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April 6, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final

City Hall | Council Chamber 757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas

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Agenda — 74 items

  1. 1 Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
  2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
  5. 1 Receive briefing regarding hens in residential areas. 26-8149
  6. 6 (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.)
  7. 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:49 P.M.
  8. 8 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding business prospects or projects (Item No. 22 – Discuss amending an economic development program agreement for a project at IH 20 and FM 2932 in Trinity Pointe); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:53 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  9. 9 CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:11 P.M.
  10. 2 Receive Economic Development Department update and Annual Report. 26-8146
  11. 10 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:54 P.M.
  12. 11 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:02 P.M.
  13. 11 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and issues in which there exists a duty of the City Attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas (Receive update on pending litigation cases); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:58 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  14. 12 INVOCATION
  15. 13 Michael Edgar, Pastor, The Park Church, Mesquite, Texas.
  16. 14 page break
  17. 15 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  18. 16 City Staff.
  19. 17 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  20. 18 7. Mr. Murden thanked everyone who has already contributed to the Mesquite Fire Department’s Fill-the-Boot Campaign. Since 1954, firefighters across the nation have been collecting funds for the Fill-the-Boot Campaign that benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The dollars raised benefit research, care, community support, and advocacy for individuals living with neuromuscular diseases. Keep an eye out for Mesquite Firefighters located in major intersections around town on Thursday, April 9, 2026; Friday, April 10, 2026; Thursday, April 23, 2026; and Friday, April 24, 2026. 8. Mayor Alemán announced that it’s time to sign up for Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD). This year, AMD will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026. For 22 years, this annual day of service has changed the lives of thousands of Mesquite homeowners and their families. If you know someone who needs assistance with exterior house or yard projects, encourage them to complete an AMD request form. Projects could include painting, landscaping, building a ramp or tearing down an old shed. The last day for homeowners to submit applications for assistance is Friday, June 26, 2026. Find out more at www.cityofmesquite.com/AMD. 9. Mayor Alemán announced that beginning today, City employees in the field will be wearing different uniforms. The change was necessitated by switching to a new vendor, and a need to update some uniforms for safety. Employees will be identified by Division name and the City logo.
  21. 18 1. Mr. Casper announced that Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., will host the Spring Trash Bash on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. This community cleanup event is a great opportunity for all citizens to come together and make a real difference in keeping our City clean. Participants will meet under the marquee at Town East Mall to receive supplies before heading to their assigned locations. To help organizers coordinate supplies and cleanup locations, please pre-register by visiting www.cityofmesquite.com/TrashBash. Your participation matters – let’s work together to keep Mesquite looking its best. 2. Mr. Green invited citizens to enjoy “Movies in the Park” and “Touch-A-Truck” on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. “Touch-A-Truck” provides kids the opportunity to climb on, learn about and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles such as police cars, dump trucks, tractors and fire trucks. Also, vehicle operators will be present to answer questions. At sundown, citizens are invited to watch the movie “Cars.” Concessions will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to this free event. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MoviesInThePark for more information. 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that Spring weather can and does change rapidly in North Texas, and you don’t want to be caught unaware. Stay “in the know” by signing up for Mesquite Alerts. You’ll receive real-time notifications to keep you safe with reliable information about emergencies, weather and news that pertains to your neighborhood. Your contact information remains private and will only be used for community notifications. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to learn more and to sign up. 4. Mr. Hubacek invited citizens to attend the free Courtyard Concert Series at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue, featuring The Who cover band, “Who’s Best,” on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visit the newest art exhibit “Passion and Duality” by Loran Thrasher opening today through Saturday, June 20, 2026. Also, the Mesquite Arts Theatre presents “The Odd Couple” running from Friday, April 10, 2026, through Sunday, April 26, 2026. Find all events, concerts, tickets, and exhibition information at www.MesquiteArtsCenter.org. 5. Mr. Smith invited citizens to the Galloway Place Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Event Room at the Crescent Manor Apartments, 1409 Range Drive. 6. Mr. Smith announced that the Second Annual Citywide Community Picnic will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Residents from all districts in the City are invited to the gathering. There will be family-friendly activities and food, as well as the opportunity to meet Councilmembers, City staff and neighbors. The picnic will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the City Lake Park Pavillion, 200 Parkview Street.
  22. 19 CITIZENS FORUM
  23. 20 Ricardo Velez, 4805 Club View Circle, expressed concerns regarding the City’s First Quarter Financial Report.
  24. 21 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  25. 22 At this time, any individual wishing to discuss any matter on the agenda shall be allowed to speak 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. Anyone desiring to speak on an item scheduled for a public hearing is requested to hold their comments until the public hearing on that item.
  26. 23 CONSENT AGENDA
  27. 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  28. 24 (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.)
  29. 3 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held March 16, 2026. 26-8089 Approved Pass
  30. 4 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Auxiliary Grant for the lease or purchase of an Automatic License Plate Reader (“ALPR”) investigations software and for the lease or purchase of an ALPR camera, approving the contribution of City funds with a 20 percent match for the ALPR investigation software and for the ALPR camera in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, designating and authorizing officials to apply for, accept, reject, alter, terminate, and otherwise administer the grant on behalf of the City, and agreeing to return the grant in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds. 26-8161 Approved Pass
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  32. 5 RFQ No. 2025-051 - Architectural Design Services for the Design and Construction of the Police Training Facility and Gun Range. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Brown Reynolds Watford Architects, Inc. for services in connection with the design of the new Police Training Facility and Gun Range at the Public Safety Training Center in an amount not to exceed $1,566,400.00.) 26-8170 Approved Pass
  33. 6 RFP No. 2025-126 - Opal Lawrence House Restoration. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Concord Commercial Services, Inc., in the amount of $644,641.74.) 26-8080 Approved Pass
  34. 7 RFP No. 2026-014 - Annual Purchase and Rebuild of Power Take-Offs (PTOs), Hydraulic Pumps and PTO Solenoids. (Staff recommends award to Inland Truck Parts Company in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00. The term of the award 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.) 26-8142 Approved Pass
  35. 8 Bid No. 2026-045 - Roadway Maintenance for Emporium Circle, Childress Avenue, Towne Centre Drive. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the amount of $387,356.00.) 26-8164 Approved Pass
  36. 9 Bid No. 2026-059 - Purchase of Twenty-Three (23) Ford Trucks. (Staff recommends award to Silsbee Ford Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 240901, in an amount not to exceed $1,188,873.47). 26-8160 Approved Pass
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  38. 10 Bid No. 2026-062 - Purchase of Load King Trailer. (Staff recommends award to Bruckner Truck and Equipment, Inc., through Choice Partners Cooperative Contract No. 24/019TC-01, in an amount not to exceed $146,655.00.) 26-8168 Approved Pass
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  40. 11 Bid No. 2026-063 - Microsoft Business and Service Agreements. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any required documents with SHI/Government Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of licenses to host, support and expand use of all Microsoft products utilized within the City’s environment through Texas Department of Information Resources, Contract No. DIR-CPO-5237, in an amount not to exceed $1,164,392.43. The term of the contract is for a three-year period, billed annually at $388,130.81.) 26-8136 Approved Pass
  41. 12 Bid No. 2026-065 - Purchase of One Bucket Truck for Traffic Division. (Staff recommends award to Altec Industries, Inc., through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-ALT, in an amount not to exceed $134,368.00.) 26-8169 Approved Pass
  42. 13 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Change Order No. 1, to Bid No. 2024-126, Mesquite to Crandall Water Line Connector Project, with BRCT, LLC, dba Black Rock Construction, in the amount of $470,039.96. 26-8082 Approved Pass
  43. 14 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Crandall Connector Water Line Project, with Garver, LLC, for the additional design and preparation of construction documents in an amount not to exceed $22,500.00. 26-8163 Approved Pass
  44. 15 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for Aerial Crossing Repairs, in the amount of $164,791.00. 26-8172 Approved Pass
  45. 39 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  46. 16 Appoint Samuel Ovalle (Position 1) to the Spradley Farms Improvement District of Kaufman County Board of Directors for a term to expire August 19, 2029, and Robert Kearns (Position 2) for a term to expire August 19, 2027. 26-8175 Approved Pass
  47. 40 page break
  48. 41 page break
  49. 42 OTHER BUSINESS
  50. 17 Consideration of a motion to reconsider City Council action taken on March 16, 2026, denying Zoning Application No. Z0126-0434, submitted by Rande LeCours, SLS Consultants, for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development (PD) - Industrial, Ordinance No. 4962, to modify the development standards and concept plan in the PD for the East Tract located at 180, 200, 270, and 300 Long Creek Road. 26-8174 Postponed Pass
  51. 44 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  52. 45 (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.)
  53. 18 Conduct a public hearing and consider ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1125-0431, submitted by Shayla Hamilton, Song Whiddon, PLLC, on behalf of Prosperity Fire Protection, for a change of zoning from North Gus Thomasson Corridor (NGTC) District to Planned Development - Light Commercial to allow office and warehouse operations with an outdoor storage yard with modified development standards located at 2909 Live Oak Drive. (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.) 26-8165 Denied Pass
  54. 19 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1025-0422, submitted by City of Mesquite, for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the future land use designation from Park, Open Space, Drainage to Light Industrial, and for a change of zoning from R-3, Single Family Residential to Planned Development - Industrial with modified development standards to allow uses permitted in the Industrial zoning district located at 1396 West Scyene Road (also addressed as 201 Gross Road) and 600 Gross Road ( also addressed as 601 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 approval with certain stipulations.) 26-8166 Approved Pass
  55. 20 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0326-0442, submitted by Pleasant Grove Community Baptist Church, for a change of zoning from General Retail to General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Day Care (SIC Code 835) located at 3216 Military Parkway (as addressed as 3210 Military Parkway). (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.) 26-8167 Approved Pass
  56. 21 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance approving a variance reducing the separation requirement from 300 feet to 100 feet between Towneast Food Mart and Mesquite Academy, a Mesquite Independent School serving 6th through 12th grades, located at 2704 Motley Drive, to allow the sale of beer and wine for off-premises consumption at a proposed service station and convenience store, located at 3225 North Town East Boulevard. (No responses in favor or in opposition to the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. This item was postponed at the March 16, 2026, City Council meeting.) 26-8176 Approved Pass
  57. 49 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  58. 50 ADJOURNMENT
  59. 51 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  60. 52 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  61. 53 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 Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 – Filed 08-03-2022
  62. 54 2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024 3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-02000-L – Filed 08-06-2024 4. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024 5. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Civil Action No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed 12-14-2024 6. Sonia Elizabeth Cortez Estrada, Individually and as Next Friend of R.R.C. and R.R.C., Minors; and Guadalupe Mata v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-25-04336-B - Filed 06-05-2025 7. Jose Velazquez, et al v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-20127 – Filed 10-22-2025 8. Cody Barnett v. The City of Mesquite - Cause No. CC-25-08515-E – Filed 10-24-2025 9. Michael White and BNM Ventures, LLC v. John Doe, the Acting Building Official of the City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-21715 - Filed 11-20-2025 10. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026 11. Mercydis Benson, individually and as mother and wrongful death beneficiary of the Estate of Karson Benson, deceased v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-26-04295 - Filed 03-09-2026 12. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-27CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026
  63. 55 Personnel Matters
  64. 56 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.
  65. 57 Economic Development
  66. 58 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:
  67. 60 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  68. 61 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).
  69. 62 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.
  70. 63 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.
  71. 64 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.
  72. 65 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.
  73. 66 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.
  74. 67 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.