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February 2, 2026 ·5:15 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 62 items

  1. 1 Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, Jeff Casper, Andrew Hubacek and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land. Absent: Councilmember B.W. Smith.
  2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
  5. 1 Discuss amended budget. 26-8108
  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 - 6:38 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. 9 – Discuss an economic development program agreement amendment for a project at Town East Boulevard and I-635); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:59 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  9. 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:59 P.M.
  10. 9 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:07 P.M.
  11. 9 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 7:01 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  12. 10 INVOCATION
  13. 10 page break
  14. 11 Archie Greer, Pastor, Trinity Christian Worship Church, Mesquite, Texas.
  15. 12 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  16. 13 Members of the Mesquite Heart Board.
  17. 14 page break
  18. 15 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  19. 16 The event will also feature a keynote address by Courtney Brazile of Dallas College. Pre-registration is required as venue space is limited. There are many other Black History Month programs taking place throughout the month. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com to find out more. 8. Mayor Alemán stated that the City will host the 9th Annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Dallas County Mesquite Government Center, Cliff Keheley Community Room, 500 South Galloway Avenue. Breakfast and networking will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Residents, neighborhood leaders and community partners are encouraged to attend and be a part of the conversation about strengthening Mesquite together. Register for free at cityofmesquite.com/neighborhoodsummit. 9. Mayor Alemán invited citizens to the State of the Community event on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Mesquite Arts Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6:00 p.m. with a panel discussion. Panelists include Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., MISD Superintendent Dr. Ángel Rivera, Dallas College – Eastfield Campus President Dr. Eddie Tealer and Mesquite Chamber of Commerce President Alexander Helgar. The evening will end with a short reception. Successes of the past year will be discussed as well as plans for the coming year. 10. Mayor Alemán thanked all essential City employees who worked during the icy weather last week. 11. Mayor Alemán recognized former Mayor Stan Pickett and former City Councilmember Tandy Boroughs who were in attendance at tonight’s meeting.
  20. 17 CITIZENS FORUM
  21. 17 1. Mr. Casper stated that last week proved that Texas weather changes fast and you don’t want to be caught unaware. Residents can sign up for the Mesquite Alerts and receive real-time updates about emergencies, weather and news pertaining to their neighborhood. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/MesquiteAlerts to learn more and to sign up. Also, he thanked everyone who has donated to the WARM program. It made a big difference in helping people last week. WARM is an initiative that provides temporary accommodations for unsheltered individuals during extreme weather conditions. Sharing Life, the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and the City all contribute to WARM, but unfortunately financial donations are desperately needed. More freezing weather is predicted this year, so please donate today. Visit Sharing.Life/WARM to donate and learn more. 2. Mr. Green stated that the Mesquite Arts Theatre will present “Murder on the Orient Express,” a classic who-done-it mystery that will leave you on the edge of your seats. The show runs from Friday, February 6, 2026, through Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. For more information and tickets, visit www.MesquiteArtsTheatre.org. Also at the Arts Center, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will present “Trial and Tribulation,” on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit MesquiteSymphony.org. 3. Mr. Green invited citizens to attend a District 2 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Dallas College – Eastfield Campus, Building B, 3737 Motley Drive. 4. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that on Valentines Day, Saturday, February 14, 2026, the Mesquite Arts Center will be transformed into a winter wonderland of Valentine’s and glow-in-the-dark fun for the second year of Winter GLOW Fest. Attendees can enjoy workshops, visually stunning glow installations, vendors and music. Celebrate love, light and community. It’s a magical evening of glowing fun for all ages. Enjoy this festive, family-friendly atmosphere for free. 5. Mr. Hubacek stated that the City is looking for new board members. Engaged citizens can volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the community. By serving on a board or commission, they can have an active voice, be involved in our community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards to learn more. 6. Mr. Hubacek invited citizens to the Annual Polar Plunge, hosted by the Mesquite Police Department, at Vanston Pool, 2913 Oates Drive, on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. This event helps to raise funds for Texas athletes to participate in the Special Olympics. You can register or make a monetary donation to help this worthy cause. 7. Mr. Murden stated that February is Black History Month. The City of Mesquite’s Parks and Recreation has an enriching day planned on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Dallas College, Eastfield Campus, Building B, 3737 Motley Drive. In partnership with Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) and Dallas College, there will be delicious food, as well as a celebration of culture and creativity through student music and dance performances.
  22. 18 Millie Arnold, 2206 Luau Street, expressed concerns regarding the condition of the Tradewind Apartments.
  23. 19 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  24. 20 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.
  25. 21 APPOINTMENTS FOR PERSONAL APPEARANCE
  26. 2 Receive presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Report from the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation Board of Directors. 26-8060
  27. 23 CONSENT AGENDA
  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. 24 page break
  30. 3 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held January 20, 2026. 26-8083 Approved Pass
  31. 25 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  32. 4 Bid No. 2026-047 - Purchase of Two Raymo Autonomous Mowers for Public Works. (Staff recommends award to Lonestar Municipal Equipment, LLC, through Sourcewell Contract No. 032525-GCL, in an amount not to exceed $187,800.00.) 26-8081 Approved Pass
  33. 5 Bid No. 2026-050 - Purchase of Nine Xybix ECC Console Workstations for Dispatch. (Staff recommends award to Sole Source Provider Ergoflex Systems, Inc., dba Xybix Systems, Inc., in the amount of $136,202.66.) 26-8086 Approved Pass
  34. 28 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  35. 6 Consider appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 3) to the Landmark Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2027. 26-8109 Approved Pass
  36. 29 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  37. 30 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  38. 30 page break
  39. 31 (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.)
  40. 7 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1025-0423 submitted by Civil Engineering Professionals, LLC., on behalf of Hamon & Lilay Enterprises, LLC., for a change of zoning from Planned Development - General Retail, Ordinance No. 3962, to Planned Development - Service Station to allow a convenience store with fuel sales (6 fueling positions) located within 500 feet of a residential district and a public or private school located at 3225 North Town East Boulevard. (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 approval with certain stipulations.) 26-8078 Approved Pass
  41. 8 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1225-0432 submitted by Zipline International, Inc., for a change of zoning from Commercial to Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Drone Delivery Service (SIC 4789a) as a primary use located at 227 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.) 26-8079 Approved Pass
  42. 34 page break
  43. 35 ADJOURNMENT
  44. 36 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  45. 36 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:35 P.M.
  46. 37 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  47. 37 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employees (Annual review of City Secretary); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:30 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  48. 38 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 2. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024 3. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Cause 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, Cause No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed December 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. Velazquez v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-20127 – Filed 10-22-25 8. Barnett v. City of Mesquite and Philip Offutt, Jr., Cause No. CC-25-08515-E – Filed 10-24-25 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 11-20-25
  49. 38 page break
  50. 39 Personnel Matters
  51. 40 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. The following subject may be discussed: • Annual Review of City Secretary
  52. 40 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  53. 41 Economic Development
  54. 42 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:
  55. 44 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  56. 45 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).
  57. 46 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.
  58. 47 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.
  59. 48 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.
  60. 49 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.
  61. 50 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.
  62. 51 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.