City Council - Regular Meeting

AGENDA REVIEW

26-8262

Receive departmental strategy and budget presentations from the Information Technology, Library Services, Parks and Recreation, and Solid Waste/Equipment Services Departments related to City Council strategic goals and objectives and other budget updates on Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. (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 - 5:00 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

INVOCATION

Heriberto Padilla, Pastor, Vida Life Church, Mesquite, Texas.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Members of the Royal Rangers Youth Group, Vida Life Church, Mesquite, Texas.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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.

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.

26-8284

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending the City Code by making a Mesquite Zoning Ordinance text amendment, ZTA No. 2026-01, thereby revising Appendix C (Mesquite Zoning Ordinance), by making additions and deletions to certain sections in Parts 1, 1-A, 3, and 6; and amending the Mesquite City Code by making additions and deletions to certain sections in Chapter 10 (Offenses - Miscellaneous), under Article III (Noise), all for the purpose of revising and establishing regulations related to and for Data Centers and related uses such as Battery Energy Storage Systems (“BESS”), and Accessory Backup Generators, and other general updates related thereto including, but not limited to, use-specific development standards, glare and lighting performance standards, landscape requirements, off-street parking regulations, definitions, and noise standards; and prohibiting Cryptocurrency Mining as a primary use or accessory use in all districts; and revising Appendix D - Comprehensive Fee Schedule for updated fees associated with said amendments.

26-8095

Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held June 15, 2026.

26-8292

An ordinance amending the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdictional boundaries pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Crandall, Texas, reducing the City's Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in the area of FM 2757 and FM 741 and expanding its ETJ in the area of FM 741 and Heartland Parkway.

26-8288

An ordinance establishing the classifications and total number of authorized positions in each classification of the Mesquite Police Department as of July 6, 2026.

26-8181

A resolution adopting the Annual Plan for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

26-8286

Bid No. 2026-019 - Annual Contract for Emergency Vehicle Equipment Installation. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Defender Supply, LLC., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 240902, in an annual amount not to exceed 600,000.00. 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 options subject to annual appropriation of funds.)

26-8289

Bid No. 2026-072 - Paving Improvements for 2026 Alley Reconstruction. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Estrada Concrete Company, LLC, in the amount of $1,239,700.00.)

26-8281

RFP No. 2026-073 - Annual Grinding of Brush. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Classic Grind, LLC in the amount of $1,237,000.00. 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 funds.)

26-8287

Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Change Order No. 12 to Bid No. 2023-029, Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard Paving and Drainage Reconstruction Project (McKenzie Road to East Cartwright Road), with Zachry Construction Corporation, for the additional construction scopes in the amount of $45,000.00.

26-8290

Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Engineering Services Contract with Quiddity Engineering, LLC, a Texas Corporation, for 2026 Street Reconstruction, in the amount of $881,500.00.

26-8283

Consider appointment of one Regular Member (Position No. 1) 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.

26-8273

Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

26-8282

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0326-0446, submitted by Jackson Walker, LLP, for a change of zoning from Agricultural within the K-20 Floating Overlay District to Planned Development - General Retail to allow the development of a convenience store with fuel sales, including 12 fueling positions, within the required 500-foot separation distance from a residential zoning district, along with modified development standards located east of FM 740 and FM 2757. (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 with certain stipulations.)

26-8285

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0526-0450, submitted by Shayla Hamilton, Song Whiddon, PLLC, on behalf of Prosperity Fire Protection, for a change of zoning from North Gus Thomasson Corridor (NGTC) District to Planned Development - Light Commercial with a Conditional Use Permit to allow office and warehouse operations with an outdoor storage yard with modified development standards located at 2909 Live Oak Drive. (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.)

ADJOURNMENT