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October 6, 2025 ·5:15 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 86 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 briefing regarding Downtown Traffic Calming Project from Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 25-7883
  6. 2 Receive briefing regarding a new comprehensive streets, roads, and alleys website and communication plan. 25-7884
  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. 7 City Manager Cliff Keheley left the meeting. Deputy City Manager Raymond Rivas entered the meeting.
  9. 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:06 P.M.
  10. 9 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
  11. 10 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
  12. 11 INVOCATION
  13. 12 Kelly James, Pastor, Pathway of Life Church, Dallas, Texas.
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  15. 14 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  16. 14 1. Mr. Casper announced upcoming events at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. From Friday, October 10, 2025, through Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Mesquite Arts Theatre presents Stephen King’s “Misery” on stage. In this show, you will find out if a novelist can survive after he “kills off” his number one fan’s favorite character. Find tickets and showtimes at www.MesquiteArtsTheatre.org. On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Mesquite Community Band will present “Fall Folktales” at 4:00 p.m. and admission is free. The community band includes volunteer musicians from high school to retirement.
  17. 15 City of Mesquite First Responders in honor of Salute to Safety.
  18. 16 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  19. 17 2. Mr. Casper stated that he and Councilmember Green are teaming up to co-host a District 1 and 2 Neighborhood Meeting tomorrow night October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Sharing Life Community Outreach, 3795 West Emporium Circle. Community news will be shared and National Night Out will be celebrated. 3. Mr. Green stated that the Mesquite Main Library, 300 West Grubb Drive, is hosting lots of family-friendly events this month. Kids ages 12 and under are encouraged to participate in Halloween Happenings on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., which includes a glow room, crafts and more. On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Spook-tacular Family Games will take place at 4:00 p.m. Wear your Halloween costumes and enjoy some fun! Learn more about these events and other activities at www.cityofmesquite.com/Library. 4. Mr. Green stated as Councilmember Casper mentioned, they will co-host a District 1 and 2 Neighborhood Meeting and National Night Out tomorrow night, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Sharing Life Community Outreach. 5. Mr. Green thanked all volunteers that participated in this past Saturday’s Addressing Mesquite Day event. 6. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross stated that in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, the 9th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. This free, family-friendly Day of the Dead festival features cultural arts workshops, music, dancing, theatrical performances, food trucks, vendors and more. You can see all of the other events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month at www.cityofmesquite.com/HHM. 7. Mr. Boroughs encouraged citizens to attend the 15th Annual Mesquite Meander on Friday, October 10, 2025, or Saturday, October 11, 2025. This living-history tour through the Mesquite Cemetery features local actors portraying residents from the City’s past. Tickets are $15.00 per person and tours last approximately one hour. And new this year, those who attend the Mesquite Meander can receive a 15 percent discount on their entire order at Mesquite Barbeque when they present their Mesquite Meander ticket. For tickets and start times, visit www.HistoricMesquite.org. 8. Mr. Boroughs encouraged citizens to attend PumpkinFest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from Noon to 5:00 p.m., at Paschall Park, 1001 New Market Road. Dress in your best costume and enjoy this free family-friendly event which includes food trucks, music, dance performances, hayride, costume contest and pumpkin pie-eating contest. Some activities require a $12.00 wristband. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/PumpkinFest for details. 9. Mr. Smith announced that the City is seeking new partners to serve on its boards and commissions. The City is looking for engaged citizens to volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the community. By serving on a board or commission, you can have an active voice, be involved in your community and advise the City Council and staff on a wide range of service areas. Annual appointments are selected in the next few months, so please apply soon. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Boards to learn more. 10. Mr. Smith announced that there will be three National Night Out events in District 5 tomorrow night, October 7, 2025. He invited citizens to attend the gatherings in the neighborhood near Range Drive, Shaw Elementary School and Rutherford Recreation Center. 11. Mr. Murden stated that Election Day is Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Early voting will be held from Monday, October 20, 2025, through Friday, October 31, 2025. Times and locations can be found on the City’s website along with other information about the tax rate election. Proposition A will be on the ballot for the City along with several State propositions. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/TaxRateElection for more information. 12. Mr. Murden stated that two Town Hall Meetings to discuss the tax rate election will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive and on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) Professional Building, 3819 Towne Crossing Boulevard. Both meetings will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 13. Mr. Murden expressed his concerns regarding recent gun violence in District 6. 14. Mayor Alemán stated that “Salute to Safety” is a special campaign designed to honor our first responders here in Mesquite. So far, we’ve had a great time with the First Responder’s Football Game and several events around town for the public to meet-and-greet with police officers and firefighters. Tomorrow night, October 7, 2025, is National Night Out and there will be gatherings across the City. National Night Out is designed to bring neighbors together and to strengthen the relationship between first responders and citizens. You can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/NationalNightOut to see a list of some of these events. And there are a few more Salute to Safety events this week. See details at www.cityofmesquite.com/SaluteToSafety, and thank you for honoring our public safety heroes. 15. Mayor Alemán recognized members of the Youth Council who were in attendance at tonight’s meeting - Paula Garcia, Horn High School; Roberto Valerio, Mesquite High School; and Aiden Davis, Horn High School. 16. Mayor Alemán thanked the many volunteers who participated in the Addressing Mesquite Day event including 123 Vanguard High School JROTC students and many students from Berry Middle School.
  20. 18 CITIZENS FORUM
  21. 19 1. John Tywater, 3826 O’Hare Drive, expressed concerns regarding the condition of rental property in the City and speeding in school zones. 2. Marco Willoughby, 317 Stoneridge Drive, expressed concerns regarding fees charged at the City’s recreation centers. 3. Tammy Jo Strong, 1713 Cool Springs Drive, stated that she would like to see more lighting at Thompson Elementary School and Pirrung Elementary School.
  22. 19 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  23. 20 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  24. 21 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. 22 CONSENT AGENDA
  26. 23 (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.)
  27. 3 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 15, 2025. 25-7854 Approved Pass
  28. 4 An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to update the political contribution limitations based on the changes to the Consumer Price Index and providing a penalty in accordance with Chapter 1 of the City Code. 25-7752 Approved Pass
  29. 5 An ordinance regarding the City’s Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) benefits authorizing: (1) Annually accruing updated service credits and transfer updated service credits; and (2) An annuity increase, also referred to as cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), for retirees and their beneficiaries. 25-7858 Approved Pass
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  31. 6 A resolution accepting the preliminary Service and Assessment Plan for authorized improvements within Improvement Areas A-2, A-3.1, A-3.2 and A-4 of the Solterra Public Improvement District, setting a date for public hearing on the proposed levy of assessments, authorizing the publication and mailing of notice, and enacting other provisions relating thereto. 25-7868 Approved Pass
  32. 7 A resolution accepting the preliminary Service and Assessment Plan for authorized improvements within Improvement Area C-4 of the Solterra Public Improvement District, setting a date for public hearing on the proposed levy of assessments, authorizing the publication and mailing of notice, and enacting other provisions relating thereto. 25-7887 Approved Pass
  33. 29 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
  34. 8 A resolution accepting the preliminary Service and Assessment Plan for authorized improvements within Improvement Area A-5 of the Solterra Public Improvement District, setting a date for public hearing on the proposed levy of assessments, authorizing the publication and mailing of notice, and enacting other provisions relating thereto. 25-7888 Approved Pass
  35. 9 A resolution finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application to change rates within the City should be denied, finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the Company, finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law, and requiring notice of this Resolution to the Company and legal counsel. 25-7882 Approved Pass
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  37. 10 RFP No. 2025-162 - Origami Risk Management Information System. (Staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract and any required documents with Origami Risk LLC, through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Garland (RFB No. 27-2006), in an amount not to exceed $246,400.00. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with two additional one-year renewal options, subject to the vendor’s renewal with the City of Garland. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the renewal options subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.) 25-7885 Approved Pass
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  39. 11 Bid No. 2025-165 – Annual Supply of Tires. (Staff recommends award to Southern Tire Mart, LLC, through BuyBoard Contract No. 729-24, in the amount of $300,000.00. The term of the contract is for a one-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.) 25-7878 Approved Pass
  40. 12 Bid No. 2025-192 - Purchase of 2028 Mesquite Pumper Truck. (Staff recommends award to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC., through BuyBoard Contract No. 746-24, in the amount of $1,042,004.00.) 25-7860 Approved Pass
  41. 35 END OF CONSENT AGENA
  42. 13 Bid No. 2026-001 – Annual Supply of Neptune Mach 10 V5 Electronic Water Meters. (Staff recommends award to sole source provider Core & Main, LP in an amount not to exceed $904,233.71.) 25-7865 Approved Pass
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  44. 14 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Grant Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Aviation Division, for participation in the Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) in the amount of $100,000.00. 25-7864 Approved Pass
  45. 15 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Halff Associates, Inc., a Texas corporation, for the final design of the Lawson Road Reconstruction Project, in the amount of $2,856,700.00. 25-7886 Approved Pass
  46. 39 OTHER BUSINESS
  47. 16 Consider a resolution nominating candidates for election to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). 25-7894
  48. 17 Consider a resolution nominating candidates for election to the Board of Directors of the Kaufman Central Appraisal District (KCAD). 25-7895
  49. 42 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  50. 43 (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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  52. 18 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0725-0407, submitted by Arcelia Cortina and Martin Flores, for a change of zoning from Truman Heights Neighborhood - Mandatory Retail Office Shopfront to Truman Heights Neighborhood - Single Family Residential to allow the development of a single-family home located at 2031 Hillview 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.) 25-7879 Postponed Pass
  53. 19 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0825-0414, submitted by City of Mesquite, for a change of zoning from R-3 Single Family Residential to Planned Development – Commercial to allow existing uses, including sanitary sewer treatment facilities, municipal public safety and solid waste facilities, and permit commercial operations for the production, sale, and distribution of soil, mulch, and landscape materials located at 3550 Lawson Road (3610 Lawson Road) and part of 2400, 2500, and 3100 Lawson 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.) 25-7880 Approved Pass
  54. 20 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0925-0416 submitted by SRB Mesquite, LLC., for a change of zoning from Commercial with Conditional Use Permit Ordinance No. 5162 within Town East Retail and Restaurant Area (TERRA) Overlay District to Planned Development - Commercial with Conditional Use Permit Ordinance No. 5162 within the TERRA Overlay District to allow conference centers, major reception facilities, hotels, parking garages, governmental or municipal sponsored uses, and uses permitted by right in the Commercial zoning district with modified development standards located at 1738 North Town East Boulevard (also addressed as 3000 Town East Mall). (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.) 25-7881 Approved Pass
  55. 46 City Manager Cliff Keheley entered the meeting.
  56. 21 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a program to promote local economic development and stimulate business and commercial activity in the City, authorizing the City Manager to finalize, execute and administer a Chapter 380 Economic Development Performance Agreement (“Agreement”) for such purposes by and between the City of Mesquite, Texas, and SRB Mesquite, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Company”) and granting to the Company certain economic development incentives, and authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and execute such documents as are necessary or advisable to consummate the transactions contemplated by the agreement, and administer the agreement on behalf of the City. 25-7826 Approved Pass
  57. 48 ADJOURNMENT
  58. 48 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 (Discuss pending litigation); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:09 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  59. 49 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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  61. 50 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  62. 50 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:09 P.M.
  63. 51 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. 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; removed to U.S. Dist. Court, N. Dist. Tex., No. 3:24-cv-00740-D; on appeal to the Fifth Circuit of Appeals, No. 24-11025 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; on appeal to the Fifth Court of Appeals, Dallas, Texas, No. 05-25-00930-CV 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
  64. 51 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 (Item No. 22 - Discuss Chapter 212 Development Agreements); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:18 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
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  66. 52 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:18 P.M.
  67. 53 Consultation with Attorney
  68. 53 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. 24 – Discuss an economic development Chapter 380 Agreement amendment for a project at Town East Boulevard and Skyline Drive); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:22 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  69. 54 Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to conduct a private consultation with its attorney related to pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, and/or a matter 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 that conflicts with Texas Government Code Chapter 551. The following subjects may be discussed:
  70. 54 EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:22 P.M.
  71. 55 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. 23 – Discuss property located at IH 30 and IH 635); whereupon the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:29 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary.
  72. 56 Real Property
  73. 57 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:
  74. 57 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  75. 59 Personnel Matters
  76. 60 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.
  77. 61 Economic Development
  78. 62 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:
  79. 64 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  80. 65 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).
  81. 66 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.
  82. 67 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.
  83. 68 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.
  84. 69 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.
  85. 70 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.
  86. 71 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.