City Council - Regular Meeting

AGENDA REVIEW

26-8340

Receive departmental strategy and budget presentation from the Public Works Department related to City Council strategic goals and objectives.

26-8327

Discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27.

26-8334

Receive briefing regarding the Real.Texas.Roads. program.

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

Douglas Herrell, Pastor, Family Cathedral of Praise, Mesquite, Texas.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

City Staff.

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.

26-8097

Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held July 20, 2026.

26-8336

Bid No. 2026-079 - Tierra Drive, Rancho Drive and Camino Drive Paving Improvements. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with CCGMG, LLC Series B, in the amount of $597,200.50.)

26-8335

Bid No. 2026-092 - 2026 Screening Wall Reconstruction. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Niyam, LLC in the amount of $478,090.62.)

26-8337

Bid No. 2026-104 - Hillcrest Street Asphalt Repair. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Texas Materials Group, Inc., for the asphalt pavement overlay on Hillcrest Street, through Dallas County Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. IFB-2022-046-6961, in an amount not to exceed $153,524.60.)

26-8323

Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 to Professional Services Contract for Market Analysis/Development Potential Study with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., for travel expenses in the amount of $839.00.

26-8344

Authorize the City Manager to release deed restrictions on commercially zoned property at the corner of East Glen Boulevard and Clay Mathis Road.

26-8324

Approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Explosives and the Mesquite Police Department regarding National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the MOU.

26-8321

Consider appointment of three Regular Members (Position Nos. 1, 3 and 5) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 1) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for terms to expire December 31, 2027, and two Regular Members (Position Nos. 2 and 4) and one Alternate Member (Alternate No. 2) for terms to expire December 31, 2028.

26-8338

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0426-0448 submitted by Ricky Ponton for a change of zoning from General Retail to Planned Development - General Retail with a Conditional Use Permit to allow an Electrical Contractor Office and Warehouse with Accessory Outdoor Storage with modified development standards located at 1402 and 1406 Rodeo Center Boulevard. (One response in opposition and none in favor of the application have been received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain stipulations. This item was postponed at the July 20, 2026, City Council meeting.)

26-8326

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No. Z0426-0449, submitted by Maxwell Fisher, ZoneDev, LLC, on behalf of Dominium Development and Acquisition, LLC, for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development - Multifamily Ordinance No. 5116 to adopt a new concept plan and revised development standards for a 277-unit multifamily development located at 21701 IH 635. (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.)

26-8316

Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Appendix C (Mesquite Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code by making a text amendment, ZTA No. 2026-02, revising certain provisions of Parts 3 and 6 to establish and revise regulations related to drone delivery, including autonomous package loading devices, drone staging areas, use-specific development standards, and related definitions.

ADJOURNMENT

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. 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 8. Jeanna Boughton v. City of Mesquite - Cause No. DC-26-02992 - Filed 02-19-2026 9. Mercydis Benson, individually and as mother and wrongful death beneficiary of the Estate of Karson Benson, deceased v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-26-04295 - Filed 03-09-2026 10. Fenimore v. City, et al - Civil Action No. 3-26CV0287-E – Filed 02-04-2026 11. Beatriz Gonzalez v. Gilibaldo Benitez; City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-26-02837-D - Filed 04-08-2026 12. Nancy Edge v. City of Mesquite, Gerald Van Meter, Danny Van Meter and John Doe Officers 1-5, Cause No. DC-26-07383 - Filed 4-23-2026 13. Franlly Rodriguez v. City of Mesquite Police Department, Cause No. DC-26-08169 - Filed 05-06-2026

26-8345

Discuss Meet & Confer Process.