City Council
Regular MeetingMesquite, TX · May 1, 2023
Minutes
City of Mesquite, Texas
Minutes - Final
City Council
Monday, May 1, 2023 5:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers Tandy Boroughs, B. W. Smith, Kenny Green,
Jeff Casper, Jennifer Vidler and Debbie Anderson, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja
Land.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 6:21 P.M.
Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code to consider commercial or financial information regarding
business prospects or projects (Item No. 17 - Discuss economic development incentives for
commercial development at IH-20 and Lawson Road, and East Scyene Road and Lawson Road in
Mesquite, Texas. ); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in Council Conference Room. After
the closed meeting ended at 6:35 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session.
No executive action was necessary.
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:39 P.M.
1 Receive quarterly report from the Police Department for the period covering
January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
Police Chief David Gill presented a Mesquite Police Department (MPD) update for
the period covering January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023. He reviewed the
National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crime statistics including
murder, rape, robbery, burglary, motor vehicle crimes and calls for service.
Chief Gill stated that 10 MPD couples participated in a Spousal Retreat to support
their relationships. Sessions included work/life balance, stress, conflict
resolution and relationship cycles. This program will help strengthen
relationships and provide support for Police Officers at home. Chief Gill stated
that due to the increasing number of stolen vehicles and pursuits, more patrol
officers are being equipped with Stop Sticks, which is a tire deflation device that
safely ends high-speed pursuits.
Chief Gill reviewed the Deployment Unit activities and stated that this is a
part-time Deployment Unit and is dispatched to hot spots in the City. He
recognized the Public Service Professionals who respond to calls that Police
Officers would normally respond to. They direct traffic at accidents, issue
parking violations, install child safety seats in vehicles and assist stranded
motorists among many other duties. He reviewed the Auto Theft Unit and
Burglary and Theft Unit.
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Chief Gill introduced Deputy Police Chief Brandon Borden who reviewed the
Major Crimes Unit and current MPD vacancies which include 16 Police Officers,
three Public Safety Dispatchers and four Detention Officers. He reviewed the
MPD and Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) partnership. Dr. Don
Woolley Middle School offers a voluntary After School Program for
approximately 25 students, one day per week, that includes 45 minutes of
tutoring from current and retired educators, dinner with School Resource Officer
(SRO) A. Shedd and educators and relaxing recreation.
Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Chief Gill, Deputy Chief Borden and
the MPD for their commitment to our community.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:15 P.M.
INVOCATION
Councilmember B. W. Smith.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Cub Scout Pack 852.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Ms. Anderson announced the opening of the City of Mesquite ’s first-ever “Spray Zone” located at
Clay Mathis Park, 2181 Clay Mathis Road. A spray zone is an interactive playground with a variety of
water features such as nozzles that sprays water upwards from a deck and fun shower -style features.
The “Spray Zone” will operate each year from May 1 through September 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
These improvements to Clay Mathis Park were made possible through the recent sale of City -owned
park land in the City of Balch Springs.
2. Mr. Smith reminded citizens that Mesquite Recycles Day will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023,
from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, at Poteet High School, 3300 Poteet Drive. Local agencies will be on-hand to
collect used toys and children’s items, clothing and household items. Onsite shredding is also
available for home use and a maximum of 4 tires per person is permitted. Items to be recycled
includes gently used eyeglasses, used cell phones and accessories, used rechargeable batteries,
used laser and ink jet printer cartridges, used books and much more. For complete details visit
www.cityofmesquite.com/recyclesday.
3. Mr. Smith invited citizens to a District 5 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive, for discussions, hot
dogs and snacks.
4. Mr. Boroughs announced that the City of Mesquite will host its first Spanish language Town Hall
Meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Mesquite City Hall, 757 North
Galloway Avenue. Representatives from City departments including Neighborhood Services, Animal
Services, Code Enforcement, Public Works and Communications will provide an overview of services
and resources available to residents. The meeting will also include a question and answer session.
5. Ms. Vidler announced that the City hosted a ribbon cutting this past weekend for the new Field
Services facility, 1101 East Main Street. This project includes renovations to 15,000 square feet of
existing space and the addition of 27,000 square feet of new construction. The new facility will house
the City’s myMesquite Call Center for 24-hour non-emergency service calls, a training room for Public
Works staff and workspace for the City’s growing Solid Waste and Traffic Divisions.
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6. Mr. Green invited everyone to attend the free “Off the Rails” concert series in Downtown Mesquite at
Front Street Station, 100 West Front Street. On Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2017 American Idol
Contestant Jade Flores will perform from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Jade was raised in Red Oak, Texas,
and her Texas roots can be heard in her classic country music.
7. Mr. Casper invited citizens to attend a District 1 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, May 13, 2023,
from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Florence Ranch Homestead, 1424 Barnes Bridge Road, for
discussions, hot dogs and snacks.
8. Mr. Casper congratulated Keep Mesquite Program Administrator Jonathan Chitty and the almost 400
volunteers for a very successful Trash Bash this past Saturday, April 29, 2023. Despite the threat of
inclement weather, these volunteers worked to help beautify our community. He thanked the Solid
Waste and Streets Division crews for their work as well. Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Inc ., hosts two
Trash Bash events each year. The next event will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2023.
9. Mayor Alemán invited citizens to attend the Cinco De Mayo Celebration to be held on Saturday, May
6, 2023, from Noon to 5:00 p.m. This event will be held in Downtown Mesquite at Front Street Station,
100 West Front Street, and is being hosted by the City of Mesquite and the Hispanic Forum of
Mesquite. Festivities will include Cinco de Mayor-themed activities, food and performances. This is a
free family-friendly event and parking is available at no charge throughout Downtown Mesquite.
10. Mayor Alemán invited the public to bring their friends and family to the National Day of Prayer
Breakfast on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 7:00 a.m., at Founders Classical Academy, 790 Windbell
Circle. This event is held every year on the first Thursday of May.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mr. Boroughs moved to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
2 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 17, 2023.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
3 A resolution adopting the City Council’s Strategic Goals and Objectives for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
Resolution No. 18-2023, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MESQUITE, TEXAS, ADOPTING STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024. Resolution No. 18-2023 recorded in Resolution Book No.
67.)
4 RFP No. 2023-039 - Website Project for the Mesquite Convention and Visitors
Bureau.
(Staff recommends award to Camp Profiles LLC, dba 839 Studios and to
authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services
Agreement in an amount not to exceed $131,400.00 for the initial term of the
agreement and an amount not to exceed $43,200.00 for each renewal term.
The term of the agreement is for a one-year initial term, with four additional
one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise the
renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
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Approved on the Consent Agenda.
5 Bid No. 2023-048 - Annual Vending Services for Various City Facilities.
(Staff recommends award to Sodexo Operations, LLC and to authorize the City
Manager to finalize and execute a contract for a commission of 7-10 percent of
gross sales. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four
additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise
the renewal options, subject to annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
6 Bid No. 2023-061 - Annual Mowing Maintenance of City Medians and
Right-of-Ways.
(Staff recommends award to Nico’s Landscape LLC and to authorize the City
Manager to finalize and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed
$392,762.70. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four
additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to exercise
the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
7 Bid No. 2023-070 - Purchase of One Medium Duty Bucket Truck for Traffic
Engineering.
(Staff recommends purchase from Terex Utilities Inc., in Watertown, South
Dakota, through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-TER, in an amount not to
exceed $311,061.00.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
8 Bid No. 2023-090 - Purchase of 911 Dispatch Consoles.
(Staff recommends purchase from ErgoFlex Systems Inc., dba Xybix Systems
Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative
Purchasing Program (HGAC), Contract No. EC07-20, in an amount not to
exceed $127,909.95.)
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
9 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2022-23 Police State Seizure Budget in
accordance with Title 28, Section 524, of the United States Code and Chapter
59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in the amount of $123,000.00.
Approved on the Consent Agenda.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
10 Consider appointment of one member (Position No. 3) to the Animal Services
Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
Mr. Green moved to appoint Hugo Espinoza as Regular Member (Position No. 3)
to the Animal Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31,
2023. Motion was seconded by Ms. Vidler and approved unanimously.
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11 Appointment of three incorporators for participation in the formation of the Inland
Port of Dallas County Local Government Corporation and appointment of the
City’s initial director to the corporation.
Ms. Vidler moved to appoint Nadine Ward, Tom Palmer and David Burris as the
three incorporators for participation in the formation of the Inland Port of Dallas
County Local Government Corporation and to appoint Cliff Keheley as the City's
initial director to the corporation. Motion was seconded by Mr. Casper and
approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No .
Z0423-0301, submitted by Kevin Haub, for a change of zoning from Planned
Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) to Planned Development -
Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow
manufacturing of ordnance and accessories, located at 19750, 19800 and
19850 Interstate Highway 635 (Mesquite 635 - Buildings A, B and C located at
the southeast corner of Interstate Highway 635 and U.S. Highway 80 East.
(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 with certain stipulations.)
A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z0423-0301.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the
applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to manufacture shell
casings for ammunition. The Planned Development (PD) district for the property
only allows manufacturing uses by Conditional Use Permit. The applicant’s
immediate plan is to locate in Building C on the site. However, the applicant is
requesting the CUP apply to all three buildings (A, B and C) within the PD for the
possibility of future expansion. Mr. Armstrong stated that no explosives will be
stored, manufactured or assembled on this site.
Applicant David Donovan, Senior Director of Business Development, representing
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, presented an overview of the
proposed development and stated that new jobs will be created. Mr. Donovan
stated that the Universal Artillery Production Line has outgrown their current
campus located in the City of Garland, near Downtown Garland. The proposed
site offers the opportunity to meet the expectations of their customer, the United
States Army. The technology will be state-of-the-art manufacturing and
environmental controls. They expect traffic of five to 10 trucks per day for
shipping and receiving during daytime hours.
Applicant Bethany Staats, Senior Manager of Environmental, Health and Safety,
representing General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, stated that the
development will be in compliance with all Federal, State and Local regulations
pertaining to air quality.
Bradley Shelton, 1409 Springbrook Drive, expressed concerns regarding truck
traffic near the site.
No others appeared regarding the proposed application.
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Mr. Boroughs moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z0423-0301, as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to approve
Ordinance No. 5021, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING
ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT - COMMERCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 4862 TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT - COMMERCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 4862 WITH A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19750, 19800, AND 19850 INTERSTATE
HIGHWAY 635 (MESQUITE 635 – BUILDINGS A, B, AND C LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 635 AND U.S. HIGHWAY 80
EAST) TO ALLOW MANUFACTURING OF ORDNANCE AND ACCESSORIES (SIC 348)
SUBJECT TO A CERTAIN STIPULATION; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Ms. Vidler and
approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 5021 recorded in Ordinance Book No.
128.)
13 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No .
Z0922-0256, submitted by Archana Prasad of Heights Engineering, LLC, for a
change of zoning from Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No.
1146) to Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 1146) with a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a convenience store and limited fuel sales, with
a modification to allow the convenience store and limited fuel sales within 500
feet of a residential zoning district, located at 2200 La Prada Drive.
(No responses in favor and one 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.)
A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z0922-0256.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the
applicant proposes to construct a convenience store with limited fuel sales (four
fuel pumps/eight fueling positions) on the property. This use is required to be a
minimum of 500 feet from a residential zoning district. If less than 500 feet, a
Conditional Use Permit is required for the use to be allowed. In this case, the use
would be approximately 50 feet from the nearest residential zoning district.
Mr. Armstrong presented the concept plan and stated that staff has received a
letter in opposition to the proposed application from the apartment owner to the
west of this site. Due to written opposition exceeding 20 percent of the statutory
notice area, approval of this item will require a 75 percent (minimum 6 votes)
majority.
The applicant provided an overview of the proposed development and stated
that the store will operate 24 hours /7 days per week.
No one appeared regarding the proposed application.
Mr. Casper moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z0922-0256, as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to approve an
ordinance, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE BY
APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT -
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COMMERCIAL (ORDINANCE NO. 1146) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT -
COMMERCIAL (ORDINANCE NO. 1146) WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ON
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2200 LA PRADA DRIVE TO ALLOW A CONVENIENCE
STORE WITH LIMITED FUEL SALES WITH MODIFICATION TO THE 500-FOOT
SEPARATION REQUIREMENT FROM A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED
$2,000.00; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Mr.
Boroughs. On call for a motion, the following votes were cast:
Ayes: Casper, Boroughs, Alemán, Smith, Anderson
Nayes: Vidler, Green
Motion failed due to lack of 75 percent (minimum 6 votes) majority vote required
due to a protest being filed by the owner of at least 20 percent of the area of the
lots or land immediately adjoining the subject property and extending 200 feet
from that area.
14 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No .
Z0223-0291, submitted by Horrocks Engineers, on behalf of Helu Development,
for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to
High Density Residential and to change the zoning from Traditional
Neighborhood Mixed Residential and R-3, Single-Family Residential to Planned
Development - Multifamily to allow a 240-unit apartment complex, located at
1400 and 1609 Range Drive.
(No responses in favor and two 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.)
A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z0223-0291.
Mr. Armstrong stated that the applicant proposes the construction of a 240-unit
apartment complex comprised of two- and three-story buildings on 11 acres.
Based on the School Impact Analysis, the development would likely include 21
elementary school, 11 middle school and 9 high school students. The initial
Traffic Impact Analysis indicates the development will not have a significant
impact on the intersections at Belt Line Road and Range Drive or North Galloway
Avenue and Range Drive. During the morning peak hour, 96 trips can be
expected and 122 trips in the PM peak hour.
Mr. Armstrong stated that the ordinance requires 2 parking spaces per unit. For
this development, 480 spaces are required. However, the applicant is requesting
1.6 parking spaces per unit or 384 parking spaces. The apartment complex will
not be a gated community. Staff recommends that the applicant provide a
Managed Parking Plan prior to approval of the Site Plan.
Applicant Clint Boyle, representing Horrocks Engineers on behalf of Helu
Development, presented an overview of the development and stated that
amenities will include a pickle ball court, swimming pool, fitness room, dog park,
playground, fire pits and grills. He reviewed Helu’s property parking ratio and
stated that the parking is based on the number of beds, not the number of units.
Councilmembers expressed concerns regarding limited parking on the site.
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Mr. Smith moved to keep the public hearing open and to postpone consideration
of Zoning Application No. Z0223-0291 to a date uncertain. Motion was seconded
by Ms. Vidler and approved unanimously.
15 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No .
Z0323-0297, submitted by Keith Lough of King of Glory Assembly of God, to
remove approximately 1.14 acres, platted as East Meadows Block A, Lot 3, and
located at 3029 East Meadows Boulevard, Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas from
the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay district (designated “SLH”), and to change the
zoning from Commercial (formerly within the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay
district) to Planned Development - Commercial to allow a membership
organization with a modification to the permitted signage on the property.
(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 with certain stipulations.)
A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z0323-0297.
Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that in
August 2020, the applicant applied for a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) to operate
a church in an existing building on the subject property. However, the CO was
never issued to the applicant but the church began occupying the building. In
November 2022, the applicant received, in error, a building permit from staff for
external renovations. Recently, staff found the church to be occupying the
building when the church began remodeling and asked about signage.
Mr. Armstrong stated that the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay does not permit
“Membership Organizations” which includes places of worship. The intent of the
overlay district is to preserve that area of Mesquite for industrial and related uses
that generate significant employment and property taxes. Several uses that
would otherwise be permitted in the underlying zoning districts within the
overlay are prohibited by the overlay because they do not meet the intent.
Mr. Armstrong explained that the request for a Planned Development (PD) district
is to accommodate signage that does not meet the requirements of the Sign
Ordinance. The applicant is requesting an 18-foot-tall wall sign (a cross) that
exceeds the maximum height permitted and would extend beyond the roof of
the building. The proposed PD ordinance would allow the sign as the applicant
has proposed.
Applicant Keith Lough, Pastor of King of Glory Assembly of God/Vertical Life
Church, stated that the building was purchased in August 2020 and the real estate
agent was unaware of the zoning restrictions on this site. He stated that the
interior remodeling began in 2021.
No one appeared regarding the proposed application.
Ms. Vidler moved to deny Zoning Application No. Z0323-0297. Motion was
seconded by Mr. Casper. On call for a motion, the following votes were cast:
Ayes: Vidler, Casper, Smith, Boroughs, Anderson
Nayes: Alemán, Green
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Motion carried.
16 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the exchange of
property with the Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for the future
expansion of Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School on 1.121 acres of
City-owned park property located at 4200 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard,
Mesquite, Texas, in exchange for 1.121 acres of MISD property located at 4201
Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, for right-of-way for the
improvement and maintenance of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, finding that
there is no feasible and prudent alternative to MISD’s use of the land, and all
reasonable planning has been done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the exchange agreement with MISD
and all documents necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated in
the exchange agreement.
A public hearing was held to consider a resolution authorizing the exchange of
property with Mesquite Independent School District (MISD) for the future
expansion of Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School and for right-of-way for the
improvement and maintenance of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard.
Cliff Keheley, City Manager, stated that on March 6, 2023, the City Council
approved a Memorandum of Understanding with MISD to exchange a portion of
City park property located adjacent to Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School for
an equal portion of MISD property so that the City could obtain needed
right-of-way for the reconstruction of Faithon P. Lucas Sr., Boulevard and MISD
would have additional acreage for the future expansion of the High School.
Mr. Keheley stated that the City park property to be conveyed to MISD is a
1.121-acre portion of property located behind Vanguard High School with the
address of 4200 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, as shown in the attached City
Tract Location Map. The MISD property to be conveyed to the City is a 1.121-acre
portion abutting the right-of-way of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard with the
address of 4201 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, as shown in the attached MISD
Tract Location Map.
Mr. Keheley stated that before the City tract can be conveyed to MISD, Chapter 26
of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code requires the City Council to hold a public
hearing and make findings that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the
change in use of park property and that all reasonable planning was made to
minimize harm to City park property as a result of the exchange. Required
noticing of the public hearing has been completed.
Mr. Keheley stated that the expansion of right-of-way along the School site is
needed for the future reconstruction of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard. Due to
the site requirements for the improvement of Faithon P. Lucas, Sr., Boulevard
and future expansion of the School, there is no feasible alternative to the use of
the tracts to be exchanged; therefore, City staff finds the property exchange
justifiable. This public hearing will allow any interested parties to present other
findings or recommendations as required by State law.
No one appeared regarding a resolution authorizing the exchange of property
with MISD.
Mr. Casper moved to approve Resolution No. 19-2023, A RESOLUTION OF THE
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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE
EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH THE MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT (“MISD”) FOR THE FOR FUTURE EXPANSION OF VANGUARD HIGH
SCHOOL ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4200 FAITHON P. LUCAS, SR. BOULEVARD,
MESQUITE, TEXAS, IN EXCHANGE FOR MISD LAND ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4201 FAITHON P. LUCAS, SR. BOULEVARD, MESQUITE, TEXAS; FINDING THAT
THERE IS NO FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVE TO MISD’S USE OF THE
LAND, AND ALL REASONABLE PLANNING HAS BEEN DONE TO MINIMIZE HARM
TO THE LAND AS A PARK; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE EXCHANGE AGREEMENT WITH MISD AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
CONSUMMATE THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED IN THE EXCHANGE
AGREEMENT. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green and approved unanimously.
(Resolution No. 19-2023 recorded in Resolution Book No. 67.)
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms. Vidler
and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor
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Agenda
City of Mesquite, Texas
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, May 1, 2023 5:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber
757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas
Members of the public desiring to speak during Citizens Forum may complete a registration card, which is
available at the entrance to the City Council Chamber, and present it to the City Secretary prior to the
meeting or pre-register by sending an email, including name, address and subject to be discussed, to the City
Secretary at sland@cityofmesquite.com by 3:00 p.m., on May 1, 2023.
PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M.
AGENDA REVIEW
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
CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M.
1 23-6555 Receive quarterly report from the Police Department for the period
covering January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Daniel Rorie, Pastor, The Men and Ladies of Honor, Mesquite, Texas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Cub Scout Pack 852.
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 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.
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 upon request by a City Councilmember.)
2 23-6554 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held April 17, 2023.
Attachments: April 17, 2023, minutes
3 23-6571 A resolution adopting the City Council’s Strategic Goals and Objectives for
Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Attachments: Resolution
4 23-6545 RFP No. 2023-039 - Website Project for the Mesquite Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
(Staff recommends award to Camp Profiles LLC, dba 839 Studios and to
authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Professional Services
Agreement in an amount not to exceed $131,400.00 for the initial term of
the agreement and an amount not to exceed $43,200.00 for each renewal
term. The term of the agreement is for a one-year initial term, with four
additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to
exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of
sufficient funds.)
Attachments: Scoring Matrix
5 23-6527 Bid No. 2023-048 - Annual Vending Services for Various City Facilities.
(Staff recommends award to Sodexo Operations, LLC and to authorize the
City Manager to finalize and execute a contract for a commission of 7-10
percent of gross sales. The term of the contract is for a one-year period,
with four additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is
authorized to exercise the renewal options, subject to annual
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appropriation of sufficient funds.)
Attachments: Scoring Matrix
6 23-6562 Bid No. 2023-061 - Annual Mowing Maintenance of City Medians and
Right-of-Ways.
(Staff recommends award to Nico’s Landscape LLC and to authorize the
City Manager to finalize and execute a contract in an amount not to exceed
$392,762.70. The term of the contract is for a one-year period, with four
additional one-year renewal options. The City Manager is authorized to
exercise the renewal options, subject to the annual appropriation of
sufficient funds.)
Attachments: Best Value Matrix
7 23-6557 Bid No. 2023-070 - Purchase of One Medium Duty Bucket Truck for Traffic
Engineering.
(Staff recommends purchase from Terex Utilities Inc., in Watertown, South
Dakota, through Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-TER, in an amount not
to exceed $311,061.00.)
Attachments: Quote
Photo
8 23-6547 Bid No. 2023-090 - Purchase of 911 Dispatch Consoles.
(Staff recommends purchase from ErgoFlex Systems Inc., dba Xybix
Systems Inc., through the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments Cooperative Purchasing Program (HGAC), Contract No.
EC07-20, in an amount not to exceed $127,909.95.)
Attachments: Quote
9 23-6558 Approve Amendment No. 2 to the 2022-23 Police State Seizure Budget in
accordance with Title 28, Section 524, of the United States Code and
Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure in the amount of
$123,000.00.
Attachments: State Seizure Amendment No. 2
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
10 23-6546 Consider appointment of one member (Position No. 3) to the Animal
Services Advisory Committee for a term to expire December 31, 2023.
11 23-6570 Appointment of three incorporators for participation in the formation of
the Inland Port of Dallas County Local Government Corporation and
appointment of the City’s initial director to the corporation.
Attachments: Draft Certificate of Formation of Inland Port of Dallas County Local Government Corporation, Inc.
Draft Bylaws of the Inland Port of Dallas County Local Government Corporation, Inc.
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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.)
12 23-6556 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0423-0301, submitted by Kevin Haub, for a change of
zoning from Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) to
Planned Development - Commercial (Ordinance No. 4862) with a
Conditional Use Permit to allow manufacturing of ordnance and
accessories, located at 19750, 19800 and 19850 Interstate Highway 635
(Mesquite 635 - Buildings A, B and C located at the southeast corner of
Interstate Highway 635 and U.S. Highway 80 East.
(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 with certain
stipulations.)
Attachments: Staff Report and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
13 23-6548 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0922-0256, submitted by Archana Prasad of Heights
Engineering, LLC, for a change of zoning from Planned Development -
Commercial (Ordinance No. 1146) to Planned Development - Commercial
(Ordinance No. 1146) with a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
convenience store and limited fuel sales, with a modification to allow the
convenience store and limited fuel sales within 500 feet of a residential
zoning district, located at 2200 La Prada Drive.
(No responses in favor and one in opposition to the application have been
received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain
stipulations.)
Attachments: Staff Report and Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
14 23-6550 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0223-0291, submitted by Horrocks Engineers, on behalf
of Helu Development, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from
Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential and to change the
zoning from Traditional Neighborhood Mixed Residential and R-3,
Single-Family Residential to Planned Development - Multifamily to allow a
240-unit apartment complex, located at 1400 and 1609 Range Drive.
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(No responses in favor and two in opposition to the application have been
received from property owners within the statutory notification area. The
Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval with certain
stipulations.)
Attachments: Staff Report & Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
15 23-6549 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning
Application No. Z0323-0297, submitted by Keith Lough of King of Glory
Assembly of God, to remove approximately 1.14 acres, platted as East
Meadows Block A, Lot 3, and located at 3029 East Meadows Boulevard,
Mesquite, Dallas County, Texas from the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay
district (designated “SLH”), and to change the zoning from Commercial
(formerly within the Skyline Logistics Hub Overlay district) to Planned
Development - Commercial to allow a membership organization with a
modification to the permitted signage on the property.
(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 with certain
stipulations.)
Attachments: Staff Report & Maps
P&Z Minutes
Ordinance
16 23-6551 Conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution authorizing the
exchange of property with the Mesquite Independent School District
(MISD) for the future expansion of Dr. Vroonland Vanguard High School
on 1.121 acres of City-owned park property located at 4200 Faithon P.
Lucas, Sr., Boulevard, Mesquite, Texas, in exchange for 1.121 acres of
MISD property located at 4201 Faithon P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, Mesquite,
Texas, for right-of-way for the improvement and maintenance of Faithon
P. Lucas, Sr. Boulevard, finding that there is no feasible and prudent
alternative to MISD’s use of the land, and all reasonable planning has been
done to minimize harm to the land as a park; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the exchange agreement with MISD and all documents
necessary to consummate the transactions contemplated in the exchange
agreement.
Attachments: Resolution
City-MISD Property Exchange Site Map
City Tract Location Map
MISD Tract Location Map
ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pending and Contemplated Litigation
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to
consider pending or contemplated litigation subjects or settlement offers. The following cases/subjects
may be discussed:
1. Tejas Motel, LLC v. City of Mesquite, acting by and through its Board of Adjustment, Cause No.
DC-18-16933 – Filed 11-8-18; and Civil Action 3:20-cv-20-01982-X – Filed 7-27-20, and on appeal, Cause
No. 22-10321 - Filed 3-24-22
2. John Alexander v. City of Mesquite and Emilio F. Henry, Cause No. DC-21-06832 - Filed 5-28-21
3. Daniel Gonzales v. City of Mesquite, Cause No. CC-21-05087-D - Filed 11-22-21
4. Anthony Wagner v. City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-02864 - Filed 3-14-22
5. City of Dallas, City of Mesquite, et al., v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128 - Filed 8-3-22
6. Cesar Nunez-Solis v. The City of Mesquite, Texas, Cause No. DC-22-11631 - Filed 9-6-22
7. Ulises Rivera, Jessica Rivera, and 3509 Byrd Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75150, in rem v. The City of Mesquite,
Cause No. DC-22-17289 - Filed 2-10-2023
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.
Economic Development
Pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council will meet in closed session to
discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or
near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting
economic development negotiations or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to such a
business prospect. The following subjects may be discussed:
17 23-6572 Discuss economic development incentives for commercial development at
IH-20 and Lawson Road, and East Scyene Road and Lawson Road in
Mesquite, Texas.
Following discussions in executive session, the City Council will reconvene in open session where any final
action regarding executive session items will be taken.
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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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