Erica O'Bryon

The agenda includes a proclamation for Juneteenth, discussions on policies for special events and public facilities, and a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 1118 concerning the adoption of the 2020 ICC 500 standard for storm shelter design and construction. The council will consider revisions to mobile food service vendor permitting requirements, the approval of an engagement letter for audit services, and a payment request for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant. Additionally, the meeting will cover the council calendar, the City Manager's report, and executive sessions regarding legal matters and economic development negotiations.

The meeting agenda includes the administration of the oath of office to council members and the election of a Mayor Pro Tem. Key discussions involve a public hearing and consideration of a new comprehensive zoning ordinance and map. The council will deliberate on awarding a bid for city park ballfield fencing, approving a quote for a loader, and managing city surplus items. Additionally, there will be discussions regarding the merger of the 4A Economic Development Corporation into the 4B Community Development Corporation, approval of an airport lighting project participation agreement, and a review of the city council calendar. The council will also convene in executive session for personnel matters, litigation, and economic development negotiations.

The agenda includes the review of monthly financials, the consideration and selection of winners for the Main Street Hero, Legacy, and George R. Keeling awards, and the planning of logistics for the award presentations. Additional business items involve discussing Texas Downtown Board training, the potential rescheduling of the Cork & Keg event, establishing sponsorship levels for Main Street Makers, and submitting an application for the Hockley Endowment Grant. The meeting will also include committee and manager reports.

The City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint meeting to discuss the goals and objectives of the zoning ordinance diagnostic review. The presentation provided a high-level overview of the diagnostic report, highlighting key themes and findings to guide the next phase of the project, which involves drafting the zoning ordinance. Discussions focused on addressing challenges related to cumulative zoning, increasing development standards such as landscaping, incorporating changes in state law, defining standards for key gateways, and providing more flexibility in housing options. Participants reviewed potential options for rezoning to improve land-use predictability and discussed implementing a point-based system for landscaping requirements.

The joint meeting focused on two primary items. The City Council discussed and approved the opioid settlement with Purdue and secondary manufacturers, authorizing the City Manager to execute related documents. Additionally, the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a joint work session regarding a diagnostic review of the zoning ordinance. Discussions included potential updates to ensure compliance with state law, approaches to cumulative zoning, the introduction of new zoning districts for agriculture and manufactured housing, adjustments to dimensional standards and setbacks, and the incorporation of existing ordinance language regarding carport requirements.