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September 15, 2025 ·5:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 81 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 - 5:00 P.M.
  3. 3 AGENDA REVIEW
  4. 4 STAFF PRESENTATIONS
  5. 1 Receive presentation regarding the draft Storm Water Master Plan. 25-7745
  6. 2 Receive briefing regarding Senate Bill 15 (Small Lot Developments) and Senate Bill 840 (Multifamily Developments), which took effect September 1, 2025. 25-7851
  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 - 9:15 P.M.
  9. 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
  10. 10 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
  11. 11 INVOCATION
  12. 12 Jose Faz, Pastor, Born Again in Christ Jesus Church, Mesquite, Texas.
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  14. 13 1. Mr. Casper announced that Keep Mesquite Beautiful (KMB), Inc., will host two key events this month, starting with “Monarchs and Mojitos” on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This is the annual Butterfly Ball fundraiser to be held at 6:00 p.m., at The Headquarters at Solterra Texas. See details and purchase tickets at www.cityofmesquite.com/ButterflyBall. Then, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, KMB will host Trash Bash, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This community cleanup event is for families, neighbors, and groups to come together to help beautify Mesquite. Please sign up early to help event organizers coordinate supplies and cleanup locations. Learn more and register at www.cityofmesquite.com/TrashBash. 2. Mr. Casper stated that he and Councilmember Green are teaming up to host joint District meetings. He invited citizens to attend a Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at Sharing Life Community Outreach, 3795 West Emporium Circle, to discuss community news and celebrate National Night Out together.
  15. 14 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  16. 15 Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Richard Bard Chapter.
  17. 16 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
  18. 17 3. Mr. Green stated that the City is working to address the homeless population. The experts say that giving cash or items directly to the unhoused may actually cause the cycle of homelessness to continue. To increase public awareness, signs have been installed at key intersections in Mesquite urging people to work with the City instead of giving directly to panhandlers and the unsheltered. The City has staff, resources, and partners available to help connect unhoused individuals with shelters, support agencies, and their family members or friends. Please visit www.cityofmesquite.com/Homeless to find out how you can volunteer, donate, and “Give Wisely.” 4. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross encouraged citizens to attend the Vida Sana health fair on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue. This free event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and is part of the City’s Get Fit Mesquite program. There will be a variety of fitness classes, healthy living education sessions, and the chance to win raffle prizes. 5. Ms. Rodriguez-Ross invited citizens to attend a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria at North Mesquite High School, 18201 LBJ Freeway. 6. Mr. Boroughs encouraged citizens to stop by the Downtown Mesquite Farmers Market this weekend. You’ll find locally grown produce, baked goods, bath and body products, food vendors and much more. The market is held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. through November at Front Street Station. 7. Mr. Boroughs invited citizens to a District 4 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Evans Recreation Center, 1116 Hillcrest Street. 8. Mr. Smith stated that the City of Mesquite is conducting a Community Survey to gather input on programs and services. Some residents will be randomly selected to receive an invitation first. So, if you get an email, text, or social media message from ETC Institute, it’s not a scam. Later this month, the survey will open for all residents. Responses are confidential, and you’ll have until early October to share your feedback. Thank you in advance for participating and helping us make sure that the City’s priorities match the needs of the community. 9. Mr. Murden stated that the City offers several communication tools to help you “Connect With Us” so that you can stay engaged and take action in the community. One of these tools is myMesquite. Submit service requests for street repairs, code issues, crime concerns and more by visiting www.cityofmesquite.com/myMesquite or by using the new app. Another resource is the myMesquite Call Center. It’s staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers get easy access to City information, service requests, updates, and reports. Assistance is provided in English and Spanish. You can reach the Call Center at 972-288-7711. 10. Mr. Murden invited citizens to a District 6 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at Keystone Church of Mesquite, 1575 Clay Mathis Road. 11. Mayor Alemán encouraged citizens to participate in the upcoming “Salute to Safety,” which consists of two weeks of events designed to honor the first responders in Mesquite. The celebration begins with the First Responder’s Game on Friday, September 26, 2025. Join us to thank our public safety personnel for their service and stick around to watch Mesquite and Horn High Schools play a great football game at Memorial Stadium. “Salute to Safety” also will include lots of events around town for the public to meet-and-greet with police officers and firefighters, including National Night Out gatherings on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. This year, we will have several sessions of “Books and Badges.” First responders will participate in activities including story time at both Mesquite Library branches. To see details about all events planned, visit www.cityofmesquite.com/SaluteToSafety. 12. Councilmembers praised the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (MCPAAA) for a successful MCPAAA Corporate Shootout Golf Tournament last week honoring our fallen heroes, Police Officer Travis Williams, Police Officer Richard Houston, and K-9 Officer Kozmo. 13. Mayor Alemán recognized former City of Mesquite Mayor George Venner who was in attendance at tonight’s meeting.
  19. 18 CITIZENS FORUM
  20. 18 Approval of the Consent Agenda Approved on the Consent Agenda Pass
  21. 19 1. Brad Meyer, 924 Windbell Circle, spoke regarding lack of competitive pay in the Police Department. 2. Bruce Sales, 924 Windbell Circle, stated that last month, the Mesquite Police Association (MPA) Charities teamed up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to provide the “Don’t Drink Then Drive, Get a Ride” safe ride program for intoxicated individuals in the City of Mesquite. They have partnered with local restaurants to post flyers and handout custom coasters with QR codes linking to the free ride program via Lyft. Since this program has been so successful, the MPA Charities has voted to make this a year-round program. In just the first month, 57 free rides were claimed. He encouraged more local businesses to consider participating in this program by visiting www.mpacharities/safe-ride. 3. Luke Christopherson, 924 Windbell Circle, spoke regarding Council leadership.
  22. 20 CITIZENS COMMENTS
  23. 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.
  24. 22 CONSENT AGENDA
  25. 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.)
  26. 3 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held September 2, 2025. 25-7853 Approved Pass
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  28. 4 An ordinance on the second and final reading, approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (“ACSC”) and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division regarding the Company’s 2025 Rate Review Mechanism filing, declaring existing rates to be unreasonable, adopting tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement, finding the rates to be set by the attached settlement tariffs to be just and reasonable and in the public interest, approving an attachment establishing a benchmark for pensions and retiree medical benefits, requiring the Company to reimburse ACSC’s reasonable ratemaking expenses, determining that this ordinance was passed in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act, adopting a savings clause, declaring an effective date, and requiring delivery of this ordinance to the Company and the ACSC’s legal counsel. 25-7808 Approved Pass
  29. 5 An ordinance amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 as theretofore approved by Ordinance No. 5132 adopted on September 3, 2024, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for Fiscal Year 2024-25, for the maintenance and operation of various departments and activities of the City, for capital and other improvements of the City and for all other expenditures included in said amended budget. 25-7836 Approved Pass
  30. 6 An ordinance changing the name of a section of the existing McKenzie Road between Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard and south of Raleigh Estates to McKenzie Court. 25-7838 Approved Pass
  31. 7 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Dallas Area Household Hazardous Waste Network Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for Fiscal Year 2025-26 in an amount not to exceed $158,000.00. 25-7839 Approved Pass
  32. 8 A resolution adopting an Investment Policy and declaring that the City Council completed its review of the investment policies and investment strategies. 25-7781 Approved Pass
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  34. 9 A resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures from proceeds of future obligations. 25-7825 Approved Pass
  35. 10 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to finalize and execute all documents necessary to designate the positions of Director of Finance, Cash and Debt Administrator, Treasury Analyst, Manager of Accounting Services, and Assistant City Manager to act as the City of Mesquite’s authorized representatives for Texas Local Government Investment Pool (“TexPool/TexPool Prime”). 25-7806 Approved Pass
  36. 11 A resolution expressing to and through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and North Texas Tollway Authority the City Council’s support for Alternative 3 of the President George Bush Tollway East Brach Extension, and authorizing the City Manager to promote and advance said support. 25-7837 Approved Pass
  37. 12 RFP No. 2025-099 – Annual Fiber Optic Cabling Repair and Maintenance. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Future Telecom, Inc., through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Mesquite Independent School District (MISD), in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. 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.) 25-7827 Approved Pass
  38. 13 Bid No. 2025-166 – Purchase of Three Dump Trucks for Streets Division. (Staff recommends award to Bruckner Truck Sales, Inc., through H-GAC Contract No. HT06-20, in an amount not to exceed $485,831.00.) 25-7834 Approved Pass
  39. 14 Bid No. 2025-169 – Manhole Rehabilitation Project. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Ameresco Inc., through The Purchasing Cooperative of America, Contract No. OD-365-22, for the rehabilitation of manholes in the amount of $1,568,705.00.) 25-7852 Approved Pass
  40. 15 Bid No. 2025-170 – Jaguar Way Traffic Signal. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with American Lighting & Signalization, LLC, Inc., in the amount of $567,672.85.) 25-7848 Approved Pass
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  42. 16 RFP No. 2025-176 – Annual Contract for Crushed Concrete Aggregate. (Staff recommends award to Arcosa Crushed Concrete DFW in the amount of $345,000.00, and Big City Crushed Concrete in the amount of $6,800.00, for a total amount of $351,800.00. 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.) 25-7850 Approved Pass
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  44. 17 Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 5 to Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas General Land Office to deliver natural gas to the Municipal Complex on a unit basis, equal to the NGPL Texok Zone monthly index price, as published by Platts Gas Daily, plus a Market Demand Factor of $0.54 per MMBtu, in accordance with Section 104.2545 of the Texas Utilities Code, for an additional term of two years commencing on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. 25-7830 Approved Pass
  45. 18 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Huitt Zollars, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for the design of the Parallel Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement in the vicinity of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard and Lawson Road, in the amount of $963,700.00. 25-7840 Approved Pass
  46. 19 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Wastewater Service Agreement between the City of Mesquite and Bellagio 443 LLC, for provision of wastewater collection service in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). 25-7847 Approved Pass
  47. 41 END OF CONSENT AGENDA
  48. 20 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Water Supply Agreement between the City of Mesquite and Bellagio 443 LLC, for provision of water service in the City’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). 25-7846 Approved Pass
  49. 21 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Agreement and any subsequent renewals with LexisNexis Risk Solutions for Accurint Virtual Crime Center in the amount of $36,429.56, with an annual increase of three percent for renewal costs thereafter. 25-7849 Approved Pass
  50. 44 OTHER BUSINESS
  51. 22 Consider cancelling the regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025. 25-7831 Approved Pass
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  53. 47 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  54. 48 (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.)
  55. 23 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution providing no objection for KCG Avanti Hills, LP’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (“TDHCA”) for Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits for the construction of an approximately 254-unit age restricted, senior affordable housing development to be located at or about the northwest corner of East Glen Boulevard and Clay Mathis Road, in accordance with Chapter 2306 of the Texas Government Code, and authorizing the City Secretary to certify the resolution to the TDHCA. 25-7809 Approved
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  57. 24 Conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 394.9025 of the Texas Local Government Code on possible issuance of bonds by The Mesquite Housing Finance Corporation (“Corporation”) to finance the construction of an approximately 254-unit age restricted, senior affordable housing development to be located at or about the northwest corner of East Glen Boulevard and Clay Mathis Road, to be owned and operated by KCG Avanti Hills, LP, with MHFC Avanti Hills GP, LLC, a wholly-owned affiliate of the Corporation, to be admitted as the sole general partner, and MHFC Avanti Hills Landowner, LLC, a wholly-owned affiliate of the Corporation, as ground lessor. 25-7829
  58. 25 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0725-0406, submitted by KCG Companies, LLC., for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the future land use designation from Light Industrial to High Density Residential and for a change of zoning from Planned Development – Age Restricted Residential and Industrial Ordinance No. 4919 to Planned Development – Age Restricted Multifamily and Commercial to allow a 260-unit multifamily development for senior living (aged 55 and up) on a 11-acre tract of land and a commercial development on a ~3.8 tract of land with modified development standards located at 2210 East Scyene Road (also addressed as 2235 East Glen Boulevard). (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.) 25-7843 Approved Pass
  59. 26 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0725-0409, submitted by Mike Doherty, Foster Street Capital, LLC, for a change of zoning from Downtown Mesquite-Mixed Use (DM-MU) Subdistrict to DM-MU Subdistrict with a Conditional Use Permit to allow for sign manufacturing as a permitted use located at 720 Military Parkway, Unit D. (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.) 25-7844 Approved Pass
  60. 27 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0725-0411, submitted by Mark Cohen on behalf of Town East Shopping Center, for a change of zoning from Service Station to General Retail to allow uses permitted by-right in the General Retail zoning district located at 2801 Motley 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.) 25-7845 Approved Pass
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  62. 28 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0525-0396, submitted by Hemphill Seminary, LLC., for a change of zoning from R-3, Single Family Residential to R-3, Single Family Residential with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a telecommunications tower as a permitted use with modified separation requirements located at 1028 South Belt Line Road. (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 denial of the request.) 25-7842 Denied Pass
  63. 29 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0924-0369, submitted by Tierra Carter-Simmons on behalf of Inspiring You to Greatness, for a change of zoning from Agricultural Zoning District to R-3, Single Family Zoning District and a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change future land use designation from Commercial to Low Density Residential, located at 10079 South Belt Line Road (also addressed 2298 South Belt Line Road). (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. This item was postponed at the April 21, 2025, City Council meeting.) 25-7841 Approved Pass
  64. 55 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. 30 – Discuss a proposed economic development project near Buckner Boulevard and Samuell Boulevard); 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.
  65. 56 ADJOURNMENT
  66. 57 NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
  67. 57 Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
  68. 58 Pending and Contemplated Litigation
  69. 59 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
  70. 60 Personnel Matters
  71. 61 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.
  72. 62 Economic Development
  73. 63 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:
  74. 65 Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final action regarding executive session items will be taken.
  75. 66 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).
  76. 67 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.
  77. 68 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.
  78. 69 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.
  79. 70 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.
  80. 71 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.
  81. 72 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.