DeSoto, TX

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The commission will hold public hearings to make recommendations to the City Council regarding several land-use changes. These include requests for a new auto repair shop and three separate residential or mixed-use subdivisions.

• Specific Use Permit for a Minor Automobile Repair Shop at 403 N. Hampton Road
• Proposed Planned Development (PD-204) for a subdivision at 2200 N. Cockrell Hill Rd. (45.623 acres)
• Proposed Planned Development (PD-202) for a subdivision at 214, 300, and 300 N. Westmoreland Rd. (24.274 acres)
• Proposed amendment to PD-101 for General Retail and Multiple Family subdistricts at 800 W. Belt Line Road (17.1499± acres)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several items including a new ordinance for streambank erosion mitigation and a public hearing regarding childcare standards of care. The agenda also includes multiple contract renewals and new purchase authorizations for technology and medical supplies.

• Ordinance for the Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program for residential properties
• Public hearing for childcare standards of care for Parks and Recreation Department
• Preliminary plat for Parks Residential Subdivision at 541 S. Parks Dr.
• STAR Transit cost of service for FY2027 in the amount of $262,150
• Purchase of Sensus water meters, radios, and software for up to $1,800,000

• Establish filing fee for candidate application for Mayor or Councilmember — introduced
• FY2027 STAR Transit cost of service — introduced
  $262,150
• Parks Residential Subdivision preliminary plat — introduced
  541 S. Parks Dr., DeSoto, TX 75115 · 10 units · 5.695 ac
• Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program for residential properties — introduced
• Professional Services Agreement for Belt Line Road and Cockrell Hill Road Intersection Safety Improvements — introduced
  Belt Line Road and Cockrell Hill Road · $129,622
• Medical supplies and medications agreement — introduced
  $120,000
• Interlocal Agreement renewal for BioTel DeSoto CARE Team — introduced
  $209,568
• Granicus, LLC video streaming and captioning services renewal — introduced
  $56,224

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss several new policy initiatives. The meeting includes presentations on financial reports and community recognitions.

• Discussion on a proposed Business Registration Program
• Discussion on potential regulatory approaches for data centers in DeSoto
• Discussion on creating a Critical Facilities Safety Compliance and Notification Policy
• Presentation of the September 2026 Financial Report
• Veterans Affairs Committee updates and initiatives

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss and review potential applicants and reappointments for vacancies on city boards and commissions. Actual appointments will be made at a future Regular City Council Meeting.

• Review of applicants and reappointments for Boards and Commissions vacancies

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a proposed development associated with Zoning Case Z-1554-26. The meeting also includes a regular session to approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Zoning Case Z-1554-26 (Hanover – Bend Brook) at 800, 811 & 901 E. Parkerville Road

City Council Workshop

The DeSoto City Council holds a workshop on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the DeSoto Civic Center, Bluebonnet Rooms, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road. The agenda lists two discussion items: reviewing and updating the City Council Rules and Procedures Manual, and a strategic discussion on Youth Sports in DeSoto to identify criteria for policy revisions. No votes, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings appear on this agenda; it is a workshop, and the notice states the meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any listed agenda item.

• Review and update the City Council Rules and Procedures Manual
• Strategic discussion on Youth Sports in DeSoto to identify criteria for policy revisions
• Meeting may convene into closed Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(2) for legal advice
• Public comment allowed on agenda items, standard 3 minutes per speaker
• Workshop scheduled 11:00 a.m. at DeSoto Civic Center, Bluebonnet Rooms, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road

City Council Special Meeting

The DeSoto City Council is holding a special called meeting with two main items: convening into executive session to consult the City Attorney about pending litigation against Tortugas Hospitality LP (Wyndham Dallas South-DeSoto) and Patelo Investments LLC, and considering a resolution establishing the city's legislative agenda for the 90th Texas Legislature session. The meeting is open to the public and live-streamed.

• Executive session on litigation: City of DeSoto v. Tortugas Hospitality LP d/b/a Wyndham Dallas South-DeSoto and Patelo Investments LLC, Cause No. DC-25-23114, 101st District Court
• Resolution establishing the City's legislative agenda for the 90th session of the Texas Legislature

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular session, including a consent agenda item to recommend approval of the Parks Residential Subdivision preliminary plat, creating ten residential and four non-residential lots at 541 S. Parks Dr. The commission will also discuss its 2026-2027 meeting schedule, attendance at the APA Texas Annual Conference, and commissioner shirt selections. Citizen appearances are invited for topics not on the agenda.

• Parks Residential Subdivision preliminary plat: 10 residential lots, 4 non-residential lots, 541 S. Parks Dr. (Case # PP-356-26)
• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of 2026-2027 meeting schedule
• Discussion of attendance at 2026 APA Texas Annual Conference (APATX26)
• Discussion of 2026-2027 commissioner shirt selections

City Council Meeting

The DeSoto City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the FY 2026-2027 budget, a property tax rate of $0.684934 per $100 valuation, and related ordinances. The council will also vote on creating a Crime Control and Prevention District and a Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District, plus several contracts and appointments. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on magistration requirements.

• Adopt FY 2026-27 budget and Capital Improvement Plan; tax rate $0.684934 per $100 (M&O $0.519931, I&S $0.165003)
• Ratify property tax revenue increase of $3,238,107 (5.94% over prior year)
• Create Crime Control and Prevention District and Fire Control, Prevention, and EMS District
• Award $2,888,017 bid to FMG Construction for Nance Farm Cultural Arts Center Phase 1 (total budget $3,500,277)
• Set 2027 assessment rates and budgets for Candle Meadow PID No. 1 and Stillwater Canyon PID No. 2

• Phase 1 improvements to the Nance Farm Cultural Arts Center
  Nance Farm Cultural Arts Center · $2.9M
• purchase and installation of playground equipment at Kiva Park and Murphy Hill Park
  Kiva Park and Murphy Hill Park · $500,000
• Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Update
  $150,000
• 2027 Assessment Rate and the FY 2026-2027 Budget for the Candle Meadow Public Improvement District No. 1
  Candle Meadow Public Improvement District No. 1
• 2027 Assessment Rate and the FY 2026-2027 Budget for the Stillwater Canyon Public Improvement District No. 2
  Stillwater Canyon Public Improvement District No. 2

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a draft ordinance for a residential streambank erosion mitigation program. Members will also discuss a proposed Business Registration Program and receive updates on youth sports and a public utilities building.

• Draft Ordinance for the Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program for Residential Properties
• Proposed Business Registration Program
• Update on Proposed Public Utilities Building
• August 2026 Financial Report presentation
• Youth sports organization support update

• Draft Ordinance for the Streambank Erosion Mitigation Program for Residential Properties in the City of DeSoto
• Proposed Public Utilities Building Update

City Council Meeting

The DeSoto City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and consider several consent agenda items, including contracts for 911 system upgrades and a water/wastewater project. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property at 825 W. Wintergreen Road (Thorntree Golf Club).

• Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budget
• Executive session on real property at 825 W. Wintergreen Road (Thorntree Golf Club)
• Contract with J. Richard Perkins for $20,700 (total $105,700) for water/wastewater project
• Purchase of Eventide 911 recording system for $200,402 using state grant funds
• Purchase of Motorola dispatch console for $130,924.94 using state grant funds

The DeSoto City Council approved consent items including 911 dispatch and communications upgrades, accepted construction completion for an intersection signalization project, and authorized a contract amendment for water renovations. The council also held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and approved a Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC.

• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes, signalization project completion, and contract amendments (7-0)
• Approved $200,402 contract with VistaCom for Eventide 911 recording system using grant funds (7-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract with AT&T for 911 phone system maintenance and support using grant funds (7-0)
• Approved $130,924.94 contract with Motorola for dispatch console at SWRCC Backup Center using grant funds (7-0)
• Approved resolution cancelling the October 6, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting (5-2)
• Opened and closed a public hearing on the Proposed Budget for FY 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Approved Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC for policy subscription and services in the amount of $49,614.95 (5-2)

City Council Special Meeting

The DeSoto City Council is holding a three-day summer retreat at a Frisco resort, with the first day featuring a welcome walk and dinner with no city business. The second day includes discussions on the legislative agenda, council rules, new initiatives, rental registration, MWBE policy, crime control and fire EMS districts, Star Transit options, police vacancies, the strategic plan, and parks events. The third day is a leadership training session with guest speakers on parliamentary procedure, mental health, and communication.

• Discussion on Rental Registration
• Discussion on MWBE Policy (Veteran-Owned Business)
• Discussion on Crime Control Prevention District/Fire EMS District
• Discussion on Star Transit Service Options
• Discussion on Police Department Vacancies and Retention

City Council directed staff to prepare ordinances for the creation of a Crime Control Prevention District and a Fire/EMS District. The Council also approved additional transit funding and established legislative positions on several state issues.

• Directed staff to prepare ordinances for Crime Control Prevention and Fire/EMS Districts
• Approved $25,000 for additional UberX Share service via STAR Transit
• Established opposition to state legislative positions on property taxes, expenditure caps, permitting, preemption, data centers, and community advocacy
• Established neutral position on state legislative debt
• Supported recognizing public works professionals as first responders
• Supported maintaining Community Development Block Grants as a governmental function
• Directed staff to develop a police retention plan and evaluate retention bonuses
• Directed development of music and cultural programming as 'Sounds of DeSoto'

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of an ordinance amending Planned Development 101 (PD-101) to establish General Retail and Multiple Family subdistricts on about 17.15 acres at 800 W. Belt Line Road. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for the Parks Residential Subdivision creating 10 residential and 4 non-residential lots at 541 S. Parks Dr. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, a presentation on APA membership, and routine announcements.

• Public hearing on PD-101 amendment (Z-1547-26) for 800 W. Belt Line Rd. to add GR and MF subdistricts
• Preliminary plat for Parks Residential Subdivision (PP-356-26) at 541 S. Parks Dr. – 10 residential, 4 non-residential lots
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and presentation on American Planning Association (APA) membership benefits and login process

City Council Meeting

The DeSoto City Council will hold a regular session with public hearings on two zoning requests, including a specific use permit for a garage/accessory dwelling and an amendment to Planned Development 109 for a private park. The council will also consider several consent agenda items, including the adoption of the drainage master plan and a settlement with Atmos Energy. New business includes a proposed land purchase for $1,045,440, a resolution to redeem outstanding obligations, and a record vote on the proposed tax rate of $0.684934 per $100 valuation.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit to convert garage to accessory dwelling at 1213 Hanna Circle
• Public hearing to amend Planned Development 109 to allow private park on 159.45 acres near W. Belt Line Road
• Purchase of 5 acres at 1400 Bolton Boone Drive for $1,045,440 (not to exceed $1,100,000)
• Record vote on proposed tax rate of $0.684934 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-2027
• Contract with Professional Turf Products for $144,528.66 for two mowers

The DeSoto City Council approved a proposed tax rate of $0.684934 per $100 valuation for FY 2026-2027 and set public hearings on the budget and tax rate for September 1 and September 15, 2026. The council also approved a consent agenda, a specific use permit for a garage/accessory dwelling, a planned development amendment, a land purchase, and several resolutions. All votes were 7-0 except the specific use permit, which passed 5-2.

• Approved proposed tax rate of $0.684934 for FY 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Set public hearing on budget for September 1, 2026 (7-0)
• Set public hearing on tax rate for September 15, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda except item D4 (7-0)
• Approved Atmos Energy rate settlement ordinance (7-0)
• Granted Specific Use Permit for garage/accessory dwelling at 1213 Hanna Circle (5-2)
• Amended Planned Development 109 to allow private park/playground (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of 5 acres at 1400 Bolton Boone Drive for up to $1,100,000 (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The DeSoto City Council is holding a special work session to receive presentations and discuss several topics, including a July 2026 financial report, proposed updates to the Water and Sewer Design Manual, and public art initiatives. The council will also discuss ways to retain and support youth sports organizations in DeSoto. No formal action items are listed for this meeting.

• Presentation of July 2026 financial report
• Proposed updates to City of DeSoto's Water and Sewer Design Manual
• Public Art Initiatives including Art at the ARC Project Update
• Discussion on retaining and supporting Youth Sports Organizations
• Mayoral Commendations to Mayor Pro Tem Letitia Hughes and Councilmember Debrah North for CMO designation

The DeSoto City Council held a special meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. Council expressed unanimous consensus supporting the final design for the Art at the ARC project and directed staff to return within about 30 days with recommendations on streamlining special events and supporting youth sports organizations, including possible economic incentives and clearer police requirements. The meeting adjourned with a 7-0 vote.

• Expressed unanimous consensus supporting final design for Art at the ARC project
• Directed staff to develop streamlined special-events process and return with recommendations in ~30 days
• Requested review of legally permissible economic incentives for youth sports and events
• Requested clear guidelines for police presence and security requirements for events
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval of two zoning changes to the City Council. The first would amend Planned Development 101 to add General Retail and Multiple Family subdistricts on about 17.15 acres at 800 W. Belt Line Road. The second would establish a new Planned Development 202 for a multifamily subdivision on about 24.27 acres along N. Westmoreland Road. The agenda also includes approval of the July 28, 2026 minutes and citizen appearances.

• Public hearing on PD-101 amendment: 17.1499 acres at 800 W. Belt Line Road, adding General Retail and Multiple Family-18 subdistricts (Z-1547-26)
• Public hearing on new PD-202: 24.274 acres at 214, 300, and 300 N. Westmoreland Rd., base zoning Multiple Family, for a new subdivision (Z-1548-26)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from July 28, 2026 regular meeting
• Citizen appearances for topics not on the agenda

City Council Meeting

The DeSoto City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to decide on zoning changes, budget amendments, and property-related actions. The meeting includes a public hearing on a specific use permit for a minor auto repair shop and discussions on delinquent property assessments and park land dedication rules.

• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit for minor auto repair shop at 1027 E Belt Line Road (Case No. Z-1545-26)
• Consider approval of $14,540 budget amendment for Employee Relations Investigation professional services
• Consider adoption of ordinance allowing dog park credits in park land dedication fund
• Consider approval of agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent property assessment collection in Danieldale Homestead PID
• Consider 20% penalty on delinquent property assessments for Danieldale Homestead PID

The DeSoto City Council denied a Specific Use Permit for a minor automobile repair shop at 1027 E. Belt Line Road (6-1). The council also approved agreements to collect delinquent property assessments for the Danieldale Homestead PID, including a 20% penalty, and adopted ordinances amending the FY 2025-2026 budget and park land dedication rules for dog parks. The consent agenda, including the CDBG Annual Action Plan and budget amendments, was approved 7-0.

• Denied Specific Use Permit for auto repair shop at 1027 E. Belt Line Road (6-1)
• Approved agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson for delinquent PID assessments (6-1)
• Approved resolution imposing 20% penalty on delinquent Danieldale Homestead PID assessments (7-0)
• Approved ordinance adding dog park park land dedication credits (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget for excess reserve funds (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including CDBG Annual Action Plan and budget amendments (7-0)

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will conduct a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget theme, strategic priorities, and workforce highlights. The meeting includes reviews of various city funds and the Capital Improvement Plan.

• FY 2027 Budget Theme and Strategic Priorities
• Assessed Values and Recommended Tax Rate
• General Fund Operating Budget
• Enterprise Funds for Public Utilities, Drainage, and Sanitation
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The DeSoto City Council held a special budget workshop on Friday, July 31, 2026, reviewing the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, including the General Fund, enterprise funds, the Capital Improvement Plan, special revenue funds, and Parks and Recreation operations. No budget, tax rate, or funding item was adopted; the council instead directed staff to keep evaluating tax-rate and debt-management options and to return with recommendations and any required actions. Staff was also directed to continue developing Parks and Recreation programming and revenue projections, including a pro forma for the ARC, and to provide more information on employee compensation. The only recorded vote was a 7-0 motion to adjourn at 11:30 a.m.

• No budget, tax rate, or funding item adopted; workshop discussion only
• Directed staff to continue evaluating tax-rate and debt-management options and return with recommendations and required actions
• Requested additional discussion of potential Crime Control and Prevention District and other public-safety funding mechanisms
• Expressed preference to continue IMP funding-level discussion at the upcoming City Council Retreat
• Directed staff to continue developing Parks and Recreation programming and revenue projections and prepare a comprehensive operating approach, including a pro forma for the ARC
• Requested staff continue evaluating employee compensation options and provide additional information
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 a.m. (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning items: an amendment to Planned Development 109 to allow a private park/playground on 10 acres at 531 W. Belt Line Road, and a Specific Use Permit to convert a garage into an accessory dwelling at 1213 Hanna Circle. The commission will also discuss diagnostic findings for a zoning and subdivision ordinance update led by Freese and Nichols, Inc.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending PD-109 to allow a private park/playground on 10.041 acres at 531 W. Belt Line Road (Z-1556-26)
• Public hearing on SUP to convert a garage into an accessory dwelling at 1213 Hanna Circle (Z-1557-26)
• Discussion of diagnostic findings for the update to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by Freese and Nichols, Inc.
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting

City Council Meeting

The DeSoto City Council will consider approving a $150,000 grant to update zoning and subdivision ordinances and authorize a $28,560 contract for the Danieldale Road Improvement Project. The body will also select a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem.

• Approval of $28,560 contract for Danieldale Road Improvement Project design
• Consideration of $150,000 Texas General Land Office grant for zoning ordinance update
• Consideration of $200,000 for Belt Line Road and Cockrell Hill Road intersection safety improvements
• Public hearing on 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Selection of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

The DeSoto City Council approved a resolution accepting a $150,000 Texas General Land Office grant to fund a comprehensive update of the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. It also approved $200,000 for design services for the Belt Line Road and Cockrell Hill Road intersection safety improvements. Councilmember Letitia Hughes was selected as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilmember Ken Waters as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, both by 4-2 votes. The consent agenda, including approval of prior meeting minutes and several contracts, was approved 6-0.

• Approved $150,000 GLO grant for zoning and subdivision ordinance update (6-0)
• Approved $200,000 for Belt Line Road and Cockrell Hill Road intersection safety design (6-0)
• Selected Letitia Hughes as Mayor Pro Tem for one-year term (4-2)
• Selected Ken Waters as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, LTRA contract amendment, fire interlocal agreement, and interim city manager confirmation (6-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on CDBG Annual Action Plan with no public comments; no further action taken

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting/work session of the DeSoto City Council. The agenda includes a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month, a presentation of the June 2026 financial report, an update on current Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), and the certification and oath of office for the re-elected Councilmember for Place 2. No discussion items are listed.

• Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Parks and Recreation Month
• Presentation of the June 2026 Financial Report
• Update on current Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
• Presentation of Certificate of Election for re-elected Councilmember, Place 2
• Conduct Oath of Office for re-elected Councilmember, Place 2

The DeSoto City Council held a special meeting with no substantive policy decisions. The main action was presenting a Certificate of Election to Pierette Parker for re-election as Councilmember, Place 2, and administering the Oath of Office. The meeting adjourned unanimously at 7:13 p.m.

• Presented Certificate of Election to Pierette Parker for Place 2
• Administered Oath of Office to Pierette Parker
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 7:13 p.m.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a special session to receive legal advice and discuss personnel matters. The meeting includes an executive session to address the appointment and duties of the City Manager and Interim City Manager.

• Executive session regarding ethics training legal advice
• Executive session regarding appointment, employment, and duties of the City Manager and Interim City Manager

The DeSoto City Council met in special session on July 17, 2026, and convened into executive session for legal advice on ethics training and personnel matters regarding the City Manager and Interim City Manager. After reconvening, no action was taken as a result of the executive session. The meeting adjourned with a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Convened into executive session for legal advice on ethics training and personnel matters
• Reconvened into regular session with no action taken
• Adjourned meeting at 2:04 pm (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss diagnostic findings for a zoning ordinance update and hold a public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a minor automobile repair shop at 1027 E. Belt Line Road. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for approving previous minutes and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit (SUP) at 1027 E. Belt Line Road
• Discussion of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance diagnostic findings
• Approval of minutes for June 23, 2026 meeting
• Recommendation for Parks Residential Subdivision preliminary plat
• Executive session authorized for legal advice

City Council Special Meeting

The city council will meet in special session to hold an executive session under personnel matters to deliberate candidates for the Interim City Manager position. Following the closed session, the council may reconvene and take any necessary action on the appointment.

• Executive session to deliberate appointment and interviews for Interim City Manager

The DeSoto City Council met in special session on July 13, 2026, and after an executive session on personnel matters approved extending an offer of employment to Mr. Isom Cameron for the position of Interim City Manager, under terms and conditions discussed in executive session. The council then adjourned. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved extending an offer of employment to Mr. Isom Cameron as Interim City Manager (vote tally not recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Councilmember Letitia Hughes, second by Councilmember Ken Waters; AYE: Proctor, Chism, Parker, Waters, Wesley, Hughes; North absent)

City Council Special Meeting

The DeSoto City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the returns from the June 13, 2026 special runoff election and declare the results for Councilmember Place 2. The meeting includes only this election-related item and adjournment.

• Consider a resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the June 13, 2026 Special Runoff Election for Place 2 per the Texas Election Code

The DeSoto City Council held a special meeting solely to canvass the returns of the June 13, 2026, special runoff election for Councilmember Place 2. The council approved a resolution declaring the election results, as required by the Texas Election Code. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of the June 13, 2026, Place 2 runoff election

Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

The DeSoto Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance for Planned Development 202 (PD-202), allowing multi-family housing with deviations on 24.274 acres at 214, 300, and 300 N. Westmoreland Road. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings. The commission will also receive citizen comments and discuss community interest items.

• Public hearing and possible approval of PD-202, base zoning Multiple Family (MF), on 24.274 acres at 214, 300, and 300 N. Westmoreland Rd.
• Applicant Josh Eadie; property owner Equity Trust Company (Case Z-1548-26).
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes for April 28 and May 12, 2026 meetings.
• Citizen appearances allowed on non-hearing topics.
• Council liaison announcements and updates.

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 1001 Crestwood Court. The applicant seeks an 18-foot variance to minimum lot width and a 26-foot variance to minimum lot depth. The meeting also includes member training and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on variances for lot width (57 ft proposed vs. 75 ft required) and lot depth (84 ft proposed vs. 110 ft required) at 1001 Crestwood Court (Case B26-02)
• Training for board members led by the City Attorney’s Office
• Consideration of minutes from the May 7, 2026 special meeting

City Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on zoning changes for child care centers and the 2026-2027 CDBG action plan. It will discuss a comprehensive commercial economic master plan and DART micro transportation. Decisions include a $21M Texas Water Development Board application, several contracts for chemicals, streambank erosion mitigation, and a police vehicle, plus a Flock safety cameras grant. An executive session addresses security and city manager matters.

• Consider $21M financial assistance request to Texas Water Development Board for water and sewer projects
• Public hearing on zoning amendment adding 'Child Care Center (Shared Institutional Facility)' use regulations
• Authorize $165,500 professional services agreement with Gresham Smith for Ten Mile Creek Streambank Erosion Mitigation
• Authorize up to $100,000 agreement with Eagle Labs Inc. for Sodium Hypochlorite and Liquid Ammonium Sulfate
• Authorize purchase of 2025 Ford Interceptor for Police Department at $66,737.60

The DeSoto City Council accepted City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry's resignation, effective July 26, 2026, in a 7-0 vote. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a police vehicle purchase and a budget amendment, and passed a zoning ordinance for child care centers. A proposal to explore DART micro-transit failed to advance, and a comprehensive economic master plan discussion was tabled for more information.

• Accepted City Manager Majed Al-Ghafry's resignation, effective July 26, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved $66,737.60 for a 2025 Ford Interceptor for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment restoring Vehicle Replacement Fund (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance adding child care center standards (7-0)
• Approved $13,774 Byrne JAG grant for Flock Safety cameras (7-0)
• Approved $21M Texas Water Development Board application (7-0)
• Approved completion of 2023 Water and Sewer Improvements Phase 1A (7-0)
• Tabled comprehensive economic master plan for more info; DART micro-transit failed to advance (2-5)

City Council Special Meeting

The DeSoto City Council will hold a special meeting to review presentations, including a financial report and updates on arts programs, before discussing potential new transportation and zoning initiatives. No formal decisions are scheduled, but council members will explore DART micro-transport options, commercial district zoning, and Opportunity Zones.

• Presentation of May 2026 Financial Report
• Discussion on exploring DART Micro Transportation in DeSoto
• Discussion on potential zoning creation for Commercial Districts
• Discussion on Opportunity Zones
• Presentation of Every Drop Counts Art Contest Winners

The DeSoto City Council met in special session on June 15, 2026, but took no formal votes. The meeting included presentations on an art contest, a mayoral commendation, a scholarship, the May 2026 financial report, and an update on a cultural districts application. Two agenda items—DART micro transportation and commercial district zoning—were pulled with no action, and a discussion on Opportunity Zones was presented.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• DART Micro Transportation discussion item pulled from agenda
• Commercial Districts zoning discussion item pulled from agenda

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 1001 Crestwood Court to reduce minimum lot width from 75 to 57 feet and minimum lot depth from 110 to 84 feet. The board will also receive training from the City Attorney's Office and consider approving minutes from the May 7, 2026 special meeting.

• Public hearing: Adan Tellez/Blue Stairs LLC seeks 18-ft variance to lot width and 26-ft variance to lot depth at 1001 Crestwood Court (SF-9 zoning)
• Training session for board members led by City Attorney's Office
• Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustments Special Meeting

Building and Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a substandard property and structures at 301 E. Wintergreen Rd. The body will consider adopting an order under Article 3.800 of the City of DeSoto Code of Ordinances.

• Public hearing on substandard property at 301 E. Wintergreen Rd.
• Consideration of adopting an order under Article 3.800 of the City Code
• Executive session authorized for legal advice on agenda items