Irving public meetings in 2023

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Irving City Council with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss real estate, economic development, and legal matters related to an entertainment center. The public may address the council on the item, but the discussion itself will be held in closed session.

• Executive session on real estate and economic development negotiations for an entertainment center
• Legal advice regarding the entertainment center project

The Irving City Council met in a special session and immediately convened into executive session to discuss real estate negotiations, economic development negotiations, and legal advice regarding an entertainment center, citing Texas Open Meetings Act sections 551.072, 551.087, and 551.071. No formal decisions were made in open session; the meeting adjourned after the executive session.

• Convened into executive session for entertainment center negotiations (unanimous, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 7:45 PM

Irving City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss city operations, facility planning, and park improvements. The meeting includes a review of conceptual designs for the Lee Park Pool and enhancements for cricket fields.

• City Hall Complex Site and Space Planning Discussion
• Lee Park Pool Conceptual Design Review
• Cricket Fields Enhancements
• Economic Development Negotiations for Project Maverick and Project Ultra
• Real Estate and Economic Development Negotiations for 200 N. Main Street, 211, 213, and 221 E. Irving Boulevard

The Council reached consensus to move forward with a May 2024 bond election for a new City Hall complex, keeping it in the southern area, but did not agree on a specific location. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a work session for discussion and review. Several agenda items were postponed or not discussed, including the Legislative Insider Update and Communications Update.

• Consensus to proceed with May 2024 bond election for City Hall complex (no formal vote)
• Consensus to keep City Hall in southern area, specific location undecided
• Staff recommended withdrawing impact fee public hearing item (Item 16)
• Reviewed $17M Esters Road pavement and utilities contract (Item 12)
• Reviewed $2.86M West Irving Creek Channel Improvements contract (Item 14)
• Reviewed $900K Davis Bacon compliance monitoring contract (Item 33)
• Discussed cricket field enhancements and Lee Park Pool design (Items 6, 7)
• Executive session held on economic development and legal matters

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on numerous infrastructure contracts, equipment purchases, and zoning changes. Key items include major road improvements and a public hearing regarding the imposition of impact fees for water, wastewater, roadways, and drainage.

• Contract for Esters Road Pavement and Utilities Improvements Phase I & II in the amount of $17,008,748.25
• Professional Services Agreement for the Development of the Stormwater Master Plan for $2,500,000.00
• Purchase of 14 BMW R 1250 RTP Police Motorcycles for an estimated $473,355.88
• Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for situational awareness software and hardware totaling $486,800
• Public hearing to discuss the imposition of impact fees for water, wastewater, roadways, and drainage

The Irving City Council approved a consent agenda of 45 items, including a $17,008,748.25 contract for Esters Road pavement and utilities improvements, a $2.5M stormwater master plan, and a $486,800 Flock Group surveillance system. The council also heard from numerous residents requesting a ceasefire resolution regarding Gaza, but took no action on the matter. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:53 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-46, pulling item 16 for individual consideration (9-0)
• Approved $17,008,748.25 contract to McMahon Contracting LP for Esters Road improvements
• Approved $2,500,000 professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols for Stormwater Master Plan
• Approved $486,800 agreement with Flock Group for situational awareness software and hardware
• Approved $890,058.60 sole source purchase from EFJohnson for ATLAS P25 Phase 2 radio system
• Approved $473,355.88 purchase of 14 BMW police motorcycles
• Approved $359,000 roofing replacement at Valley Ranch Library
• Approved $2,857,100 addendum for West Irving Creek Channel improvements

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council unanimously approved two resolutions to exclude the city, as a Public Water System, from the DuPont and 3M settlement class actions related to aqueous film-forming foams. Both motions passed 9-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session for legal advice and no citizen comments.

• Approved Resolution 2023-515 to exclude Irving from DuPont settlement class (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-516 to exclude Irving from 3M settlement class (9-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council holds a work session to review city operations, discuss impact fee calculations and collection policies, and plan space for the City Hall Complex. The meeting also includes updates from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and a legislative insider briefing.

• Discuss Impact Fee Calculations and Collection Policy (ID #14191)
• City Hall Complex Site and Space Planning Discussion (ID #14184)
• Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce FY2022-23 End of Year Update (ID #14058)
• Legislative Insider Update (ID #14185)
• Personnel discussion on Municipal Court Judge Laura Anderson (ID #14133) under Open Meetings Act §551.074

This was a work session with no formal votes. Council heard updates on the Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, discussed proposed impact fee calculations and collection policies, and reviewed upcoming agenda items including a $1.85M park contract and several zoning cases. They also discussed city hall renovation costs and a possible May 2024 bond election, but took no action.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this work session
• Discussed impact fee calculations and collection policy; more discussion to come
• Reviewed consent agenda including $1,853,622.40 Southwest Park Improvement contract
• Discussed city hall renovation costs and potential May 2024 bond election
• Heard update from Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on FY 2022-23

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2023, with a large agenda of 57 items. The council will consider consent agenda items including budget adjustments, contracts, and resolutions, as well as public hearings on zoning cases and companion items. Notable actions include authorizing eminent domain for a trail project, awarding contracts for construction and services, and adopting policies on street renaming and housing tax credits.

• Eminent domain for Campion Trails Unification Project at 1110 N. Union Bower Blvd.
• Contract to NorthStar Construction for $849,880 for E. Union Bower Sidewalk Replacement
• Contract to A & C Construction for $1,853,622 for Southwest Park Improvement
• Ordinance to repeal solicitation chapter and replace with Pedestrian Clear Zones
• Zoning change for 8505 Walton Boulevard to increase movie theater capacity

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2-41) unanimously, covering budget adjustments, contracts, and policy adoptions. Zoning cases and companion items (42-54) were listed but no individual votes were recorded in the minutes. The meeting also included proclamations and citizen comments on affordable housing and code enforcement.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-41 (9-0)
• Approved minutes for October 26, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved $849,880 contract to NorthStar Construction for E. Union Bower sidewalk replacement
• Approved $1,853,622 contract to A & C Construction for Southwest Park improvements
• Approved $980,000 engineering design services to Bridgefarmer and Associates for Spine Road
• Approved $2,300,000 renewal with CCGMG for concrete repair
• Approved $425,183 contract to Solid IT Networks for ARPA camera project
• Approved franchise to Tres Amigos Recycling for solid waste collection

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a pedestrian clear zone ordinance, an update from the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, and a review of the regular agenda. The council will also enter executive session for economic development negotiations and legal advice. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Pedestrian Clear Zone Ordinance (ID # 14154)
• Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce FY 2022-23 update (ID # 14057)
• Economic development negotiations for Project Ultra (ID # 14060)
• Legal advice regarding ex parte City of Irving (ID # 14140)

The Irving City Council held a work session on October 26, 2023, where it reached consensus to move forward with a pedestrian clear zone ordinance related to soliciting. The council also reviewed multiple zoning cases and a storm sewer easement abandonment, but no formal votes were taken during this work session. The meeting included an executive session for economic development negotiations and legal advice.

• Consensus to move forward with pedestrian clear zone ordinance
• Reviewed storm sewer easement abandonment at 4831 W. Northgate Drive
• Reviewed zoning change at SH 161 and W. Rochelle Road (ZC23-0023)
• Reviewed zoning change at 8001 Mustang Drive (ZC23-0030)
• Reviewed comprehensive plan amendment at 419 Maxwell Avenue (CP23-0015)
• Reviewed zoning change at 419 Maxwell Avenue (ZC23-0034)
• Reviewed zoning change at 3005 Pritchett Drive (ZC23-0039)
• Reviewed comprehensive plan amendment at 1409 N. Britain Road (CP23-0017)

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on using a $10 million HUD grant for housing initiatives and vote on several zoning ordinances, including changes for properties on Maxwell Avenue and State Highway 356. The meeting also includes contracts for police/fire equipment, library materials, and road maintenance, as well as facade enhancement agreements for local businesses.

• Public hearing on $10,000,000 HUD PRO Housing Grant for housing obstacles removal
• Resolution for Gateway Bonds for Planned Unit Development #6
• Lease of 4,175 sq ft office space at 600 W. Pioneer for Family Advocacy Center
• Downtown facade enhancement agreement for 202 E. Irving Blvd (up to $25,000)
• Corridor enhancement incentive for 635 E. Irving Blvd (up to $150,000)

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 3-31) with an 8-0 vote, pulling items 8, 19, and 20 for individual consideration. The meeting also included a proclamation for National Code Compliance Month and citizen comments on affordable housing, solid waste, and other topics. No substantive decisions were made on the pulled items or other agenda items during this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-31 (8-0)
• Pulled items 8, 19, and 20 for individual consideration
• Accepted minutes from October 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized Gateway Bonds for PUD #6
• Approved MOU with Texas HHSC for Family Advocacy Center lease
• Approved multiple Homeland Security Grant agreements for police and fire
• Approved interlocal agreements with Arlington EMS and Dallas County
• Approved various purchasing contracts and expenditures

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Third Amended Project Plan and Financing Plan, and consider a resolution to transfer up to $12.5 million for the North Shore Public Improvement Project. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, agreements, and purchases, including a $38.7 million bond issuance and several HVAC replacement projects. Zoning cases include a fence variance and a sign variance.

• Public hearing on TIRZ No. 1 Third Amended Project Plan and Financing Plan
• Resolution to transfer up to $12,500,000 for North Shore Public Improvement Project
• Ordinance to issue $38,700,000 in Combination Tax and Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2023
• Professional services agreements: $878,750 for Fire Station No. 8 design, $1,367,800 for new Police Gun Range design
• HVAC replacements: $266,757.20 (North Police), $448,471.28 (Valley Ranch Library), $203,265.65 (Criminal Justice Center), $473,370.50 (Human Services)

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 3-41) unanimously, including a $38.7 million taxable certificate of obligation issuance, a $12.5 million transfer for the North Shore project, and multiple professional service agreements. The council also held a public hearing on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One amended plan, but no vote was recorded on that item. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included proclamations, citizen comments, and a presentation on the BAPS temple.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-41 (9-0)
• Approved $38.7M taxable certificates of obligation (consent)
• Approved $12.5M transfer for North Shore project (consent)
• Approved $878,750 design contract for Fire Station No. 8 (consent)
• Approved $1,367,800 design contract for new Police Gun Range (consent)
• Approved $6.3M Texas Water Development Board grant agreement (consent)
• Approved $520,000 interlocal with Dallas County Utility Reclamation District (consent)
• Approved $473,370.50 HVAC replacement at Human Services Buildings (consent)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a PRO Housing grant application, proposals for federal advocacy services, the Irving Housing Finance Corporation's articles and bylaws, LIHTC scoring criteria, and two downtown/corridor enhancement grants. They will also review the regular agenda and discuss city facility naming policies and City Hall space planning.

• Discussion of Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) Grant Application
• Proposals for Federal Advocacy Professional Services
• Irving Housing Finance Corporation (IHFC) Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
• Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Scoring Criteria
• Downtown Facade Enhancement Grant for 202 E. Irving Boulevard and Corridor Enhancement Incentive Grant for 635 E. Irving Boulevard

This was a work session with no formal votes or decisions. Council discussed the PRO Housing grant application, federal advocacy services, IHFC board structure, LIHTC scoring, facade and corridor grants, naming policy, and city hall space planning. City Manager recommended a bond election or lease-to-own for a new city hall, with interim modernization.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed PRO Housing grant application process
• Reviewed proposed FY 23-24 budget adjustments
• Discussed $473,370.50 HVAC replacement contract (consent agenda item)
• Discussed $1,367,800 professional services agreement for new police gun range
• Discussed $150,000 corridor enhancement incentive for 642 E. Second Street
• Discussed special fence project plan at 1031 Pedernales Trail
• Discussed sign variance at 2621 W. Airport Freeway

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will discuss updates on an entertainment center project, proposed changes to solid waste services including rate increases, and amendments to zoning rules via conditional use permits. The meeting also includes a city operations update recognizing service excellence and a review of the regular agenda.

• Entertainment Center Update (ID #13867)
• Solid Waste Services Proposed Ordinance Changes and Rate Increases (ID #14040)
• Proposed UDC Amendments: Uses by Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (ID #14003)
• Corridor Enhancement Incentive Grant for 642 E. Second Street (ID #13997)
• Economic Development Negotiations with the Dwyer Group, Inc. (ID #14051) and Entertainment Center (ID #14001) in executive session

The Irving City Council held a work session on September 14, 2023, with no formal votes or decisions. They received updates on the Entertainment Center from Brookfield Properties, discussed several agenda items including a $19.6 million Axon contract and a water/sewer rate plan, and reviewed multiple zoning cases. The meeting was procedural, with all actions deferred to a future regular meeting.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussion-only
• Reviewed $19,611,189 Axon Enterprise contract for law enforcement equipment
• Discussed 5-year water and sewer rate plan for FY 2023-24 through 2027-2028
• Heard update on Entertainment Center from Brookfield Properties
• Reviewed corridor enhancement incentive grant for 642 E. Second Street
• Discussed solid waste services ordinance changes and rate increases
• Reviewed proposed UDC amendments for conditional use permits

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold its regular meeting to adopt the 2023-24 fiscal year budget, set the 2023 tax rate, and approve multiple contracts and resolutions. Items include bond sales, equipment purchases, fee schedules, and zoning changes.

• Adopt 2023-24 budget increasing property tax revenues
• Set 2023 tax rate and levy taxes per Texas Property Tax Code
• Approve $209,605,000 bond sale for capital expenditures
• Purchase BearCat armored vehicle for $351,132 using federal funds
• Approve $19,611,189 10-year contract with Axon Enterprise for law enforcement equipment

The Irving City Council adopted the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget, ratified the property tax revenue increase, set the 2023 tax rate, and adopted the 2023 tax roll. The council also approved a 5-year water and sewer rate plan for fiscal years 2023-24 through 2027-2028. All consent agenda items 6-49 were approved 9-0, with Councilman LaMorgese abstaining from item 28.

• Adopted 2023-2024 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Ratified FY 2023-24 budget increasing property tax revenues
• Set 2023 tax rate and levied tax per Texas Property Tax Code
• Adopted 2023 City of Irving Tax Roll
• Approved 5-year water and sewer rate plan FY 2023-24 through 2027-2028
• Approved consent agenda items 6-49 (9-0, LaMorgese abstained on item 28)
• Approved $19.6M Axon law enforcement equipment contract (consent)
• Approved $3.7M Yellowstone/Chinook water and wastewater project (consent)

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council convenes a special meeting to hold two public hearings on the proposed 2023-24 city budget and the proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 assessed value. The council will also consider a resolution expressing intent to adopt the budget on September 14, 2023.

• Public Hearing #2 on 2023-24 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Public Hearing #2 on Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Tax Rate ($0.5891 per $100 value)
• Resolution to express intent to adopt 2023-24 budget on September 14, 2023

The City Council held public hearings regarding the proposed 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget and the proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 value. Council members approved a resolution expressing their intent to consider adopting the budget on September 14, 2023.

• Approved Resolution 2023-385 to consider adoption of the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Budget on September 14, 2023 (7-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to review updates on city operations and several development projects. The body will discuss communication plans for the FY24 budget and utility rates. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice and economic development negotiations.

• Communication Plan for FY24 Budget and Utility Rates
• Delaware Creek Phase 3 Proposed Development
• North Shore Public Improvements Update
• Renaming of The Clock Tower at Whistlestop Plaza Update
• Housing Finance Corporation (HFC) Overview

The Irving City Council held a work session on August 31, 2023, to discuss agenda items and receive staff presentations. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and information gathering. Key topics included a Housing Finance Corporation overview, a review of the regular agenda, and updates on various projects. The council reached consensus to move forward with the Delaware Creek Phase 3 development.

• Consensus to move forward with Delaware Creek Phase 3 development
• Postponed R.I.S.E. Program presentation to a future meeting
• No clear consensus to re-establish active Housing Finance Corporation; more info requested
• Reviewed consent agenda items including $535,825 design contract for Animal Care Campus expansion
• Reviewed $1,098,500 ARPA-funded sidewalk replacement contract for North Nursery Road
• Reviewed $210,342 change order for water/wastewater improvements
• Reviewed $22,000,000 revenue bond issuance for University of Dallas (no city obligation)
• Reviewed multiple zoning cases; some postponed, some withdrawn, some recommended for approval/denial

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold the first public hearings on the proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget and tax rate, and consider a large consent agenda of contracts, purchases, and agreements. The consent agenda includes numerous resolutions for construction projects, professional services, and equipment purchases, as well as ordinances on curfew repeal and a negotiated settlement with Atmos Energy. Several zoning cases and companion items are also scheduled for public hearing and consideration.

• Public Hearing #1 on 2023-24 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Public Hearing #1 on Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Tax Rate
• Contract to Falkenberg Construction for $344,561.30 (ARPA-funded ADA renovations)
• Contract to Sawyers Construction for $2,253,529.00 (City Hall elevator replacement)
• Ordinance repealing Chapter 56 curfew hours for minors (state law mandate)

The Irving City Council approved the issuance of up to $22,000,000 in revenue bonds to refinance prior debt and finance educational facilities at the University of Dallas. The council also approved the consent agenda (items 4-49) with a unanimous 8-0 vote, including numerous contracts, agreements, and expenditures. Public hearings were held on the 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate, but no decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved $22M revenue bond issuance for University of Dallas (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 4-49 (8-0)
• Approved $2.25M contract for City Hall elevator replacement
• Approved $1.1M ARPA sidewalk replacement project on North Nursery Road
• Approved $535,825 design services for Animal Care Campus expansion
• Approved $84,656.67 donation from estate for Animal Services
• Approved $72,880 Keep Irving Beautiful program agreement
• Approved $400,000 Gartner economic development incentive amendment

Irving City Council - Budget Retreat

The City Council is holding a budget retreat to review revenues, expenditures, and rates for the General, Water and Sewer, Municipal Drainage Utility, and Solid Waste Services funds. The body will discuss budget goals, capital improvement projects, and the proposed FY 2023-24 General Fund budget of $289.5 million.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.5891 per $100 valuation
• Resolution to issue up to $38.7 million in Certificates of Obligation for West Irving Creek drainage improvements
• Discussion of a $6.3 million grant from the Texas Water Development Board for West Irving Creek
• Review of the Solid Waste Twice Weekly Manual Service Model and implementation
• Executive session regarding real property at 1735 Senter Rd.

City Council held a budget retreat to review FY23-24 goals, including public safety staffing and solid waste collection. Council approved a notice to issue certificates of obligation for drainage improvements and expressed intent to consider a tax rate not exceeding the current rate.

• Approved Resolution 2023-340 to publish notice of intent to issue up to $38.7M in Certificates of Obligation for West Irving Creek drainage improvements (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-341 expressing intent to consider adopting a tax rate not to exceed $0.5891 per $100 valuation (8-1)

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss economic development trends, land use planning, and multiple infrastructure projects including road reconstructions and park developments. The meeting also includes discussions on public safety, homelessness initiatives, and library policies.

• Economic Development trends and retaining corporate tax base
• Land Use and Housing Plan review
• PUD 6 and Former Exxon Property redevelopment opportunities
• Esters Road Reconstruction and Luna Road expansion
• Park Development on DFW Property along SH 161

The Irving City Council held a special meeting on August 12, 2023, to discuss a wide range of topics including economic development, housing, infrastructure, public safety, and homelessness. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion-only work session. The mayor and councilmembers shared perspectives and directed staff to follow up on several items, such as reviewing the off-street parking issue and bringing a solicitation ordinance forward.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was discussion-only
• Referred debt capacity and ceiling item to Audit & Finance Committee
• Referred off-street parking issue to Community Services Committee
• City Manager to recommend setting aside funds for strategic property purchases
• City Manager to provide inventory of city-owned properties and vacant land
• PUD 6 master plan to be brought back to Planning & Development Committee
• Solicitation ordinance to be presented to council soon

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss city operations, including a Let's Play Irving update, review the regular agenda, and consider an ordinance update for solid waste services. The council will also enter executive session to deliberate on real property at 222-228 Falcon Drive. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Solid Waste Services Ordinance Update (ID # 13892)
• Deliberation on real property at 222-228 Falcon Drive (ID # 13905)
• Let's Play Irving update
• Review of regular agenda

The Irving City Council held a work session on August 3, 2023, reviewing agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. No formal votes were taken; discussions included a DART property purchase for Fire Station No. 8, vehicle purchases, and several zoning cases. The solid waste ordinance update was postponed for further changes, and two zoning items were postponed to August 31, 2023.

• Reviewed DART property purchase for Fire Station No. 8 ($2,501,496)
• Noted vehicle purchase item amended and pulled for individual consideration
• Postponed solid waste ordinance update for additional Council changes
• Postponed zoning cases CP23-0011 and ZC23-0029 to August 31, 2023
• Noted Councilman Kyle Taylor abstained from CDBG and Consolidated Plan discussions

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding land use assumptions and capital improvement plans for the possible adoption of impact fees. The body is also considering several zoning changes and approving various municipal service contracts.

• Public hearing on possible adoption of impact fees for water, wastewater, streets, and storm water drainage
• Agreement with DART for $2,501,496.00 to purchase 3.05 acres at 5601 Riverside Drive for Fire Station No. 8
• Engineering services agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for $869,260.00 for Rochelle Road reconstruction design
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 33 regarding refuse, garbage, and weeds, including rates and fees
• Zoning changes for properties at SH 161 and W. Rochelle Road, 1420 Westridge Circle North, 8001 Mustang Drive, 833 Balleywood Road, and 3800-3803 N. SH 161

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 3-34) in an 8-0 vote, with item 28 pulled for individual consideration. The agenda included a $2.5M agreement with DART to purchase land for a future fire station, a $869K engineering contract for Rochelle Road reconstruction design, and a development agreement for low-to-moderate income housing. The council also held public hearings and first readings on impact fees and a refuse ordinance amendment, but no final votes were taken on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-34 (8-0), pulling item 28 for individual consideration
• Approved $2,501,496 DART agreement for 3.05 acres at 5601 Riverside Drive for Fire Station No. 8
• Approved $869,260 engineering services agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins for Rochelle Road reconstruction design
• Approved development agreement with Bear Creek Development Corporation for single-family homes for low to moderate-income families
• Approved $589,432 professional services agreement with Walter P. Moore for police and fire training driving skills pad
• Approved $154,081 purchase of modular office building for Municipal Drainage Utility field operations
• Approved $141,779.42 change order for Nursery Road paving and utility improvements
• Approved $51,072.55 sole source renewal with ESO Solutions for fire record management system

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on the Trinity River Authority wastewater system, a proposal for the Irving Leading Interns for Tomorrow (ILIFT) program, a domestic violence shelter discussion, and an update to the Solid Waste Services Ordinance. The council will also review the regular agenda and hear citizen comments. Executive session items involve legal advice and negotiations for real estate and economic development.

• Trinity River Authority Central Regional Wastewater System update
• Irving Leading Interns for Tomorrow (ILIFT) proposal
• Domestic violence shelter discussion
• Solid Waste Services Ordinance update
• Executive session: negotiations for 200 N. Main St. and 211, 213, 221 E. Irving Blvd.

The Irving City Council held a work session on July 13, 2023, discussing agenda items but took no formal votes. They reviewed a proposed comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for approximately 263 acres at 2100 S. Nursery Road and 2241, 2245, 2249 S. Walton Walker Boulevard, with staff recommending denial. Other discussions included a school crossing guard agreement, a TxDOT landscaping grant amendment, a wastewater system update, an internship program proposal, a domestic violence shelter partnership, and a solid waste ordinance update. The council also entered executive session for legal, real estate, and economic development negotiations.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Discussed comprehensive plan amendment CP23-0003 for 263 acres at Nursery Road and Walton Walker (staff recommends denial)
• Discussed zoning change ZC23-0011 for same property (staff recommends denial)
• Discussed school crossing guard services agreement with All City Management Services ($817,971.80)
• Discussed TxDOT amendment for landscaping along Loop 12
• Discussed Trinity River Authority wastewater system update
• Discussed ILIFT internship program proposal
• Discussed domestic violence shelter partnership with Dallas County

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change for approximately 263 acres at 2100 S. Nursery Road and 2241, 2245, and 2249 S. Walton Walker Boulevard, changing the land use from Open Space/Traditional Neighborhood to Industrial and from AG/M-FW to S-P-2 (ML-20) Light Industrial with a height variance. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.98 million water improvement project, a $2.92 million Microsoft enterprise agreement, and a $817,971.80 school crossing guard services agreement. The council will also select a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem and make board appointments.

• Public hearing on 2023-2028 Consolidated Plan and 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for HUD federal funds
• Rezoning of ~263 acres at 2100 S. Nursery Road and S. Walton Walker Blvd to Light Industrial (S-P-2 ML-20) with height variance
• Contract award to SYB Construction for $1,983,781.50 for Belt Line Road Water Improvement Project
• Three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement totaling $2,921,817.16
• School crossing guard services agreement with All City Management Services for $817,971.80

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 3-28) unanimously, including a $817,971.80 school crossing guard services agreement, a $1.98M water improvement contract, and a $2.92M Microsoft enterprise agreement. The council also heard public comments on trash collection and police patrols, and administered oaths to newly elected members. No substantive decisions were made on zoning cases or appointments, as those items were not individually considered.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-28 (9-0)
• Approved $817,971.80 school crossing guard services contract with All City Management Services (9-0)
• Awarded $1,983,781.50 contract to SYB Construction for Belt Line Road water improvements (9-0)
• Approved $2,921,817.16 three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (9-0)
• Approved $1,300,000 Stryker cots and power load systems purchase (9-0)
• Approved $1,012,102 for two Ford E-450 sewer inspection vans (9-0)
• Approved $221,034 payment to Recon Infosec for security operations maintenance (9-0)
• Administered oath of office to new council members Khabeer, Cronenwett, and Mayor Stopfer

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting with a single discussion item: the annual cybersecurity awareness training for council members. This is a routine training session, not a decision-making agenda. Public comments on agenda items are permitted.

• Annual City Council Cybersecurity Awareness Training (Work Session Item #13807)

The Irving City Council held a special meeting on June 29, 2023, primarily for a work session. Information Security Officer Jose Mendez presented the Annual City Council Cybersecurity Awareness Training. No formal decisions, votes, or public comments occurred; the meeting adjourned at approximately 12:50 PM.

• Received cybersecurity awareness training presentation (no vote)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including updates on city operations, a legislative update, retiree health benefits, a proposed multi-generational recreation facility and aquatics center, a domestic violence shelter, solid waste services ordinance, and a policy on naming city facilities. The council will also review the regular agenda and enter executive session for legal and real estate negotiations regarding an entertainment center and a zoning case at 8000 Walton Blvd.

• Retiree Health Benefits Update and Discussion
• Multi-Generational Community Recreation Facility and Aquatics Center Proposal Update
• Domestic Violence Shelter Discussion
• Solid Waste Services Ordinance Update
• Renaming of Whistlestop Plaza/Clock Tower Update

The City Council held a work session to review upcoming agenda items and receive updates on city operations. No formal votes were taken on the regular agenda items, though consensus was reached to postpone a development agreement for low-income housing.

• Consensus to postpone development agreement for low-income housing at Senter Road, Iowa Street, and W. 11th Street
• Postponed Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CP23-0003) and Zoning Change (ZC23-0011) at S. Nursery Road and S. Walton Walker Blvd
• Postponed Solid Waste Services Ordinance Update to 7/13/2023

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold the second public hearing on the 2023-24 fiscal year budget and consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, purchases, and ordinances. Items include a $2.9 million water tank rehabilitation, a $756,352 splash pad pump-house replacement, and several zoning changes. The meeting also includes a public hearing on impact fees and a development agreement for affordable housing.

• Public Hearing #2 on 2023-24 City of Irving Fiscal Year Budget
• Resolution awarding $2,946,780.80 to Classic Protective Coatings for Walnut Hill Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation
• Resolution awarding $756,352.45 to MART, Inc. for Northwest Park Splash Pad Pump-House Replacement
• Resolution approving development agreement with Bear Creek Development Corp. for single-family homes for low/moderate-income families at 1211 & 1215 Senter Road, 1016 Iowa Street, 221 W. 11th Street
• Ordinance for zoning change on 263.31 acres at 2100 S. Nursery Road from Open Space/Traditional Neighborhood to Industrial

City Council approved a consent agenda covering items 3-37, which included various infrastructure projects, vehicle purchases, and service agreements. Item 14 regarding a development agreement for low-to-moderate-income housing was postponed to July 13, 2023.

• Approved $2.9M bid for Walnut Hill Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation (9-0)
• Approved $756,352.45 contract for Northwest Park Splash Pad Pump-House Replacement (9-0)
• Approved $448,348.90 for 10 Toyota trucks (9-0)
• Approved $723,516.00 engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $343,615.10 for ARPA funded Cisco computing upgrades (9-0)
• Approved $251,715.00 for a Komatsu dozer (9-0)
• Approved $195,265.00 for a Ford F550 with crane body (9-0)
• Postponed development agreement for Senter Road, Iowa Street, and W. 11th Street to July 13, 2023 (9-0)

Irving City Council - Special Meeting

The Irving City Council is holding a special meeting to canvass the official results of the June 10, 2023 runoff election for Council Places 3 and 5, and to administer the oath of office to the elected members. The agenda includes only these procedural items, with no other substantive business.

• Canvass runoff election results for Council Place 3 (Mark Zeske vs. Abdul Khabeer) and Place 5 (Heather A. Stroup vs. Mark Cronenwett)
• Adopt ordinance declaring election results (ID # 13763)
• Administer statement of elected officer and oath of office to new Council members for Places 3 and 5

The Irving City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2023-10761, canvassing the returns of the June 10, 2023 runoff election for City Council Places 3 and 5. The ordinance declared Mark Zeske and Heather A. Stroup as the winners, but the minutes then record that Abdul Khabeer and Mark Cronenwett were administered the oath of office for those seats. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 2023-10761 canvassing runoff election results (unanimous)
• Administered oath of office to Abdul Khabeer (Place 3) and Mark Cronenwett (Place 5)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including development infrastructure impact fees, an affordable housing land bank program with possible acquisition of tax foreclosure properties, a solid waste services collection analysis and consultant contract, and the renaming of Whistlestop Plaza/Clock Tower. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice on a lawsuit and economic development negotiations with Gartner, Inc.

• Development Infrastructure Impact and Impact Fee Discussion (ID # 13698)
• Affordable Housing Land Bank Program and Possible Acquisition of Tax Foreclosure Properties (ID # 13687)
• Solid Waste Services Collection Analysis/Cost of Service Consultant Contract Discussion (ID # 13704)
• Renaming of Whistlestop Plaza/Clock Tower (ID # 13749)
• Executive session: Legal advice on City of Irving v. Shiraz Enterprises, Ltd. (ID # 13728) and Gartner, Inc. negotiations (ID # 13746)

The Irving City Council held a work session to review items scheduled for a future regular meeting. Staff presented updates on budget adjustments, vehicle purchases, bond issuances, and proposed ordinances regarding BYOB venues and land development. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were taken during this session.

• Reviewed Consent Agenda items for future regular meeting
• Pulled hotel tax lawsuit resolutions for executive session
• Discussed proposed BYOB venue ordinance
• Discussed renaming Whistlestop Plaza/Clock Tower
• Reviewed affordable housing land bank program
• Reviewed solid waste collection analysis options
• Reviewed development infrastructure impact fees
• Convened executive session for legal and real estate matters

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 fiscal year budget and consider a large consent agenda with dozens of resolutions and ordinances, including contracts, purchases, and bond issuances. The meeting also includes individual consideration items such as a BYOB venue permit program and a childcare ordinance, plus several zoning cases.

• Public hearing on 2023-24 fiscal year budget
• Resolution approving 3.75% salary increase and $5,000 bonus for City Manager
• Authorizing lawsuits against three hotels for delinquent hotel occupancy taxes
• Contract awards: $1.46M for Campion Trail Elm Fork Extension, $888,729.81 for fire station generators, $1.99M for two fire engines
• Ordinances authorizing issuance of bonds, certificates of obligation, and tax notes

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 3-73) unanimously, including authorizing lawsuits against three hotel owners to recover delinquent hotel occupancy taxes, a 3.75% salary increase for the city manager, and multiple contracts and purchases. Items 9, 10, and 11 were pulled for individual consideration but were approved as part of the consent agenda. The meeting also included a public hearing on the 2023-24 budget and a zoning case for a property at 8001 Mustang Drive, but no final decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved consent agenda items 3-73 (9-0)
• Authorized lawsuit against H23 Dallas Owners LLC for delinquent hotel occupancy taxes (item 9)
• Authorized lawsuit against DFW H38 Owner LLC for delinquent hotel occupancy taxes (item 10)
• Authorized lawsuit against HCRE Las Colinas TRS, LLC for delinquent hotel occupancy taxes (item 11)
• Approved 3.75% salary increase for city manager with $5,000 merit payment and $10,000 annual deferred compensation (item 7)
• Approved $1,459,500 contract for Campion Trail Elm Fork Extension Phase I (item 18)
• Approved $888,729.81 for generator replacements at fire stations (item 16)
• Approved $1,999,412 for two Pierce Enforcer pumpers (item 59)

Irving City Council - Budget Retreat

The Irving City Council is meeting for a budget retreat, but the agenda includes several action items. The council will canvass the May 6 municipal and special election results, administer the oath to a newly elected member, and order a June 10 runoff election for City Council Places 3 and 5. They will also consider amendments to the city code regarding the city manager's signatory authority, approve exterior modifications to the Toyota Music Factory, and award a $180,000 contract for fiber optic locate services. The retreat also includes discussions on classification and compensation, solid waste services, aquatics, retiree health care, capital improvements, property tax, and other topics.

• Canvass May 6 municipal election results for Mayor and Council Places 3 and 5
• Canvass special election results on home rule charter amendments
• Order June 10 runoff election for Council Places 3 and 5
• Approve $180,000 annual contract to USIC Locating Services for fiber optic locate services
• Approve exterior modifications to Building D1 at Toyota Music Factory, 300 West Las Colinas Boulevard

The Irving City Council unanimously approved canvassing the May 6, 2023 election results, including the special election on charter amendments, and ordered a runoff election for City Council Places 3 and 5 on June 10, 2023. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including amendments to the City Manager's signatory authority, a structural alteration at Toyota Music Factory, and a fiber optic locate services contract. During the budget retreat, the council reached consensus to move forward with the City Manager's compensation study recommendation, maintain the current one-day solid waste collection model, demolish Lee and Lively pools, implement a new Medic 8, and other initiatives.

• Adopted ordinance canvassing May 6 election results (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance canvassing special election on charter amendments (8-0)
• Ordered runoff election for City Council Places 3 and 5 on June 10, 2023 (8-0)
• Amended Chapter 16 to authorize City Manager signatory authority (8-0)
• Approved structural alterations to Building D1 at Toyota Music Factory (8-0)
• Awarded $180,000 contract to USIC Locating Services for fiber optic locate services (8-0)
• Consensus to fund compensation to 70th percentile this fiscal year and 80th percentile for FY23-24
• Consensus to maintain one-day collection, resume unlimited brush pick up, and contract consultant for hybrid/automation analysis

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions for contracts, expenditures, and agreements, plus public hearings on zoning cases and a comprehensive plan amendment. The most consequential items include a $2.34 million contract for the Valley View Lane pavement project design and a $1.93 million water/wastewater improvement project. The council will also consider several zoning changes and a comprehensive plan amendment affecting 23 areas.

• Resolution approving $2,342,413 for Valley View Lane pavement project design
• Resolution approving $1,933,559 for Adams, Lincoln, Monroe and Cypress water/wastewater improvements
• Ordinance for zoning change at 8000 Walton Boulevard from Neighborhood Commercial to Mid-Density Residential
• Ordinance for zoning change at 2001 and 2005 W. Airport Freeway to Community Commercial with auto sales
• Resolution re-appointing members to DART Board of Directors

City Council approved a consent agenda containing 30 items, including several multi-million dollar contracts for HVAC replacements, road design, and water improvements. The council also authorized various service agreements and land easements.

• Approved $3.2M roof replacement for Irving Arts Center (9-0)
• Approved $2.3M design contract for Valley View Lane Pavement Project (9-0)
• Approved $1.9M water and wastewater improvement project (9-0)
• Approved $1.8M HVAC replacement for Irving Arts Center (9-0)
• Approved $1.8M bid for Doe Branch Discharge Improvements Project (9-0)
• Approved $1.2M contract for Keeler Park Improvement Project (9-0)
• Approved $1M concrete and drainage repair bid (9-0)
• Approved $295,422 HVAC replacement for Heritage Senior Center (9-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a semi-annual update from the Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau, a review of the General Fund budget, proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding event centers and related entertainment uses, and a review of the purpose of advisory boards. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal advice on a lawsuit. Several items were postponed from the April 20 meeting and are now scheduled for discussion.

• Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau semi-annual update
• General Fund budget review
• Proposed UDC amendments for event centers and entertainment uses
• Review of purpose of advisory boards
• Executive session on legal advice for Edwin Muniz v. City of Irving

The Irving City Council held a work session to review agenda items, including a $2,342,413 design contract for the Valley View Lane pavement project and several zoning cases. No formal votes were taken, but consensus was reached to move forward with proposed UDC amendments for event centers. The meeting included an executive session for legal advice.

• Consensus to move forward with proposed UDC amendments for event centers and related entertainment uses
• Reviewed $2,342,413 design contract for Valley View Lane pavement project (total project cost est. $30M)
• Reviewed $1,933,559.25 expenditure for Adams, Lincoln, Monroe and Cypress water/wastewater improvements
• Reviewed $1,854,070.55 expenditure for HVAC replacement at Irving Arts Center
• Discussed final plat for Avadene Single Family Addition (PL23-0005) at 6700 Las Colinas Blvd
• Discussed zoning change for 8000 Walton Blvd (CP23-0004, ZC23-0012) with staff recommending denial
• Noted withdrawal of zoning case ZC23-0017 at 2001/2005 W. Airport Freeway
• Discussed General Fund budget, including staff retention and street improvements

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss city operations, including a DART update, mid-year reports from two chambers of commerce, a General Fund budget review, and proposed UDC amendments for event centers. They will also review the regular agenda and discuss policies on facility naming and recognizing former Mayor Marvin Randall. The meeting includes executive sessions for economic development negotiations with Microsoft, Pioneer Natural Resources, and Project Evergreen, plus a personnel matter.

• General Fund Budget Review (ID # 13609)
• Proposed UDC Amendments: Event Centers and Related Entertainment Uses (ID # 13563)
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Update (ID # 13546)
• Economic Development Negotiations with Microsoft Corporation (executive session)
• Economic Development Negotiations with Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. (executive session)

The Irving City Council held a work session on April 20, 2023, discussing multiple agenda items but taking no formal votes. Council reached consensus to name the clock tower after former Mayor Marvin Randall, to skip a transportation summit in 2023, and to send a property naming policy back to committee. Several items were postponed to May 4, 2023, and the council met in executive session for economic development and personnel matters.

• Consensus to name clock tower after former Mayor Marvin Randall
• Consensus to not hold transportation summit in 2023, re-evaluate for 2024
• Consensus to send property naming policy back to Planning and Development Committee
• Postponed General Fund Budget Review to May 4, 2023
• Postponed UDC amendments on event centers to May 4, 2023
• Postponed advisory board review to May 4, 2023

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, agreements, and zoning changes. Key items include distributing $2.3 million in federal COVID relief funds for small business recovery, approving an economic development incentive for Kelly-Moore Paint Company, and several zoning changes. The meeting also includes public hearings on all items.

• Resolution authorizing $2,310,274 in CSLFRF funds and $500,000 in CDBG-CV funds for the Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Program
• Economic development incentive agreement with Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc. up to $75,000
• Development agreement and land conveyance at 801, 806, 812 Iowa Street to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for three homes
• Zoning change at 8001 Mustang Drive from residential to townhouse (ZC23-0004)
• UDC amendment to add 'Hookah Lounge' as a permitted use in certain districts

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2-27) with a 9-0 vote, pulling item 16 for individual consideration. Item 16, a development agreement conveying city-owned property at 801, 806, and 812 Iowa Street to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for three single-family homes, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only proclamations, citizen comments, and a budget overview.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-27 (9-0)
• Approved development agreement and property conveyance to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for three homes at 801, 806, 812 Iowa Street
• Approved budget adjustment #6 to 2022-23 fiscal year budget (item 4)
• Authorized $2,310,274 in CSLFRF and $500,000 in CDBG-CV funds for Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Program (item 13)
• Approved $75,000 economic development incentive for Kelly-Moore Paint Company (item 14)
• Approved $955,040 contract for Ross Valve multiple orifice valves (item 18)
• Approved $2,500,000 ARPA-funded asphalt, milling, and overlay services (item 22)
• Approved $285,000 professional services agreement for economic development strategic plan (item 23)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several operational and policy items, including an update on retiree health insurance, a financial management overview, and a review of enterprise funds budgets. They will also consider a policy for naming city facilities and properties, an update on the Heritage Crossing land bank property at 512 S. O'Connor Rd., and the possible dissolution of the Irving Museum Advisory Board and Irving Youth Council. The meeting includes an executive session for economic development negotiations with Flowserve Corporation.

• Retiree Health Insurance Update (ID # 13550)
• Financial Management Overview (ID # 13548)
• Enterprise Funds Budget Review (ID # 13549)
• City Facility and Property Naming & Dedication Policy Discussion (ID # 13511)
• Heritage Crossing Land Bank Property - 512 S. O'Connor Rd. Update (ID # 13541)

The Irving City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They reached consensus to table a comprehensive plan amendment (CP23-0001) for 8001 Mustang Drive to April 20, 2023, to be considered with the related zoning case. They also agreed to move forward with a redevelopment proposal for 512 S. O'Connor Rd., dissolve the Irving Museum Advisory Board and the Youth Council, and begin creating a city facility naming policy. No citizen comments or city operations updates were provided.

• Tabled comprehensive plan amendment CP23-0001 for 8001 Mustang Drive to April 20, 2023
• Consensus to move forward with redevelopment proposal for 512 S. O'Connor Rd.
• Agreed to dissolve Irving Museum Advisory Board
• Agreed to dissolve Youth Council appointed by City Council
• Consensus to create a city facility and property naming policy

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts, expenditures, and ordinances, including a $24.2 million contract for the Conflans Road Extension Project and a $1.77 million contract for Cedar Drive paving. They will also hold public hearings on three zoning changes and a comprehensive plan amendment. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and budget adjustments.

• Award $24,178,607.52 contract to Zachry Construction for Conflans Road Extension
• Award $1,765,532.72 contract to SYB Construction for Cedar Drive paving and utility improvements
• Approve $946,322 expenditure for Jack D. Huffman Building Parks and Recreation Suite build-out
• Zoning change at 2326 Fairfax Drive to allow duplex with setback variance
• Repeal Irving Museum Advisory Board and Irving Youth Council ordinances

City Council approved a consent agenda containing 46 items, including major infrastructure projects and budget adjustments. The council also repealed the Irving Museum Advisory Board and the Irving Youth Council.

• Approved $24,178,607.52 contract for Conflans Road Extension Project
• Approved $1,765,532.72 contract for Cedar Drive Paving and Utility Improvements
• Approved $4M for asphalt, milling, and overlay services via Texas Materials Group, Inc.
• Approved $1.5M for concrete repair of sidewalks, utility cuts, streets, and alleys
• Approved $946,322.00 for Jack D. Huffman Building Parks and Recreation suite build-out
• Repealed the Irving Museum Advisory Board (9-0)
• Repealed the Irving Youth Council (9-0)
• Rejected all proposals for Police CAD RMS Replacement

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing resolutions for various contracts and purchases, including a $1,000,000 architectural services agreement, a $827,700 mitigation credit purchase, and multiple equipment and service contracts. The council will also consider an ordinance to cancel the May 6, 2023 mayoral election because the candidate is unopposed, and will hear a city operations update and a mayor's report.

• Resolution approving $1,000,000 IDIQ architectural services with Elements of Architecture, Inc.
• Resolution approving $827,700 mitigation credit purchase from Rockin' K on Chambers Creek, LLC
• Ordinance cancelling May 6, 2023 mayoral election due to unopposed candidate
• Resolution approving $92,836 for two Chevrolet vehicles
• Resolution approving $1,350,000 for tire contracts

City Council approved a consent agenda covering items 2-21, with the exception of item 5, which was postponed, and item 21, which was pulled for individual consideration. Approved actions include various professional service agreements, vehicle purchases, and infrastructure project funding.

• Approved consulting agreement with John J. Duncan, PD. for EBT Scanning up to $71,000 (9-0)
• Approved $74,765 addendum with Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. for Pressure Zone Boundary Change Project (9-0)
• Approved $827,700 mitigation credit sales agreement with Rockin' K on Chambers Creek, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $92,836 purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, LLC (9-0)
• Approved $800,000 for automotive parts and tires from Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts (9-0)
• Approved $1.35M annual contracts with Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Center and Rick's Tire Service, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved $748,900 engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Carbon Pump Station (9-0)
• Postponed architectural services agreement with Elements of Architecture, Inc. (9-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed BYOB ordinance, zoning amendments for hookah lounges and accessory uses, a five-year update to the comprehensive plan, and potential changes to city boards and commissions. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• BYOB ordinance proposal (ID # 13472)
• Unified Development Code amendments for hookah lounge regulations (ID # 13496)
• Unified Development Code amendments for accessory uses, Sect. 3.1 (ID # 12767)
• Comprehensive Plan 5-year update review (ID # 13400)
• Discussion of dissolving Irving Museum Advisory Board and Board of Health, and repurposing Irving Youth Council (ID # 13493)

The Irving City Council held a work session on March 9, 2023, where it reached consensus to move forward with a proposed BYOB ordinance and to dissolve the Irving Museum Advisory Board and Board of Health. The council also discussed but did not vote on several other items, including a $1,000,000 architectural services agreement that was pulled for future consideration. No formal votes were taken during this work session.

• Consensus to move forward with BYOB ordinance proposal
• Consensus to dissolve Irving Museum Advisory Board and Board of Health
• Architectural services agreement with Elements of Architecture, Inc. ($1,000,000) pulled for future meeting

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts and purchases, including a $1.6 million fire truck and a $616,382 youth center renovation. They will also hold a public hearing on a new drainage charge schedule and vote on a request for local support for an affordable housing development. Several zoning changes and a smoking ordinance amendment are also on the agenda.

• Purchase of Pierce Aerial 100' Ladder Truck for $1,600,000
• Contract award to Taurus Commercial, Inc. for $616,382 for Lively Pointe Youth Center Renovation
• Ordinance amending drainage utility charges (new fee schedule)
• Resolution supporting affordable housing at 8000 Walton Blvd
• Zoning change for 10.54 acres at 7810/7815 Jetstar Drive from commercial to light industrial

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2-21) unanimously, including a $1.6 million fire truck purchase, a $616,382 youth center renovation contract, and a $429,024 land purchase. Item 20 (smoking ordinance amendment) was pulled for individual consideration, but no separate vote is recorded in the minutes. The council also held a public hearing on drainage charges and considered an affordable housing request, but no decisions on those items are recorded.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-21 (9-0)
• Approved $1,600,000 purchase of Pierce Aerial ladder truck (consent)
• Awarded $616,382 contract to Taurus Commercial for Lively Pointe Youth Center renovation (consent)
• Approved $429,024.47 purchase of 4.05 acres at 720 N. Main St. (consent)
• Approved $1,220,500 purchase of five ambulance bodies (consent)
• Approved $335,693.33 ARPA-funded City Wi-Fi Park electrical contract (consent)
• Approved $171,445.52 for Running Bear Park playground surfacing (consent)
• Approved $96,204.80 bid for four fuel storage tanks (consent)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed parks and recreation grant program, conditions at multi-family complexes, a small business gift card pilot for the Heritage District, a 5-year update to the Comprehensive Plan, and the HOME ARP final draft plan. The agenda also includes citizen comments and a review of the regular agenda. Two items were postponed from a previous meeting and will be discussed now.

• Irving Parks and Recreation Grant Program Proposal (ID # 13198)
• Multi-Family Complex Conditions (ID # 13423)
• Heritage District Small Business Gift Card Pilot Program (ID # 13426)
• Review Comprehensive Plan 5 Year Update (ID # 13399)
• HOME ARP Final Draft Plan (ID # 13467)

The Irving City Council held a work session to review agenda items, including a budget adjustment, a DART interlocal agreement, and an affordable housing proposal at 8000 Walton Blvd. No formal votes were taken; decisions will occur at a future regular meeting. The council also discussed a proposed Heritage District gift card program without reaching consensus.

• Reviewed budget adjustment #4 for 2022-23 fiscal year
• Discussed purchase of Pierce Aerial ladder truck for up to $1.6M
• Reviewed DART interlocal agreement for public transportation improvements
• Discussed affordable housing proposal at 8000 Walton Blvd
• No consensus on Heritage District gift card pilot program
• Discussed HOME-ARP plan for non-congregate shelter

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council is holding a work session to discuss and review several items, including a winter storm operations update, city hall complex space planning, changes to the smoking ordinance, regulation of hookah lounges, multi-family complex conditions, a gift card pilot program for the Heritage District, an economic development strategic plan update, a comprehensive plan update, a low-income housing tax credit application, solid waste services ordinance revisions, and a DART interlocal agreement. The council will also hold an executive session for economic development negotiations and legal advice. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• City Hall Complex Site and Space Planning Discussion
• Smoking Ordinance Changes
• Regulation of Hookah Lounges
• Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application Review
• DART Interlocal Agreement for Public Transportation System

The Irving City Council held a work session on February 9, 2023, discussing multiple agenda items but taking no formal votes. Council reached consensus to explore constructing a new city hall on an existing site and at a new central location, and to move forward with smoking ordinance changes including a 15-foot patio distance and keeping city facilities non-smoking. Several items were postponed, including multi-family complex conditions, Heritage District gift card pilot, comprehensive plan review, and solid waste ordinance revision.

• Consensus to explore new city hall construction on existing site and new central location
• Consensus to move forward with smoking ordinance changes, patio distance set to 15 feet, city facilities remain non-smoking
• Consensus to move forward with staff recommendation on hookah lounge regulations, redefining tobacco-related businesses
• Postponed multi-family complex conditions discussion to 2/23/2023
• Postponed Heritage District small business gift card pilot program to 2/23/2023
• Postponed comprehensive plan 5-year update discussion
• Postponed solid waste services ordinance revision discussion

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and purchases, including a $1.9 million acquisition of five garbage trucks, and hold a public hearing on a new drainage charge schedule. The meeting also includes zoning cases, a special election call, and various resolutions for services and equipment.

• Purchase of five 2023 Crane Carrier trucks with New Way bodies for $1,900,090
• Public hearing on new drainage utility charges (Item 43)
• Special election on May 6, 2023 for charter amendments and municipal election
• Zoning change for 2.74 acres at 2005/2009 State Highway 356 and Fleming Ave to townhouse residential
• Contract with Dallas County for election services up to $300,000

The Irving City Council approved the consent agenda (items 2-42) unanimously, which included budget adjustments, an election services contract with Dallas County, and various contracts and purchases. The council also held public hearings and considered zoning cases, but no individual decisions were recorded beyond the consent agenda approval. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

• Approved consent agenda items 2-42 (9-0)
• Approved minutes for January 12, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved budget adjustment #9 to 2021-22 fiscal year (9-0)
• Approved budget adjustment #3 to 2022-23 fiscal year (9-0)
• Approved election services contract with Dallas County up to $300,000 (9-0)
• Approved settlement with Shiraz Enterprises et al. (9-0)
• Approved additional Flock Group camera hardware and subscription (9-0)
• Approved special election for charter amendments on May 6, 2023 (9-0)

Irving City Council - Work Session

The Irving City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items, including recommendations from the Charter Review Committee, possible amendments to the Smoking Ordinance, a downtown facade grant proposal, solid waste services, and City Hall space planning. These are discussion topics, not final decisions.

• Charter Review Committee recommendations
• Possible amendments to the Smoking Ordinance
• Downtown Facade & Sign Enhancement Grant Proposal - 109 S Main
• Solid Waste Services Operations Update & Chapter 33 Ordinance Discussion
• City Hall Complex Site and Space Planning Discussion

The Irving City Council held a work session and reached consensus on several items, including moving forward with Charter Review Committee recommendations (without a compensation increase for Mayor and Council), bringing back the smoking ordinance with more information on distance requirements, proceeding with the Downtown Facade & Sign Enhancement Grant for 109 S Main, and moving forward with staff's recommended solid waste ordinance changes. No formal votes were taken; these were consensus decisions for future action.

• Consensus to move forward with Charter Review Committee propositions without compensation increase for Mayor and Council
• Consensus to bring back smoking ordinance with more information on distance requirements
• Consensus to move forward with Downtown Facade & Sign Enhancement Grant proposal for 109 S Main
• Consensus to move forward with staff's recommended solid waste ordinance changes

Irving City Council - Regular Meeting

The Irving City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering contracts, ordinances, and zoning cases. Key items include a $38.5 million bid for the Carbon Pump Station Reconstruction Project, adoption of 2021 international building codes, and calling the May 2023 municipal election. Several zoning changes and sign variances are also scheduled for public hearing.

• Bid of $38,497,000 to Crescent Constructors for Carbon Pump Station Reconstruction
• Ordinance calling May 6, 2023 election for Mayor and Council Places 3 and 5
• Adoption of 2021 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Fuel Gas, Existing Building, Swimming Pool, and Electrical Codes
• Resolution for $476,888.25 grant for Bullet Resistant Shield Project
• Zoning change for Politano's Pizza & Pasta at 8704 Cypress Waters Blvd