2026-07-07 - City Council

Summary

*Built from the official minutes (approved by Council on August 4, 2026). No agenda or video page is recorded for this meeting. *

Mayor Pro Tem Franklin presided and called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. because Mayor Cox was absent; adjourned 7:06 p.m.; no executive session.
Proclamation declared July 10, 2026 "Mr. Arthur Day" for the late Arturo Lopez Diaz, a longtime school and city recreation custodian.
Consent agenda approved unanimously (motion by Councilmember Cloutier, seconded by Councilmember Feltus).
Two public hearings approved unanimously: a lifted trucks specific use permit and a Redbud Boulevard rezoning for a nonprofit service center.
Public comments on tree trimming near power lines, homelessness and the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Consent: budget amendment for AI2501, FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant application, contract tower grant acceptance.

Paul Ballesteros spoke; City Manager Grimes announced the July 9 community feedback session.

Acadia Services lift station improvements contract, $7,224,245 (cap $7,946,000); Infra Construction Wattley Park stream bank stabilization, $678,920 (cap $820,000); Freese and Nichols 5th Take Point design, $872,700 (cap $916,000); Garver residential infrastructure design, $1,033,280 (cap $1,140,000); Westwood Rowlett Creek Park-South design; Parkhill change order for the 111-acre Multidisciplinary Civic Campus; Eldorado HOA retaining wall license in the Country Club Drive right-of-way; TMPG Highland Lakes roadway impact fee credit agreement (277.41 acres); rejection of all statements of qualifications for real estate development services; resolution supporting a statewide wireless 9-1-1 fee of $1.04.

Martha Sue Monroe spoke on tree trimming near power lines in the Historic District; Councilmember Beller said tree cutting near power lines is controlled by Oncor Electric, not the City, and Councilmember Feltus noted the City works to preserve trees.
Council members praised Independence Day events and the Hugs Cafe expansion; City Manager Grimes also announced a low-cost pet microchipping event on July 18.