Receive departmental strategy and budget presentations, as determined by City Management, related to City Council strategic goals and objectives.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Michael Luster, Pastor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Employees of the Parks and Recreation Department.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 upon request by a City Councilmember.) 2 Minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held June 20, 2022. 3 An ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring real property for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water pipeline and related facilities on property located at 4600 Lawson Road; authorizing appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use; and delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager. 4 Bid No. 2022-073 - Mesquite Animal Shelter & Adoption Center Expansion. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected.) 5 Bid No. 2022-125- Annual Telephone Services - Local and Long Distance. (Staff recommends award to AT&T Corp., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00.) 6 Bid No. 2022-126 - Annual Mobile Data and Voice Service. (Staff recommends award to AT&T Corp. for voice and data plans, through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.) 7 Bid No. 2022-127 - Purchase of One Laymor Broom for the Streets Division (Model SM450ST). (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, in the amount of $92.000.00.) 8 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Dallas College to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education and training in the classroom and through internship with the Mesquite Fire Department. The term of this contract is for a five-year period, with one additional one-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.
An ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring real property for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water pipeline and related facilities on property located at 4600 Lawson Road; authorizing appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use; and delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager.
Consider appointment of one member (Position No. 3) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0322-0239, submitted by Sparks Property Holding, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development Ordinance No. 1110 to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a restaurant with accessory uses, located at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80. (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 with certain stipulations.)
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pending and Contemplated Litigation Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Allen, et al v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications, Cause No. 6:19-cv-345-ADA-JCM – Filed 10-19-18 2. Tejas Motel, LLC v. City of Mesquite, acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Cause No. DC-18-16933 – Filed 11-8-18 3. Patricia Brennan and Alyssa Sanders, Individually and as Heirs of Natalie Sanders v. City of Mesquite, et al, Cause No. 3:19-CV-01263-L – Filed 5-24-19 4. Tejas Motel, L.L.C. v. City of Mesquite, Acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-20-01982-X – Filed 7-27-20 5. City of Mesquite v. Ulises Rivera, Jessica Rivera and 3509 Byrd Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75150 in rem, Cause No. DC-20-12465 – Filed 9-3-20 6. Kasia Varsak v. Jeremy Thomas Meeks and the City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. CC-21-00813-B – Filed 3-4-21 7. John Alexander v. City of Mesquite and Emilio F. Henry, Cause No. DC-21-06832 - Filed 5-28-21 8. Raina Naomi Brechbiel v. Danielle Larrison and Christopher Odom, Cause No. 3:21-cv-01563-E - Filed 7-7-21 9. Landon Harris v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-21-08418 - Filed 6-30-21 10. Daniel Gonzales v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-21-05087-D - Filed 11-22-21 11. City of Mesquite v. CC Hillcrest, LLC, Summit Hillcrest Apartments, Ltd, Hillcrest GP, LLC and 2119 Hillcrest St., Mesquite, Texas 75149 in rem, Cause No. DC-22-01764 - Filed 2-14-22 12. Anthony Wagner v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-02864 - Filed 3-14-22 13. Clement Bernard v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00928 - Filed 4-26-22 Real Property Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. The following subjects may be discussed: 12 Discuss purchase of property on Ebrite Street. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may consider the appointment, evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, members of the various City boards and commissions, and City officers or other employees. A complete list of the members of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary’s office. Economic Development Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed: 13 Discuss economic development incentives for a prospective redevelopment on Gus Thomasson Road near Driftwood Drive. Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, when such executive session is authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices or Security Audits) and 551.087 (Economic Development); Texas Tax Code Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information) and Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f) (Emergency Management). The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make arrangements, call the City Secretary's office at 972-216-6244 or TDD 1-800-735-2989. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Conforme a la Sección 30.06 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego oculta), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un arma de fuego oculta. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly. Conforme a la Sección 30.07 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego a la vista), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando una arma de fuego a la vista. Pursuant to Section 551.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, any member of the public wishing to address the City Council through the use of a translator is granted at least twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator.
Receive departmental strategy and budget presentations, as determined by City Management, related to City Council strategic goals and objectives.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Michael Luster, Pastor, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Employees of the Parks and Recreation Department.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 upon request by a City Councilmember.) 2 Minutes of the regular City Council Meeting held June 20, 2022. 3 An ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring real property for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water pipeline and related facilities on property located at 4600 Lawson Road; authorizing appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use; and delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager. 4 Bid No. 2022-073 - Mesquite Animal Shelter & Adoption Center Expansion. (Staff recommends all bids be rejected.) 5 Bid No. 2022-125- Annual Telephone Services - Local and Long Distance. (Staff recommends award to AT&T Corp., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002, in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00.) 6 Bid No. 2022-126 - Annual Mobile Data and Voice Service. (Staff recommends award to AT&T Corp. for voice and data plans, through the Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-TELE-CTSA-002, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.) 7 Bid No. 2022-127 - Purchase of One Laymor Broom for the Streets Division (Model SM450ST). (Staff recommends award to Associated Supply Company, Inc., through BuyBoard Contract No. 597-19, in the amount of $92.000.00.) 8 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Clinical Affiliation Agreement with Dallas College to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education and training in the classroom and through internship with the Mesquite Fire Department. The term of this contract is for a five-year period, with one additional one-year renewal option. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal option, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.
An ordinance determining the necessity of acquiring real property for construction, operation, and maintenance of a water pipeline and related facilities on property located at 4600 Lawson Road; authorizing appropriation of the real property and/or the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire the real property for public use; and delegating authority to initiate condemnation proceedings to the City Manager.
Consider appointment of one member (Position No. 3) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0322-0239, submitted by Sparks Property Holding, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development Ordinance No. 1110 to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a restaurant with accessory uses, located at 3200 East U.S. Highway 80. (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 with certain stipulations.)
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pending and Contemplated Litigation Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects may be discussed: 1. City of Allen, et al v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications, Cause No. 6:19-cv-345-ADA-JCM – Filed 10-19-18 2. Tejas Motel, LLC v. City of Mesquite, acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Cause No. DC-18-16933 – Filed 11-8-18 3. Patricia Brennan and Alyssa Sanders, Individually and as Heirs of Natalie Sanders v. City of Mesquite, et al, Cause No. 3:19-CV-01263-L – Filed 5-24-19 4. Tejas Motel, L.L.C. v. City of Mesquite, Acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Civil Action No. 3:20-cv-20-01982-X – Filed 7-27-20 5. City of Mesquite v. Ulises Rivera, Jessica Rivera and 3509 Byrd Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75150 in rem, Cause No. DC-20-12465 – Filed 9-3-20 6. Kasia Varsak v. Jeremy Thomas Meeks and the City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. CC-21-00813-B – Filed 3-4-21 7. John Alexander v. City of Mesquite and Emilio F. Henry, Cause No. DC-21-06832 - Filed 5-28-21 8. Raina Naomi Brechbiel v. Danielle Larrison and Christopher Odom, Cause No. 3:21-cv-01563-E - Filed 7-7-21 9. Landon Harris v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-21-08418 - Filed 6-30-21 10. Daniel Gonzales v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-21-05087-D - Filed 11-22-21 11. City of Mesquite v. CC Hillcrest, LLC, Summit Hillcrest Apartments, Ltd, Hillcrest GP, LLC and 2119 Hillcrest St., Mesquite, Texas 75149 in rem, Cause No. DC-22-01764 - Filed 2-14-22 12. Anthony Wagner v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-02864 - Filed 3-14-22 13. Clement Bernard v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Civil Action No. 3:22-cv-00928 - Filed 4-26-22 Real Property Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. The following subjects may be discussed: 12 Discuss purchase of property on Ebrite Street. Personnel Matters Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may consider the appointment, evaluation, employment, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, members of the various City boards and commissions, and City officers or other employees. A complete list of the members of the City boards and commissions is on file in the City Secretary’s office. Economic Development Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed: 13 Discuss economic development incentives for a prospective redevelopment on Gus Thomasson Road near Driftwood Drive. Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken. The City Council reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters posted on this agenda, when such executive session is authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices or Security Audits) and 551.087 (Economic Development); Texas Tax Code Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information) and Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f) (Emergency Management). The City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Any requests for sign interpretive services must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make arrangements, call the City Secretary's office at 972-216-6244 or TDD 1-800-735-2989. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun. Conforme a la Sección 30.06 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego oculta), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando un arma de fuego oculta. Pursuant to Section 30.07, Penal Code (trespass by license holder with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried openly. Conforme a la Sección 30.07 del Código Penal (entrada ilegal de persona titular de licencia con arma de fuego a la vista), personas con licencia segun el Sub-capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de permiso para portar arma de fuego), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando una arma de fuego a la vista. Pursuant to Section 551.007 (c) of the Texas Local Government Code, any member of the public wishing to address the City Council through the use of a translator is granted at least twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator.