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City of Mesquite, Texas Minutes - Final City Council Monday, February 5, 2024 5:00 PM City Hall | Council Chamber 757 N. Galloway Avenue | Mesquite, Texas Present: Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr., and Councilmembers B. W. Smith, Jeff Casper, Tandy Boroughs, Kenny Green, Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross and Brandon Murden, City Manager Cliff Keheley and City Secretary Sonja Land. PRE-MEETING - TRAINING ROOMS A&B - 5:00 P.M AGENDA REVIEW STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1 Discuss options for youth program. It was Council consensus to move forward with the youth program. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF WORK SESSION - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 6:30 P.M. 2 Receive Police Department Council Update. Police Chief David Gill presented the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) update for the fourth quarter of 2023. He reviewed the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crime statistics including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft, motor vehicle crimes and calls for service. Chief Gill stated that the following Police Officers made the most arrests for the fourth quarter of 2023: Officer Steed, Officer Jones, Officer Wilhelms and Officer Pabst and reviewed several cases that these officers were involved in and reviewed cases involving the K-9 Unit. He stated that the FLOCK license plate scanning technology has been a very helpful tool for the MPD. During the last quarter of 2023, there were 43 FLOCK hits and 66 stolen vehicles were recovered. Chief Gill stated that the MPD made 1,045 DWI arrests in 2023. The top five DWI arresting Police Officers include Officer Keith with 99 arrests, Officer Carlson with 59 arrests, Officer Horn with 58 arrests, Officer Pruser with 48 arrests and Officer Khatib with 38 arrests. The following Police Officers were 2023 M.A.D.D. award recipients: Officer Keith - Enforcement Hero Award, Sergeant Wathen - Leadership Hero Award and Officers Cervantes and Delano - Outstanding Service Award. He reviewed the Public Service Professionals successes. Chief Gill announced that Assistant Police Chief David Faaborg will be retiring effective February 23, 2024, and introduced Deputy Police Chief Stephen Biggs who will be promoted to Assistant Police Chief. Deputy Chief Biggs reviewed an 18-month multi-jurisdictional case from the City of Mesquite, Texas Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 Narcotics Unit that began in March 2022, when a local complaint was received regarding an individual selling Marijuana in Mesquite. The investigation resulted in 72 arrests (Federally indicted), 80 firearms seized, 1,300 lbs. of processed Marijuana, 9 lbs of Cocaine, 116 lbs. of Fentanyl and four Marijuana growing facilities in Oklahoma eradicated. The combined assets and currency totaled $9.5 million. Deputy Chief Biggs reviewed cases from the Major Crimes Unit, Auto Theft Unit and Burglary and Theft Unit. He reviewed current staffing levels and recognized Police Officer Winston Bowens, who is currently assigned as the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Mesquite Academy. Officer Bowens has partnered with local boxing gyms and has mentored over 60 students since 2019. Deputy Chief Biggs stated that the former Mesquite Social Services building is being utilized by the Police Department and Fire Department as a Public Safety Training Facility. He presented a short video highlighting the new Public Safety Training Facility. Councilmembers expressed appreciation to the Mesquite Police Department for their service to the community. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER - 7:08 P.M. INVOCATION Sam Pendyala, Pastor, Inspiration Church, Mesquite, Texas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mesquite Heart Board. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Mr. Casper thanked City staff for their assistance organizing a recent District 1 Neighborhood Meeting. 2. Mr. Casper stated that February is Black History Month and the City of Mesquite is hosting events, activities and recognitions to honor the contributions of African Americans. One of the signature events is Historic Mesquite, Inc.’s “Diversity in the West: Buffalo Soldiers” on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Opal Lawrence Historical Park, 711 East Kearney Street. Attendees of the free program will learn from living history reenactors Paul and Sam Allen about how Buffalo Soldiers got their name and what their role was in settling the American West. The Allen ’s performance is interactive and features Buffalo Soldier gear, uniforms and tents. “Diversity in the West” will also include a free presentation at Noon by Author Liz Lawless on “The Economic Impact of Black Cowboys: Yesterday & Today.” Ms. Lawless will share about late 1800’s cattle drives and how rodeo cowboys and others are keeping the western lifestyle alive for future generations. 3. Mr. Green stated that a new program, Play & Learn Workshop, begins tomorrow, February 6, 2024, at the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive. This five-week playgroup features developmentally appropriate free play and community experts for parents. Programming will be offered in English and Spanish. The Play & Learn Workshop will be held every Tuesday, at 1:00 p.m., through March 5, 2024. City of Mesquite, Texas Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 4. Mr. Green invited citizens to join the North Branch Library, 2600 Oates Drive, for a Chinese New Year’s Party on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. This free event celebrates the Year of the Dragon by participants making red envelopes, take-home paper dragons and other activities to kick off a prosperous new year. He reminded citizens that the Mesquite Main Library and North Branch Library will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, for staff development. 5. Ms. Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross invited citizens to the 7th Annual Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the Mesquite Independent School District’s (MISD) Professional Development Center, 3819 Towne Crossing Boulevard. This free event is an opportunity for residents to come together and learn how to get involved with the City and their neighborhoods. Breakfast, registration and networking will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the program will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 6. Ms. Elizabeth Rodriguez-Ross invited citizens to attend a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at Galloway Elementary School, 200 Clary Drive. 7. Mr. Boroughs reminded citizens that the Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive. This year’s theme is “Disco” and tickets go on sale Wednesday, January 8, 2024, for $20.00 per person, per session. Session 1 will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Session 2 will be from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the door. You can purchase tickets online at www.cityofmesquite.com/DaddyDaughterDance, at any recreation center or at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 1515 North Galloway Avenue. The dance is for all ages and includes light snacks, refreshments, live music, professional photography and themed selfie-stations. 8. Mr. Boroughs thanked the Mesquite Police Department (MPD) for their participation in the Polar Plunge, benefitting Special Olympics, last Saturday, February 3, 2024. This year, a total of $12,726.00 was raised. Valerie, a former dispatcher, raised $2,200.00 and the MPD raised $5,500.00. He thanked the Mesquite Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and the Mesquite Fire Corps for their help with the Polar Plunge and everyone who supported this event. 9. Mr. Smith stated that the City is hosting the next Teen Turnout event on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Dunford Recreation Center, 1015 Green Canyon Drive. This free gathering is part of a series of events designed for youth ages 12 to 17, which will include music, games, open gym, food, crafts and more. The first Teen Turnout in January was very well attended. Teen Turnout will be held on various Saturdays throughout the year at different locations across Mesquite. 10. Mr. Smith invited residents to attend a District 5 Neighborhood Meeting on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Rutherford Recreation Center, 900 Rutherford Drive. 11. Mr. Murden stated that as part of the City’s Black History Month events, he will be hosting a free educational event on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at City Hall, Training Rooms A & B, 757 North Galloway Avenue. This event will include guest speakers and a panel discussion. 12. Mr. Murden invited residents to the South Mesquite Community Meeting tomorrow night, February 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., at Keystone Church of Mesquite, 1575 Clay Mathis Road. Residents and business owners are invited to come and talk about public safety and other concerns in the South Mesquite area. Mr. Murden, Mayor Alemán and Police Chief David Gill will share as well as listen to attendees’ concerns. 13. Mayor Alemán thanked everyone who attended the Full On Fitness event held this past Saturday, February 3, 2024. The Parks and Recreation Department sponsored this event as part of the City ’s Get Fit Mesquite campaign. To help us all get in shape physically, mentally and financially, there are a variety of events, workshops and seminars planned throughout the year for the Get Fit program. Visit www.cityofmesquite.com/GetFitMesquite for more information. City of Mesquite, Texas Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 14. Mayor Alemán announced that the Mesquite Natatorium at Dallas College – Eastfield, 3737 Motley Drive, will have a Grand Opening at the end of this week and will be open to the public beginning Monday, February 12, 2024. This new facility is a result of the incredible partnership between the City of Mesquite, Mesquite ISD and Eastfield College. Mesquite ISD swimmers and the City ’s Mesquite Marlins swim team will use the new pool but it will also be open to the community. The pool will offer water exercise classes, lap swimming and open swim times for the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Swim lessons will be also offered. 15. Mayor Alemán stated that in the last couple of months, the City has lost some very important and lifelong citizens that were very committed to their community, including former Mesquite Mayor and former Mesquite Municipal Court Judge George Boyce, former Mesquite Mayor and Mesquite City Attorney B. J. Smith and a wonderful volunteer citizen for many years for the Chamber of Commerce, Historic Mesquite, Inc., and Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, Donna Woodard, and just last week, we lost another wonderful citizen who was very committed to our community, Patricia Ann McWhorter Greenhaw. A Celebration of Life Service for Ms. Greenhaw will be held at the Harvest Church in Downtown Mesquite on Saturday, January 24, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., and all are invited to attend. CITIZENS FORUM Rodney Fenimore, 4417 Ivy Drive, expressed support for the City Council to connect with citizens and support for residents to house chickens on their property. 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. Casper and approved unanimously. 3 Minutes of the regular City Council meeting held January 16, 2024. Approved on the Consent Agenda. 4 A resolution authorizing continued participation with the Steering Committee of Cities served by ONCOR and authorizing the payment of 10 cents per capita to the Steering Committee to fund regulatory and legal proceedings and activities related to ONCOR Electric Delivery Company, LLC. Approved on the Consent Agenda. Resolution No. 05-2024, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TEN (10) CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY, LLC. (Resolution No. 05-2024 recorded in Resolution Book No. 68.) 5 Bid No. 2024-053 - Owner’s Representative Services for the Administration of a Construction Manager-at-Risk Contract for the Construction of New Fire Station No. 8 and New Public Safety Training Facility. (Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a contract with Fitzpatrick Design Construction Services Group LLC, for Owner’s Representative Services City of Mesquite, Texas Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 in connection with the design and construction of New Fire Station No. 8 and New Public Safety Training Facility in an amount not to exceed $288,000.00, inclusive of reimbursables.) Approved on the Consent Agenda. 6 Bid No. 2024-057 - Purchase of Two Ford F-150 Police Responders. (Staff recommends award to Silsbee Ford, Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract No. 210907, in an amount not to exceed $114,114.50.) Approved on the Consent Agenda. 7 Bid No. 2024-058 - Purchase of One Rubber Tire Loader for Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to National Equipment Dealers, LLC, through the Sourcewell Contract No. 032119-HCE, in an amount not to exceed $247,225.30.) Approved on the Consent Agenda. 8 Bid No. 2024-059 - Purchase of Ten Police Interceptors. (Staff recommends award to Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford, Ltd., through the Texas SmartBuy Contract No. 070-M1, in an amount not to exceed $522,010.40.) Approved on the Consent Agenda. 9 Bid No. 2024-060 - Purchase of One Refuse Trailer for Solid Waste. (Staff recommends award to Wilkens Industries, Inc., through the BuyBoard Contact No. 686-22, in an amount not to exceed $157,269.00.) Approved on the Consent Agenda. 10 Authorize the City Manager to finalize and execute a Consent to Assignment of Ground Lease with Colmet Aviation, LLC. Approved on the Consent Agenda. 11 Authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to an Employment Agreement between the City of Mesquite, Texas, and Municipal Court Judge Detra Hill. Approved on the Consent Agenda. 12 Authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to an Employment Agreement between the City of Mesquite, Texas, and City Secretary Sonja Land. Approved on the Consent Agenda. END OF CONSENT AGENDA City of Mesquite, Texas Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 PUBLIC HEARINGS 13 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No . Z1023-0328, submitted by MM Mesquite 6, LLC, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment from Commercial to High Density Residential and a change of zoning from Planned Development - Commercial - Gateway within the Mesquite Arena/Rodeo Entertainment Overlay District (MARE) to Planned Development - Multifamily - Gateway within the MARE to allow a multifamily development with modifications, located at 410 Rodeo Center Boulevard. (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. This item was postponed from the January 16, 2024, City Council meeting.) A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z1023-0328. Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant proposes construction of a four-story, 220-unit urban apartment development. The applicant will not be the developer of the community, so not all specifics of the development are known. However, the applicant has been in discussions with potential builders and is proposing this Planned Development to meet the expected development. The proposed parking ratio would be 1.5 spaces per unit. The request would also require a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the recommended land use from Commercial to High-Density Residential. Mr. Armstrong stated that this project will be a market rate multi-family development. The applicant has requested some modifications from the City’s standard multi-family development requirements to increase the density from 25 units per acre to 35 units per acre, decrease parking spaces from 2 parking spaces per unit (440 spaces) to 1.5 parking spaces per unit (332 spaces) and locate parking spaces between the building and the street rather than behind the building. Based on 220 units, two acres of open space is required. However, the applicant is proposing 0.96 acres of open space. They are requesting additional outdoor and indoor amenities be added to the required list of amenities. They are also requesting to alter the unit mixture by increasing the efficiency units from 5 percent maximum to 20 percent maximum and lower the one-bedroom units from 50 percent minimum to 40 percent minimum. Applicant Trevor Kollinger, representing Centurion American, presented an update on the Iron Horse Village project and an overview of the proposed multi-family development. He stated that with a higher end multi-family development, they believe it will spur interest in the entertainment area along the perimeter of Iron Horse Village. Councilmembers expressed concerns regarding incomplete projects in Iron Horse Village such as the community pool and a list of projects that need attention. Mr. Kollinger stated that he has been in contact with the general contractor regarding the community pool at Iron Horse Village and confirmed that the community pool will be completed by May 1, 2024. City of Mesquite, Texas Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 (1) Perla Bouche, Iron Horse Village Homeowners Association (HOA) President, 2025 Amarillo Place, expressed concerns regarding incomplete projects in her neighborhood. (2) Meris Gonzalez, Vice President of the Iron Horse Village Neighborhood Vitality Group, 1901 Buffalo Hill, expressed concerns regarding the effect of the multi-family project on her neighborhood. No others appeared regarding the proposed application. Mr. Casper moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z1023-0328, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to approve Ordinance No. 5093, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MESQUITE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FROM COMMERCIAL TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – COMMERCIAL – GATEWAY WITHIN THE MESQUITE ARENA/RODEO ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (“MARE”) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – MULTIFAMILY – GATEWAY WITHIN THE MARE TO ALLOW A MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT WITH MODIFICATIONS AND SUBJECT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND THE CONCEPT PLAN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 410 RODEO CENTER BOULEVARD; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; PROVIDING PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Mr. Murden. On call for a vote on the motion, the following votes were cast: Ayes: Casper, Murden, Alemán, Smith, Green Nayes: Boroughs, Rodriguez-Ross Motion carried. (Ordinance No. 5093 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 131.) 14 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No . Z1023-0331, submitted by Coreen Robertson on behalf of James Kalakkattu, for a change of zoning from General Retail to Planned Development - General Retail to allow the construction of office warehouses, located at 1511 East Kearney Street. (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 denial of the application. This item was postponed from the January 16, 2024, City Council meeting.) A public hearing was held for Zoning Application No. Z1023-0331. Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant proposes to construct 14 - 2,200-square-foot office-warehouse spaces, consisting of seven buildings with two spaces each, on the three-acre site. All buildings will face inward toward the parking area. The intent is to lease the spaces to small contractor businesses, office uses and possibly retail uses. The applicant is proposing a 25-foot greenspace buffer with a screening wall along the alleyway behind the residential homes. The property will be accessed from East Kearney Street and Rosebluff Terrace. City of Mesquite, Texas Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 Mr. Armstrong stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial. The applicant has submitted a timely appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial. Applicant Coreen Robertson stated that their vision is to provide a home for businesses that can generally offer services for the daily needs of residents. She stated that consideration was given to pure retail, restaurant and service type businesses. However, an analysis of the area indicates that there is no demand for these types of businesses. No one appeared regarding the proposed application. Mr. Smith moved to deny Zoning Application No. Z1023-0331. Motion was seconded by Mr. Green. On call for a vote on the motion, the following votes were cast: Ayes: Smith, Green, Alemán, Burroughs, Rodriguez-Ross Nayes: Casper, Murden Motion carried. 15 Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Zoning Application No . Z1123-0336, submitted by Masterplan on behalf of Mesquite Community Development, LLC, for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to change the future land use designation from Office to High-Density Residential on Tract 1 and for a change of zoning from Planned Development - Retirement Housing Ordinance No. 3821 and Planned Development - Light Commercial Ordinance No. 2124 to Planned Development - Multifamily and Light Commercial to allow an approximate 300-unit multifamily development on Tract 1 and light commercial uses on Tract 2, located at 5201 Northwest Drive. (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. Z1123-0336. Jeff Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services, stated that the applicant proposes construction of a 300-unit market rate apartment complex. The proposed development would include three, 3-story buildings housing 264 units and 36 units that will be located within nine townhouse-style buildings, which will be part of the apartment complex and not on separate lots. The nine townhouse-style buildings will front Northwest Drive. The ordinance requirement for parking is 2 spaces per unit (600 spaces). However, the applicant is proposing 2.05 spaces per unit (615 spaces). The southernmost portion of the parcel will be reserved for light commercial uses, for which it is currently zoned. Mr. Armstrong stated that six outdoor amenities are required. However, the applicant is proposing the addition of a dog park, pickleball courts and an outdoor games area as permissible outdoor amenities. Seven indoor amenities are required and the addition of an 1,800-square-foot club room, game room/lounge and community room are proposed. The development is required to have a minimum of 50 percent one-bedroom units and the applicant is proposing a minimum of 49 percent one-bedroom units. City of Mesquite, Texas Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 Applicant Karl Crawley, representing Masterplan, stated that the property was formerly owned by Christian Care for future retirement housing and commercial uses. However, these plans never came to fruition and the property was sold. No one appeared regarding the proposed application. Mr. Casper moved to approve Zoning Application No. Z1123-0336, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and to approve Ordinance No. 5094, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MESQUITE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO CHANGE THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM OFFICE TO HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ON TRACT 1 AT 5201 NORTHWEST DRIVE; AND AMENDING THE MESQUITE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING FROM PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – RETIREMENT HOUSING ORDINANCE NO. 3821 AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – LIGHT COMMERCIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2124 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT – MULTIFAMILY AND LIGHT COMMERCIAL TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATE 300-UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 1 WITH MODIFICATIONS AND SUBJECT TO THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AND A NONSPECIFIC LIGHT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 2, BOTH TRACTS ARE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5201 NORTHWEST DRIVE, AND BOTH TRACTS BEING SUBJECT TO EXHIBIT A (LEGAL DESCRIPTION), EXHIBIT B (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS), AND EXHIBIT C (CONCEPT PLAN); REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000.00; PROVIDING PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Motion was seconded by Mr. Boroughs and approved unanimously. (Ordinance No. 5094 recorded in Ordinance Book No. 131.) EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:12 P.M. Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Item No. 16 – Discuss the purchase of property at Berry Road and Lawson Road ); whereupon the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 9:16 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary. EXECUTIVE SESSION - COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM - 9:16 P.M. Mayor Alemán announced that the City Council would meet in Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to 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 City employees (Annual review of the City Attorney); whereupon, the City Council proceeded to meet in the Council Conference Room. After the closed meeting ended at 10:04 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Open Session. No executive action was necessary. City of Mesquite, Texas Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final February 5, 2024 ADJOURNMENT Mr. Green moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms. Rodriguez-Ross and approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Attest: Approved: __________________________________ __________________________________ Sonja Land, City Secretary Daniel Alemán, Jr., Mayor City of Mesquite, Texas Page 10