City Council - Regular Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026

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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Mesquite, TX
Meeting Date
May 18, 2026

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Monday, May 18, 2026

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PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:30 P.M.

AGENDA REVIEW

PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:30 P.M.Item 1

26-8249 Receive briefing regarding grants, funding opportunities, management, and compliance.

(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.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 5:30 P.M.

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

CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:00 P.M.Item 2

26-8151 Receive financial statements for period covering October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

Attachments: March 31, 2026, Financial Statements

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

INVOCATION

Dr. Deron Biles, Pastor, Sunnyvale First Baptist Church, Sunnyvale, Texas.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association in honor of National Police Week.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

CITIZENS FORUM

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.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

CITIZENS COMMENTS

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.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 3

26-8092 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held May 4, 2026.

Attachments: May 4, 2026, minutes

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 4

26-8156 An ordinance of the City of Mesquite, Texas, authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Mesquite, Texas, Combination Tax and Limited Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, in one or more series in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $51,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; awarding the sale thereof; prescribing the form of said certificates; approving execution and delivery of a paying agent agreement and bond purchase agreement; approving the official statement; Approving and enacting other provisions relating thereto.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 5

26-8183 An ordinance amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, as heretofore approved by Ordinance No. 5183 of the City of Mesquite, Texas, adopted on August 18, 2025, appropriating and setting aside the necessary funds out of the general and other revenues of the City of Mesquite for Fiscal Year 2025-26, 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.

Attachments: Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 6

26-8239 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article XII (Energy Conservation Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (I.E.C.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 7

26-8240 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article II-B (Existing Building Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Existing Building Code (I.E.B.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 8

26-8241 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article X (Fuel Gas Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fuel Gas Code (I.F.G.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 9

26-8242 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article VII (Mechanical Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Mechanical Code (I.M.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 10

26-8243 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article VI (Plumbing Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (I.P.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 11

26-8244 An ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 7, Article III (Property Maintenance Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (I.P.M.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 12

26-8245 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article XI (Residential Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code (I.R.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 13

26-8246 An ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, by repealing and replacing Chapter 5, Article IX (Swimming Pool and Spa Code) in its entirety thereby adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (I.S.P.S.C.) and providing certain local amendments thereto.

Attachments: March 17, 2026, BSB Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 14

26-8220 Bid No. 2026-071 - Purchase of John Deere Tractor for Municipal Airport.

(Staff recommends award to United Ag & Turf, through Sourcewell Contract No. 082923-DAC, in an amount not to exceed $107,386.48.) Attachments: Quote Proposed Vehicle Equipment Replacement Overview

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 15

26-8236 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0126-0439, submitted by Dynamic Engineering on behalf of Johnson Development Associates, for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development - Light Commercial Ordinance No. 5159 to allow mini-warehousing, self-storage as a permitted use with modified development standards located on the southern 5-acre portion of 5201 Northwest Drive.

(One letter 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.) Attachments: Staff Report and Maps P&Z Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.Item 16

26-8235 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0226-0441, submitted by WRA Architects, on behalf of Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for a change of zoning from Single-Family Residential R-3 to Single-Family Residential R-3 with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an elementary school located at 3719 and 4000 Moon Drive.

(Two responses 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.) Attachments: Staff Report and Maps P&Z Minutes Ordinance

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Pending and Contemplated Litigation

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, 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. Cody Barnett v. The City of Mesquite - Cause No. CC-25-08515-E - Filed 10-24-2025 8. 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