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
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M. Receive quarterly report from the Police Department for the period covering January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Daniel Rorie, Pastor, The Men and Ladies of Honor, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of Cub Scout Pack 852.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 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 April 17, 2023. 3 A resolution adopting the City Council’s Strategic Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. 4 RFP No. 2023-039 - Website Project for the Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Staff recommends award to Camp Profiles LLC, dba 839 Studios and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $131,400.00 for the initial term of the agreement and an amount not to exceed $43,200.00 for each renewal term. The term of the agreement is for a one-year initial term, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 5 Bid No. 2023-048 - Annual Vending Services for Various City Facilities. (Staff recommends award to Sodexo Operations, LLC and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract for a commission of 7-10 percent of gross sales. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 6 Bid No. 2023-061 - Annual Mowing Maintenance of City Medians and Right-of-Ways. (Staff recommends award to Nico’s Landscape LLC and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $392,762.70. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 7 Bid No. 2023-070 - Purchase of One Medium Duty Bucket Truck for Traffic Engineering. (Staff recommends purchase from Terex Utilities Inc., in Watertown, South Dakota, through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-TER, in an amount not to exceed $311,061.00.) 8 Bid No. 2023-090 - Purchase of 911 Dispatch Consoles. (Staff recommends purchase from ErgoFlex Systems Inc., dba Xybix Systems Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGAC), Contract No. EC07-20, in an amount not to exceed $127,909.95.) 9 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2022-23 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 $123,000.00.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Consider appointment of one member (Position No. 3) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
Appointment of three incorporators for participation in the formation of the Inland Port of Dallas County Local Government Corporation and appointment of the City ’s initial director to the corporation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (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 an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0423-0301, submitted by Kevin Haub, for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) to Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow manufacturing of ordnance and accessories, located at 19750, 19800 and 19850 Interstate Highway 635 (Mesquite 635 - Buildings A, B and C located at the southeast corner of Interstate Highway 635 and U.S. Highway 80 East. (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.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0922-0256, submitted by Archana Prasad of Heights Engineering, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 1146) to Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 1146) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a convenience store and limited fuel sales, with a modification to allow the convenience store and limited fuel sales within 500 feet of a residential zoning district, located at 2200 La Prada Drive. (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 approval with certain stipulations.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0223-0291, submitted by Horrocks Engineers, on behalf of Helu Development, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and to change the zoning from Traditional Neighborhood Mixed Residential and R-3, Single-Family Residential to Planned Development - Multifamily to allow a 240-unit apartment complex, located at 1400 and 1609 Range 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 Application No. Z0323-0297, submitted by Keith Lough of King of Glory Assembly of God, to remove approximately 1.14 acres, platted as East Meadows Block A, Lot 3, and located at 3029 East Meadows Boulevard, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas from the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay district (designated “SLH”), and to change the zoning from Commercial (formerly within the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay district) to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a membership organization with a modification to the permitted signage on the property. (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.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the exchange of property with the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for the future expansion of Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School on 1.121 acres of City-owned park property located at 4200 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, in exchange for 1.121 acres of MISD property located at 4201 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, for right-of-way for the improvement and maintenance of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to MISD’s use of the land, and all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the exchange agreement with MISD and all documents necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated in the exchange agreement. ADJOURNMENT
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
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M. Receive quarterly report from the Police Department for the period covering January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M. INVOCATION Daniel Rorie, Pastor, The Men and Ladies of Honor, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of Cub Scout Pack 852.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 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 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 April 17, 2023. 3 A resolution adopting the City Council’s Strategic Goals and Objectives for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. 4 RFP No. 2023-039 - Website Project for the Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Staff recommends award to Camp Profiles LLC, dba 839 Studios and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services Agreement in an amount not to exceed $131,400.00 for the initial term of the agreement and an amount not to exceed $43,200.00 for each renewal term. The term of the agreement is for a one-year initial term, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 5 Bid No. 2023-048 - Annual Vending Services for Various City Facilities. (Staff recommends award to Sodexo Operations, LLC and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract for a commission of 7-10 percent of gross sales. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 6 Bid No. 2023-061 - Annual Mowing Maintenance of City Medians and Right-of-Ways. (Staff recommends award to Nico’s Landscape LLC and to authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed $392,762.70. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 7 Bid No. 2023-070 - Purchase of One Medium Duty Bucket Truck for Traffic Engineering. (Staff recommends purchase from Terex Utilities Inc., in Watertown, South Dakota, through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-TER, in an amount not to exceed $311,061.00.) 8 Bid No. 2023-090 - Purchase of 911 Dispatch Consoles. (Staff recommends purchase from ErgoFlex Systems Inc., dba Xybix Systems Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGAC), Contract No. EC07-20, in an amount not to exceed $127,909.95.) 9 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2022-23 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 $123,000.00.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES Consider appointment of one member (Position No. 3) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
Appointment of three incorporators for participation in the formation of the Inland Port of Dallas County Local Government Corporation and appointment of the City ’s initial director to the corporation.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (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 an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0423-0301, submitted by Kevin Haub, for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) to Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow manufacturing of ordnance and accessories, located at 19750, 19800 and 19850 Interstate Highway 635 (Mesquite 635 - Buildings A, B and C located at the southeast corner of Interstate Highway 635 and U.S. Highway 80 East. (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.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0922-0256, submitted by Archana Prasad of Heights Engineering, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 1146) to Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 1146) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a convenience store and limited fuel sales, with a modification to allow the convenience store and limited fuel sales within 500 feet of a residential zoning district, located at 2200 La Prada Drive. (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 approval with certain stipulations.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0223-0291, submitted by Horrocks Engineers, on behalf of Helu Development, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and to change the zoning from Traditional Neighborhood Mixed Residential and R-3, Single-Family Residential to Planned Development - Multifamily to allow a 240-unit apartment complex, located at 1400 and 1609 Range 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 Application No. Z0323-0297, submitted by Keith Lough of King of Glory Assembly of God, to remove approximately 1.14 acres, platted as East Meadows Block A, Lot 3, and located at 3029 East Meadows Boulevard, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas from the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay district (designated “SLH”), and to change the zoning from Commercial (formerly within the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay district) to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a membership organization with a modification to the permitted signage on the property. (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.)
Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the exchange of property with the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for the future expansion of Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School on 1.121 acres of City-owned park property located at 4200 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, in exchange for 1.121 acres of MISD property located at 4201 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, for right-of-way for the improvement and maintenance of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, finding that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to MISD’s use of the land, and all reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the exchange agreement with MISD and all documents necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated in the exchange agreement. ADJOURNMENT