DeSoto, Texas
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Domestic Violence Advisory Commission
The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will review recent crime statistics, conduct a financial review, and discuss updates on its strategic plan implementation, including a dashboard follow-up. The agenda also covers social media/marketing efforts, community engagement events (S.O.S. Event, DPAC follow-up, Genesis First Women's Brunch), and training initiatives. No formal votes or actions are scheduled.
- Review of Crime Statistics
- Financial Review
- Strategic Plan Implementation and Dashboard Follow-up
- Community Engagement Events: S.O.S Event, DPAC follow-up, Genesis First Women's Brunch
- Training discussion
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a minor automobile repair shop on 0.809 acres at 1027 E. Belt Line Road, which is currently zoned General Retail but designated Medium Density Residential in the Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss diagnostic findings for the update to the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance and consider recommending approval of the Parks Residential Subdivision preliminary plat for 10 residential lots at 541 S. Parks Drive.
- Public hearing for SUP to allow minor auto repair shop at 1027 E. Belt Line Road (Zoning Case Z-1545-26)
- Discussion of diagnostic findings for Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance update led by Freese and Nichols, Inc.
- Recommendation on Parks Residential Subdivision preliminary plat creating 10 residential lots and 4 non-residential lots at 541 S. Parks Drive (Case PP-356-26)
- Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 regular meeting
Recent meetings
Library Board
The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board meets to approve minutes from April 2, 2026, and hear reports from the Library Director, Staff Liaison, and City Council Liaison. The board has no items for consideration or vote. Public forum is open for non-agenda comments.
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026, meeting
- Library Director's Report
- Staff Liaison Report
- Comments by City Council Liaison Pierette Parker
- No items for consideration
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Planned Development (PD-202) for a 24.274-acre site at 214, 300, and 300 N. Westmoreland Rd. The project would rezone from SF-15 to Multiple Family base zoning to allow 200 rental dwelling units (66 duplexes, 134 detached single-family homes). Staff recommends approval, but written protests representing 28% of nearby property area require a supermajority City Council vote. The commission will also consider minutes from prior meetings.
- Public hearing on PD-202 rezoning for 200-unit rental subdivision at 214, 300 & 300 N. Westmoreland Rd.
- Proposed development includes 66 duplex and 134 detached single-family units, all for rent.
- Written protests from 28% of nearby land area received; supermajority of City Council needed for approval.
- Staff recommends approval, citing consistency with Comprehensive Plan's Medium Density Residential designation.
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from April 28 and May 12, 2026 meetings.
Citizens Police Advisory Committee
The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will review Policy 110.019 regarding body worn cameras and recording devices. They will also approve minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting and set the next meeting agenda. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.
- Review of Policy 110.019 Body Worn Camera / Recording Device
- Approval of April 27, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Setting of next meeting agenda
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Adan Tellez, on behalf of Blue Stairs, LLC, for property at 1001 Crestwood Court. The applicant seeks an 18-foot variance to minimum lot width and a 26-foot variance to minimum lot depth in the SF-9 district. The board previously denied a similar request on May 7, 2026. Staff recommends approval.
- Public hearing: variance to minimum lot width (18 ft) and lot depth (26 ft) at 1001 Crestwood Court (ZBOA Case No. B26-02)
- Previous motion to approve failed on May 7, 2026 (3 for, 1 against)
- Staff recommends approval based on hardship from lot's irregular shape on cul-de-sac
- Training for Zoning Board members led by City Attorney
- Approval of minutes from May 7, 2026 special meeting
Park Board
This special meeting includes a consent agenda to approve the May 6, 2026, minutes and a series of informational updates from sports associations, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), the DeSoto Development Corporation (DDC), and the finance department. No rezonings, contract awards, or fee changes are scheduled for a vote.
- Approval of May 6, 2026, meeting minutes
- Sports associations public comment (5 minutes)
- ARC update
- Financial report
- DDC update
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes and receive updates from the police and fire chiefs. Discussions are planned on the police officer entrance exam and corporal promotion exam. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or budgets are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Discussion of Police Officer Entrance Exam
- Discussion of Corporal Promotion Exam
- Police Chief Update
- Fire Chief Update
- Approval of June 8, 2026 minutes
Domestic Violence Advisory Commission
The commission will review crime statistics and financial updates, discuss strategic plan implementation, social media/marketing, community engagement for the June 18th event, bylaws, and training. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- Review of Crime Statistics
- Financial Review with updates on Strategic Plan Implementation
- Dashboard Follow-up discussion
- Social Media/Marketing discussion
- Community Engagement/Awareness for June 18th event
The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission approved a strategic plan focused on education and advocacy, and voted to update its bylaws. The group also discussed funding needs and assigned leadership roles.
- Approved Strategic Plan 'Awareness to Advocacy' (passed)
- Approved new bylaws reflecting attendance and strategic plan
- Appointed Commissioner Dr. Connell as Chair, Commissioner Wesley as Vice-Chair, and Commissioner Nobles as Secretary & Treasurer
- Commissioner Nobles to chair social media and implement feedback on brochures
- Commissioner Nobles to purchase Otter.ai transcription software subscription
- Tabled discussion on database creation for crime heatmapping
- Tabled discussion on on-site advocates for DV calls
- Tabled discussion on apartment complex education
DeSoto Development Corporation
The DeSoto Development Corporation board will consider approving consent agenda items including minutes and financial statements for April 2026. New business includes a finance status report and discussion of Opportunity Zone designations. The board will then enter executive session to deliberate potential financial incentives for five economic development projects (Rover, Winter, Lyme, Parker, Brew) and receive an update on Project PGA. Any necessary action resulting from the executive session will be taken in open session.
- Consider action to approve minutes of May 14, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
- Consider action to approve financial statements for April 2026
- Receive Finance Status Report for April 2026
- Discussion of Opportunity Zone Designations
- Executive session discussions of potential incentives for Project Rover, Project Winter, Project Lyme, Project Parker, and Project Brew
Veterans Affairs Committee
The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will review minutes, discuss new and old business, and update the year-long plan. Topics include a Boards & Commissions Banquet presentation, Wreaths Across America, Purple Heart banners, and planning for Memorial Day and Veterans Day events. No ordinances or financial actions are on the agenda.
- Review of May meeting minutes
- Boards & Commissions Banquet VAC Presentation
- Wreaths Across America (December) planning discussion
- Banners for Purple Heart discussion
- Year-long plan review including Memorial Day Walk/Run, Ceremony, and Veterans Day Breakfast
Veterans Affairs Committee
The Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss and review the year-long plan including Memorial Day events, Veterans Day Breakfast, and a presentation for the Boards & Commissions Banquet. Old business includes updates on Wreaths Across America and Purple Heart banners. No financial votes or ordinances are on the agenda.
- Boards & Commissions Banquet VAC Presentation
- Wreaths Across America (December) update
- Banners for Purple Heart discussion
- Memorial Day Walk/Run and Ceremony review
- Veterans Day Breakfast planning
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will hear updates from the Director, Police Chief, and Fire Chief, and discuss the Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam. The Commission will also approve minutes from the May 4, 2026 meeting and schedule the next meeting.
- Approve minutes from May 4, 2026
- Discuss Firefighter/Paramedic Entrance Exam
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on an application for variances to minimum lot width (18-foot variance) and lot depth (26-foot variance) for a proposed single-family home at 1001 Crestwood Court. Staff recommends approval. The consent agenda item (approval of minutes) has been cancelled.
- Public hearing on variances to minimum lot width (75 ft required, 57 ft proposed) and lot depth (110 ft required, 84 ft proposed) at 1001 Crestwood Court, Lot 6, Creek Tree Estates Phase 3A Replat
- Applicant: Adan Tellez on behalf of property owner Blue Stairs, LLC (ZBOA Case No. B26-02)
- Staff recommends approval, finding that literal enforcement would create a hardship due to lot's irregular shape from cul-de-sac location
- Consent agenda item (approval of May 7, 2026 special meeting minutes) cancelled
- Training for board members led by City Attorney's Office
Library Board
The DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board will convene for a regular session that includes approving minutes from April 2, 2026, receiving reports from the library director, staff liaison, and city council liaison, and opening the floor for public comment. No items were listed for discussion or consideration, making this a purely procedural meeting.
- No items listed under Discussion or Consideration sections
- Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 meeting
Park Board
This June 3, 2026, special meeting of the DeSoto Park Board has been canceled. No board decisions or discussions took place.
Cultural Arts Foundation
The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation will discuss approval of May minutes, review budget account balances, follow up on traffic signal box art, debrief the AAPI Festival, evaluate July 4th logistics, discuss potential 2026-2027 projects, and receive status updates on Mirkes Park partnership, Nance Farm RFB, Veterans Memorial, Grimes Park sculpture, and DAL Artists.
- Approval of May 4, 2026 minutes
- DTCAF Account Balance Report
- Follow-up/discussion on Traffic Signal Boxes
- Debrief/reflections on AAPI Festival
- Project status updates: Mirkes Park partnership, Nance Farm RFB, Veterans Memorial, Grimes Park sculpture, DAL Artists
Building & Standards Commission
The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the property at 301 E. Wintergreen Rd. is substandard and, if so, issue an order requiring demolition within 30 days. Staff reports the structure has a hole in the roof, boarded windows, trash, and no improvements despite multiple notices.
- Public hearing and vote on demolition order for 301 E. Wintergreen Rd., a severely deteriorated house with roof holes, boarded windows, and graffiti.
- Staff recommendation: find property substandard and order demolition within 30 days.
- Owner Greta Turner Burton was notified via certified mail and on-site posting.
Domestic Violence Advisory Commission
The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will consider approving its strategic plan, bylaws, and electing officers including chair, vice-chair, and secretary. Members will also vote on marketing materials and social media accounts and discuss funding for meeting transcription software.
- Vote on Strategic Plan: Awareness to Advocacy
- Vote on bylaws
- Election of officers (chair, vice-chair, secretary, parliamentarian)
- Vote on brochures and social media (Facebook/Instagram)
- Discussion of paying for transcription software for meetings
Veterans Affairs Committee
The DeSoto Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to review minutes from March and discuss new business. Items include a City Secretary's Office presentation, plans for Purple Heart banners, and a year-long plan update. The committee will also review the Vietnam Memorial and plan Memorial Day activities including a walk/run and ceremony.
- Review of March meeting minutes
- City Secretary’s Office presentation
- Banners for Purple Heart discussion
- Vietnam Memorial review
- Memorial Day Walk/Run and Ceremony planning
The committee discussed the organization of a Memorial Day Walk/Run and Ceremony, including registration and awards. Members also began developing a process for Purple Heart banners and reviewed the Vietnam Memorial event. No formal votes on policy or spending were recorded.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved the March minutes
- Planned Memorial Day Walk/Run registration and supply logistics
- Outlined Memorial Day Ceremony program and sequence
- Initiated process to determine Purple Heart banner locations
Library Board
The May 7, 2026 regular session of the DeSoto Public Library Advisory Board has been cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural items with no discussion or consideration items listed.
Park Board
The Park Board will conduct a special session including updates from the ARC and DDC. The meeting includes reports on sports association concerns and various department updates.
- Approval of April 1, 2026, meeting minutes
- ARC update
- Financial Report
- DDC update
- Sports Association/Public comment
The Park Board approved the consent agenda with no changes. Staff presented updates on the Aquatic Recreational Center's opening and summer programming, including a new member fee structure and traditional camps. The board discussed establishing a structured process for park oversight and reporting.
- Approved consent agenda (5-0)
- Approved new member fee structure for ARC
- Approved traditional summer camp schedule
- Approved new teen camp programming
- Approved DeSoto Sharks Swim Team start date
- Approved 3-day July 4th celebration expansion
- Discussed establishing park oversight process
- Discussed standardized park tracking matrix
Cultural Arts Foundation
The DeSoto Cultural Arts Foundation will review minutes from April 6, 2026, and discuss the budget, including the DTCAF account balance from the City. They will also address traffic signal box art locations, plan the AAPI Festival and Juneteenth event (June 14 in Lancaster), and discuss July 4th table/tent logistics. Updates will be given on multiple projects: Mirkes Park partnership with Parks & Rec (Sun Dial), Nance Farm RFB, Veterans Memorial, Grimes Park sculpture/statue, and DAL Artists.
- Review of DTCAF account balance and budget report
- Discussion of traffic signal box art locations
- Planning for AAPI Festival logistics
- Juneteenth planning for City of Lancaster on June 14, 2026
- Project status updates: Mirkes Park, Nance Farm RFB, Veterans Memorial, Grimes Park sculpture, DAL Artists
The board approved a motion to request an RFQ for wrapping 3-4 traffic signal boxes with art within a $10,000 budget. Also approved minutes from April 6, 2026 (5-0) and decided to maintain the 6:00 PM meeting start time. The board agreed to sponsor a food truck for $25 for Juneteenth cross-promotion and tabled discussion on a three-day event for tourism tax dollars.
- Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Maintained meeting start time at 6:00 PM
- Approved motion to request RFQ for traffic signal box art wraps for 3-4 locations within $10,000 budget (6-0)
- Agreed to sponsor a food truck for $25 for Juneteenth celebration in Lancaster
- Tabled discussion on expanding a Fourth of July event to three days for tourism tax dollars
- Charged staff to secure pricing for tent setup, face painting, caricature artist, and balloon artist for Fourth of July
Citizens Police Advisory Committee
The Citizens Police Advisory Committee will review Policy 504.001, the Holding Facility Policy, as a new business item. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 23 meeting and set holiday meeting dates for the year.
- Review of Policy 504.001 – Holding Facility Policy
- Approval of March 23, 2026 meeting minutes
- Discussion and setting of holiday meeting dates
Domestic Violence Advisory Commission
The Domestic Violence Advisory Commission will discuss updates and next steps on creating a strategic plan, social media, marketing, community engagement, training, bylaws review, and onboarding binder. The commission will also vote on officers including co-chair, secretary, treasurer, and parliamentarian at a future regular meeting.
- Discussion on creating a strategic plan
- Marketing and community engagement/awareness initiatives
- Review and update DVAC bylaws
- Update of onboarding binder for new members
- Vote on officers: co-chair, secretary, treasurer, parliamentarian
DeSoto Development Corporation
The DeSoto Development Corporation board will convene in closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations regarding Thorntree Golf Club. Following that, the board will reconvene into regular session to consider consent agenda items (approval of minutes and financial statements) and new business, including a finance report, parks update, strategic plan development, and an update on the Hampton Road Corridor redevelopment RFQ.
- Executive session to discuss economic development negotiations with Thorntree Golf Club
- Consent agenda: approve minutes from February 12 and March 12, 2026 meetings and February 2026 financial statements
- Discussion of next steps for Strategic Plan development
- Update on Hampton Road Corridor Redevelopment RFQ-2026-002
- Acknowledgement of Councilman Andre Byrd for service as DDC Liaison