City Council
Regular MeetingMesquite, TX · November 18, 2019
Minutes
City of Mesquite, Texas
Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, November 18, 2019 5:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway | Mesquite, Texas
Present: Mayor Bruce Archer and Councilmembers Tandy Boroughs, Robert Miklos, Dan Aleman,
Kenny Green and B. W. Smith, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 Receive presentation regarding results of 2019 Community Attitude and
Satisfaction Survey.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:41 P.M.
Mayor Archer 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. 19); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the
Executive Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 6:46 p.m., the City Council reconvened
in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:01 P.M.
INVOCATION
John Schelter, Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Archer announced that Christmas in the Park, hosted by the Parks and Recreation
Department, will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2019, and Sunday, December 8, 2019, from
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Westlake Park, 600 Gross Road. Admission and parking are free and a
holiday parade will be featured each evening. He invited citizens to bring their family and friends and
enjoy this festive event.
2. Mr. Green stated that the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 North Galloway Avenue, will host a variety of
holiday events on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The Mesquite Community Band will present a concert,
“A Christmas Celebration” at 4:00 p.m. and the Mesquite Community Theatre will present the play,
“Fruitcakes,” at 8:00 p.m.
3. Mr. Miklos encouraged citizens to bring a new unwrapped toy to the Santa Cop Toy Drive on
Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Agape Home Health Care, 18770 LBJ
Freeway.
4. Mr. Boroughs invited citizens to attend the Annual Mesquite AMBUCS Pancake Breakfast on
Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Evans Senior Center, 1116 Hillcrest
Drive. Attendees can enjoy a pancake breakfast and a visit with Santa for $ 3.00 each. All proceeds
benefit the Mesquite AMBUCS which provides Amtrykes for mobility challenged individuals, builds
wheelchair ramps at homes of the elderly and disabled and provides scholarships to high school
seniors who seek a degree in various health fields.
5. Mr. Smith stated that the City recently held a groundbreaking for the new Mesquite Veterans Memorial
and is now offering the public an opportunity to purchase a brick to be placed at the memorial. The cost
for each brick is $50.00. He encouraged citizens to honor military veterans in their lives by purchasing a
brick.
6. Mr. Aleman invited citizens to celebrate the holidays in Downtown Mesquite by shopping on Small
Business Saturday, November 30, 2019, to support locally owned businesses, attend the annual
Christmas Tree Lighting event on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., and participate in the new
Carols and Cocoa event on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
CITIZENS FORUM
1. Terry Foster, 4601 Meadowview Drive, expressed concerns regarding vicious dogs in his
neighborhood.
2. Robert Flint, 504 Kathy Drive, expressed concerns regarding vicious dogs and support for allowing
residents to keep chickens on their property.
3. Susie West, 512 Kathy Drive, expressed concerns regarding the lack of recognition that veterans
received at the recent Mesquite Veterans Memorial groundbreaking.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Green moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda, as follows.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously.
2 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 4, 2019.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
3 An ordinance, on third and final reading, granting to Oncor Electric Delivery
Company, LLC, its successors and assigns, the nonexclusive right to use and
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occupy rights-of-way within the City of Mesquite for the construction and
operation of an electric transmission and distribution system, prescribing
conditions governing the use of the public rights-of-way, providing for
compensation therefore, providing for an effective date and a term of said
franchise, providing for written acceptance of this franchise, finding that the
meeting at which this ordinance is passed is open to the public, and providing
for severability.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance No. 4740, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
GRANTING TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC, ITS SUCCESSORS
AND ASSIGNS, THE NONEXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE AND OCCUPY
RIGHTS-OF-WAY WITHIN THE CITY OF MESQUITE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND
OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM,
PRESCRIBING CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE USE OF THE PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION THEREFORE, PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERM OF SAID FRANCHISE, PROVIDING FOR
WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE OF THIS FRANCHISE, FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, AND PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY. (Ordinance No. 4740 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 119.)
4 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code by adding a new speed limit
of 50 MPH on the Northbound Service Road of Interstate Highway 635 from
Gross Road to U.S. Highway 80 Eastbound Service Road.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Ordinance No. 4741, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 9, SECTION 9-150 OF THE MESQUITE CITY CODE, AS
AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MPH ON THE NORTHBOUND
SERVICE ROAD OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 635 FROM GROSS ROAD TO U.S.
HIGHWAY 80 EASTBOUND SERVICE ROAD; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO
EXCEED $200.00 FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF. (Ordinance No. 4741 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 119.)
5 A resolution establishing a public hearing for January 6, 2020, to consider
amendments to land use assumptions, a capital improvements plan and the
imposition of an impact fee for roadway facilities and authorizing the publication
of notice for said hearing.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 78-2019, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 6, 2020,
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ASSUMPTIONS, A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND THE IMPOSITION OF AN IMPACT FEE FOR ROADWAY
FACILITIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF NOTICE FOR SAID
HEARING. (Resolution No. 78-2019 recorded in Resolution Book No. 59.)
6 Bid No. 2020-004 - Utility Relocation for State Highway 352 from north of
Kearney Street to U.S. Highway 80 Eastbound Frontage Road.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder
Tejas Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $130,407.20.)
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Approved on the Consent Agenda.
7 Bid No. 2020-013 - Annual Parts for International Trucks.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Southwest International
Trucks, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $130,000.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
8 Bid No. 2020-014 - Annual Supply of Toro Commercial Mower Parts.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Professional Turf Products,
LP, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
9 Bid No. 2020-015 - Skyline Trail.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low bidder
RoeschCo Construction, Inc., in the amount of $626,000.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
10 Bid No. 2020-024 - Annual Printing and Mailing of Utility Bills and Tax
Statements.
(Staff recommends award to Infosend, Inc., through an Interlocal Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the City of San Marcos, in an amount not to exceed
$251,000.00. The term of this contract is for one year, with two additional
one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the
renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
11 Bid No. 2020-025 - Mach 10 Radio Read Meters.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Cole and Main, L .P., in
amount not to exceed $189,210.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
12 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the City of Garland for the construction of improvements and
maintenance of a segment of the Mesquite - Garland Duck Creek Trail within
the City Limits of Mesquite.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
13 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Laboratory Services
Agreement with National Medical Services, dba NMS Labs, in an amount not to
exceed $100,000.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
14 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a supplemental agreement to
RFP No. 2017-020, Annual Contract for Recyclables Processing and Marketing,
with FOMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIONES Y CONTRATAS, INC, dba FCC, SA.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
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15 Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a change order to Bid No .
2019-037, Annual Miscellaneous Concrete Work (Section A), with Donny P.
Brown, Inc., dba B&B Concrete Sawing, Inc., in the amount of $636,050.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
16 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Change Order No. 3 to Bid
No. E2017-008, Town East Boulevard Reconstruction of Paving, Drainage,
Water and Sanitary Improvements from Military Parkway to Skyline Drive, with
Texas Sterling Construction Co., for proposed traffic signal video detection in
the amount of $17,535.37.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
17 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Work Order Subject to the
Terms and Conditions of the Master Interlocal Radio System Service
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2019-20 with the City of Garland in conjunction with
the P25 Radio System in the amount of $65,760.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
18 Receive the July 2019 semiannual report for impact fees from the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee in accordance with Section 395.058(c)(4) of
the Texas Local Government Code.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
19 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No .
Z0919-0110, submitted by Allen Perez of Murphy’s Express, for a change of
zoning from Commercial to Planned Development - Service Station to allow the
construction of a new convenience store with fuel sales located at 1101 East
U.S. Highway 80 and 2111 North Galloway Avenue.
(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 of the application.)
A public hearing was held for Application No. Z0919-0110.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the
applicant proposes to demolish the existing structures on the property and build
a new convenience store with eight fuel pumps, for a total of 16 fueling positions.
Truck rentals will not be included in this proposal. Mr. Armstrong stated that
redevelopment of the site is in compliance with the submitted concept plan and
includes new landscaping.
Applicant Allen Perez stated that the convenience store would contain
approximately 2,800 square feet with packaged goods, 16 fueling positions and
enhanced landscaping. Currently, there are three access points to the site;
however, two access points are provided in the site plan, which conforms to the
Texas Department of Transportation’s future highway improvement plans. Mr.
Perez agreed to stipulations regarding the elimination of eight liners and a
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wooden privacy fence along the northwest boundary line of the property. Mr.
Perez stated that the store will be open 24 hours a day and cameras will be
strategically placed with camera footage kept for 90 days.
The following persons expressed concerns regarding the proposed application:
(1) Robert Flint, 504 Kathy Drive; (2) Merril Phillips, 510 Futrelle Street; (3) Woody
Maddox, 320 Lane Street and (4) David Fitzgerald, 1837 Palo Alto Drive. All are
members of the Mesquite Masonic Lodge, which is adjacent to the proposed site,
and stated they prefer a masonry wall rather than a wooden fence.
Mr. Perez stated that the applicant is not agreeable to a masonry wall.
Mr. Fitzgerald requested that the applicant and the representatives of the
Mesquite Masonic Lodge meet outside of the Council Chamber to discuss a
possible resolution regarding the fence.
Mr. Miklos moved to temporarily table Application No. Z0919-0110. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
20 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No .
Z0919-0111, submitted by Yaneicy Rodriguez of Clinica Hispana Mesquite, for a
change of zoning from Truman Heights Neighborhood District to Truman
Heights Neighborhood District with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a medical
clinic, located at 2002 North Galloway Avenue, Suite F.
(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 of the application.)
A public hearing was held for Application No. Z0919-0111.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the
applicant plans to open a 1,400-square-foot medical clinic in an existing strip
center located in the Truman Heights Neighborhood District.
Miguel Salinas, representing the applicant, stated that he is the owner of the
medical group that will be operating the proposed clinic, which has locations in
Fort Worth, Cleburne and Houston. The Mesquite clinic will be a walk-in clinic for
family minor acute care and will be open seven days a week. Mr. Salinas stated
that insurance will not be accepted, only cash or credit cards.
Alejandra Giron, 1309 Devonshire Lane, spoke in favor of the proposed
application.
Millie Arnold, 2206 Luau Street, asked what certifications the employees who
work in the clinic will hold.
Mr. Salinas stated that there will be doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and
medical assistants. They will also provide telemedicine services.
J. R. Riley, 1739 Roundrock Trail, spoke in opposition of the proposed
application.
Mr. Aleman moved to approve Application No. 0919-0111, as recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to approve Ordinance No. 4742, AN
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ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A
CHANGE OF ZONING FROM TRUMAN HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT TO
TRUMAN HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT WITH A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2002 NORTH GALLOWAY AVENUE TO
ALLOW A MEDICAL CLINIC; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00 FOR EACH OFFENSE;
AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Miklos. On call for a vote on the motion, the following votes were cast:
Ayes: Aleman, Miklos, Archer, Boroughs, Green
Nayes: Smith
Motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 4742 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 119.)
CONTINUATION OF ITEM 19
Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No .
Z0919-0110, submitted by Allen Perez of Murphy’s Express, for a change of
zoning from Commercial to Planned Development - Service Station to allow the
construction of a new convenience store with fuel sales located at 1101 East
U.S. Highway 80 and 2111 North Galloway Avenue.
(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 of the application.)
Mr. Miklos moved to remove Application No. 0919-0110 from the table. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the Mesquite Masonic Lodge and the applicant came to
an agreement regarding the fence along the northwest property line, as outlined
in Stipulation No. 2 below.
Mr. Miklos moved to approve Application No. 0919-0110, as recommended by the
Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following stipulations, adding
Stipulation Nos. 1 and 2, as follows:
1. The following devices are prohibited from the property which is within 300 feet
of a church: any electronic, electromechanical or mechanical contrivance
designed, made and adapted for amusement purposes that rewards the player
with anything of value, including but not limited to noncash merchandise prizes,
toys or novelties, or a representation of value redeemable for those items,
regardless of value.
2. A six-foot, board-on-board, stained cedar privacy fence with a top rail which
shall be constructed and maintained in good working condition, including the
replacement of any missing boards and/or damaged portions immediately, with
re-staining occurring at least every three years and as needed. The fence shall
be constructed along the entirety of the northwestern border of the property,
excepting visibility triangle areas.
3. No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the property until after the chain
link fence situated between the property and the Mesquite Masonic Lodge
property is removed.
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And to approve Ordinance No. 4743, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MESQUITE
ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMERCIAL
TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – SERVICE STATION ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1101 EAST U.S. HIGHWAY 80 AND 2111 NORTH GALLOWAY AVENUE TO ALLOW
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CONVENIENCE STORE WITH FUEL SALES
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN STIPULATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00 FOR
EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Aleman and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 4743 recorded in
Ordinance Book No. 119.)
21 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No .
Z0919-0115, submitted by Moe Shaikh of Rana Enterprises, for a change of
zoning from Commercial and Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay to
Planned Development - Commercial and Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor
Overlay to allow additional uses, located at 1228 West Scyene Road.
(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 of the application
subject to certain stipulations.)
A public hearing was held for Application No. Z0919-0115.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the
applicant is requesting to rezone two lots consisting of 3.9 acres to allow
additional uses within the two buildings located on the property. The Military
Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay (MP-SC) District was adopted to preserve
certain types of development between the Mesquite Rodeo area and the
Downtown area. The applicant has agreed to make improvements to the
property, which includes installing dumpster enclosures, installing a multi-tenant
monument sign and adding landscaping. Mr. Armstrong reviewed the proposed
stipulations.
Applicant Moe Shaikh stated that he has owned the property since 1995 and has
over 16,000 available square feet of lease space. He has been unable to find
tenants meeting the requirements of the MP-SC District and is requesting
additional uses in order to lease the property.
Mr. Boroughs moved to approve Application No. 0919-0115, as recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission, with the following stipulations:
1. All uses permitted in the Commercial District are allowed on the property
except as modified in Subsection “a” of this paragraph. The uses permitted in
the Planned Development (“PD”) are subject to the same requirements
applicable to the uses in the Commercial District, as set out in the Mesquite
Zoning Ordinance. For example, a use permitted in the Commercial District only
by conditional use permit (“CUP”) is permitted in this district only by CUP.
a. The following uses are prohibited on the property:
75 Automotive Repair, Services
2. All parking spaces shall be striped before the issuance of any new certificate
of occupancy.
3. Dumpsters shall be screened and enclosed per the requirements in the
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Mesquite Engineering Design Manual.
4. Five trees shall be installed along the south right-of-way line, and three trees
shall be installed along the north right-of-way line. The trees can be placed
within the property or within the right-of-way. The trees shall consist of shade or
evergreen trees. Three ornamental trees may be used for each shade or
evergreen tree. Tree species, size and spacing shall be installed in compliance
with Section 1A-500-1 Tree Schedule of the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance.
5. New signage shall be uniform in design and color. Prior to issuance of a sign
permit, the property owner shall provide a uniform wall sign design that
complies with Mesquite Sign Ordinance, as amended.
6. A multi-tenant monument sign that complies with the requirements in the
Mesquite Sign Ordinance, as amended, is allowed as shown on the site plan,
attached as Exhibit “A” to the ordinance.
7. Freestanding signs permitted by this ordinance may advertise any business
located within the PD with a valid certificate of occupancy, regardless of
individual lot lines, without being considered off-premise (billboard) signage.
8. If a nonconforming structure or the nonconforming premise is terminated
under the provisions of Section 1-300 of the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, then
said structure or premise shall comply with the use and development standards
of Section 4-900 of the Mesquite Zoning Ordinance, MP-SC Overlay District, as
amended.
9. All conditions of this PD ordinance and compliance with the site plan is
required prior to the issuance of any new certificate of occupancy for any use
that would be permitted in this PD ordinance except that signage, landscaping
and dumpster screening shall be completed by no later than nine months from
the date of approval of this PD ordinance.
And to approve Ordinance No. 4744, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MESQUITE
ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM COMMERCIAL
WITHIN THE MILITARY PARKWAY – SCYENE CORRIDOR (MP-SC) OVERLAY
DISTRICT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – COMMERCIAL WITHIN THE MP-SC
OVERLAY DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1228 WEST SCYENE ROAD TO
ALLOW ADDITIONAL USES SUBJECT TO CERTAIN STIPULATIONS; REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
$2,000.00 FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion
was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 4744
recorded in Ordinance Book No. 119.)
22 Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering annexation of 807
acres in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and generally located at the
western corner of FM 2757 and Kelly Road, in the Andrew Nail Survey, Abstract
No. 355, Kaufman County, Texas, in connection with a voluntary petition
submitted by BDMR Development, LLC.
Mr. Miklos left the meeting.
A public hearing was held for considering annexation of 807 acres in the City’s
extraterritorial jurisdiction and generally located at the western corner of FM
2757 and Kelly Road, in the Andrew Nail Survey, Abstract No. 355, Kaufman
County, Texas.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that this is
a voluntary annexation of 807 acres of land located south of Interstate Highway
20 along FM 2757 in the area to be known as Polo Ridge. The property is
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proposed to be developed with single-family residences. A second public hearing
will be held on December 2, 2019, and a third public hearing with the
consideration of the annexation ordinance on December 16, 2019.
No one appeared regarding the proposed annexation.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
23 Consider appointment of principal and alternate members to the Regional
Transportation Council for current terms that expire June 30, 2020.
Mr. Miklos entered the meeting.
Mr. Green moved to appoint Robert Miklos as the prinicipal member of the
Regional Transportation Council and Mayor Bruce Archer as the alternate
member for terms to expire June 30, 2020. Motion was seconded by Mr. Aleman
and approved unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs
and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
__________________________________ __________________________________
Sonja Land, City Secretary Bruce Archer, Mayor
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Agenda
City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, November 18, 2019 5:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway | Mesquite, Texas
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1 19-4491 Receive presentation regarding results of 2019 Community Attitude and
Satisfaction Survey.
Attachments: PowerPoint Presentation
Findings Report
Geocoded Maps
EXECUTIVE SESSION - EXECUTIVE 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
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
John Schelter, Pastor, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the Mesquite Downtown Development Advisory Board.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
This time is reserved for special announcements and recognition of individuals or groups.
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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 to exceed 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
(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 by motion of the City Council. Any individual desiring to address the City Council
regarding an item on the Consent Agenda shall do so on a first-come, first-served basis. Comments are
limited to three minutes, except a speaker addressing the Council through a translator will be allowed six
minutes.)
2 19-4507 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held November 4, 2019.
Attachments: 11.04.2019m
3 19-4502 An ordinance, on third and final reading, granting to Oncor Electric
Delivery Company, LLC, its successors and assigns, the nonexclusive right
to use and occupy rights-of-way within the City of Mesquite for the
construction and operation of an electric transmission and distribution
system, prescribing conditions governing the use of the public
rights-of-way, providing for compensation therefore, providing for an
effective date and a term of said franchise, providing for written
acceptance of this franchise, finding that the meeting at which this
ordinance is passed is open to the public, and providing for severability.
Attachments: Ordinance - Oncor
Current Franchise Ordinance
4 19-4464 An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the City Code by adding a new speed
limit of 50 MPH on the Northbound Service Road of Interstate Highway
635 from Gross Road to U.S. Highway 80 Eastbound Service Road.
Attachments: Ordinance - Speed Limit
TxDOT Letter
Location Map
5 19-4495 A resolution establishing a public hearing for January 6, 2020, to consider
amendments to land use assumptions, a capital improvements plan and
the imposition of an impact fee for roadway facilities and authorizing the
publication of notice for said hearing.
Attachments: Resolution - PH Impact Fees
6 19-4499 Bid No. 2020-004 - Utility Relocation for State Highway 352 from north of
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Kearney Street to U.S. Highway 80 Eastbound Frontage Road.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low
bidder Tejas Utilities, LLC, in the amount of $130,407.20.)
Attachments: Recommendation Letter
Bid Tabulation
Location Map - SH352
7 19-4498 Bid No. 2020-013 - Annual Parts for International Trucks.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Southwest International
Trucks, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $130,000.00.)
Attachments: Sole Source Letter
8 19-4497 Bid No. 2020-014 - Annual Supply of Toro Commercial Mower Parts.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Professional Turf
Products, LP, for an amount not to exceed $65,000.00.)
Attachments: Sole Source - Toro
9 19-4500 Bid No. 2020-015 - Skyline Trail.
(Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with low
bidder RoeschCo Construction, Inc., in the amount of $626,000.00.)
Attachments: Bid Tabulation - Engineering
Recommendation Letter
Location Map
10 19-4496 Bid No. 2020-024 - Annual Printing and Mailing of Utility Bills and Tax
Statements.
(Staff recommends award to Infosend, Inc., through an Interlocal
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of San Marcos, in an
amount not to exceed $251,000.00. The term of this contract is for one
year, with two additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is
authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual
appropriation of sufficient funds.)
11 19-4482 Bid No. 2020-025 - Mach 10 Radio Read Meters.
(Staff recommends award to sole source provider Cole and Main, L.P., in
amount not to exceed $189,210.00.)
Attachments: Quote
Sole Source Letter
12 19-4474 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with the City of Garland for the construction of
improvements and maintenance of a segment of the Mesquite - Garland
Duck Creek Trail within the City Limits of Mesquite.
Attachments: Interlocal Agreement - Duck Creek
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13 19-4486 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Laboratory Services
Agreement with National Medical Services, dba NMS Labs, in an amount
not to exceed $100,000.00.
Attachments: Sole Source Letter
14 19-4487 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a supplemental
agreement to RFP No. 2017-020, Annual Contract for Recyclables
Processing and Marketing, with FOMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIONES Y
CONTRATAS, INC, dba FCC, SA.
Attachments: Supplemental Agreement
New York Times Article
15 19-4490 Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a change order to
Bid No. 2019-037, Annual Miscellaneous Concrete Work (Section A), with
Donny P. Brown, Inc., dba B&B Concrete Sawing, Inc., in the amount of
$636,050.00.
Attachments: Item Tabulation
16 19-4352 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute Change Order No. 3 to
Bid No. E2017-008, Town East Boulevard Reconstruction of Paving,
Drainage, Water and Sanitary Improvements from Military Parkway to
Skyline Drive, with Texas Sterling Construction Co., for proposed traffic
signal video detection in the amount of $17,535.37.
Attachments: Texas Sterling quote
17 19-4467 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Work Order Subject
to the Terms and Conditions of the Master Interlocal Radio System Service
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2019-20 with the City of Garland in conjunction
with the P25 Radio System in the amount of $65,760.00.
Attachments: Garland Work Order
Garland Invoice
18 19-4488 Receive the July 2019 semiannual report for impact fees from the Capital
Improvements Advisory Committee in accordance with Section 395.058(c)
(4) of the Texas Local Government Code.
Attachments: July 2019 CIAC Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(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.)
19 19-4492 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No.
Z0919-0110, submitted by Allen Perez of Murphy’s Express, for a change
of zoning from Commercial to Planned Development - Service Station to
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allow the construction of a new convenience store with fuel sales located
at 1101 East U.S. Highway 80 and 2111 North Galloway Avenue.
(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 of the
application.)
Attachments: Staff Report & Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance - Z0919-0110
20 19-4493 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No.
Z0919-0111, submitted by Yaneicy Rodriguez of Clinica Hispana Mesquite,
for a change of zoning from Truman Heights Neighborhood District to
Truman Heights Neighborhood District with a Conditional Use Permit to
allow a medical clinic, located at 2002 North Galloway Avenue, Suite F.
(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 of the
application.)
Attachments: Staff Report & Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance - Z0919-0111
21 19-4494 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Application No.
Z0919-0115, submitted by Moe Shaikh of Rana Enterprises, for a change
of zoning from Commercial and Military Parkway-Scyene Corridor Overlay
to Planned Development - Commercial and Military Parkway-Scyene
Corridor Overlay to allow additional uses, located at 1228 West Scyene
Road.
(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 of the
application subject to certain stipulations.)
Attachments: Staff Report & Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance - Z0919-0115
22 19-4489 Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of considering annexation of
807 acres in the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and generally located at
the western corner of FM 2757 and Kelly Road, in the Andrew Nail
Survey, Abstract No. 355, Kaufman County, Texas, in connection with a
voluntary petition submitted by BDMR Development, LLC.
Attachments: Annexation Map Polo Ridge
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At this time, any individual wishing to discuss any matter on the agenda, with the exception of public
hearings, shall be allowed to speak for a length of time not to exceed 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.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
23 19-4513 Consider appointment of principal and alternate members to the Regional
Transportation Council for current terms that expire June 30, 2020.
Attachments: RTC Bylaws - August 2018
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; on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit,
Case No. 19-10280
3. 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
4. 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
5. Lyndo Jones v. City of Mesquite, Texas, and Derrick Wiley – Filed 1-18-18
6. City of Mesquite v. Govind Group Corp., and 3629 E. US Highway 80, Mesquite, Texas 75150 in rem –
Filed 3-1-18
7. Haley Gregory v. City of Mesquite, EEOC #450-2018-06081 – Filed 7-25-18
8. City of Mesquite v. Govind Group Corp. – Filed 8-31-18
9. 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
10. City of Mesquite v. NPRodeo Holdings, LLC – Filed 10-31-18
11. James Murphy v. Officer Eric Zimmerman, Officer Nicholas Sierra, Officer Colton Ables, Officer Alex
Berg, Officer C. M. Copeland, Officer B. S. Smith, and the City of Mesquite, Texas – Filed 11-2-18
12. Tejas Motel, LLC v. City of Mesquite, acting by and through its Board of Adjustment – Filed 11-8-18; on
appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Fifth District at Dallas, Case No. 05-19-00667-CV
13. Tony Hobbs v. Kyle Warren, City of Garland and City of Mesquite – Filed 1-7-19
14. City of Mesquite, Texas v. Extra Property Holdings, LLC, and Compass Bank – Filed 4-30-19
15. Petition of Magali Villarreal (MISD Bus Accident on 10-3-2018), Cause No. DC-19-06974 – Filed 5-15-19
16. Patricia Brennan and Alyssa Sanders, Individually and as Heirs of Natalie Sanders v. City of Mesquite,
Texas; Victor Palascios; Kyle Stone; Layton Winters; Peter Velasquez; Michael Kelly; Sherry Green;
Marcelet Martin – Filed 5-24-19
17. Patrish Ervin and John Dawson v. Mr. Phillip Aultman, Mesquite Police Department and the City of
Mesquite – Filed 5-31-19
18. City of Mesquite v. Gary R. Timbes; Elizabeth S. Timbes, Cause No. CC-19-06231-A – Filed 10-11-19
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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).
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.
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.
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