Celina public meetings in 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session to receive the Director’s report and discuss future agenda items. The commission will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It will conduct a public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a 7‑Eleven auto‑gas pump facility on about 2 acres at the northeast corner of Coit Road and Frontier Parkway. It will also hear a proposal to amend Chapter 14, Article 14.03 of the City Code of Ordinances concerning accessory structures.

• Approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting.
• Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a 7‑Eleven auto‑gas pump facility (~2 acres) at the northeast corner of Coit Road and Frontier Parkway.
• Public hearing on a text amendment to Chapter 14, Article 14.03 of the City Code of Ordinances regarding accessory structures.
• Worksession to receive the Director’s report and discuss future agenda items, council actions, and training topics.
• Open Forum for public information only (no action taken).

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss several community initiatives, including a service day, volunteer banquet, leaf clearing, native plantings, and water conservation. No formal actions are planned except to consider and approve the minutes from the special meeting held on October 21, 2025. An open forum will be available for informational comments, but no charges or complaints may be considered.

• Discussion of Life Connected Service Day (Carter)
• Discussion of volunteer appreciation banquet (Carter)
• Discussion of fall leaf clearing and native plantings (Carter)
• Discussion of water conservation initiatives (Kearney)
• Consider and act to approve minutes from the Oct. 21, 2025 special meeting

Celina Community Development Corporation

The Celina Community Development Corporation will hold a regular meeting to discuss project types and completion phases, and will vote to approve the minutes from a special meeting held on October 1, 2025.

• Approval of CDC Special Meeting minutes from October 1, 2025
• Discussion on prioritizing project types for the CDC
• Discussion on project phasing and completion
• Parks & Recreation monthly report
• Updates on board member sub-committee meetings

The Celina Community Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member Eberius and seconded by Board Member Davis. The vote was five in favor and zero opposed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

TIRZ

The TIRZ No. 11 Board will hold a closed executive session to obtain confidential legal advice on Project Rooster. After reconvening in open session, the board will consider any actions arising from that discussion. The meeting also includes approval of the September 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes.

• Closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on Project Rooster
• Open forum (information only, no action taken)
• Consent agenda: approval of September 9, 2025 TIRZ No. 11 meeting minutes

The TIRZ No. 11 Board voted 8-0 to approve Resolution No. 2025-02R. The resolution authorizes the use of TIRZ No. 11 to purchase real property within the TIRZ boundary known as “Project Rooster.” It also authorizes the City Manager to execute the purchase contract and related documents.

• Approved Resolution 2025-02R to purchase Project Rooster property (8-0)

General

The Celina City Council will consider a resolution to approve $32,348,969.97 in expenditures for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 5, including a severability clause and an effective date. The council will also approve the minutes from the TIRZ No. 5 regular meeting held on September 9, 2025. An open forum is scheduled for informational comments only, with no actions taken.

• Approve minutes from TIRZ No. 5 regular meeting on September 9, 2025
• Resolution to approve $32,348,969.97 in TIRZ No. 5 project expenditures, with severability clause and effective date

City Council

The Celina City Council will vote on an amended Ordinance No. 2025‑94 to adopt the 2025‑2026 budget, which includes a higher adopted tax rate of $0.576401 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider several contracts and resolutions, and hold public hearings on multiple annexation and zoning proposals. All items will be acted on in open session after an executive session for confidential legal advice.

• Adopt amended 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑94) reallocating funds across departments
• Approve purchase of computer hardware from GTS Technology Solutions up to $295,373.45
• Authorize purchase of Flock Cameras up to $140,000, with $112,000 reimbursed by MVCPA Grant
• Award Bid 2026‑004 to Grod Construction, LLC for Celina Parkway reconstruction up to $1,898,496.71
• Public hearing to consider voluntary annexation of ~54 acres for Serenade East along CR 132

The Celina City Council approved a $32,348,969.97 expenditure for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5 and adopted the amended 2025‑2026 budget. It also approved several ordinances, including multiple annexations and zoning changes, and authorized the purchase of Flock security cameras. Additional resolutions addressed the city’s investment policy and urged Oncor to improve downtown electric infrastructure.

• Approved TIRZ No. 5 project expenditures $32,348,969.97 (Resolution No. 2025‑86R) – vote not recorded
• Approved amended 2025‑2026 City budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑130) – vote not recorded
• Authorized purchase of Flock cameras up to $140,000, $112,000 reimbursed by MVCPA Grant (Ordinance No. 2025‑131) – vote not recorded
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑85R (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑133 for voluntary annexation of 54 acres (6‑1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑134 amending zoning for the same 54‑acre parcel (6‑1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑135 zoning two acres to Commercial, Office & Retail (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑138 zoning six acres to Agricultural (7‑0)

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will review and vote on the minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes an open forum for public comments and several informational updates on development, economic vitality, promotion, marketing, and seasonal events. No other actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Consider and act upon approval of minutes: Downtown Commission Regular Meeting, November 6, 2025
• Open Forum – information only, speakers limited to three minutes
• Development/Planning Update (presented by Kiker)
• Economic Vitality presentation by Celina Economic Development Corporation
• Christmas Craft Cocktails & Tastes of the Season presentation

Library Board

The Celina Library Board will meet to review library policies, receive a monthly report, and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The session includes a presentation from the Friends of the Library.

• Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from October 2, 2025
• Review of Library Policies and Recommendations
• Monthly Library Report
• Presentation from Friends of the Library
• Discussion of Future Agenda Items

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation will discuss budget reallocations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also review incentive applications and agreement amendments for specific business locations in executive session.

• Amendment to the 2025-2026 CEDC budget to reallocate funds between accounts
• Economic development agreement amendment for 322 W. Walnut St.
• Economic development agreement amendment for 300 N. Oklahoma Dr.
• Incentive application for a development at 201 W. Walnut St.
• Discussion regarding the CEDC Development Navigator Program

The board approved the Regular EDC Board Meeting Minutes from November 4 with a 6‑0 vote. The board also approved an amendment to the Celina Economic Development Corporation's 2025‑2026 budget, reallocating funds between accounts, with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved November 4 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025‑2026 budget and fund reallocation (6-0)

Arts & Culture Board

The Celina Arts and Culture Board will convene to discuss the Celina 150 project, update on city projects, and review a long-term public art guiding framework. The board will also approve the minutes from its November 4, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of November 4, 2025 board minutes
• Discussion of Celina 150 project
• Update on current and upcoming projects
• Discussion of long-term public art guiding framework

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Celina Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session, appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair, and present a Planning Implementation Award. A consent agenda will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. The commission will conduct four public hearings to consider rezoning requests, including a 54‑acre Planned Development in the extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Approve minutes from the October 16, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (consent agenda)
• Appointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission
• Presentation of the Planning Implementation Award (Gold)
• Public hearing to zone approximately 6 acres (Preston 450 Addition, Property ID #1498150) to Agricultural District (ETJ)
• Public hearing to zone approximately 54 acres (Serenade East) to Planned Development with Single‑Family Residential base zoning (ETJ)

The Celina Planning & Zoning Commission kept Chair Shawn Bain and Vice Chair Bryan Poché in their roles (7‑0). It approved the October 16 minutes (7‑0) and approved three zoning requests: a 6‑acre agricultural district, a 2‑acre commercial/office/retail district, and a 54‑acre planned‑development district (each 7‑0). The commission denied a 13‑acre planned‑development amendment for a Honda dealership (7‑0).

• Approved Chair and Vice Chair appointments (7‑0)
• Approved October 16 minutes (7‑0)
• Zoned 6‑acre Preston 450 Addition to Agricultural District (7‑0)
• Rezoned 2‑acre site along Oklahoma Drive to Commercial, Office, Retail (7‑0)
• Zoned 54‑acre site near CR 132 to Planned Development with SF‑R base (7‑0)
• Denied 13‑acre Planned Development (City Limits Honda) amendment (7‑0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The regular meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled.

TIRZ

The TIRZ #15 board will meet to approve minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. The board will also consider a first amendment to a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Agreement regarding project cost reimbursements.

• First Amendment to TIRZ Agreement with HC Celina 414, LLC, Serenade Property, LLC, and Serenade East, LLC

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed executive session to obtain legal advice on commercial rate setting, telecommunication leases, Project Ruby, a development agreement for LC Services, and a right‑of‑way acquisition at 12205 County Road 55. In the open session the council will adopt procurement policy updates, amend the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 budgets, rename two county roads, and approve multiple equipment and service contracts. Several public hearings will consider annexations and comprehensive zoning amendments for parcels including a 9‑acre senior‑community site along future Legacy Drive.

• Public hearing to annex and zone ~9 acres for NextGen Celina Senior Community along future Legacy Drive
• Amendment of Ordinance No. 2024‑83 and 2025‑94 to adopt revised 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 city budgets
• Purchase of 16 police department portable radios, contract #DIR‑CPO‑5433, not to exceed $106,108.31
• Resolution to rename County Road 92 to East Sunset Boulevard and County Road 97 to North Coit Road
• Award of RFP #2025‑057 for fireworks display services to Pyro‑Tex Inc., $32,400 annually (up to $129,600 total)

The Celina City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted updates to the procurement policy and both the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 city budgets. It renamed County Road 92 to East Sunset Boulevard and County Road 97 to North Coit Road. The council also approved several annexations and zoning amendments, including a 77.32‑acre annexation for the NextGen Celina Senior Community and a large agricultural zoning change. Additional actions included purchasing police radios and awarding a fireworks display contract.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0)
• Adopted Procurement Policy updates (Resolution No. 2025‑73R)
• Adopted amended 2024‑2025 budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑106)
• Adopted amended 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑107)
• Renamed County Road 92 to East Sunset Boulevard (Resolution No. 2025‑74R)
• Renamed County Road 97 to North Coit Road (Resolution No. 2025‑75R)
• Approved annexation of 77.32 acres for senior community (Ordinance No. 2025‑111, 6‑0)
• Approved purchase of 16 police department radios up to $106,108.31

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will hold a worksession to review development, planning, and marketing updates. The body will also discuss the Celina Economic Development Corporation and upcoming seasonal events. The only formal action is the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Economic Vitality discussion with Celina Economic Development Corporation
• Debrief of 'Beware of the Square!'
• Planning for 'Christmas Craft Cocktails & Tastes of the Season'
• Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Celina Library Board meeting will include an open forum for public comments (information only) and a work session with updates from the Friends of the Library, a monthly report, a policy review with recommendations, and discussion of future items. The board will then swear in new members and approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions are listed.

• Swearing in of new Library Board members
• Approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 regular meeting
• Update from Friends of the Library
• Library policy review and recommendations
• Discussion of future library items

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Celina Special Events Advisory Committee will introduce new and current board members, receive a training overview from the City Secretary's Office, and provide a quarterly events update. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion of Celina's 150th anniversary. The committee will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.

• Introduction of new and current board members
• Training overview with City Secretary's Office
• Quarterly events update
• Celina 150th presentation and discussion
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (and minutes approval)

The committee held its regular meeting, called to order at 5:30 PM. An open forum was opened and closed with no speaker cards submitted. The work session included introductions of board members and a training overview presentation. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Celina Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the October 1, 2025, session and take a tour of the Parks Administration Building. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Ralph O'Dell Senior Center.

• Approval of October 1, 2025, meeting minutes
• Tour of Parks Administration Building
• Open Forum for public comments (limited to 3 minutes)

The Parks and Recreation Board voted to approve the minutes from its October 1, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member Ray Tingle, seconded by Board Member Morgan Brown, and passed with six votes in favor and zero opposed. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will vote on a resolution adopting the results of its marketing and branding study for Downtown Celina. The meeting includes a closed executive session to discuss incentive applications for sites at 1413 E. Sunset Blvd., 311 N. Louisiana Dr., and 201 W. Walnut St., as well as downtown TIRZ projects. An open forum, staff updates, and a discussion of the Local Business Support Program are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of incentive application for development at 1413 E. Sunset Blvd. (executive session)
• Discussion of downtown TIRZ projects (executive session)
• Discussion of incentive application for development at 311 N. Louisiana Dr. (executive session)
• Discussion of incentive application for development at 201 W. Walnut St. (executive session)
• Resolution to adopt results of the Celina Economic Development Corporation and Downtown Celina marketing and branding study

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts & Culture Board will review updates on the downtown digital mural, other city projects, and a long‑term public‑art guiding framework. The board will also discuss the Celina 150 project. The only formal action is to consider and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. No other decisions are scheduled.

• Update on digital mural project for the Downtown Center
• Update on City projects
• Discussion of long‑term public art guiding framework
• Discussion of Celina 150
• Consider and approve minutes from the Arts and Culture Board meeting on October 7, 2025

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful Board will hold an open forum for information only, then discuss training, the Life Connected Service Day, and fall leaf‑clearing regulations for natural areas. The board will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and to approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 special meeting.

• Election of a Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Life Connected Service Day
• Discussion of fall leaf clearing regulations and natural areas
• Open forum for public information (no action taken)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Celina Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session, approve September minutes, and discuss training, the Scenic City Award, and the Accessory Structures Ordinance. It will then conduct a series of public hearings to consider zoning changes for multiple parcels. The most notable hearing is a request to zone approximately 9 acres for the NextGen Celina Senior Living Planned Development with commercial, office, and retail base zoning. Additional hearings address a development agreement for LC Services and numerous agricultural district rezoning requests.

• Public hearing to zone ~9 acres for NextGen Celina Senior Living (Planned Development) along future Legacy Drive, north of future J Fred Smith Parkway
• Public hearing for a Development Agreement on ~6 acres at the northeast corner of future J Fred Parkway and Louisiana Drive (LC Services)
• Public hearing to zone a ~232.844‑acre tract (Property IDs 52877, 259466, 52883) to Agricultural District
• Public hearing to zone a ~10.51‑acre parcel (Property ID 52943) to Agricultural District
• Public hearing to zone a ~39.437‑acre parcel (Property ID 2688521) to Agricultural District

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. It then approved a request to zone about 9 acres for the NextGen Celina Senior Living Planned Development with commercial, office and retail base zoning and a deed restriction limiting multi‑family uses, also by 7‑0. The commission further approved a development agreement for a 6‑acre site at the future J Fred Parkway and Louisiana Drive and eight separate zoning changes converting various parcels to Agricultural District, each passing unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved zoning of ~9 acres for NextGen Celina Senior Living Planned Development (commercial/office/retail) with deed restriction (7-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for ~6‑acre site at future J Fred Parkway & Louisiana Drive (5‑year term) (7-0)
• Approved zoning of 232.844‑acre tract to Agricultural District (7-0)
• Approved zoning of 10.51‑acre tract to Agricultural District (7-0)
• Approved zoning of 10.3‑acre tract to Agricultural District (7-0)
• Approved zoning of 10.0‑acre tract to Agricultural District (7-0)
• Approved zoning of 9.0‑acre tract to Agricultural District (7-0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The scheduled Keep Celina Beautiful regular meeting on October 16, 2025 was cancelled. No decisions, proposals, or discussions were presented.

TIRZ

The Celina City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on two items related to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 15. The first item is to expand the zone’s boundary and amend the Project and Finance Plans to include additional projects and estimated costs for the expanded area. The second item is a First Amendment to the TIRZ Agreement with HC Celina 414, LLC and Serenade East, LLC to permit reimbursements for certain project costs. Both actions are scheduled for the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Expand boundary of TIRZ No. 15 and amend Project and Finance Plans to add projects and estimated costs
• First Amendment to TIRZ Agreement with HC Celina 414, LLC and Serenade East, LLC to allow reimbursements for certain project costs

The TIRZ #15 Board met in executive session to discuss a First Amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone agreement with HC Celina 414, LLC, and Serenade East, LLC. The session reopened for public hearing on expanding the TIRZ #15 boundary and amending its project and finance plan, but no vote or decision was recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The council will hold public hearings to consider an ordinance annexing about 417 acres at the southeast corner of Carthage Road (future Legacy Drive) and Louisiana Drive. It will also consider rezoning the same area to a Planned Development with multiple residential and commercial districts. Additional items include budget amendments, equipment purchases, and utility annexations.

• Ordinance to annex ~417 acres at Carthage Rd and Louisiana Dr (C-3 Expedited Annexation)
• Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the annexed area to a Planned Development
• Amended 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 city budgets (Ordinance No. 2024-83 and 2025-94)
• Purchase of fiber optic cable Phase 4 up to $250,700.00 from Anixter Inc.
• Purchase of two patrol vehicles, one detective vehicle, and one admin vehicle for Police Dept up to $331,634.54

The council approved the voluntary annexation of about 417 acres in the Hubbard Tract (Ordinance No. 2025‑101) and amended its zoning to a Planned Development (Ordinance No. 2025‑102), each passing 4‑2. They also approved the purchase of 312 E Ash Street and a cybersecurity services contract up to $107,599.67, both unanimously. The consent agenda, which included several procurement actions, was approved unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 312 E Ash Street and authorized City Manager to execute contract (6‑0)
• Approved contract with Free IT Data Solutions Inc. for cybersecurity services up to $107,599.67 (6‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, encompassing multiple procurement items (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑101 to annex ~417 acres in Hubbard Tract (4‑2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑102 to amend zoning of the same 417‑acre area (4‑2)
• Approved purchase of fiber optic cable Phase 4 from Anixter Inc. up to $250,700.00 (as part of Consent Agenda)
• Approved purchase of construction services from Nouveau Construction up to $268,961.83 (as part of Consent Agenda)
• Approved purchase of patrol and detective vehicles up to $331,634.54 (as part of Consent Agenda)

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will consider and act on several resolutions, including appointing a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, and adopting the 2025 Marketing and Branding Guidelines. The board will also vote on an amendment to the Economic Development and Performance Agreement with BARM Group, Inc., and on a new Economic Development and Performance Agreement with CJS Family Properties, LLC. In executive session, the board will discuss an incentive application for a development at 201 W. Walnut St. and other project proposals.

• Resolution appointing a Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Resolution adopting the 2025 CEDC Marketing and Branding Guidelines
• Amendment to an Economic Development and Performance Agreement with BARM Group, Inc.
• Economic Development and Performance Agreement with CJS Family Properties, LLC
• Incentive application for a development generally located at 201 W. Walnut St.

The board approved a resolution appointing Clint Bissett as President, Andrew Donaldson as Vice President, Cindy Peters as Secretary, and Shane Lambert as Treasurer (6‑0). It also approved a first amendment to the Economic Development and Performance Agreement with BARM Group, Inc. (6‑0). The marketing and branding guidelines resolution received no action, and the agreement with CJS Family Properties was tabled to the November 4 meeting (6‑0). The September 2 board minutes were approved (6‑0).

• Appointed CEDC President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer (6‑0)
• Approved first amendment to agreement with BARM Group, Inc. (6‑0)
• Tabled agreement with CJS Family Properties, LLC to Nov 4 meeting (6‑0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 board meeting minutes (6‑0)
• No action taken on 2025 Marketing and Branding Guidelines

Arts & Culture Board

The Celina Arts & Culture Board will vote to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. The board will also discuss public art for the Ramble Development, provide updates on the Downtown Center and Police Headquarters projects, and talk about the Celina 150 anniversary celebration. Additional items include introducing a new board member and a training overview with the City Secretary's Office.

• Election of a Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of public art related to the Ramble Development
• Updates on Downtown Center and Police Headquarters projects
• Discussion of the Celina 150‑year anniversary celebration

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025‑2026 term. Commissioners will adopt the 2025‑2026 Transformation Strategies and Goals. The body will consider and act on approval of the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A work session will include updates on training, development planning, economic vitality, city marketing, promotion, design, organization, and branding.

• Election of Downtown Commission Chair and Vice Chair for 2025‑2026
• Adoption of 2025‑2026 Transformation Strategies and Goals
• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 Downtown Commission meeting
• Work session presentations on development/planning, economic development, city marketing, promotion, design, organization, and branding

Library Board

The Library Board will appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will discuss the FY 26 budget, library policies regarding SB 20 and programming, and the library's role in the Christmas on the Square event.

• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• FY 26 Budget Overview
• Library Policy Review regarding SB 20 and Programming Policy
• Library involvement with Christmas on the Square event

Parks and Recreation Board

The Celina Parks and Recreation Board will vote to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The board will also appoint a Chair and Vice‑Chair for the term. In addition, the board will hear introductions of new members, a training overview, a discussion of the "Celina 150" project, an overview of the department, a monthly report, and updates on future meeting dates.

• Approve September 3, 2025 board minutes
• Appointment of a Board Chair and Vice‑Chair
• Discussion regarding "Celina 150"
• Introduction of new board members
• Training overview with City Secretary's Office

Celina Community Development Corporation

The Celina Community Development Corporation will approve minutes from two special meetings held in July and August 2025. The board will then vote to appoint a President, Vice‑President, Secretary and Treasurer for the corporation. A work session will discuss future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the July 9, 2025 special meeting
• Approve minutes from the August 6, 2025 special meeting
• Appointment of a CDC President (Walsh)
• Appointment of a CDC Vice‑President (Walsh)
• Appointment of a CDC Secretary and Treasurer (Walsh)

The board approved the minutes from the July 9 and August 6, 2025 meetings with a 6‑0 vote. Ray Tingle was appointed President by a 6‑0 vote. Morgan Brown was appointed Vice‑President by a 6‑0 vote. Debra Davis was appointed Secretary and Scott Snellings Treasurer, each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 9 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved August 6 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Appointed Ray Tingle as President (6‑0)
• Appointed Morgan Brown as Vice‑President (6‑0)
• Appointed Debra Davis as Secretary (6‑0)
• Appointed Scott Snellings as Treasurer (6‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider and act on a request to zone approximately 427 acres for a Planned Development with multiple residential, commercial and overlay districts at the southeast corner of Carthage Road (future Legacy Drive) and Louisiana Drive in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. A second public hearing will consider amending Chapter 14, Article 14.04 of the City Code to change architectural design standards. The commission will also approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting and conduct a work session for reports and future agenda items.

• Public hearing to zone ~427 acres for a Planned Development (PD) with SF‑R, MF‑0, MF‑2, MF‑3, SF‑A, C, O, R and Preston Road Overlay districts at Carthage Rd (future Legacy Dr) & Louisiana Dr ETJ
• Public hearing to amend City Code Chapter 14: Zoning, Article 14.04 Site Development Standards, Part One Architectural Design Standards
• Consent agenda approval of minutes from the August 21, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Work session to receive the Director’s report, discuss future agenda items, and review Council actions
• Open forum for information only; no action may be taken on speaker submissions

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved a request to zone about 427 acres in the ETJ as a Planned Development with multiple districts. Finally, it approved an amendment to the City’s architectural design standards to allow a 60% Category A/40% Category B mix for fiber cement.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 427‑acre Planned Development zoning in the ETJ (5-0)
• Approved amendment to architectural design standards to allow 60% Category A/40% Category B fiber cement (5-0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful regular meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful committee will hold a special called meeting to discuss planning for a volunteer fair and a Life Connected service day. The body will also discuss the Bags to Benches program.

• Volunteer Fair planning discussion
• Life Connected Service Day planning
• Bags to Benches program discussion
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Keep Celina Beautiful board voted to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Chair Melissa Green, seconded by Board Member Janie Grumbles, and passed with a 5-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 21, 2025 Keep Celina Beautiful meeting minutes (5-0)

TIRZ

The Celina City Council will consider a resolution from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #11 board approving project expenditures. The resolution also adds a severability clause and sets an effective date. This item is on the consent agenda and will be adopted without separate discussion unless a council member requests it.

• Approval of TIRZ #11 board resolution for project expenditures
• Inclusion of a severability clause in the resolution
• Establishment of an effective date for the resolution

TIRZ

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen Board of Directors will meet to review project spending. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution approving project expenditures

TIRZ

The Celina City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the September 2024 TIRZ #5 board meeting minutes. The council will also vote on a resolution authorizing project expenditures for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #5, adding a severability clause and setting an effective date. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from TIRZ #5 Board Meeting – September 10, 2024
• Adopt resolution approving project expenditures for TIRZ #5
• Include severability clause and effective date in the TIRZ #5 resolution

City Council

The Celina City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to voluntarily annex approximately 41 acres at the southeast corner of future Celina Parkway and future O’Brien Drive. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with several contract approvals, including a phone system purchase up to $269,458.36 and police vehicle replacements up to $955,128.38. Additional items include design work authorizations, park improvements, and resolutions on tax‑increment reinvestment zones.

• Approve purchase of a phone system refresh not to exceed $269,458.36
• Approve VERF replacements for Police Department not to exceed $955,128.38
• Award Bid 2025-056 for Preston Road Median Tree Replacement up to $692,764.60
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of ~41 acres at future Celina Parkway & O’Brien Drive
• Approve work authorization for Ash Street and Oklahoma Drive intersection design up to $119,300.00

The council approved a voluntary annexation of about 41 acres in the city’s ETJ. It also approved a Water Source Development Agreement up to $250,000 and an interlocal agreement with Little Elm, both by unanimous vote. The remainder of the consent agenda was approved, while a development‑agreement amendment and a tree‑replacement bid were tabled or denied. All actions were taken with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Water Source Development Agreement (max $250,000) – 7-0
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Little Elm – 7-0
• Approved remainder of Consent Agenda – 7-0
• Tabled Development Agreement amendment (Item N) until Oct 14, 2025 – 7-0
• Denied Preston Road Median Tree Replacement contract (Item O) – 7-0
• Tabled GO Bond Committee resolution (Item Y) – 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-74 for voluntary annexation of ~41 acres – 7-0

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will meet on September 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Celina Council Chambers. The commission will consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes updates from the Development/Planning, Economic Vitality, City Marketing, Promotion, Design, Organization, and Manager's committees. No other actions are scheduled.

• Consider approval of minutes from the August 7, 2025 Downtown Commission meeting
• Development/Planning update (presented by Lopez)
• Economic Vitality update by Celina Economic Development Corporation (Satarino, Buffington)
• City Marketing update (Monaco)
• Promotion Committee update (Wickliffe)

Library Board

The Celina Library Board will review and approve the minutes of its regular meeting held on August 7, 2025. The board will also receive updates from the Friends of the Library, a monthly report, and a review of library policies with recommendations. An open forum will be provided for informational comments, but no actions will be taken there.

• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Update from Friends of the Library
• Library monthly report presented by Ortiz
• Library policy review and recommendations presented by Ortiz
• Discussion of future library items

Parks and Recreation Board

The Celina Parks and Recreation Board will receive its monthly report and hold discussions on cost recovery methodology, the department's strategic plan, and future agenda items. The meeting will also include a vote to approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 regular meeting.

• Parks & Recreation monthly report
• Discussion of cost recovery methodology
• Discussion of the department's strategic plan
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from its August 6, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member Barton, seconded by Board Member Tingle, and the vote was five in favor, zero opposed. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The board will hold a closed executive session to discuss an incentive application for a development at 201 W. Walnut St., review the Executive Director's performance and contract, and consider EDC-owned property matters. Afterward, the board will reconvene in open session for a presentation on the redevelopment of 139 N. Ohio St., staff updates, and approval of the August 5 meeting minutes.

• Closed session: incentive application for a development at 201 W. Walnut St.
• Closed session: Executive Director performance review and contract discussion
• Closed session: discussion of EDC-owned property
• Presentation on redevelopment of 139 N. Ohio St. (Saunders)
• Approval of August 5 board meeting minutes

The board voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the Executive Director’s performance review and contract as presented in executive session. The board also voted unanimously (7-0) to approve the minutes from the August 5 board meeting.

• Approved Executive Director Performance Review and Contract (7-0)
• Approved August 5 board meeting minutes (7-0)

Arts & Culture Board

The scheduled meeting for the Arts & Culture Board on September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider zoning requests for two residential projects and a design modification for a law office. The commission will also receive an annual Capital Improvement Program presentation.

• Zoning request for 91 acres to Planned Development (SF-R) at Creekbend (Legacy Branch)
• Zoning request for 41 acres to Planned Development (SF-R) at Glen at Uptown
• Major Modification to Downtown Code design standards for a law office at 310 S Texas
• Annual CIP Presentation

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting. It then approved zoning of a 91‑acre area (Creekbend) as a Planned Development with single‑family residential base zoning. The commission also approved a 41‑acre Planned Development (Glen at Uptown) and a major modification to the Downtown Code to allow a law office at 310 S Texas, each with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved 91‑acre Creekbend Planned Development zoning (7-0)
• Approved 41‑acre Glen at Uptown Planned Development zoning (7-0)
• Approved major modification to Downtown Code for law office at 310 S Texas (7-0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful board will review and approve the minutes from its July 17, 2025 meeting. The board will discuss planning for a Life Connected Service Day and a Volunteer Fair. Updates will be given on the Bags to Benches program and the Neighborhood Integrity program. No formal actions or votes are scheduled beyond the minutes approval.

• Approve minutes from Keep Celina Beautiful meeting held July 17, 2025
• Discuss planning for Life Connected Service Day
• Discuss planning for Volunteer Fair
• Update on Bags to Benches program
• Update on Neighborhood Integrity program

City Council

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a work session. The primary purpose of the session is to interview applicants for city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations.

• Interviews for city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations

The Celina City Council met on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM in the council chambers. No members spoke during the open forum. The council agreed to conduct interviews for applicants to city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 AM.

• Conduct interviews for city board, commission, committee and corporation applicants (no vote recorded)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and the FY 2026-2028 Strategic Plan. The body will also consider an economic development agreement with Trinity Summit Investments LLC and updates to various Public Improvement District service plans.

• Proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and May 2026 General Obligation Bond Election
• Contract for SH 289 (Preston Road) northbound right turn lane onto Punk Carter Parkway for $498,527.70
• Streetlight installation along Ash Street from Preston Road to Oklahoma Drive for $246,651.28
• Design services for Sunset Boulevard from Oklahoma Dr to FM 428 for $232,000.00
• Fire Department uniform purchase not to exceed $111,000.00

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will hold a worksession covering development, marketing, and economic vitality updates. The body will also consider approving nominations for the Texas Downtown President's Awards.

• Approval of Texas Downtown President's Awards Nominations
• Discussion of downtown waste removal and shared collection compactors
• Update on the 32nd Annual Downtown Celina Golf Tournament
• Economic vitality update from Celina Economic Development Corporation

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss policy reviews and recommendations. The session includes updates from the Friends of the Library and a monthly library report.

• Library Policy Review and Recommendations
• Update from Friends of the Library
• Library Monthly Report
• Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee will discuss the FY26 proposed special events budget and provide updates on recent festivals such as the Celina Cajun Fest and Splash & Blast. A workshop will be held on submitting award applications to the Texas Festivals & Events Association. The committee will also consider suggestions for future agenda items and set the date of the next meeting.

• FY26 proposed special events budget update
• Quarterly updates on Celina Cajun Fest, Splash & Blast, Beware! of the Square, and Christmas on the Square
• Texas Festivals & Events Association award submission workshop
• Solicit suggestions for future agenda items
• Approve minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting

The committee voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It also set the date for the next quarterly meeting as November 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Scheduled next quarterly meeting for Nov 5, 2025

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will hold a worksession to discuss future projects and review city and department marketing efforts. The meeting includes a recognition of the Athletics Division Coach & Parent of the Year.

• Recognition of Athletics Division Coach & Parent of the Year
• Parks & Recreation Monthly Report
• Review of City/Department Marketing Efforts
• Discussion of future projects and agenda items
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from its July 9, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member Davis, seconded by Board Member Eberius, and passed with six votes in favor and none opposed. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:41 PM.

• Approved July 9, 2025 board meeting minutes (6-0)

Celina Community Development Corporation

The Celina Community Development Corporation will consider and act on the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Annual Budget. An open forum will be held for informational presentations, but no action can be taken on items raised. The board will also discuss possible future agenda items.

• Approve Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Annual Budget
• Open Forum – informational only, no actions
• Worksession – discussion of future agenda items

The Community Development Corporation Board voted 6‑0 to approve the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Annual Budget after a presentation by Stovall. No members of the public presented items during the open forum. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Annual Budget (6‑0)
• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will consider several actions, including approving amended bylaws, adopting a fiscal policy, and adopting the FY26 budget. Items were discussed in closed executive session, such as the Martinek Tract, a compensation study, the Executive Director's performance and contract, and several project and incentive proposals. After the executive session, the board will reconvene in open session to vote on the listed action items.

• Approve Amended and Restated CEDC Bylaws
• Adopt Celina Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Policy
• Approve FY26 CEDC Budget
• Discussion of Project Ruby, Project Buckeye, and Project 151
• Incentive application for a business at 211 W. Pecan St.

The board voted unanimously to approve the Executive Director’s amended employment agreement. They also approved the amended and restated bylaws, adopted a fiscal policy resolution, and adopted the FY2025‑2026 budget. Additionally, the minutes from the July 1 board meeting were approved. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Executive Director Amended Employment Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated CEDC Bylaws (5-0)
• Approved Resolution adopting CEDC Fiscal Policy (5-0)
• Approved FY2025‑2026 CEDC Budget (5-0)
• Approved July 1 Board Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will hold a worksession to discuss a public art guiding framework and board member attendance updates. The board is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the July 1, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of Public Art Guiding Framework
• Board Member Meeting Attendance Updates
• Approval of July 1, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The Celina City Council will hold a worksession to discuss the proposed annual city budget and the proposed Economic Development Corporation budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. No formal actions are listed; the items are for discussion only. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments, which is informational and no council action may be taken.

• Discussion of FY 2025‑2026 Proposed Annual City Budget
• Discussion of FY 2025‑2026 Proposed Economic Development Corporation Budget
• Open Forum – information only, no council action

The Celina City Council met for a worksession on August 4, 2025. Members discussed the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 proposed annual city budget and the proposed economic development corporation budget. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled, and no votes were recorded.

City Council

The Celina City Council held a special called meeting. An open forum was provided for public comments, but no action will be taken on those remarks. The work session will conduct interviews of applicants for city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations. No other items were scheduled for decision.

• Conduct interviews for applicants to city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations

Mayor Ryan Tubbs called the special meeting to order at 8:01 AM. No members spoke during the open forum. The work session noted the task of conducting interviews for applicants to city boards, commissions, committees, and corporations. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 AM with no vote tallies or formal approvals documented.

General

The City Council and Downtown Commission are being notified of a possible quorum for a site‑visit accreditation of the Texas Main Street Program on July 30, 2025. No deliberations or decisions will be made at this meeting. The notice was posted at City Hall on July 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Possible quorum for Texas Main Street Program accreditation site visit
• Attendance by City Council and Downtown Commission at site visit on July 30, 2025
• No deliberations or decisions scheduled for this meeting
• Notice posted at City Hall, 142 N. Ohio Street, on July 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Downtown Commission

The Celina Downtown Commission will hold a regular meeting to review committee reports, economic updates, and business support programs. The agenda includes a work session on downtown waste removal and a manager's update, followed by the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Development/Planning Update
• Downtown Waste Removal/Shared Collection Compactors
• Local Business Support Program Ad Hoc Report
• Economic Vitality Update
• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will discuss updates to the Architecture Ordinance and approve minutes from the June 19 meeting. It will hold two public hearings: one to zone about 26 acres as a Planned Development with Single‑Family Residential base, and another to amend Chapter 14 of the Zoning Ordinance to align with the City Charter and policy. All items are on the agenda for the July 17 regular meeting.

• Discussion of updates to the Architecture Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from the June 19, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Public hearing to zone approximately 26 acres to a Planned Development with Single‑Family Residential base zoning
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 14: Zoning to reflect updates to the City Charter and Boards & Commissions Policy

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 19 meeting. It also approved the zoning of approximately 26 acres for the Millen Farms Planned Development with a single‑family residential base. Additionally, the commission approved an amendment to the zoning ordinance to align it with the City Charter and Boards & Commissions Policy.

• Approved June 19 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Millen Farms PD zoning of ~26 acres (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance charter & policy amendment (6-0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful board will discuss the Bags to Benches program and plans for a volunteer fair. It will also consider the Neighborhood Integrity Program recommendation selections. The board will vote to approve the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting.

• Bags to Benches program discussion
• Volunteer Fair planning discussion
• Approval of minutes from June 19, 2025 meeting
• Neighborhood Integrity Program recommendation selections

The board approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 Keep Celina Beautiful meeting with a 5-0 vote. It also voted 5-0 to recommend Celina Village HOA's application to City Council for the 2025 Neighborhood Integrity Program grants. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Selected Celina Village HOA for Neighborhood Integrity Program grant recommendation (5-0)

Library Board

The Celina Library Board will approve the May 1 meeting minutes and receive updates from the Celina Friends of the Library and the library director. The board will review current library policies and consider recommendations. A discussion of upcoming agenda items will also take place.

• Approve minutes from the May 1, 2025 regular meeting
• Update from the Celina Friends of the Library
• Library monthly report presented by Ortiz
• Library policy review and recommendations presented by Ortiz
• Discussion of future items

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will hold a worksession to review the Parks and Recreation Department report and discuss the development of Ousley Park. The meeting also includes a discussion on future agenda items.

• Discussion on the development of Ousley Park
• Parks and Recreation Department report
• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes

Celina Community Development Corporation

The Celina Community Development Corporation will discuss the 2020 Celina Master Plan. It will also discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Annual Budget. Participants will consider future agenda items. The meeting includes approval of the minutes from the May 7, 2025 regular meeting.

• Discussion of the 2020 Celina Master Plan
• Discussion of the proposed FY 2025‑2026 Annual Budget
• Discussion of future agenda items
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting

The Celina Community Development Corporation board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 regular meeting. The motion passed with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Celina City Council will consider and act on a $13,464,877.50 construction contract, plus a 10 % contingency, for Coit Road from Vest Lane to south of Choate Parkway, awarding it to McMahon Contracting. The council will also vote on a Second Amended and Restated Economic Development and Performance Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP, and on several design and testing work authorizations totaling over $2 million. Additional items include a public hearing on a planned‑development rezoning at Choate Parkway and Meadow Creek Drive, and the adoption of an amended 2024‑2025 city budget.

• Award Coit Road construction contract to McMahon Contracting for up to $14,811,365.25
• Approve work authorization for design services of a 54‑inch transmission waterline (Freese and Nichols) up to $830,555.00
• Approve work authorization for downtown water and wastewater improvements (Kimley‑Horn) up to $259,000.00
• Approve purchase of IT network hardware through DIR/TIPS up to $1,664,972.85
• Public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for a Planned Development at Choate Parkway and Meadow Creek Drive

The council approved a $14,811,365.25 contract to McMahon Contracting for the Coit Road project from Vest Lane to south of Choate Parkway. It also approved a Second Amended and Restated Economic Development and Performance Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP, and adopted the Consent Agenda items. Additional approvals included design and construction work authorizations, a change order with J&L Construction, and ordinances for a new development agreement, a planned development zone, and Ordinance 2025-38. The council withdrew a motion to ratify amended CEDC bylaws and tabled that item for the August 12 meeting.

• Approved Second Amended and Restated Economic Development Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑J and L‑W (6-0)
• Approved work authorization for design services from Freese and Nichols, up to $830,555.00 (6-0)
• Approved Change Order with J&L Construction for Arizona Drive and Colorado Drive Improvements, up to $209,122.00 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑38 (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for ~41 acres at future Celina Parkway & O’Brien Drive (6-0)
• Approved Planned Development Ordinance for 8 acres at Choate Parkway & Meadow Creek Drive (6-0)
• Awarded CSP 2025‑029 construction contract for Coit Road to McMahon Contracting, total up to $14,811,365.25 (6-0)

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will meet on July 1, 2025 to review several projects and agreements. Items include discussion of Project Ruby, Project Jasper, Project The District, and a review of CEDC fiscal policy and the FY 26 draft budget. The board will consider and act to approve the amended bylaws and a second amended and restated Economic Development and Performance Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP. The meeting also includes staff updates and approval of the June 3 board minutes.

• Approve the Second Amended and Restated Economic Development and Performance Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP
• Approve the Amended and Restated CEDC Bylaws
• Discussion regarding Project Ruby
• Discussion regarding Project Jasper
• FY 26 CEDC Draft Budget Review

The board voted 7-0 to approve the regular meeting minutes from June 3. It also approved the amended and restated CEDC bylaws with the change to Article IV Section 8. Finally, the board approved the Second Amended and Restated Economic Development and Performance Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP. All three actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved June 3 regular board meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved amended and restated CEDC bylaws, Article IV Section 8 change (7-0)
• Approved Second Amended and Restated Economic Development and Performance Agreement with NWC Tollway/Frontier, LP (7-0)

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts & Culture Board will hold a work session to review the Downtown Center Glass Etching Project and the Public Art Guiding Framework Pillars. The board will also receive an update on board and commission applications.

• Update on the Downtown Center Glass Etching Project
• Discussion of Public Art Guiding Framework Pillars
• Board and Commission Application update
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

The board voted to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member King, seconded by Board Member Ivey, and passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Celina City Council will hold a retreat on June 21, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Frisco‑Dallas. The meeting includes an informational open forum and a work session covering a Verdunity presentation, a SWOT analysis, priority objectives, and reviews of the FY 2024‑2026 and FY 2026‑2028 strategic plan objectives. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• Verdunity presentation
• SWOT analysis
• City Council priority objectives
• Review of FY 2024‑FY 2026 strategic plan objectives
• Finalize FY 2026‑FY 2028 strategic plan objectives

The council met for a retreat at the Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas. The agenda included a Verdunity presentation, a SWOT analysis, and reviews of FY 2024‑2026 and FY 2026‑2028 strategic plan objectives. No formal motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee will hold a joint meeting to consider a rezoning request and a Master Thoroughfare Plan amendment. The committee will also review calculations for water and wastewater impact fees.

• Rezoning of approximately 8 acres to Planned Development (PD) at the southwest corner of Choate Parkway and Meadow Creek Drive
• Master Thoroughfare Plan amendment for the realignment of a portion of GA Moore Parkway
• Approval of methodology and calculations for Water/Wastewater Impact Fees
• Gateway Monumentation Concept Review
• Dealership Discussion

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the rezoning of about 8 acres at the southwest corner of Choate Parkway and Meadow Creek Drive to a Planned Development with commercial, office, and retail base zoning (5‑1). It also approved the realignment of GA Moore Parkway in the Master Thoroughfare Plan (6‑0) and adopted the methodology for water/wastewater impact fees (7‑0). The minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved Choate Office Park PD zoning (5‑1)
• Approved GA Moore Parkway realignment (6‑0)
• Approved CIAC Water/Wastewater Impact Fees methodology (7‑0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful board will discuss planning for the Bags to Benches program, a community litter survey, and a volunteer fair. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 15, 2025 regular meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda, only discussion topics.

• Bags to Benches Program Planning Discussion (Ludwyck)
• Community Litter Survey Planning Discussion (Ludwyck)
• Volunteer Fair Planning Discussion (Ludwyck)
• Approval of minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting

The Keep Celina Beautiful board voted to approve the minutes from the May 15, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Chair Melissa Green, seconded by Board Member Janie Grumbles, and passed with a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Celina City Council will discuss several legal matters in a closed executive session, then move to open session to act on multiple contracts, ordinances, and public‑hearing items. Key actions include authorizing large construction contracts, approving technology purchases, and voting on zoning and development proposals. The meeting also features recognitions, staff reports, and a public forum for resident comments.

• Resolution to authorize purchase of property at 504 N Ohio Dr.
• Purchase of Integrated Library System (up to $71,269.88 year one, $215,070.74 for five years)
• Refresh of city camera system, not to exceed $227,966.18
• Public hearing on a Specific Use Permit for a Body Art Studio west of Louisiana Drive
• Award of $69,278,790.30 contract to Archer Western Construction for the Southeast Pump Station and Ground Storage Tank

The City Council approved a settlement agreement in the Shea Scott case (7‑0) and authorized the purchase of property at 504 N. Ohio Drive (7‑0). A Chapter 380 grant agreement with First Texas Homes was also approved (7‑0). The council denied a zoning amendment for a body‑art studio (3‑4) and tabled a development agreement for the future Celina Parkway area (7‑0).

• Approved settlement agreement in Shea Scott v. City of Celina (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑48R to purchase 504 N. Ohio Drive (7‑0)
• Approved Chapter 380 Grant Agreement with First Texas Homes (7‑0)
• Denied Ordinance amending zoning for body‑art studio (3‑4)
• Tabled Development Agreement for 41‑acre site at future Celina Parkway (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑32 for The Parks at Wilson Creek PID (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑K, M‑N (7‑0)
• Approved award of Bid 2025‑032 for Southeast Pump Station construction ($69,278,790.30) (7‑0)

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will discuss updates on design development, marketing, Texas Tastemakers, economic development, finances, the Golf Committee, and staff recommendations for a commission retreats. The meeting will include a vote to approve the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. No other actions or decisions are listed.

• Design: Development Update
• Promotion: Marketing Update
• Texas Tastemakers Update
• Economic Development Corporation Update
• Consider and act upon approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review updates on the Gateway Monumentation and receive a division update. The board will also discuss its purpose and set goals for the future.

• Update on Gateway Monumentation
• Parks and Recreation Division update
• Discussion of board purpose and goal setting

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will hold a closed executive session to discuss several items, including an incentive application for a business located at 211 W. Pecan St., and Economic Development and Performance Agreements with 95 Land Partners, LLC and NWC Tollway‑Frontier, LP, as well as Project Ruby. After the executive session, the board will reconvene in open session to take any necessary actions. The meeting also includes routine items such as staff updates and approval of the May 6 board minutes.

• Incentive application discussion for a business at 211 W. Pecan St.
• Economic Development and Performance Agreement discussion with 95 Land Partners, LLC
• Economic Development and Performance Agreement discussion with NWC Tollway‑Frontier, LP
• Discussion of Project Ruby
• Approval of May 6 board meeting minutes

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board voted to approve the regular board meeting minutes from May 6, 2025. The motion passed with seven votes in favor and none opposed. No other actions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved May 6 EDC board meeting minutes (7-0)

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts & Culture Board will hold a work session to review presentations and updates on city art projects. The board will also discuss a citywide art vision and approve minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.

• Gateway Monumentation presentation
• Downtown Center Interior Art Committee updates
• Public Safety Campus Art Committee updates
• Citywide Art Vision discussion

The board voted 6‑0 to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2025 regular meeting. No other actions or resolutions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and updates.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0 vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its April 17, 2025 meeting. It will hold a public hearing to consider a Specific Use Permit for a body‑art studio (Liberty or Death Celina Tattoo) on about 0.17 acres west of Louisiana Drive and roughly 120 feet north of Beech Street. It will also hear a request for a Development Agreement for a 41‑acre project (Glen at Uptown) at the southeast corner of future Celina Parkway and future O’Brien Drive in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. After the public hearings, the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee will conduct a worksession on a water/wastewater impact‑fee update.

• Approve minutes from the April 17, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on Specific Use Permit for Liberty or Death Celina Tattoo (~0.17 acres) west of Louisiana Drive, ~120 ft north of Beech St.
• Public hearing on Development Agreement for Glen at Uptown (~41 acres) at southeast corner of future Celina Parkway and future O’Brien Drive, ETJ
• Capital Improvements Advisory Committee worksession on water/wastewater impact‑fee update

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Specific Use Permit for Liberty or Death Celina Tattoo on a 0.17‑acre site. Finally, the commission approved a Development Agreement for the 41‑acre Glen at Uptown project. Each motion passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Liberty or Death Celina Tattoo (0.17 acres) (6-0)
• Approved Development Agreement for Glen at Uptown (41 acres) (6-0)

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful board will discuss planning for the Life Connected Service Day, the June Friday Night Market, and other 2025 projects. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the April 17, 2025 regular meeting.

• Life Connected Service Day planning discussion
• June Friday Night Market planning discussion
• 2025 project(s) planning discussion
• Approval of minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting

The Keep Celina Beautiful board approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member Grumbles, seconded by Board Member Volpe, and passed with a 4-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 17 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Celina City Council will hold public hearings and vote on a resolution to create the Silo Crossing Public Improvement District. The meeting also includes an ordinance for the voluntary annexation of about 131 acres at the southeast corner of GA Moore Parkway and Louisiana Drive, and a zoning ordinance for the same area to establish a Planned Development. Several contract authorizations and budget amendments will be considered, including a cost‑share agreement for Eastbound Doe Branch Boulevard up to $996,715.14.

• Resolution to create the Silo Crossing Public Improvement District (public hearing)
• Ordinance for voluntary annexation of ~131 acres at GA Moore Parkway & Louisiana Drive
• Ordinance to zone the same 131‑acre area as a Planned Development with residential and commercial districts
• Cost‑share agreement with LG Celina LF Way, LLC for Eastbound Doe Branch Blvd construction, not to exceed $996,715.14
• Resolution to authorize the City Manager to acquire a 0.3222‑acre tract for Choate Parkway improvements

The Celina City Council approved a resolution establishing the Silo Crossing Public Improvement District. It also approved a cost‑share agreement for the Eastbound Doe Branch Boulevard project and adopted several ordinances and resolutions covering budget changes, downtown commissions, right‑of‑way acquisitions, and a grant application. All actions were approved unanimously or with full council support.

• Approved Resolution 2025-41R creating Silo Crossing Public Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved cost‑share agreement with LG Celina LF Way, LLC for Eastbound Doe Branch Blvd up to $996,715.14 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 adopting special election results and charter amendments (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-23 amending FY 2024‑2025 budget (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-35R appointing Audrea Weimer to Downtown Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36R authorizing right‑of‑way acquisition for Carey Road improvements (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-38R adopting Downtown Patio Enhancement Policy (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-39R authorizing MVCPA grant application (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board will hold a work session to discuss the development of Ousley Park and maintenance for Founders Station Park. Members will also discuss the Annual Parks and Recreation Board Tour.

• Discussion on the Development of Ousley Park
• Discussion on maintenance items for Founders Station Park
• Discussion regarding the Annual Parks and Recreation Board Tour

General

The Celina Community Development Corporation will convene to approve the minutes from its February 5, 2025 meeting. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Approval of Celina CDC Regular Meeting minutes from February 5, 2025
• Meeting held at City Council Chambers, 112 N. Colorado St.
• City Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation will vote on performance agreements for local businesses and a new downtown patio policy. The board will also discuss the FY 2025 budget and a retail incubator space in the Downtown Center.

• Chapter 380 agreement with Celina Pop, LLC not to exceed $75,000
• Chapter 380 agreement with Local Dive Collective, LLC not to exceed $50,000
• Professional services agreement not to exceed $49,000
• Resolution adopting the Downtown Patio Enhancement Policy
• Amendment to agreement with Methodist Hospitals of Dallas

The Celina Economic Development Corporation Board approved several actions, including a $75,000 Chapter 380 agreement with Celina Pop, LLC. Other approvals covered a $50,000 agreement with Local Dive Collective, a $49,000 professional services contract, and a Downtown Patio Enhancement Policy. The Board also adopted minutes from a prior meeting and appointed a member to the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce board.

• Approved Special Called EDC Board Meeting Minutes – April 3 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Wilcox to Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce Board (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Economic Development and Performance Agreement with Methodist Hospitals of Dallas (4-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with Local Dive Collective, LLC up to $50,000 (5-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 agreement with Celina Pop, LLC up to $75,000 (5-0)
• Approved Downtown Patio Enhancement Policy (5-0)
• Approved Executive Director authority for professional services agreement up to $49,000 (5-0)

Arts & Culture Board

The Celina Arts & Culture Board will hold its regular meeting on May 6, 2025. The board will receive updates on the Downtown Center interior art projects and the Public Safety Campus art installation, and a presentation of future CIP projects. It will also consider approving the minutes from the March 4, 2024 meeting. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Downtown Center interior art projects
• Update on Public Safety Campus art installation
• Presentation of future CIP projects
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 meeting

The Arts & Culture Board approved the minutes from its March 4, 2025 regular meeting. The motion was made by Board Member Ivey, seconded by Board Member Hargis, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Downtown Commission

The commission will hold a work session to discuss development, marketing, and financial updates. Members will review the Texas Tastemakers Festival and plan for 2025 events. The body will also consider approving the April 3, 2025, meeting minutes.

• Texas Tastemakers Festival recap
• 2024 events wrap up and 2025 event planning
• Celina Economic Development Corporation update
• Approval of April 3, 2025, meeting minutes

The Downtown Commission approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. Commissioners Rachel Baty and Audrea Carroll Weimer agreed to serve on an ad hoc committee for the Celina Economic Development Corporation. The marketing update item was not discussed. The meeting adjourned at 10:38 AM.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (8‑0 vote)
• Appointed Rachel Baty and Audrea Carroll Weimer to ad hoc Economic Development Committee

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review the monthly report and discuss the 2025 Library Book Sale. The board will also consider annual wish list items for the Celina Friends of the Library.

• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update from the Celina Friends of the Library
• Discussion of the Library's annual wish list
• Discussion of the 2025 Library Book Sale
• Library Monthly Report

The Library Board approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote after a motion by Board Member Rutt and a second by Board Member Meyer. No other actions were decided during the May 1 meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)

Special Events Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a worksession to discuss updates on specific city events and a downtown events workshop. Members will also review the marketing and events budget overview.

• Quarterly updates on Touch-A-Truck, Cajun Fest, and Splash & Blast
• Downtown Events Workshop Activity
• Marketing & Events Budget Overview
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee heard after‑action updates on Touch‑A‑Truck, Cajun Fest, and Splash & Blast, and participated in a Downtown Events Workshop activity. Members discussed incentives for downtown businesses during festivals. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Downtown Commission

The Celina Downtown Commission will hold a retreat to discuss its strategic planning. The meeting includes a presentation on the Garland Downtown Square development and a walking tour of that area. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Strategic planning discussion for the Celina Downtown Commission
• Presentation on Garland Downtown Square and related development
• Walking tour of Garland Downtown Square

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to consider zoning a 131‑acre parcel at the southeast corner of GA Moore Parkway and Louisiana Drive (Willard Tract) and to consider development agreements for a 40‑acre parcel south of County Road 59 near Celina Parkway (Mesa Verde) and a 26‑acre parcel east of Preston Road north of Frontier Parkway (Millen Farms). The commission will also approve minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. All items are on the consent agenda and will be acted on with a single motion unless a commissioner requests discussion.

• Zone approx. 131 acres at GA Moore Parkway & Louisiana Drive (Willard Tract) to Planned Development with SF‑R, SF‑A, and Commercial districts
• Development Agreement for approx. 40 acres south of County Road 59, 1,000 ft east of Celina Parkway (Mesa Verde)
• Development Agreement for approx. 26 acres 1,800 ft east of Preston Road, north of Frontier Parkway (Millen Farms)
• Approve minutes from the March 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting

Keep Celina Beautiful

The committee will discuss the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet and plan for a May downtown cleanup. Members will also consider rescheduling the Life Connected Service Day.

• Planning for May Downtown cleanup
• Rescheduling the Life Connected Service Day
• Recap of 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet

The board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 Keep Celina Beautiful meeting with a 4‑0 vote. It also voted 4‑0 to move the Life Connected Service Day to Saturday, May 17. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 20 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Rescheduled Life Connected Service Day to May 17 (4-0)

City Council

The Celina City Council will consider a series of executive‑session legal consultations, work‑session reports, and a consent agenda that includes multiple contracts and authorizations. Action items include large construction and design contracts, water‑system studies, and public‑hearing ordinances. The council will also hold public hearings on right‑of‑way releases, annexations, and zoning amendments. All items will be voted on in open session after the executive session.

• Award bid 2025-030 for concrete paving at the Public Works facility to Hawk Builders, LLC – total not to exceed $3,915,506.11
• Award bid 2025-020 for Water Meter Base Station to RCR Telecon LLC – total not to exceed $287,212.50
• Award RFP 2025-007 for Water and Wastewater Rate Study to Willdan Financial Services – not to exceed $37,000.00
• Authorize design services from Garver, LLC for Elm Street schematic (Preston Road to Texas Drive) – not to exceed $70,665.00
• Purchase school zone flashers for Mosaic and Wilson Creek Elementary Schools – not to exceed $125,307.00

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted an amended fiscal year 2024‑2025 budget. It authorized multiple contracts, including a water‑rate study, design services for Elm Street, and a water‑meter base station. The council also approved a three‑year partnership with Run Celina for a downtown event and an ordinance abandoning 0.72 acre of right‑of‑way.

• Approved Consent Agenda (6‑0) covering numerous contracts and resolutions
• Adopted amended FY 2024‑2025 budget (Ordinance No. 2025‑16)
• Approved $37,000 water and wastewater rate study contract with Willdan Financial Services
• Approved $70,665 design services contract with Garver, LLC for Elm Street schematic
• Approved $301,304 reimbursement for oversizing Legacy Drive 24" water line
• Approved $287,212.50 water meter base station contract with RCR Telecon LLC
• Approved 3‑year partnership with Run Celina, LLC for downtown event (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑17 abandoning 0.72 acre of ROW (6‑0)

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will hold a worksession to receive updates on design, marketing, and economic vitality. The body will also discuss the Texas Tastemakers Festival wrap-up and approve minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Development update from V. Kiker
• Texas Tastemakers Festival wrap-up
• Marketing update from J. Monaco
• Celina Economic Development update from A. Satarino
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes

The Downtown Commission voted to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Vice Chair Sable Coleman and seconded by Commissioner Kim Wickliffe. All six members present voted in favor and none opposed. The meeting adjourned at 10:32 AM.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (6-0)

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will discuss incentive applications for businesses at 322 W. Walnut St. and 501 W. Walnut St. in a closed executive session. It will also consider an amendment to the Economic Development and Performance Agreement with Methodist Hospitals of Dallas and a resolution to appoint a board member to the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce board. Additional items include a presentation of an EDC highlight video, updates, and a discussion of the Local Business Support Program.

• Discussion of incentive application for a business at 322 W. Walnut St.
• Discussion of incentive application for a business at 501 W. Walnut St.
• Amendment to the Economic Development and Performance Agreement with Methodist Hospitals of Dallas
• Resolution to appoint a board member to the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce Board
• Discussion of the Local Business Support Program

The board approved the minutes from the special meeting held on March 10 with a unanimous vote. Two items—a resolution to appoint a board member to the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce and an amendment to the agreement with Methodist Hospitals—were both tabled until the May 6 regular meeting. All votes were recorded as unanimous in favor of the actions taken.

• Approved March 10 special meeting minutes (7-0)
• Tabled appointment resolution to Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce (7-0)
• Tabled amendment to Economic Development and Performance Agreement with Methodist Hospitals of Dallas (6-0)

Library Board

The scheduled regular meeting of the Library Board was canceled. The agenda had included discussions regarding the Friends of the Library and an annual booksale.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Celina Parks and Recreation Board will meet to approve minutes from January and March 2025 and discuss future agenda items. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers.

• Approval of Parks and Recreation Board minutes from January 8, 2025
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Board minutes from March 5, 2025
• Discussion of future agenda items

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The regular meeting of the Celina Economic Development Corporation scheduled for April 1, 2025, has been canceled.

City Council

The City Council will convene a closed executive session to receive confidential legal advice from the city attorney regarding a personnel investigation. After the executive session, the council will reconvene in open session to consider any actions arising from that discussion. An open forum will follow for public information, but no actions will be taken on public comments.

• Closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on a personnel investigation (Texas Gov. Code §551.071)
• Open forum for public information only; speakers limited to three minutes and no council action
• Call to order and pledge of allegiance as procedural items
• Adjournment of the meeting

Mayor Tubbs called the special meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance. The council entered a closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on a personnel investigation. The meeting was recessed and later reconvened. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session and public hearing. The commission will approve minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. The public hearing will consider rezoning approximately 32 acres to Agricultural District at the southwest corner of Oklahoma Drive and Ash Street (Martinek Tract). It will also consider a development agreement for about 40 acres south of County Road 59 and 1,000 feet east of Celina Parkway (Mesa Verde) and a proposed amendment to Chapter 14 of the City Code to modify the Downtown Code.

• Rezone ~32 acres to Agricultural District at Oklahoma Drive and Ash Street (Martinek Tract)
• Development Agreement for ~40 acres south of County Road 59, 1,000 ft east of Celina Parkway (Mesa Verde)
• Amend Chapter 14 of the City Code of Ordinances to modify the Downtown Code

The commission approved the February 20 minutes (4‑0). It approved zoning 32 acres to Agricultural District at Oklahoma Drive and Ash Street (5‑0). It tabled a development agreement for 40 acres south of County Road 59 (5‑0). It approved a Downtown Code amendment to Chapter 14 (5‑0).

• Approved Feb 20 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved 32‑acre Agricultural District zoning (5‑0)
• Tabled 40‑acre development agreement (5‑0)
• Approved Downtown Code amendment to Chapter 14 (5‑0)

City Council

The Celina City Council will hold a special meeting on March 20, 2025. The council will enter a closed executive session to receive confidential legal advice on a personnel investigation. After reconvening, the meeting will include an open‑forum segment for public comments, which is informational only and no action will be taken.

• Closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on a personnel investigation (Texas Government Code §551.071)
• Open forum for public information and comments (no action taken)
• Call to order and quorum announcement
• Pledge of allegiance/invocation

The council convened a special meeting, observed a pledge of allegiance, and entered a closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on a personnel investigation. No actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful board will discuss potential collaboration with the Parks and Recreation department. It will also review plans for a Friday Night Market booth, a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet, the Life Connected Service Day, and a May downtown cleanup event. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the March 3 special meeting.

• Collaboration opportunities with Parks and Recreation
• Friday Night Market booth discussion
• Volunteer Appreciation Banquet planning update
• Life Connected Service Day planning update
• May downtown cleanup event discussion

The Celina Keep Celina Beautiful Board approved the minutes from the March 3 special called meeting with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No other actions or decisions were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 3 special meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The Celina City Council meeting on March 11, 2025 will consider a public hearing to adopt an ordinance that updates roadway impact fees, capital improvement plans, and related assessment rates. The council will also act on several resolutions and contracts, such as authorizing condemnation of a 0.2830‑acre tract on Choate Parkway, approving a $284,992 easement for Texas New Mexico Power Company, and awarding a $139,428 construction services contract for Fire Station #1 remodel. Additional items include a $400,029.53 award for the Parkside Lift Station improvements and a $511,188.98 contract to upgrade the council chambers audio/video system.

• Condemnation resolution for 0.2830 acre on Choate Parkway (FM 2478) authorizing eminent domain
• Easement authorization for Texas New Mexico Power Company, 0.749 acre for $284,992.00
• Contract to purchase Fire Station #1 remodel services up to $139,428.00 (Crossland Construction)
• Award of bid 2025‑018 for Parkside Lift Station improvements, total not to exceed $400,029.53
• Public hearing to adopt ordinance amending roadway impact fees, capital improvements plan, and assessment rates

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting a new multi-year strategic framework and a performance agreement with BARM Group, LLC. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss business incentives for properties on N. Louisiana St. and W. Walnut St.

• Resolution adopting the 2025-2028 Economic Development Strategic Framework
• Chapter 380 Agreement with BARM Group, LLC not to exceed $25,000
• Incentive application discussion for 206 N. Louisiana St.
• Incentive application discussion for 322 W. Walnut St.
• Appointment of an EDC Board member to the Greater Celina Chamber of Commerce Board

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will hold a work session to discuss economic vitality, marketing, and specific local projects. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 6, 2025 meeting.

• HeyDay Patio Addition
• Texas Tastemakers Festival
• Christmas Lighting discussion
• Downtown Celina Golf Tournament
• Approval of February 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Celina Library Board will vote to approve the minutes from its February 6, 2025 meeting. The session also includes an introduction of the new Library Outreach Coordinator and updates on library operations and the Friends of the Library group.

• Approve minutes of the February 6, 2025 Library Board meeting
• Introduce Library Outreach Coordinator (Ortiz)
• Monthly Library Update (Ortiz)
• Update from Friends of the Library Group (Walsh)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Celina Parks and Recreation Board will hold a work session to discuss several topics. Items include the Parks and Open Space Planning Process, a visioning discussion for the Gateway Monumentation, an update from the Athletics Division, and plans for a future Annual Park Tour. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Parks and Open Space Planning Process (McAfee) (Mohan)
• Gateway Monumentation Visioning discussion (McAfee) (Mohan)
• Athletics Division Update (Walsh)
• Discussion and update of a future Annual Park Tour (Walsh)

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will consider and act on a resolution adopting the 2025‑2028 Economic Development Strategic Framework. It will also consider a Chapter 380 Economic Development and Performance Agreement with BARM Group, LLC for up to $25,000. Additional items include discussion of a Project Freeze, an incentive application for a business at 206 N. Louisiana St, and several presentations.

• Resolution adopting the 2025‑2028 Economic Development Strategic Framework
• Chapter 380 Economic Development and Performance Agreement with BARM Group, LLC (max $25,000)
• Discussion of Project Freeze (executive session)
• Incentive application for a business located at 206 N. Louisiana St
• Presentations: Local Dive Collective, LLC; Preston Road Corridor initiatives; EDC updates

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts & Culture Board will nominate residents to serve on interior and exterior art subcommittees for the Downtown Center. The board will also hold a work session to discuss gateway monumentation and art installations for the police station.

• Nomination of resident for Downtown Center interior art subcommittee
• Nomination of resident for Downtown Center exterior art subcommittee
• Work session on Gateway Monumentation Visioning
• Discussion regarding a project manager for Police Station art installation

Main Street Advisory Board

The board will hold a work session to review a draft Neighborhood Integrity Program policy. Members will also discuss planning for a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet and Life Connected Service Day.

• Draft Neighborhood Integrity Program policy presentation
• Selection of the 2024 Life Connected Award recipient
• Selection of the 2024 Volunteer of the Year Award recipient
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a work session to receive the Director’s report, discuss future agenda items, and provide training. The commission will consider a consent agenda to approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. Public hearings will address a 41‑acre rezoning to Commercial, Office & Retail District, two development agreements for 8 and 26 acres in the ETJ, and a request for written comments on roadway impact fee updates.

• Public hearing to rezone approximately 41 acres to Commercial, Office & Retail District (McKenzie Tract) north and south of future Doe Branch Boulevard, about 2,725 ft west of Dallas North Tollway.
• Public hearing on a Development Agreement for roughly 8 acres (Yellow Door Storage) located 1,000 ft north of future O'Brien Drive and west of future Legacy Drive, within the ETJ.
• Public hearing on a Development Agreement for about 26 acres (Millen Farms) located 1,800 ft east of Preston Road and north of Frontier Parkway, within the ETJ.
• Public hearing to consider a request for written comments to the City Secretary regarding the Roadway Impact Fee update (CIAC).
• Consultant presentation on the Gateway Monumentation Visioning project during the work session.

Keep Celina Beautiful

The meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025, is marked as cancelled. The original agenda included discussions on Parks and Recreation collaboration and NIP policy updates.

• Parks and Recreation Collaboration Discussion
• NIP Policy Update
• Volunteer Appreciation Banquet Planning Update
• Life Connected Service Day Planning Update

Downtown Commission

The Celina Downtown Commission will convene a retreat on February 19, 2025. The work session includes introductions, a presentation on the Garland Downtown Square and its development, a walking tour of the square, and a strategic planning discussion for the Celina Downtown Commission. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Introductions – 203 N. Fifth Street
• Garland Downtown Square and Development presentation – 203 N. Fifth Street
• Garland Downtown Square walking tour – departing 203 N. Fifth Street
• Celina Downtown Commission strategic planning discussion – 217 N. Fifth Street

City Council

The Celina City Council will consider a resolution to order a special election on May 3, 2025, to let voters decide proposed charter amendments. The council will also act on a $59,050,752 guaranteed maximum price for the Downtown Center building and approve several contracts and purchases, including a $250,000 ceiling for Fire Station #4 construction and a $527,810.53 purchase of a Type 1 ambulance. Public hearings will be held on two specific‑use permits for auto‑related businesses near Preston Road.

• Resolution to call a May 3, 2025 special election for charter amendments (Item IX.A)
• Authorization of a $59,050,752 guaranteed maximum price for the Downtown Center building (Item X.D)
• Approval of a guaranteed maximum price up to $250,000 for Fire Station #4 construction (Consent Agenda D)
• Purchase of a Type 1 ambulance with a contract limit of $527,810.53 (Consent Agenda M)
• Public hearing to amend the zoning ordinance for an auto‑repair specific‑use permit west of Preston Road (Public Hearing A)

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will hold a work session to review development, economic vitality, marketing, and financial updates. Members will also discuss the Texas Tastemakers Festival and holiday-related events and decorations.

• Texas Tastemakers Festival discussion
• Christmas lighting and decorations discussion
• Countdown to Christmas pop-up events discussion
• Downtown Celina Gift Tour recap
• Approval of January 16, 2025, special meeting minutes

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and hold a work session. The session includes updates on the bookmobile and a recap of the Cookies with the Elves event.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Introduction of Library Director (Walsh)
• Bookmobile update (Robledo)
• Recap of Christmas on the Square Cookies with the Elves event (Kanaan)

Celina Community Development Corporation

The Celina Community Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to decide on using sales tax funds for the design, construction, and equipping of Wilson Creek Park. The body will also receive a financial update and discuss future projects.

• Public hearing on sales tax funds for Wilson Creek Park improvements
• Approval of a Project Contract for Wilson Creek Park
• CDC Financial Update
• Discussion of future projects
• Approval of November 6, 2024 meeting minutes

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation will discuss incentive applications for businesses at 206 N. Louisiana St. and 322 W. Walnut St., along with projects 'The District' and 'Cobb'. The board will also approve minutes and consider an Economic Development Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce not to exceed $25,000.

• Executive session on incentive applications for 206 N. Louisiana St. and 322 W. Walnut St.
• Discussion on incentive applications for Project 'The District' and Project Cobb.
• Approval of January 7th and January 13th meeting minutes.
• Consideration of an Economic Development Agreement with Celina Chamber of Commerce up to $25,000.
• Worksession on the 2025 Texas Tastemakers Festival and meeting scheduling.

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts and Culture Board will hold a work session to review the Arts and Culture Master Plan Implementation Plan and downtown center art opportunities. The board will also select a resident for the Police HQ Project Committee.

• Review of Arts and Culture Master Plan Implementation Plan
• Presentation on Downtown Center Art Opportunities
• Selection of resident for the Police HQ Project Committee

City Council

The Celina City Council will hold a closed executive session to discuss a facilities agreement with Superscapes. Afterwards, council members will consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing on March 11, 2025. The hearing will review updates to land use assumptions, the capital improvements plan, and the maximum assessable fees for roadway impact fees. Notices of the hearing will be mailed, published, and posted as directed.

• Closed executive session to seek confidential legal advice on a Facilities Agreement with Superscapes
• Presentation of updated land use assumptions and capital improvements plan for roadway impact fees
• Resolution to set a public hearing for March 11, 2025 to review amendments to land use assumptions, capital improvements plan, and maximum assessable roadway impact fees

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission will review several updates—including the Mayor's update, design and development progress, economic development council report, marketing activities, financial status, Christmas decoration plans, and upcoming pop‑up events. After the updates, the commission will consider and act on approving the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 5, 2024. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM at the Celina Council Chambers, 112 N. Colorado St.

• Mayor's Update (Tubbs)
• Design: Development Update (Kiker)
• Economic Vitality: EDC Update (Satarino)
• Promotion: Marketing Update (Blue, Webb)
• Consider and act upon approval of minutes from Dec. 5, 2024 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a worksession to review the Director's report and discuss future agenda items. The meeting includes training for commissioners and a discussion regarding the downtown code.

• Downtown Code Discussion
• P&Z Commissioners Training - Part 1
• Planning Excellence Award
• Approval of December 19, 2024, meeting minutes

Keep Celina Beautiful

The Keep Celina Beautiful board will hold a work session to discuss planning for a volunteer appreciation banquet, the Life Connected Service Day, affiliation criteria with Keep Texas Beautiful, and other 2025 events. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the December 19, 2024 regular meeting. No formal decisions are noted on these items.

• Volunteer appreciation banquet planning discussion (Ludwyck)
• Life Connected Service Day planning discussion (Ludwyck)
• Keep Texas Beautiful affiliation criteria review (Ludwyck)
• 2025 events planning discussion (Ludwyck)
• Approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting

Special Events Advisory Committee

The Special Events Advisory Committee will review a 2025 calendar of events, including a spring preview and a movie night workshop. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and set the date for the next gathering.

• Approval of October 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Calendar of Events
• 2025 Spring Events Preview
• Movie Night on the Square Workshop
• SWOT Analysis Workshop Activity

City Council

The Celina City Council meeting on Jan 14, 2025 will consider a range of items, including budget amendments, development agreements, and infrastructure projects. The council will vote on an amended 2024‑2025 budget that reallocates funds among departments (Ordinance O). It will also adopt an updated impact‑fee program for water and wastewater facilities and appoint the Planning and Zoning Commission as the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (Resolution P). Additional actions include public hearings on the Master Thoroughfare Plan amendment and on revised roadway impact fees, and approvals of several work authorizations and interlocal agreements.

• Adopt Ordinance O amending Ordinance No. 2024‑83 to approve the amended 2024‑2025 city budget.
• Approve Resolution P updating the water and wastewater impact‑fee program and naming the Planning and Zoning Commission as Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance amending the City’s Master Thoroughfare Plan and Map (VIII A).
• Approve work authorization for design services for Ohio and Louisiana Road Improvements up to $434,300.00 (Consent item E).
• Approve amendment to the Development Agreement (5th amendment) with Uptown Celina Partners, LP for road relocation (Consent item C).

City Council

The Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors will hold a worksession to review the current state of economic development in Celina. The board will receive a strategic update and discuss a legacy project. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• State of Economic Development briefing
• Strategic update presentation
• Discussion of legacy project

Library Board

The Celina Library Board will approve the minutes of its November 7, 2024 regular meeting. After the approval, the board will hold a work session that includes a Library Director introduction, a bookmobile update, a recap of the "Christmas on the Square Cookies with the Elves" event, and a discussion of future agenda items.

• Approve minutes of the November 7, 2024 Library Board meeting
• Library Director introduction (Walsh)
• Bookmobile update (Robledo)
• Recap of Christmas on the Square Cookies with the Elves event (Kanaan)
• Discussion of future agenda items (Ortiz, Walsh)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve minutes from its October and December meetings. In a work session, the board will hear an overview of the Gateway Monumentation project, discuss plans for a future annual park tour, receive a recreation division update, and consider future agenda topics.

• Approve minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting
• Approve minutes from the December 11, 2024 meeting
• Gateway Monumentation overview presentation
• Discussion of a future annual park tour
• Recreation division update and future agenda items

Celina Economic Development Corporation

The Celina Economic Development Corporation board will consider an amendment to its 2024‑2025 budget to reallocate funds among projects and accounts. The meeting includes a closed executive session to seek legal advice on a business prospect at 211 E. Pecan St. and to discuss a potential financial incentive. The board will hear a presentation from Tre Fiamme Pizza Napoletana. Additional discussions will cover the existing Economic Development Agreement with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., the corporation’s incentive application process, and updates to its strategic plan.

• Amend the Celina Economic Development Corporation’s 2024‑2025 budget to reallocate funds.
• Closed executive session to obtain confidential legal advice on a business prospect at 211 E. Pecan St. and a possible financial incentive.
• Presentation by business prospect Tre Fiamme Pizza Napoletana.
• Discussion of the approved Economic Development Agreement and Performance Agreement with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
• Discussion of CEDC’s incentive application process and updates to its strategic plan.

Arts & Culture Board

The Arts & Culture Board will hold a worksession featuring a team‑building exercise, a presentation on the city's marketing and communications, a gingerbread‑house contest debrief, and an update on CIP art projects. The board will then vote to approve the minutes from its regular meeting held on November 18, 2024.

• Team building exercise (Ludwyck)
• Presentation of the city's marketing and communications (Monaco)
• Gingerbread house contest debrief discussion (Ludwyck)
• CIP art projects update (Ludwyck)
• Approval of minutes from the November 18, 2024 meeting

Downtown Commission

The Downtown Commission meeting scheduled for January 2, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.