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December 1, 2025 ·5:15 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 82 items

  1. 1 Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Jeff Casper, Tandy Boroughs, Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross, B. W. Smith and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
  2. 2 PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:15 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
  5. 1 Receive a briefing regarding the remodel and renovation of 823 North Galloway Avenue. 25-8012
  6. 2 Discuss amended budget. 25-8020
  7. 7 (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.)
  8. 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:26 P.M.
  9. 9 Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Item No. 26 - Discuss the sale of a portion of City-owned property near Kearney Street and Gross Road; and Item No. 27 - Discuss the purchase of property on South Ebrite Street); whereupon the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:42 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  10. 9 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:43 P.M.
  11. 10 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:03 P.M.
  12. 10 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. 28 – Discuss amendment of an economic development program agreement with Town East Mall, LLC for a project on the west side of Town East Mall); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:57 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  13. 11 INVOCATION
  14. 11 page break
  15. 12 John Schelter, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mesquite, Texas.
  16. 13 Page Break
  17. 14 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  18. 15 City Staff.
  19. 16 SPECIAL RECOGNITION
  20. 3 Recognize Real. Texas. Service. Champions. 25-7994
  21. 18 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  22. 19 1. Mr. Casper stated that it’s almost time for Christmas in the Park. This event has been a Mesquite holiday tradition for more than 30 years. Westlake Park, 600 Gross Road, will be transformed into a holiday wonderland with lights, music and festive decorations. The event will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m, at Westlake Park. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, arts and crafts, photos with Santa, community performances, and more. And be sure to stick around for the fireworks finale to send Santa back to the North Pole. Admission is free, but you can purchase a wristband for $12.00 to have access to face painting and unlimited admission to bounce houses and obstacle course attractions. 2. Mr. Green announced that Historic Mesquite, Inc., invites you to take a trip back in time to the yuletide of yesteryear with Christmas at the Ranch. The event will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, will be decorated for a traditional Christmas with real greenery and old-fashioned garlands. Come enjoy tours of the Florence home, sweet treats, craft stations to make vintage-style tree ornaments and photo opportunities with a traditional Santa Claus.
  23. 20 CITIZENS FORUM
  24. 21 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.
  25. 21 3. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that nights are getting colder and the WARM program needs your help. WARM stands for “Weather Activated Relief for Mesquite.” The program provides temporary accommodations for unsheltered individuals during extreme weather conditions. WARM is sponsored by Sharing Life, the Mesquite Ministerial Alliance and the City but more financial donations are needed. Please visit Sharing.Life/WARM to donate and learn more. 4. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross announced that the inaugural Jingle Jog was rescheduled to Saturday, December 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. This is a fun, new 0.5K race held by Downtown Mesquite and their partners. Registration is closed, but come to cheer on the participants. There will be donut stations, mimosa stations and fun! Packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. at 113 West Main Street and the race begins at 10:00 a.m. Also, the Holiday Gift Market will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Front Street Station. 5. Mr. Boroughs stated that several holiday events will be held at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. The Mesquite Arts Centre presents “A Sherlock Carol” running through Sunday, December 14, 2025. Don’t miss this Dickens of a Christmas mystery! Visit www.mesquiteartstheatre.org for showtimes and tickets. Next, the Mesquite Community Band will present “Tinsel, Tunes & Tidings” on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Then on Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra will provide back-to-back performances of “Winter Lights and Festival Nights.” The first show will be at 4:30 p.m., and the second show at 7:00 p.m. For tickets, visit MesquiteSymphony.org. 6. Mr. Smith invited everyone to a hometown holiday with Christmas on the Square tomorrow night, December 2, 2025. The fun begins at 5:00 p.m. in Downtown Mesquite at Heritage Square, with cocoa and cookies, photos with Santa, a holiday gift market and more. The festivities continue with a holiday message from our Mayor and a sing-along to the “12 Days of Downtown Mesquite.” End the evening by experiencing the magic of the annual lighting of our community Christmas tree. 7. Mr. Murden stated that it’s almost time to wrap up the Mesquite Police Department’s 2025 Santa Cop campaign. But you still have time to make the holiday season a little brighter for Mesquite kids by donating new, unwrapped toys. Your financial donations also are appreciated. Santa Cop concludes with the Annual Toy Parade on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The parade starts and ends at Founders Classical Academy, 790 Windbell Circle. 8. Mayor Alemán reminded everyone that a Runoff Election for City Council, Place 4, will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025. You can find more details at www.cityofmesquite.com/elections. Voting only impacts registered voters who live in District 4 for this particular election. 9. Mayor Alemán encouraged everyone to “shop local” for holiday purchases. Spending money here helps business owners and the local economy. Sales tax revenue makes up about 28 percent of the City’s general fund, which provides the financial resources for most City services for residents and their families. When we head out to shop, be sure to check out this webpage at www.cityofmesquite.com/ShoppingRoutes for alternate driving directions to our busiest retail areas. That will help you avoid sitting in traffic and enjoy holiday shopping more. 10. Mayor Alemán congratulated the West Mesquite High School Football Team for advancing three rounds in the playoffs.
  26. 22 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  27. 23 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.
  28. 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  29. 24 CONSENT AGENDA
  30. 24 page break
  31. 25 (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.)
  32. 4 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 17, 2025. 25-7861 Approved Pass
  33. 5 A resolution authorizing the submission of the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Programs Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). 25-8006 Approved Pass
  34. 6 A resolution endorsing and accepting the Fiscal Year 2025 Community Oriented Policing Services (“COPS”) Grant in the amount of $93,750.00 from the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to increase the authorized staffing level of a commissioned police officer, approving the City’s required contribution in the amount of $31,250.00, and authorizing the City Manager as the authorized representative or other designated responsible officer for the purpose of requesting, receiving, and disbursing funds through the DOJ in connection with such grant. 25-8005 Approved Pass
  35. 7 Bid No. 2025-186 - 2025 La Prada Drive Paving, Drainage, and Utility Improvements (Motley Drive to Pinehurst Lane). (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with McMahon Contracting, LP, in the amount of $33,930,863.59.) 25-8014 Approved Pass
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  37. 8 Bid No. 2026-031 - Uninterruptable Power Supply Replacement. (Staff recommends award to Summus Industries, Inc., through National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract No. 01-143, and authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Scope of Work for Electrical Services with Summus Industries, Inc., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-CPO-5033, in an amount not to exceed $119,577.42.) 25-8010 Approved Pass
  38. 9 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc. a Texas Corporation, for the Stream 2B4 Drainage Study, in the amount of $321,280.00. 25-8015 Approved Pass
  39. 31 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  40. 32 OTHER BUSINESS
  41. 10 Consider a resolution approving the issuance of tax-exempt obligations by The Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation to finance the acquisition and construction of Avanti Hills by KCG Avanti Hills, LP. 25-7976 Approved Pass
  42. 33 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  43. 34 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
  44. 11 Consider appointment of five Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2027. 25-7901 Approved Pass
  45. 12 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3 and 5) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Board of Adjustment/Airport Board of Adjustment for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2026. 25-7923 Approved Pass
  46. 13 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Building Standards Board for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and one Regular Member (Position No. 6) for a term to expire December 31, 2026. 25-7924 Approved Pass
  47. 14 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 4, 7 and 10) to the Downtown Development Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2028, and one member (Position No. 6) for a term to expire December 31, 2027. 25-7944 Approved Pass
  48. 15 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Place Nos. 4, 5 and 9) to the Historic Mesquite, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2028, one Regular Member (Place No. 1) for a term to expire December 31, 2026, and three Regular Members (Place Nos. 6, 7 and 8) for terms to expire December 31, 2027. 25-7952 Approved Pass
  49. 16 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3 and 5) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Housing Board for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2026. 25-7902 Approved Pass
  50. 17 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Place Nos. 1, 3 and 6) to the Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc., Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2028, and one Regular Member (Position No. 5) for a term to expire December 31, 2026. 25-7917 Approved Pass
  51. 18 Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3 and 5) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Landmark Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2026. 25-7918 Approved Pass
  52. 19 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7) to the Library Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and one Regular Member (Position No. 6) for a term to expire December 31, 2026. 25-7900 Approved Pass
  53. 20 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7) to the Mesquite Quality of Life Corporation (MQOLC) Board of Directors for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and one Regular Member (Position No. 2) for a term to expire December 31, 2026, who will also serve on the Mesquite Economic Development Advisory (MEDA) Board. 25-7899 Approved Pass
  54. 21 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board/Tree Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2027. 25-7920 Approved Pass
  55. 22 Consider appointment of four Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Planning and Zoning Commission/Airport Zoning Commission for terms to expire December 31, 2027. 25-7921 Approved Pass
  56. 23 Consider appointment of six Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11) to the Youth Advisory Board for terms to expire December 31, 2027. 25-7922 Approved Pass
  57. 48 Page Break
  58. 49 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  59. 50 (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.)
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  61. 24 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0525-0400 submitted by Dr. Shailesh Vora for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Multifamily Ordinance No. 4344 to Planned Development - Multifamily with modified development standards to allow a 36-unit multifamily development located at 4741 North Galloway Avenue. (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.) 25-8011 Approved Pass
  62. 25 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z1025-0424 submitted by Jordan Gaunt for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Agriculture Ordinance No. 4791 to Planned Development - Agriculture Ordinance No. 4791 with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) with modifications to allow the ADU to exceed the maximum size of 1,000 square feet by 200 square feet for a total size of 1,200-square-foot and to exceed the maximum height of 15 feet by 3 feet for a total height of 18 feet located at 6713 Emerson Drive. (One response in favor and none in opposition to the application has been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval.) 25-8009 Approved Pass
  63. 53 ADJOURNMENT
  64. 54 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  65. 55 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  66. 55 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  67. 56 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. Dominick Green v. R. Rose, C. Pabst and the City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. 3:24-cv-00337-X – Filed 02-12-2024 3. Mesquite Asset Recovery Group, LLC, et al. v. City of Mesquite, Case No. DC-24-02668 – Filed 02-15-2024 4. Shamsa Alshilbi v. City of Mesquite, et al., Cause No. 3:24-cv-02000-L – Filed 08-06-2024 5. City of Mesquite v. Residence at Tradewind Apartments LLC, et al, Cause No. DC-24-12338 - Filed 08-09-2024
  68. 57 6. Stephen Lawrence v. City of Mesquite and Jack Fyall, Cause No. 3:24-cv-3141 – Filed December 14, 2024 7. 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 8. Velazquez v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. DC-25-20127 – Filed 10-22-25 9. Barnett v. City of Mesquite and Philip Offutt, Jr., Cause No. CC-25-08515-E – Filed 10-24-25
  69. 58 Real Property
  70. 59 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:
  71. 62 Personnel Matters
  72. 63 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.
  73. 64 Economic Development
  74. 65 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:
  75. 67 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  76. 68 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).
  77. 69 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.
  78. 70 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.
  79. 71 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.
  80. 72 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.
  81. 73 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.
  82. 74 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.