Receive briefing regarding Governor Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-34 and the impact on City operations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL 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
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Danny Mack, Chaplain, Christian Care Center, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Mesquite Staff.
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 items on the agenda, personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. 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 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 regular City Council meeting held March 1, 2021. 4 An ordinance amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2020-21, as heretofore approved by Ordinance No. 4805 of the City of Mesquite, Texas, adopted on September 21, 2020, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for Fiscal Year 2020-21, for the maintenance and operation of various departments and activities of the City, for capital and other improvements of the City and for all other expenditures included in said amended budget. 5 A resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code for the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) consisting of approximately 251.8175 acres of land generally located south of East Scyene Road, west of the Mesquite Metro Airport, north of Berry Road and Newsom Road, and east of Smokey Mountain Trail in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Mesquite, Texas; authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing; and directing the City to prepare a preliminary reinvestment zone financing plan. 6 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a First Amendment to the Solterra Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) to amend the terms of the Agreement related to the McKenzie Road connection and granting of drainage and right -of-way easements related to said connection that benefit the 1,424.398-acre Solterra development, generally located southwest of East Cartwright Road and both northwest and southeast of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard within the corporate limits of the City of Mesquite in Dallas County, Texas. 7 Bid No. 2021-024 - Heritage Plaza: Masonry and Wood Truss Restoration. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the required documents with Nouveau Technology Services, L.P., dba Nouveau Construction and Technology, L.P., through Dallas County RFP 2017-050-6674, in the amount of $255,827.00.) 8 Bid No. 2021-059 - Radio Frequency Identification System for Mesquite Public Libraries. (Staff recommends award to SHI/Government Solutions, Inc., through BuyBoard Contract No. 579-19, in the amount of $79,163.37. The maintenance agreement included in this bid is for a one-year period with an additional one-year renewal option). 9 Bid No. 2021-064 - Annual Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Office 365 Maintenance. (Staff recommends award to SHI/Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-4092, in the total amount of $224,539.87.) 10 Bid No. 2021-069 - Purchase of One (1) Milling Machine. (Staff recommends award to Kirby - Smith Machinery, Inc., in Dallas, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19 in the amount of $628,625.00.) 11 Bid No. 2021-073 - Purchase of a Concrete Truck. (Staff recommends award to Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR, Inc., in Dallas, Texas, through Sourcewell Contract No. 060920-KTC, in the amount of $183,020.37.) 12 Bid No. 2021-074 - Purchase of Heavy Construction Equipment. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in Euless, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, in the amount of $291,001.00 and Clark Equipment Company dba Bobcat Company, through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, in the amount of $24,676.02, for a total amount of $315,677.02.) 13 Bid No. 2021-076 - Purchase of a Rubber Tire Loader. (Staff recommends award to Caterpillar, Inc., in Dallas, Texas, through Sourcewell Contract No. 032119-CAT, in the amount of $226,889.00.) 14 Bid No. 2021-072 - Purchase of Trailers 2020-2021. (Staff recommends award to Interstate Trailers, Inc., in Mansfield, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 599-19 in the amount of $65,040.00.) 15 Bid No. 2021-077 - Purchase of Police Specialty Vehicles. (Staff recommends award to Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford. Ltd., through Tarrant County Contract No. 2020-174, in the total amount of $58,600.10.) 16 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Property Damage Release in favor of Cirrus Holdings, LLC, U.S. Specialty Insurance Company and Jeff Martin regarding a fuel spill at the Mesquite Metro Airport on October 3, 2020.
(City Council may approve a different zoning district than the one requested, except that the different district may not (1) have a maximum structure height or density that is higher than the one requested; or (2) change the uses to include nonresidential when the request is for solely residential uses or vice versa.) Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an Economic Development Program Agreement (Chapter 380 Agreement) for such purposes with First Texas Homes, Inc., for proposed new residential construction in Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Youth Programs Standards of Care. B. Consider an ordinance adopting Standards of Care associated with the City ’s recreation programs titled “2021 Youth Programs Standards of Care” and repealing Ordinance No. 4772.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0121-0177, submitted by Lalanii Jones of Stepping Stones Early Childhood Development Centers, Inc ., for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a day care center, located at 1460 East Glen Boulevard. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0121-0178, submitted by Adel Atalla for a change of zoning from Planned Development - General Retail Ordinance No. 4774 to Planned Development - General Retail Ordinance No. 4774 with a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of used cell phones, located at 1711 West Scyene Road, Suite B. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0121-0179, submitted by Nicole Thompson 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 group home, located at 1217 Christa Drive. (No responses in favor and two in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.)
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2021-01, amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as previously amended, by repealing and replacing Section 1-402 “Noise” in Part 1 “General Provisions” whereby this zoning text amendment removes noise violations and instead cross references to the CITY CODE; and amending the Mesquite City Code, as previously amended, by revising Chapter 8 “Licenses, Permits And Business Regulations” to include a general appeal process applicable to Special Event Permits and Temporary Noise Permits in Article I, Division 2; and revising Chapter 8, Article XV “Special Events” to remove the specific appeal process for Special Event Permits and instead cross reference to the new general appeal process in Article I, Division 2; creating new Article XVII to be titled “Noise: Temporary Noise Permit And Noise Variance” relating to the process and procedures for issuance of said noise permits or variances; repealing and replacing Chapter 10, Article III “Noise” thereby updating certain violations and offenses regarding noise disturbances and vibration offenses; revising Appendix D - Comprehensive Fee Schedule to provide fees for Temporary Noise Permits and Noise Variances, and a fee for the general appeal process for appealing certain administrative decisions to the City Council under Chapter 8. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0159, submitted by Roberto Nunez, Alchemi Development Partners on behalf of Mansoor Dhanani, Mesquite Equity, LLC, for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development - Service Station Ordinance No. 2888 to Planned Development - General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom or, alternatively, to amend Ordinance No. 2888 to allow a proposed building expansion subject to new stipulations, located at 1320 Gross Road. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the rezoning request and approval of the amendment to Ordinance No. 2888. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0165, submitted by Gilbert Jordan, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with certain stipulations, located at 1012 Pioneer Road. (One response in favor and four in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. This item is continued from the February 1, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0162, submitted by Roberto Nunez, Alchemi Development Partners, on behalf of Bikash Pant, Tobacco Corner, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with a modification to have one customer restroom instead of the required one customer restroom each for male and female, located at 2411 North Galloway Avenue, Suite 126. (No responses in favor and one in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0161, submitted by Roberto Nunez, Alchemi Development Partners, on behalf of Niraj KC, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin -operated amusement gameroom with a modification to have one customer restroom instead of the required one customer restroom each for male and female, located at 1604 West Bruton Road. (No responses in favor and none in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0158, submitted by Zeeshan Ali on behalf of Saleem Rajani, Great Concepts, LLC, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with a modification to have one customer restroom instead of the required one customer restroom each for male and female, located at 1430 North Galloway Avenue. (One response in favor and two in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0164, submitted by Kevin Albanna, Nadian Inc., for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with a modification to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom within 300 feet of a school, located at 1220 East Davis Street. (One response in favor and none in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the February 1, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Receive briefing regarding Governor Abbott’s Executive Order No. GA-34 and the impact on City operations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL 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
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Danny Mack, Chaplain, Christian Care Center, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Mesquite Staff.
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 items on the agenda, personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property for a length of time not exceeding three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. Citizens addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six minutes. 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 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 regular City Council meeting held March 1, 2021. 4 An ordinance amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2020-21, as heretofore approved by Ordinance No. 4805 of the City of Mesquite, Texas, adopted on September 21, 2020, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for Fiscal Year 2020-21, for the maintenance and operation of various departments and activities of the City, for capital and other improvements of the City and for all other expenditures included in said amended budget. 5 A resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code for the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) consisting of approximately 251.8175 acres of land generally located south of East Scyene Road, west of the Mesquite Metro Airport, north of Berry Road and Newsom Road, and east of Smokey Mountain Trail in the City of Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas, located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Mesquite, Texas; authorizing the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing; and directing the City to prepare a preliminary reinvestment zone financing plan. 6 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a First Amendment to the Solterra Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) to amend the terms of the Agreement related to the McKenzie Road connection and granting of drainage and right -of-way easements related to said connection that benefit the 1,424.398-acre Solterra development, generally located southwest of East Cartwright Road and both northwest and southeast of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard within the corporate limits of the City of Mesquite in Dallas County, Texas. 7 Bid No. 2021-024 - Heritage Plaza: Masonry and Wood Truss Restoration. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute the required documents with Nouveau Technology Services, L.P., dba Nouveau Construction and Technology, L.P., through Dallas County RFP 2017-050-6674, in the amount of $255,827.00.) 8 Bid No. 2021-059 - Radio Frequency Identification System for Mesquite Public Libraries. (Staff recommends award to SHI/Government Solutions, Inc., through BuyBoard Contract No. 579-19, in the amount of $79,163.37. The maintenance agreement included in this bid is for a one-year period with an additional one-year renewal option). 9 Bid No. 2021-064 - Annual Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and Office 365 Maintenance. (Staff recommends award to SHI/Government Solutions, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TSO-4092, in the total amount of $224,539.87.) 10 Bid No. 2021-069 - Purchase of One (1) Milling Machine. (Staff recommends award to Kirby - Smith Machinery, Inc., in Dallas, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19 in the amount of $628,625.00.) 11 Bid No. 2021-073 - Purchase of a Concrete Truck. (Staff recommends award to Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR, Inc., in Dallas, Texas, through Sourcewell Contract No. 060920-KTC, in the amount of $183,020.37.) 12 Bid No. 2021-074 - Purchase of Heavy Construction Equipment. (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., in Euless, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, in the amount of $291,001.00 and Clark Equipment Company dba Bobcat Company, through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, in the amount of $24,676.02, for a total amount of $315,677.02.) 13 Bid No. 2021-076 - Purchase of a Rubber Tire Loader. (Staff recommends award to Caterpillar, Inc., in Dallas, Texas, through Sourcewell Contract No. 032119-CAT, in the amount of $226,889.00.) 14 Bid No. 2021-072 - Purchase of Trailers 2020-2021. (Staff recommends award to Interstate Trailers, Inc., in Mansfield, Texas, through BuyBoard Contract No. 599-19 in the amount of $65,040.00.) 15 Bid No. 2021-077 - Purchase of Police Specialty Vehicles. (Staff recommends award to Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford. Ltd., through Tarrant County Contract No. 2020-174, in the total amount of $58,600.10.) 16 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Property Damage Release in favor of Cirrus Holdings, LLC, U.S. Specialty Insurance Company and Jeff Martin regarding a fuel spill at the Mesquite Metro Airport on October 3, 2020.
(City Council may approve a different zoning district than the one requested, except that the different district may not (1) have a maximum structure height or density that is higher than the one requested; or (2) change the uses to include nonresidential when the request is for solely residential uses or vice versa.) Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute an Economic Development Program Agreement (Chapter 380 Agreement) for such purposes with First Texas Homes, Inc., for proposed new residential construction in Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the City Manager to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Youth Programs Standards of Care. B. Consider an ordinance adopting Standards of Care associated with the City ’s recreation programs titled “2021 Youth Programs Standards of Care” and repealing Ordinance No. 4772.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0121-0177, submitted by Lalanii Jones of Stepping Stones Early Childhood Development Centers, Inc ., for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a day care center, located at 1460 East Glen Boulevard. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0121-0178, submitted by Adel Atalla for a change of zoning from Planned Development - General Retail Ordinance No. 4774 to Planned Development - General Retail Ordinance No. 4774 with a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of used cell phones, located at 1711 West Scyene Road, Suite B. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0121-0179, submitted by Nicole Thompson 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 group home, located at 1217 Christa Drive. (No responses in favor and two in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations.)
Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Text Amendment ZTA 2021-01, amending the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, as previously amended, by repealing and replacing Section 1-402 “Noise” in Part 1 “General Provisions” whereby this zoning text amendment removes noise violations and instead cross references to the CITY CODE; and amending the Mesquite City Code, as previously amended, by revising Chapter 8 “Licenses, Permits And Business Regulations” to include a general appeal process applicable to Special Event Permits and Temporary Noise Permits in Article I, Division 2; and revising Chapter 8, Article XV “Special Events” to remove the specific appeal process for Special Event Permits and instead cross reference to the new general appeal process in Article I, Division 2; creating new Article XVII to be titled “Noise: Temporary Noise Permit And Noise Variance” relating to the process and procedures for issuance of said noise permits or variances; repealing and replacing Chapter 10, Article III “Noise” thereby updating certain violations and offenses regarding noise disturbances and vibration offenses; revising Appendix D - Comprehensive Fee Schedule to provide fees for Temporary Noise Permits and Noise Variances, and a fee for the general appeal process for appealing certain administrative decisions to the City Council under Chapter 8. (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the zoning text amendment.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0159, submitted by Roberto Nunez, Alchemi Development Partners on behalf of Mansoor Dhanani, Mesquite Equity, LLC, for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development - Service Station Ordinance No. 2888 to Planned Development - General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom or, alternatively, to amend Ordinance No. 2888 to allow a proposed building expansion subject to new stipulations, located at 1320 Gross Road. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the rezoning request and approval of the amendment to Ordinance No. 2888. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0165, submitted by Gilbert Jordan, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with certain stipulations, located at 1012 Pioneer Road. (One response in favor and four in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval. This item is continued from the February 1, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0162, submitted by Roberto Nunez, Alchemi Development Partners, on behalf of Bikash Pant, Tobacco Corner, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with a modification to have one customer restroom instead of the required one customer restroom each for male and female, located at 2411 North Galloway Avenue, Suite 126. (No responses in favor and one in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0161, submitted by Roberto Nunez, Alchemi Development Partners, on behalf of Niraj KC, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin -operated amusement gameroom with a modification to have one customer restroom instead of the required one customer restroom each for male and female, located at 1604 West Bruton Road. (No responses in favor and none in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0158, submitted by Zeeshan Ali on behalf of Saleem Rajani, Great Concepts, LLC, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with a modification to have one customer restroom instead of the required one customer restroom each for male and female, located at 1430 North Galloway Avenue. (One response in favor and two in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the January 4, 2021, City Council meeting.)
Conduct a public hearing for Zoning Application No. Z1120-0164, submitted by Kevin Albanna, Nadian Inc., for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom with a modification to allow a coin-operated amusement gameroom within 300 feet of a school, located at 1220 East Davis Street. (One response in favor and none in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. This item is continued from the February 1, 2021, City Council meeting.)