-19 by the City reimbursing Mesquite Independent School District for the purchase of electronic devices required for remote learning in an amount not to exceed $340,150.00. 22 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Contract Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for additional design and permitting services related to the pump station, ground storage tank and large diameter water transmission main to provide water to tracts of land within Kaufman County in the amount of $124,300.00. 23 Approve STAR Transit Policy #119, Title VI Program, applicable to all City of Mesquite public transit services.
PUBLIC HEARINGS 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, authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an agreement for such purposes with Broadmoor Plaza Retail, LLC, for the major renovation and redevelopment of property located at 500 North Galloway Avenue, in the City of Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z0920-0148 submitted by Ghader Mirak for a Zoning Change from “C” - Commercial to “C” - Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a major reception facility with a modification to the Special Conditions requiring a 500-foot separation from any residential district, located at 3935 E. US Highway 80. (One response in favor and three in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment No. 2020-09 to the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, by making certain additions and deletions to sections in Part 2 “Residential Districts” pertaining to requirements for off-street parking in residential districts; and amending Chapter 9 and Chapter 10 of the City Code thereby updating certain regulations and offenses regarding the parking and storing of commercial motor vehicles, oversized vehicles, recreational vehicles (RVs) and trailers in residential districts. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment. This item was postponed at the October 19, 2020, City Council meeting.) ADJOURNMENT