City Council
Regular MeetingMesquite, TX · November 19, 2018
Minutes
City of Mesquite, Texas
Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, November 19, 2018 4:30 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway | Mesquite, Texas
Present: Mayor Stan Pickett and Councilmembers Dan Aleman, Tandy Boroughs, Robert Miklos, Jeff
Casper, Bruce Archer and Greg Noschese, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 4:30 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 Receive briefing regarding upcoming Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment
Zone (TIRZ) activity for the Rodeo City TIRZ No. One, Falcon’s Lair TIRZ No.
Four and Ridge Ranch TIRZ No. Five.
2 Receive report and presentation regarding redistricting including a discussion
regarding the illustrative redistricting plan and alternate plan(s).
It was Council consensus to remove the revised redistricting plan #2 from Council
consideration.
3 Receive presentation regarding results of 2018 Community Attitude and
Satisfaction Survey.
4 Receive briefing regarding the potential donation of properties located at 3000
Lawson Road in Dallas County, TX; 7501 Shannon Loop, 7505 Shannon Loop,
7506 Shannon Loop, 7507 Shannon Loop and 1301 Malloy Bridge Road in
Seagoville, TX.
Council directed staff to move forward with the property donation process.
5 Receive briefing regarding the potential donation of property located at 2920
Gus Thomasson Road.
Council directed staff to move forward with the property donation process.
6 Receive briefing regarding the potential donation of property located at 300
West Cartwright Road in Mesquite, Texas.
Council directed staff to move forward with the property donation process.
7 Discuss a moratorium regarding multi-family residential development.
Council directed staff to move forward with the moratorium process.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Dr. E. Jones Doughton, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Downtown Mesquite Business Owners.
PRESENTATIONS
8 Presentation of a plaque to Sheila Lynn in recognition of her service as a
member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Tree Board.
Mayor Pickett presented a plaque to Sheila Lynn in recognition of her service as
a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Tree Board from
February 2016 to October 2018.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(1) Mr. Archer invited citizens to attend the tree lighting at 6:15 p.m., in Heritage Square, to kick off the
annual Christmas on the Square event on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Activities include pictures with Santa, live music, a performance by the Stage Door Dancers, free craft
activities, cookies, hot chocolate and much more.
(2) Mr. Archer thanked everyone, who will not be able to take off work on Thanksgiving Day, for their
service to our community.
(3) Mr. Casper stated that although we are making progress, vehicle break -ins continue to be an issue.
Forty percent of all vehicle crimes involve a car being left unlocked. He reminded citizens to TAKE your
keys, LOCK your car and HIDE your things this holiday season. Don’t be a victim of opportunity.
(4) Mr. Miklos stated that the Mesquite Police Department has launched the Santa Cop Program which
provides more than 600 children in our community with a Christmas. The program is funded 100
percent by local donations. He asked citizens to drop off an unwrapped toy at the police department by
Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Also, the Santa Cop Toy Parade will take place on Saturday,
December 1, 2018, at First United Methodist Church, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Citizens are
encouraged to stop by and drop off a toy.
(5) Mr. Miklos stated that he recently visited several historical sites in Pennsylvania. He stated that
today is the 155th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln delivering his Gettysburg Address at the
dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.
(6) Mr. Boroughs invited citizens to the 32nd Annual Christmas in the Park event at Westlake Park, 600
Gross Road, on Saturday, December 1, 2018, and Sunday, December 2, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. Activities include a new Candy Land Express train ride, Rudolph Reindeer games, Winter
Woodland Village crafts and many more family friendly activities. Parking and admission are free.
(7) Mr. Boroughs announced that the Mesquite AMBUCS will host a Pancake Brunch with Santa at
Evans Senior Center, 1116 Hillcrest Street, on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. All proceeds benefit AMBUCS which provides amtrykes to mobility challenged individuals.
(8) Mr. Aleman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Since children are out of school this week, he
encouraged citizens to slow down and “Drive Like Your Family Lives Here.”
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(9) Mr. Aleman stated that he visited several elementary schools last week and read to children in
support of the Mesquite Independent School District’s (MISD) Read Play Talk initiative. He also
recognized MISD School Board Trustee Robert Seward who was in attendance tonight.
(10) Mr. Aleman congratulated Director of Library Services Virginia Mundt for receiving a significant
increase in satisfaction in six out of nine categories in the 2018 Community Attitude and Satisfaction
Survey.
(11) Mr. Noschese stated that NubAbility Athletics, a non-profit organization for limb-different
students and young adults, held their fall camp at West Mesquite High School and Frasier Middle
School this past weekend. Donations were made by many organizations including Bubba ’s 33,
Whataburger, Panera Bread, City of Mesquite and MISD. He thanked the community for making the
camp a success.
(12) Mr. Noschese stated that Saturday, November 24, 2018, is National Small Business Saturday.
Special activities will take place in Downtown Mesquite, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including the
Mesquite Marketplace.
(13) Mr. Pickett reminded citizens that the City is in the process of revising the Mesquite
Comprehensive Plan which is a very important planning tool for City staff and the City Council. Issues
such as future land use, transportation and neighborhoods will be addressed. He invited citizens to
participate by completing a survey on the City’s website by Friday, November 30, 2018.
CITIZENS FORUM
(1) Elizabeth Walley, 1112 Siebold Court, expressed concerns regarding maintenance of apartments
and opposition to a moratorium on apartments.
(2) Janice Bell, 1508 Jessica Lane, expressed concerns regarding maintenance of apartments.
(3) Bryan Odom, 1330 Buena Vista; Millie Arnold, 2206 Luau St.; Teia Collier, 1420 Hermitage Street;
and Audrey Carter, 205 Woodbridge Way, expressed support for a moratorium on apartments.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Noschese moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as follows.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Aleman and approved unanimously.
9 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 5, 2018.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
10 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4610, by deleting Exhibit “C” and adding
a new Exhibit “C,” and by amending Section 9, thereby revising the pay plan for
commissioned Police and Fire personnel of the City, effective January 1, 2019.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance No. 4624, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4610, BY DELETING EXHIBIT “C” AND ADDING A
NEW EXHIBIT “C,” AND BY AMENDING SECTION 9, THEREBY REVISING THE PAY
PLAN FOR COMMISSIONED POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL OF THE CITY
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019; PROVIDING FOR A REPEALER CLAUSE; PROVIDING
FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Ordinance No. 4624 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 113.)
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11 A resolution adopting the 2019 City of Mesquite Legislative Program.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 64-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE CITY
OF MESQUITE, TEXAS; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
ACT WITH REGARD TO THE CITY’S LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE. (Resolution No. 64-2018 recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
12 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2018 Homeland Security Grant
Sub-Recipient Agreements with the Office of the Governor, Texas Homeland
Security State Administrative Agency in the amount of $143,713.30 and
designating the Fire Chief as the responsible officer for the purpose of signing
all subordinate documents associated with these grants.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 65-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE 2018
HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS WITH THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR, TEXAS HOMELAND SECURITY STATE ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,713.30; AND DESIGNATING THE FIRE CHIEF AS
THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICER FOR THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING ALL SUBORDINATE
DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE GRANTS. (Resolution No. 65-2018
recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
14 A resolution setting a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code
to consider terminating the Falcon’s Lair Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment
Zone Number Four, City of Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing the issuance of
notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 66-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CHAPTER 311 OF THE
TEXAS TAX CODE TO CONSIDER TERMINATING THE FALCON’S LAIR TAX
INCREMENT FINANCE REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FOUR, CITY OF MESQUITE,
TEXAS (THE “ZONE”) AND DISSOLVING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TAX
INCREMENT FUND FOR THE ZONE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE
BY THE CITY SECRETARY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE PUBLIC
HEARING. (Resolution No. 66-2018 recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
15 A resolution setting a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code
to consider terminating the Ridge Ranch Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment
Zone No. Five, City of Mesquite, Texas, and dissolving the Board of Directors
and Tax Increment Fund for the Zone, and authorizing the issuance of notice by
the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 67-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING UNDER CHAPTER 311 OF THE
TEXAS TAX CODE TO CONSIDER TERMINATING THE RIDGE RANCH TAX
INCREMENT FINANCE REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. FIVE, CITY OF MESQUITE,
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TEXAS (THE “ZONE”), AND DISSOLVING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TAX
INCREMENT FUND FOR THE ZONE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE
BY THE CITY SECRETARY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE PUBLIC
HEARING. (Resolution No. 67-2018 recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
17 Bid No. 2019-028 - Annual Parts for International Trucks.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Southwest International
Trucks, Inc., in the amount of $130,000.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
18 Bid No. 2019-035 - Purchase of Five Heavy Duty Trucks.
(Staff recommends award to MHC Kenworth in Dallas, Texas, through
BuyBoard Contract No. 521-16, in the amount of $649,149.88.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
19 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the Dallas County Community College District on behalf of El Centro College
and the City of Mesquite on behalf of the Mesquite Fire Department (MFD) for
the MFD to provide internship ambulance shifts for medical students of the
College.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
20 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an amendment to a contract
with Prime Time Group, Inc., for right-of-way acquisition consulting services in
the amount of $25,000.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
21 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a change order with
Oldcastle Materials Texas, Inc., dba TexasBit, for additional asphalt materials in
the amount of $12,000.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
22 Authorize an increase in the fee agreement between the City and Bickerstaff
Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for legal and GIS services provided in connection
with redistricting the City into six single member districts in the amount not to
exceed an additional $18,000.00, for a total contract amount not to exceed
$68,000.00, and authorize the City Attorney to execute a supplemental
agreement to the original fee agreement in connection therewith.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
23 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2018-19 Police Seizure Budget in accordance
with Title 28, Section 524 of the United States Code and Chapter 59 of the
Texas Code of Criminal Procedures in the amount of $15,500.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS CONSIDERED SEPARATELY
13 A resolution setting a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code
to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone
Financing Plan for Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone Number One, City
of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and increasing the
geographic area of the Zone to include a tract of land consisting of
approximately 28.0016 acres and being generally located at the northeast
corner of New Market Road and Rodeo Center Boulevard in the corporate limits
of the City of Mesquite, Texas; extending the term of the Zone for an additional
thirty-one years to expire December 31, 2049; increasing the total estimated
project costs for the Zone and amending the composition of the Board of
Directors for the Zone; and authorizing the issuance of notice by the City
Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the public hearing.
Mr. Casper moved to approve Resolution No. 68-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
UNDER CHAPTER 311 OF THE TEXAS TAX CODE TO CONSIDER APPROVING AN
AMENDED PROJECT PLAN AND REINVESTMENT ZONE FINANCING PLAN FOR
MESQUITE RODEO CITY REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF MESQUITE,
TEXAS (THE “ZONE”), ENLARGING THE BOUNDARIES AND INCREASING THE
GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF THE ZONE TO INCLUDE A TRACT OF LAND CONSISTING
OF APPROXIMATELY 28.0016 ACRES AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF NEW MARKET ROAD AND RODEO CENTER BOULEVARD
IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, EXTENDING THE
TERM OF THE ZONE FOR AN ADDITIONAL THIRTY-ONE YEARS TO EXPIRE
DECEMBER 31, 2049, INCREASING THE TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COSTS FOR
THE ZONE AND AMENDING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FOR THE ZONE; AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTICE BY THE CITY
SECRETARY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, REGARDING THE PUBLIC HEARING. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Archer. On call for a vote on the motion, the following votes
were cast:
Ayes: Casper, Archer, Pickett, Aleman, Noschese, Boroughs
Nayes: None
Abstentions: Miklos
Motion carried. (Resolution No. 68-2018 recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
16 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a development
agreement with MM Mesquite 50, LLC, regarding the development of
approximately 56.11 acres of land generally located north of Rodeo Drive, south
of Scyene Road (also known as Highway 352), east of Stadium Drive and west
of Rodeo Center Boulevard within the corporate limits of the City of Mesquite,
Texas, as a mixed use development consisting of retail, restaurant, office,
residential components and other associated uses, and being commonly
referred to as “Iron Horse Village”; authorizing the City Manager to take such
actions and execute such documents as are necessary to consummate the
transactions contemplated by the agreement and authorizing the City Manager
to administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
Mr. Casper moved to approve Resolution No. 69-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
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MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MM
MESQUITE 50, LLC, REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 56.11
ACRES OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF RODEO DRIVE, SOUTH OF
SCYENE ROAD (ALSO KNOWN AS HIGHWAY 352), EAST OF STADIUM DRIVE AND
WEST OF RODEO CENTER BOULEVARD WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AS A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF
RETAIL, RESTAURANT, OFFICE, RESIDENTIAL COMPONENTS AND OTHER
ASSOCIATED USES, AND BEING COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS “IRON HORSE
VILLAGE”; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AND
EXECUTE SUCH DOCUMENTS AS ARE NECESSARY TO CONSUMMATE THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ADMINISTER THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY; AND
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs.
On call for a vote on the motion, the following votes were cast:
Ayes: Boroughs, Pickett, Archer, Aleman, Noschese
Nayes: Casper
Abstentions: Miklos
Motion carried. (Resolution No. 69-2018 recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARINGS
24 A. Conduct a public hearing to receive and discuss public input and comments
on redistricting, the proposed illustrative redistricting plan and alternate plan(s).
B. Consideration and possible action to revise the designated illustrative
redistricting plan and/or propose a final redistricting plan for a vote and final
adoption at the December 3, 2018, City Council meeting.
A public hearing was held to receive and discuss public input and comments on
redistricting, the proposed illustrative redistricting plan and alternate plan(s).
Mayor Pickett announced that during tonight’s Pre-Meeting, the City Council
reached a consensus to not consider the revised redistricting plan #2 that was
presented at the November 5, 2018, Pre-Meeting.
Gunnar Seaquist, representing Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP, stated that
the City Council worked collaboratively to develop an illustrative plan for
single-member districts. A new plan was submitted today by Henry Brown,
representing the Mesquite NAACP. Mr. Seaquist reviewed the differences
between the illustrative plan and Mr. Brown’s plan as well as a small increase in
deviation between the districts.
Henry Brown, 211 Athel, stated that the Mesquite NAACP Board prepared the
presented map in regards to the future development of IH-20 and adjusted the
boundaries between Districts 5 and 6 accordingly.
Mr. Miklos stated that he preferred to keep neighborhoods together and the new
map divides a neighborhood.
(1) Elizabeth Walley, 1112 Siebold Court, requested the district numbers be
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renumbered from north to south.
(2) Ron Ward, 430 Running Brook Lane, expressed opposition to the revised plan
which the Council chose to remove from consideration and requested that no
gerrymandering of districts take place.
No others appeared regarding the proposed illustrative plan and revised plan.
Mayor Pickett stated that the City Council will consider action at the December 3,
2018, City Council meeting.
25 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No .
Z1018-0069, submitted by Petitt Barraza, LLC, on behalf of DR Horton - Texas,
Ltd., for a change of zoning from Agriculture to Planned Development -Single
Family Residential to allow a single family subdivision, on approximately
110.971 acres located south of Interstate Highway 20, east of FM 741 and north
of Heartland Parkway.
(No responses in favor or opposition to the application have been received from
property owners within the statutory notification area. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends denial of the application.)
A public hearing was held for Application No. Z1018-0069.
Garrett Langford, Manager of Planning and Zoning, stated that DR Horton is
proposing a 450-lot single-family residential subdivision, known as "Trailwind",
near the southeast corner of IH-20 and FM 741. The subject property was annexed
by the City of Mesquite in October 2018. A development agreement was approved
by the City Council, per Resolution No. 20-2018, for this property on April 2, 2018,
and the proposed rezoning is part of the development agreement requirements.
Mr. Langford stated that the applicant has requested a revised right-of-way width
from 65 feet to 50 feet with a pavement width of 31 feet. The development
standards language has been updated to be consistent with the City’s zoning
ordinance and that the applicant will submit a Traffic Impact Analysis. Mr.
Langford explained that there will not be a dedicated City park in the proposed
development; however, the developer will construct a playground and six-foot
wide walking trails with open space.
(1) Fernando Rojas, 2423 Lagoon Drive, expressed opposition to the proposed
subdivision and requested additional studies be performed prior to approval.
(2) Susie Hess, 2905 Clearwater Drive, requested clarification of where the
proposed subdivision will be located and expressed traffic concerns.
No others appeared regarding the application.
Mr. Miklos moved to approve Application No. Z1018-0069 and to approve
Ordinance No. 4625, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTED ON SEPTEMBER 4,
1973, AND RECODIFIED ON NOVEMBER 21, 1988, SO AS TO APPROVE A CHANGE
OF ZONING FROM AGRICULTURE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS BEING APPROXIMATELY 110.971
ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF IH-20, EAST OF FM 741 AND NORTH OF HEARTLAND
PARKWAY IN THE MARTHA MUSICK SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 312, CITY OF
MESQUITE, KAUFMAN COUNTY, TEXAS, THEREBY ALLOWING A SINGLE FAMILY
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SUBDIVISION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN STIPULATIONS; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Motion was seconded by Mr. Archer
and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 4625 recorded in Ordinance Book No.
113.)
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
26 Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a
Second Amendment to the Heartland Town Center Development Agreement to
amend the Concept Plan and the residential fencing, street right -of-way width,
pavement width and alley requirements of a development commonly known as
“Trailwind” and being generally located south of Interstate Highway 20, east of
FM 741 and north of Heartland Parkway in the corporate limits of the City of
Mesquite in Kaufman County, Texas.
Mr. Aleman moved to approve Resolution No. 70-2018, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO FINALIZE AND EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE
HEARTLAND TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TO AMEND THE
CONCEPT PLAN AND THE RESIDENTIAL FENCING, STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY
WIDTH, PAVEMENT WIDTH AND ALLEY REQUIREMENTS OF A DEVELOPMENT
COMMONLY KNOWN AS “TRAILWIND” AND BEING GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH
OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 20, EAST OF FM 741 AND NORTH OF HEARTLAND
PARKWAY IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE IN KAUFMAN
COUNTY, TEXAS. Motion was seconded by Mr. Archer approved unanimously.
(Resolution No. 70-2018 recorded in Resolution Book No. 55.)
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
27 Consider appointment of two representatives to attend the City /School Joint Tax
Office Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 1:30 p.m.
Mr. Archer moved to appoint Stan Pickett and Greg Noschese to serve as the
City’s representatives on the City/School Joint Tax Office Advisory Board at the
meeting scheduled to be held Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 1:30 p.m. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously.
28 Consider appointment of one regular member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term to expire
September 30, 2020, and two alternate members for terms to expire November
19, 2020.
Mr. Archer moved to appoint Sheila Lynn, Place 6, as a regular member of the
Planning and Zoning Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for
a term to expire September 30, 2020, and to appoint Claude McBride as a senior
alternate member and Jerome Geisler as a junior alternate member for terms to
expire November 19, 2020. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miklos and approved
unanimously.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 8:51 P.M.
Mayor Pickett 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 (Agenda Item No. 16); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the
Executive Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 8:53 p.m., the City Council reconvened
in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Miklos moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Archer
and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
__________________________________ __________________________________
Sonja Land, City Secretary Stan Pickett, Mayor
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Agenda
City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, November 19, 2018 4:30 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway | Mesquite, Texas
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 4:30 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 18-3797 Receive briefing regarding upcoming Tax Increment Finance Reinvestment
Zone (TIRZ) activity for the Rodeo City TIRZ No. One, Falcon’s Lair TIRZ
No. Four and Ridge Ranch TIRZ No. Five.
2 18-3819 Receive report and presentation regarding redistricting including a
discussion regarding the illustrative redistricting plan and alternate
plan(s).
3 18-3814 Receive presentation regarding results of 2018 Community Attitude and
Satisfaction Survey.
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation
Findings Report
Geocoded Maps
4 18-3822 Receive briefing regarding the potential donation of properties located at
3000 Lawson Road in Dallas County, TX; 7501 Shannon Loop, 7505
Shannon Loop, 7506 Shannon Loop, 7507 Shannon Loop, and 1301
Malloy Bridge Road in Seagoville, TX.
Attachments: Donation Request Letter
Location Map
5 18-3823 Receive briefing regarding the potential donation of property located at
2920 Gus Thomasson Road.
Attachments: Location Map
6 18-3821 Receive briefing regarding the potential donation of property located at
300 West Cartwright Road in Mesquite, Texas.
Attachments: Donation Request Letter
Location Map
7 18-3829 Discuss a moratorium regarding multi-family residential development.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 4:30 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
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Dr. E. Jones Doughton, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Downtown Mesquite Business Owners.
PRESENTATIONS
8 18-3806 Presentation of a plaque to Sheila Lynn in recognition of her service as a
member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and Tree Board.
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
personnel matters, matters under litigation or matters concerning the purchase, exchange, lease or value of
real property for a length of time not to exceed three minutes on a first-come, first-served basis. No Council
action or discussion is to be taken until such matter is placed on the Agenda and posted in accordance with
law.
CONSENT AGENDA
(All items on the Consent Agenda are routine items and may be approved with one motion; however,
should any member of the City Council or any individual wish to discuss any item, said item may be
removed from the Consent Agenda by motion of the City Council.)
9 18-3799 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 5, 2018.
Attachments: 11.05.2018m
10 18-3804 An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4610, by deleting Exhibit “C” and
adding a new Exhibit “C,” and by amending Section 9, thereby revising the
pay plan for commissioned Police and Fire personnel of the City, effective
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January 1, 2019.
Attachments: Ordinance No. 4610
Ordinance - Pay Plan C
11 18-3815 A resolution adopting the 2019 City of Mesquite Legislative Program.
Attachments: Resolution - Legislative Program
12 18-3796 A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2018 Homeland
Security Grant Sub-Recipient Agreements with the Office of the Governor,
Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency in the amount of
$143,713.30 and designating the Fire Chief as the responsible officer for
the purpose of signing all subordinate documents associated with these
grants.
Attachments: Resolution - Homeland Security Grant
SOGAs - 2018 UASI Grant Projects
13 18-3773 A resolution setting a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax
Code to consider approving an amended Project Plan and Reinvestment
Zone Financing Plan for Mesquite Rodeo City Reinvestment Zone Number
One, City of Mesquite, Texas (“the Zone”), enlarging the boundaries and
increasing the geographic area of the Zone to include a tract of land
consisting of approximately 28.0016 acres and being generally located at
the northeast corner of New Market Road and Rodeo Center Boulevard in
the corporate limits of the City of Mesquite, Texas; extending the term of
the Zone for an additional thirty-one years to expire December 31, 2049;
increasing the total estimated project costs for the Zone and amending the
composition of the Board of Directors for the Zone; and authorizing the
issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding the
public hearing.
Attachments: Resolution - Rodeo City
14 18-3781 A resolution setting a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax
Code to consider terminating the Falcon’s Lair Tax Increment Finance
Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Mesquite, Texas, and authorizing
the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding
the public hearing.
Attachments: Resolution - Falcons Lair
15 18-3782 A resolution setting a public hearing under Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax
Code to consider terminating the Ridge Ranch Tax Increment Finance
Reinvestment Zone No. Five, City of Mesquite, Texas, and dissolving the
Board of Directors and Tax Increment Fund for the Zone, and authorizing
the issuance of notice by the City Secretary of Mesquite, Texas, regarding
the public hearing.
Attachments: Resolution - Ridge Ranch
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16 18-3792 A resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute a
development agreement with MM Mesquite 50, LLC, regarding the
development of approximately 56.11 acres of land generally located north
of Rodeo Drive, south of Scyene Road (also known as Highway 352), east
of Stadium Drive and west of Rodeo Center Boulevard within the
corporate limits of the City of Mesquite, Texas, as a mixed use
development consisting of retail, restaurant, office, residential components
and other associated uses, and being commonly referred to as “Iron
Horse Village”; authorizing the City Manager to take such actions and
execute such documents as are necessary to consummate the transactions
contemplated by the agreement and authorizing the City Manager to
administer the agreement on behalf of the City.
Attachments: Resolution - Iron Horse Village
Concept Plan
17 18-3793 Bid No. 2019-028 - Annual Parts for International Trucks.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Southwest International
Trucks, Inc., in the amount of $130,000.00.)
Attachments: Sole Source Letter
18 18-3787 Bid No. 2019-035 - Purchase of Five Heavy Duty Trucks.
(Staff recommends award to MHC Kenworth in Dallas, Texas, through
BuyBoard Contract No. 521-16, in the amount of $649,149.88.)
Attachments: Photo - Rear Loader
Photo - 6yd Dump Truck
Photo - Asphalt Patcher 1
Photo - Asphalt Patcher 2
Photo - Utility Bed Crew Truck
Photo - Utility Bed Service Truck
19 18-3783 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Dallas County Community College District on behalf of
El Centro College and the City of Mesquite on behalf of the Mesquite Fire
Department (MFD) for the MFD to provide internship ambulance shifts
for medical students of the College.
Attachments: ILA - El Centro
20 18-3802 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an amendment to a
contract with Prime Time Group, Inc., for right-of-way acquisition
consulting services in the amount of $25,000.00.
21 18-3811 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a change order with
Oldcastle Materials Texas, Inc., dba TexasBit, for additional asphalt
materials in the amount of $12,000.00.
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22 18-3824 Authorize an increase in the fee agreement between the City and
Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for legal and GIS services provided
in connection with redistricting the City into six single member districts in
the amount not to exceed an additional $18,000.00, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $68,000.00, and authorize the City Attorney to
execute a supplemental agreement to the original fee agreement in
connection therewith.
Attachments: Supplemental Agreement
23 18-3803 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2018-19 Police Seizure Budget in
accordance with Title 28, Section 524 of the United States Code and
Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedures in the amount of
$15,500.00.
Attachments: Seizure Amendment 2
PUBLIC HEARINGS
24 18-3818 A. Conduct a public hearing to receive and discuss public input and
comments on redistricting, the proposed illustrative redistricting plan and
alternate plan(s).
B. Consideration and possible action to revise the designated illustrative
redistricting plan and/or propose a final redistricting plan for a vote and
final adoption at the December 3, 2018, City Council meeting.
25 18-3813 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No.
Z1018-0069, submitted by Petitt Barraza, LLC, on behalf of DR Horton -
Texas, Ltd., for a change of zoning from Agriculture to Planned
Development-Single Family Residential to allow a single family subdivision,
on approximately 110.971 acres located south of Interstate Highway 20,
east of FM 741 and north of Heartland Parkway.
(No responses in favor or opposition to the application have been
received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial of the application.)
Attachments: Case Summary
Staff Report & Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance - Z1018-0069
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION
26 18-3817 Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to finalize and execute
a Second Amendment to the Heartland Town Center Development
Agreement to amend the Concept Plan and the residential fencing, street
right-of-way width, pavement width and alley requirements of a
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development commonly known as “Trailwind” and being generally located
south of Interstate Highway 20, east of FM 741 and north of Heartland
Parkway in the corporate limits of the City of Mesquite in Kaufman County,
Texas.
Attachments: Resolution - Heartland
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
27 18-3798 Consider appointment of two representatives to attend the City/School
Joint Tax Office Advisory Board meeting on Wednesday, December 5,
2018, at 1:30 p.m.
Attachments: History of Appointments
28 18-3808 Consider appointment of one regular member to the Planning and Zoning
Commission/Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term to
expire September 30, 2020, and two alternate members for terms to
expire November 19, 2020.
Attachments: Personal Data Form – Jerome Geisler
Personal Data Form – Sheila Lynn
Personal Data Form – Claude McBride
ADJOURNMENT
NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
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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. James H. Watson and Others Similarly Situated v. City of Allen, City of Amarillo, City of Arlington, City of
Austin, City of Balch Springs, City of Balcones Heights, City of Bastrop, City of Baytown, City of Bedford,
City of Burleson, City of Cedar Hill, City of Cleveland, City of Conroe, City of Coppell, City of Corpus Christi,
City of Dallas, City of Denton, City of Diboll, City of Duncanville, City of El Paso, City of Elgin, City of
Farmers Branch, City of Fort Worth, City of Frisco, City of Garland, City of Grand Prairie, City of Haltom
City, City of Humble, City of Hurst, City of Hutto, City of Irving, City of Jersey Village, City of Killeen, City of
League City, City of Little Elm, City of Longview, City of Lufkin, City of Magnolia, City of Marshall, City of
Mesquite, City of North Richland Hills, City of Plano, City of Port Lavaca, City of Richardson, City of
Richland Hills, City of Roanoke, City of Round Rock, City of Southlake, City of Sugar Land, City of Tomball,
City of University Park, City of Watauga, City of Willis, Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., American Traffic
Solutions, Inc., American Traffic Solutions, LLC, Xerox State & Local Solutions, Inc., f/k/a ACS State & Local
Solutions, Inc., and the State of Texas – Filed 4-28-15
2. Kathy Dyer and Robert Dyer, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Graham Dyer v. City of
Mesquite, Texas; Jack Fyall; Richard Houston; Alan Gafford; Zachary Scott; William Heidelburg; Paul
Polish; Joe Baker; Bill Hedgpeth – Filed 8-12-15
3. Kavin Rhodes v. Mesquite Police Department, Officers M. B. Winters, D. L. Boykin, J. P. Vassilakos, G. W.
Hensley, E. A. Sparling, W. D. Mosley – Filed 1-27-16
4. Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano, and Richardson appealing 2017 wholesale rates
implemented by the North Texas Municipal Water District, PUC Docket No. 46662 – Filed 12-14-16
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5. Scott Damon Richardson v. Darren Marsack and County of Dallas a.k.a., d.b.a. Dallas County, Inc., Dallas,
Texas 75042 and John Doe 1 – 5 As yet to be discovered and Jane Doe 1 – 5 As yet to be discovered – Filed
2-6-17
6. Matthew Dunlap v. Jose Alcala and the City of Mesquite – Filed 7-17-17
7. Scott Damon Richardson v. Stephen Crane – Filed 8-10-17
8. Scott Damon Richardson v. Darren Marsack – Filed 8-10-17
9. Christopher Acoff v. City of Mesquite – Filed 8-25-17
10. Mohamed Bedran v. City of Mesquite – Filed 9-26-17
11. Victor Davis v. City of Mesquite and Glenn A. Evans, Individually – Filed 11-9-17
12. TRBP, Limited v. Stan Pickett in his Official Capacity as Mayor of Mesquite; Robert Miklos in his Official
Capacity as a City Councilman of Mesquite; Jeff Casper in his Official Capacity as a City Councilman of
Mesquite; Bruce Archer in his Official Capacity as a City Councilman of Mesquite; Dan Aleman in his Official
Capacity as a City Councilman; Greg Noschese in his Official Capacity as a City Councilman of Mesquite;
Tandy Boroughs in his Official Capacity as a City Councilman of Mesquite – Filed 11-30-17
13. Petition of the Cities of Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson appealing 2018 Wholesale Water Rates
implemented by North Texas Municipal Water District, PUC Docket No. 47863 (Appealing Wholesale Water
Rates for 2018) – Filed 12-15-17
14. Lyndo Jones v. City of Mesquite, Texas, and Derrick Wiley – Filed 1-18-18
15. City of Mesquite v. Govind Group Corp., and 3629 E. US Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150 in rem –
Filed 3-1-18
16. Ex Parte North Texas Municipal Water District – Filed 5-7-18
17. Leonard Warren v. City of Mesquite – Filed 6-18-18
18. Gregory Von Lee v. City of Mesquite – Filed 6-22-18
19. City of Mesquite v. Govind Group Corp. – Filed 8-31-18
20. City of Allen, City of Arlington, City of Bedford, City of Belton, City of Carrollton, City of Cedar Hill, City
of Colleyville, City of Coppell, City of Dalworthington Gardens, City of Euless, City of Fort Worth, City of
Garland, City of Grand Prairie, City of Harker Heights, City of Hutto, City of Irving, City of Killeen, City of
Lewisville, City of Mesquite, City of Rockwall, City of Rowlett, City of Waco and City of Wichita Falls, Texas
v. Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC d/b/a Spectrum and Charter Communications – Filed 10-19-18
21. Bob Bishop v. City of Mesquite – Filed 10-23-18
22. City of Mesquite v. NPRodeo Holdings, LLC – Filed 10-31-18
Personnel Matters
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.
Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final
action regarding executive session items will be taken.
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).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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