Public Meetings - Plano, Texas

The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission convened on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:01 PM. The meeting featured a consent agenda, four public hearings on development platting and comprehensive plan amendments, and the election of vice chairs. All formal votes taken during the meeting were unanimous (7-0), as Commissioner Barron was absent due to a family obligation. Consent Calendar - The commission approved the consent agenda by a 7-0 vote, acting on routine and non-controversial items in a single motion. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public registered to speak during the public hearings or the general comments of public interest period. An applicant for Item 1 addressed the commission to provide clarification on project details. Discussion Items Items 1 & 2: Preliminary Replats for Meadows Baptist Church and Meadowsbrook Residential - The commission held public hearings on two related preliminary replats to subdivide a single 13.3-acre lot into two separate subdivisions: an existing religious facility lot and a 50-lot single-family residential neighborhood with three open space lots. - Staff recommended approval. Commissioners Lally and Tong questioned the maintenance responsibilities for the shared detention pond. Applicant Jim Douglas (Douglas Properties) confirmed the homeowners association (HOA) for the residential subdivision is responsible for maintaining the pond, which will also serve the church and runoff from adjacent properties. - Commissioner Bronsky expressed strong support for the project, identifying it as an opportunity to add 50 single-family homes to Plano. Motion to approve Item 1 carried 7-0. - For Item 2, commissioners noted the plat aligns with the previously approved PD 44 SF 7 zoning, including a required 20-foot landscape edge and ornamental fence. Commissioner Alley commended the applicant and neighboring community for their collaborative compromise throughout the zoning process. Motion to approve Item 2 carried 7-0. Item 3: Replat for Park Boulevard Estates West School Site - Lead Planner Donna Sepulveda presented a replat for Plano Independent School District to dedicate and abandon easements necessary for a proposed public school on an 11.9-acre lot. Motion to approve Item 3 carried 7-0. Item 4: Comprehensive Plan Amendment 2026-001 - Senior Planner Maryam Zahir presented proposed updates to the Social and Natural Environment pillars of the Comprehensive Plan as part of a mandated biennial review and established 10-year review schedule. - The proposed amendments fell into three categories: informational updates to background text, revisions reflecting completed or partially completed actions, and clarifications to implementation approaches. - Staff specifically addressed commission feedback from a prior October 5th meeting, revising actions regarding smoking restrictions and recycling education. Commissioner Lally inquired about a tree planting incentive program, noting the shift away from direct staff plantings on private property to a funding-based program for private property owners. - Staff addressed general commission feedback regarding the frequency of the Economic Environment Pillar review and the potential impacts of data centers on city services, noting ongoing research and public notice processes. Commissioners praised staff for incorporating their prior input. Motion to approve Item 4 carried 7-0. Item 5: Election of First and Second Vice Chairs - The commission elected officers for a one-year term. Commissioner Bronsky nominated Commissioner Tosan Alley for First Vice Chair. Commissioner Alley nominated Commissioner Lingenfelder for Second Vice Chair. Both elections were uncontested and approved by acclamation. Commissioner Bronsky was recognized for his prior service as Vice Chair. Key Outcomes - Items Approved: The consent agenda, preliminary replats for the Meadowsbrook development (Items 1 & 2), a replat for a Plano ISD school site (Item 3), and the comprehensive plan amendment (Item 4) were all approved unanimously (7-0). The comprehensive plan amendment addressing the Social and Environmental Pillars is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on December 14, 2026. - Officers Elected: Commissioner Tosan Alley was elected First Vice Chair, and Commissioner Lingenfelder was elected Second Vice Chair. - Adjournment: The regular meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM. The commission immediately reconvened into a preliminary non-voting session for a training item.

The Plano City Council convened in open session with all council members present. After the opening, the council recessed into executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (legal advice and litigation), 551.072 (real estate), 551.087 (economic development), and 551.074 (personnel). Upon returning to public session, the council approved an appointment, heard the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) 75th anniversary presentation, received the Custer Road water main status report, and discussed the future of the Plano Aquatic Center. Consent Calendar / Appointments - Approved a motion to promote Kevin Morris from Alternate to Regular Member and to move Kenneth Pittman to Alternate. The motion was seconded and passed by a show of hands; no vote tally was announced. North Texas Municipal Water District 75th Anniversary - Plano's appointed NTMWD directors, former Mayor Phil Dyer and Ron Kelly, joined Executive Director/General Manager Jenna Covington and Engineering Director Mark Simon for a presentation marking the district's 75th anniversary. - The presentation noted that Plano's population was 2,200 when the district began and is now 300,000, and that Plano receives water, wastewater, and solid waste services from the district. The district has 13 member cities and serves "more than 2.4 million people across 80 communities," although the commemorative video closed by referencing 2.3 million people served. The district said it served 32,000 people in 1956, has more than doubled its service population six times since then, and about 75,000 people move into its service area each year. - Covington reported 141 active district projects with a current value of $4.4 billion, driven by growth, aging infrastructure, and regulatory requirements. - The district presented the city with a glass water-drop sculpture, and Mayor John Muns read a proclamation declaring October 26, 2026, as North Texas Municipal Water District Day in Plano. Custer Road Water Main Status Report - Mark Simon said the project is 99% complete. The existing 30-inch line down the center of Custer Road had condition-related needs, so the district is installing a 36-inch line connecting to the 48-inch line on Renner Road. Because the Custer Road median is now too narrow, the only available corridor north of Plano Parkway was the right-hand traffic lane. - The project's design was awarded in June 2020, construction was awarded at the end of 2024, and the contractor mobilized in spring 2025. The pipeline is installed and tested, but final tie-ins require coordination among Plano, Richardson, and the district and require suspending pumping operations. The tie-in target moved from November 2, 2026 to about November 30, 2026, partly because higher-than-expected October water use slowed the schedule. - Remaining work includes disinfection and flushing in the next two weeks, roughly six days of tie-ins, cement grouting of the old 30-inch line over about two months with left-lane closures, and about four months of paving restoration. A district-approved change order added paving on Custer Road from north of Plano Parkway to Dolphin; Dolphin was almost fully repaved and Pittman roughly half repaved. Project completion is expected in April to early May 2027. - Other challenges included an out-of-alignment Atmos gas line, tunneling under George Bush, DART fiber-optic lines installed deeper than shown on plans, and a Plano sanitary sewer line without required separation that will be addressed by tunneling a new sewer line across Custer at Carmel. - Mayor Pro Tem said residents near the laydown yard were concerned, citing dust, stormwater, noise, vibration, and reported home cracks. He urged the district to work more closely with residents and more tightly inspect subcontractors. Councilmember Kerr echoed those concerns, saying website updates lagged and residents lacked a clear channel for complaints. Both recognized the lessons-learned items and supported improved communication, inspection, and coordination. Plano Aquatic Center Update - Parks and Recreation Director Ron Smith said the city has operated the Plano Aquatic Center (PAC) for 49.5 years on land leased from Plano ISD since August 1977, and some PAC classes have run for three decades. He acknowledged that relocating classes is not the same as preserving the community the facility has built. - PAC direct and indirect costs total about $1.3–$1.4 million, with revenue of $157,000. Smith said $572,000 in revenue would be needed to meet the 41% cost-recovery expectation for tier-three recreation centers. He cautioned against comparing PAC, a pool-only facility, with recreation centers that have gyms, tracks, and exercise equipment. - Smith recommended making a financially sound decision while considering impacts on users and leveraging the city's relationship with Plano ISD. The city manager said the city's intention is to turn the facility over to PISD as originally planned, but to pursue a lease that would keep water aerobics and related programs at PAC; any agreement would come back to the council. He described the discussions as optimistic and said he would meet with the school superintendent the next morning. - Councilmembers expressed support for negotiating with PISD. Councilmember Downs said the financial gap is a concern but the intangible community value matters; Councilmember Thomas asked for a plan to avoid a service lapse before the lease dissolves in August 2027; Councilmember Kerr urged openness to additional ideas; Mayor Pro Tem asked that instructors and lifeguard staffing be included in the discussions; and Councilmember Levine suggested incorporating PAC programming into the parks and recreation master plan and future west-side senior facility planning. During the discussion, the mayor noted the meeting had passed 7 p.m. - Four residents — Chris Stevenson, Barbara Whitehead, MK Werner, and Christine Risteau — were signed up to speak on the aquatic center item. The mayor said the council would continue to the regular meeting and return in about 10 minutes if they still wished to speak; the transcript excerpt ends before their comments were delivered. Key Outcomes - Approved the appointment changes for Kevin Morris and Kenneth Pittman. - Received the NTMWD glass water-drop sculpture and issued the October 26, 2026 proclamation recognizing North Texas Municipal Water District Day in Plano. - Directed city staff to pursue negotiations with Plano ISD for a lease that would allow PAC water aerobics and related programs to continue, with any final agreement returning to the council. - Noted the remaining Custer Road water main schedule: tie-ins around November 30, 2026, paving by late January 2027, grouting through February 2027, and overall completion around April/May 2027.

The Plano City Council reconvened in open session on October 26, 2026, with all members present. The meeting opened with an invocation by Pastor Tracy Ebarb of First Presbyterian Church and the Pledge of Allegiance/Texas Pledge led by Plano Senior Student Council. The council recognized National Code Compliance Month, approved the consent agenda unanimously, heard public comment on the Plano Aquatic Center and the stream bank erosion program, and discussed a proposed stream bank stabilization cost-sharing policy. Proclamation and Recognition - Mayor John Muns proclaimed October as National Code Compliance Month in Plano, honoring the Property Standards Division. - The division received a five-star accreditation from the American Association of Code Enforcement — the first in the nation. Curtis Howard, Scott Luciere, and Neighborhood Services staff were recognized. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved by a single motion with a vote of 8-0. Public Comments & Testimony Plano Aquatic Center - Chris Stevenson, a Plano resident since 1989, expressed concerns about possibly losing the Plano Aquatic Center (PAC). She said PAC is the only deep-water indoor pool in Central Plano and the only pool with ramp access to the deep end, serving people who have difficulty walking. She noted PAC is 10 minutes from her home, while driving to Oak Point or Muelenbeck would likely derail her exercise routine, and she asked staff to consider combining PAC and Sam Johnson rec center budgets to compare fairly with combined pool/rec-center facilities. - Barbara Whitehead, a long-time water aerobics participant, said her main point was that the program must survive one way or another. She said the rollout felt like a done decision, was offensive to participants, and noted the program covers its expenses and makes a small profit. - MK Berner thanked the council for listening, but criticized the roll-out as lacking transparency and stakeholder communication. She questioned why facility sharing with PISD was not pursued from the start and asked for a commitment to better communication. - Christine Risteau, a Plano resident for over 38 years, thanked staff for meeting stakeholders at the pool and asked for the appropriate PISD contact so participants can communicate directly with PISD about the discussions. Stream Bank Erosion - Brent Emkey said he has followed the stream bank erosion program for four years and appreciated the city’s effort, but opposed the proposed cost-sharing policy. He argued that every property owner already pays a drainage fee, that stormwater runoff is watershed-wide, and that ownership of the bank should not determine financial responsibility. He asked the city to fund major stream bank stabilization through the drainage utility. - A resident at 3101 Rural Ashtown, on the 18th hole of Preston Wood Hills Golf Course, asked what happens if the golf course declines to pay its proposed 50% contribution. He said erosion had reduced the creek setback from about 26 feet to about 15 feet from his house and that upstream development and runoff contributed to the damage. - Sherry Rose, a 28-year resident at 6652 Castle Pines Drive, said erosion is already affecting her backyard and a neighbor’s deck. She opposed making projects dependent on the golf course’s 50% contribution, saying neither the homeowners nor the golf course created the stormwater runoff, and asked the council to ensure critical sites are stabilized without disputes over who pays. Discussion Items Stream Bank Erosion Program Update and Proposed Policy - Caleb Thornhill, Director of Engineering, presented an update. The city walked and scored 127 miles of creeks, evaluated 3,000 erosion locations, and identified 646 locations scoring below 60 out of 100. Of those, 42 were critical — just over 1% of the total locations. Among the 646 below-60 locations, 425 were city/park-owned, 180 were private, and 41 were HOA-owned. Among the 42 critical locations, 32 were park-owned, 9 were privately owned, and 1 was HOA-owned. - The program began in the 1990s as complaint-driven. A full assessment began in 2022 and was completed in 2025; the next creek walk is planned around 2027. Staff have started 16 critical projects and added 5 locations scoring 20-60 because they sat between critical sites or protected infrastructure such as aerial sewer crossings. - Public Works has reviewed about 20% of 135 maintenance candidates; 9 could be repaired and 20 were too significant for maintenance. One example showed a gabion basket repair at an aerial sewer crossing could raise its score from 49 to 75, but the score could not reach 100 because of pipe geometry. - Staff proposed a policy under which critical locations (scoring 0-20) would qualify regardless of plat language assigning erosion responsibility to property owners. The proposal included a $10,000 contribution for residential and HOA properties, a 50% project-cost contribution for non-residential properties such as commercial sites and golf courses, and donation/dedication of necessary easements. Site constraints would need to be cleared by owners, the city would maintain the stabilization structure, owners would remain responsible for mowing and debris, 100% consent of impacted properties would be required when a project could not be designed around a property, and withdrawal would be allowed before construction or easement dedication. - Staff compared the proposal to other cities: Richardson uses a $5,000 contribution plus easement donation and leaves maintenance with the property owner; Arlington only protects city infrastructure, not private property; and DeSoto was considering a $100,000 cap, which may not be feasible for large projects. - Councilmember Thomas asked where the $10,000 figure came from. Staff and council members said the amount was intended to provide “skin in the game” and address fairness/equity, since some privately owned banks receive a private benefit. Staff noted the drainage fee is not sufficient to fund all projects and that raising drainage rates would be a council decision. - Councilmember LeBine raised concerns about residents who did not anticipate increased runoff and volunteer HOAs that cannot afford contributions, and asked about financing or a review panel. Staff said fees must be applied equitably and offered to develop a toolkit for HOAs. - Councilmember Kerr asked about HOAs that cannot raise funds due to quorum issues and about the definition of maintenance. Staff said no mechanism currently exists, that city action could require easements or ownership, and that city maintenance would cover the structure but not mowing or debris. On golf-course buy-in, staff said the owner can decline, meaning the project may not proceed. - Councilmember Maria recalled two to three years of discussion about city versus HOA responsibility and said she supports the cost-sharing approach because $10,000 is a small share of a critical project’s cost and the city should not take on all future maintenance and repair burden. - Mayor Pro Tem urged staff to conduct value engineering on each site and consider cost-effective alternatives rather than assuming riprap is always the answer. - The Deputy Mayor Pro Tem asked about state, county, or regional funding. Staff agreed to explore options such as the Council of Governments and the Texas Water Development Board. Key Outcomes - The council approved the consent agenda 8-0. - The council recognized the Property Standards Division’s national five-star accreditation and proclaimed October as National Code Compliance Month. - No vote was taken on the stream bank erosion policy. Staff agreed to return in early December with options on cost sharing, commercial participation, and additional funding sources; no direct delay to currently started projects was expected.

The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission met at 6:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026, and adjourned at 8:06 p.m. Seven commissioners were present; Commissioner Lingfelter was absent due to illness. The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and two public hearing items, including a sign ordinance overhaul and a PD 184 amendment. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved 7-0 as recommended by staff, with no items removed. Public Comments & Testimony - No speakers registered on the park easement item or the sign ordinance item. - On the PD 184 item, applicant Alan Hinckley, a long-term owner of the Preston and Parker center, supported the request, describing it as cleaning up a definitional "scrivener's error" and providing flexibility to lease a vacant 3,500-square-foot former title company space without new construction. - Michelle Giles, a neighboring resident directly behind the property, opposed the 3,500-square-foot retail increase. She said service tenants had been quiet but retail would increase trash, light pollution, and neighborhood disruption; she also cited landscaping and buffering concerns and asked that the property owners be better neighbors. Discussion Items Agenda Item 1 – Park Easement Modification - Staff presented an administrative request from the City of Plano to modify an easement necessary for park improvements on four lots totaling 70.8 acres at the southeast corner of Independence Parkway and Mao Mule Drive (as transcribed), within Single Family Residence 9 with Specific Use Permit 66 for a governmental service yard. - Staff recommended approval as submitted. The public hearing was closed with no speakers, and the commission approved the item 7-0. Agenda Item 2 – PD 184 Amendment at Preston Road and Parker Road - The petitioner, 3516 Preston LP, requested two amendments to Planned Development 184 on 31.3 acres at the northeast corner of Preston Road and Parker Road. Request A would allow retail and service uses permitted in the retail zoning district, excluding uses subject to residential adjacency standards. Request B would increase the allowed retail and service square footage in Tract 2 from 10,000 to 13,500 square feet. - Staff explained that Request A was consistent with the comprehensive plan and supported. Request B did not meet the community corners designation's priority to reduce excess retail zoning and would increase the retail share of the Preston/Parker measurement area above the recommended range; approval would require findings that the request is consistent with the comprehensive plan and beneficial to the community. - Staff received 10 signed letters of support within the subject property, four letters in opposition within 200 feet, and 17 total letters and online responses. - During discussion, commissioners noted the existing center was a well-occupied mixed-use retail center, that the change would not add buildings, and that the request resolved confusion about past certificates of occupancy. Some commissioners expressed concern about Plano's oversupply of retail but ultimately viewed the request as consistent with the center's actual use. - The commission approved both Request A and Request B 7-0, with findings required for the nonconforming square footage increase. Due to the electronic system being down, findings forms were to be completed on paper during a break. Agenda Item 3 – Sign Ordinance Update (Article 22) - Staff presented a legislative ordinance update requested by the City of Plano to revise sign regulations, following federal court decisions restricting content-based sign rules and changes in state law, including Chapter 216. - The update consolidates sign regulations into Article 22, reorganizes rules by time, place, and manner, removes content-based categories, and adds definitions. - Proposed changes include prohibiting new pole signs citywide, making existing pole signs non-conforming; allowing temporary signs to remain pole signs only if the commission adopted an amendment under paragraph Q; changing sign area measurement to an eight-line enclosure without a size penalty; excluding monument sign bases from sign area while including them in height; and adding a 300-foot residential adjacency restriction for illuminated signs unless fully screened or at a primary business entrance. - Staff also noted that gas station canopies may have sign copy on any side visible from the street and that price signs on poles would be considered non-conforming pole signs. - No public speakers registered. The commission approved the ordinance update 7-0, including the amended paragraph Q language exempting temporary signs from the pole sign prohibition. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 7-0. - Agenda Item 1 approved 7-0. - Agenda Item 2 approved 7-0, including both requested amendments and required findings. - Agenda Item 3 approved 7-0, with the temporary-sign amendment. - Commissioner Michael Brunoff received a token of appreciation for four years of service on the commission. - Deputy City Attorney Michelle D'Andrea received a certificate of appreciation for 10 years of service to the commission.

The Plano City Council convened in open session on October 12, 2026, to discuss and receive updates on the proposed Willowbend arena and entertainment district. Presentations covered preliminary transportation impact findings, a residential market study, a financing plan update, and public safety considerations. The council also appointed a TIF board chair and heard public comment opposing the venue tax proposition. Consent Calendar - Routine approvals and unanimous actions were taken, though specific items were not detailed. Item J was pulled for public testimony. Public Comments & Testimony - Jack Lagos, a resident of the Willowbend area, spoke in opposition to Proposition A, the venue tax election. He called it a "Trojan horse" and argued that voters lack sufficient information before the November 3 election. He urged the council to reconsider the project. Discussion Items - Personnel Appointment: The council unanimously (8-0) appointed Nadia Christian as chair of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four. - Willowbend District Update – Transportation Study: - Curtis Howard, Assistant City Manager, introduced the Willowbend Redevelopment Advisory Committee, which held six meetings to gather community input. Committee Chair Bill Warren reported that traffic, property values, and bond financing were key concerns. Residents are engaged civilly, though some HOAs near the arena site oppose the project. - Caleb Thornhill, Director of Engineering, introduced the Fair & Pierce transportation consultants. Josh Peterman and John Gard presented preliminary findings: - Study area: Marsh Lane to Preston Road, PGBT to Parker Road. - Assumptions: 18,000 attendees for hockey, 19,500 for concerts; all parking on-site; no change to existing transit service; conservative 2% annual traffic growth. - Mitigation measures: turn lane lengthening, signal improvements, and event traffic management (police-directed flow). Most impacts can be mitigated, but Park Boulevard corridor requires further study in Phase 2. - Neighborhood protection strategies discussed: turn restrictions, event-day closures, permit parking, and the city's existing traffic management program. - Final Phase 1 report will be delivered by October 31, 2026. Phase 2 will examine transit options, parking details, ride-share, and a formal development description. - Council questions focused on the need for more concrete data before the November vote. Councilmember Toth emphasized the need for trip counts and simulations. Councilmember Thomas asked about park-and-ride opportunities. The transportation team confirmed Phase 2 will address those. - Residential Market Study: - Michael Talley, Director of Economic Development, introduced Robert Hanna of ZachTax. The study compared five venues (Battery Atlanta, Dickies Arena, Levi's Stadium, LoanDepot Park, Intuit Dome) to assess impact on home values. - Findings: Mixed-use developments like the Battery showed stronger home value growth within 1 mile. Elsewhere, values remained stable or grew gradually. No evidence that venues drag down residential values. Redevelopment risk is low (only 0.6% of parcels in 1-mile radius have land value 50% of improvement). - Additional studies requested: Climate Pledge Arena, Potomac Yard, and Collin Creek Mall. A finer-grain analysis within 1/4 mile of the site will follow. - Financing Plan Update: - Deputy City Manager Doug McDonald presented the financing structure: - City contribution capped at $700 million from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIF) revenues and venue taxes. - Plano ISD has agreed to contribute 50% of incremental tax capture for up to $250 million over 25 years, with a hold harmless clause. - Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) may participate via a new program for TIF districts. - Voter approval on November 3, 2026, is sought for five venue taxes (short-term rental, hotel occupancy, parking, admissions, and use taxes). These are projected to raise $700–900 million over 30 years. - Bonds will be special obligations, not general obligations of the city; if revenue projections fall short, the city is not liable from general funds. - A project finance zone (PFZ) at the state level is also being pursued. - Bond counsel Greg Shecker clarified that venue tax bonds are payable only from dedicated revenues and do not impact city credit or property taxes. - Public Safety Update: - Fire Department: Chief Bitterstaff presented response times and call volumes for the area around the potential arena. Current average response time is 6:15 (vs. 5:44 citywide). Visits to Arlington’s AT&T Stadium informed a plan to create a dedicated event district with on-site EMS carts, a clinic, and pre-established emergency lanes to maintain response times for surrounding neighborhoods. No major equipment purchases are anticipated. - Police Department: Chief Drain noted that event security and traffic control would be paid for by the event organizer (e.g., Dallas Stars or concert promoters), using off-duty officers. A storefront location may be established in the mixed-use district. The department's drone-as-first-responder program is expected to launch soon, improving situational awareness. - Councilmember Maria raised concerns about post-event litter, property damage, and disorderly conduct; staff noted these will be addressed in the master agreement as event-producer responsibilities. - Council Next Steps: - Advisory committee meeting on October 13, 2026, with public Q&A. - Final transportation study released by October 31, 2026. - Phase 2 scope development for transportation. - Residential market study continuation in November. - Next council update on the project: December 8, 2026. Key Outcomes - Vote: Council unanimously (8-0) approved the appointment of Nadia Christian as TIF Board Chair. - No other votes were taken; all presentations were informational. - Public speaker Jack Lagos urged voters to reject Proposition A. - Staff committed to providing more concrete data before the election, though some reports will only be finalized after the November 3 vote.

The Plano City Council convened on October 10, 2026, at the regular meeting with all members present. The session included an invocation, pledges, a proclamation honoring the 20th anniversary of the Citizens Assisting Plano Police (CAP) program, and the ceremonial swearing-in of appointees to multiple boards and commissions. The council then took several unanimous votes on routine items and a police meet-and-confer agreement, discussed the future of the Plano Aquatic Center, and heard public comments—most focused on the proposed arena and Proposition A. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved 8‑0, with item J removed for separate discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - Item J (Interlocal Agreement with PISD – TIRZ 6): Kyle McGean (member of DSA North Texas and Revolutionary Front DFW) opposed the agreement, calling it “corporate welfare” and urging a no vote in favor of educational equity. - Item 1 (Meet and Confer Agreement with Plano Police Association, FOP Lodge 77): Kyle McGean congratulated the FOP on the agreement but criticized the 365‑day discipline window for Class C misdemeanors, arguing it could allow officers to avoid internal discipline if they conceal misconduct for a year. He urged council to close the loophole. - Item 4 (Preliminary Open Meeting – Plano Aquatic Center Update: MK Werner, a cancer survivor and regular aquatic user, opposed the recommended closure. She disputed that other facilities could absorb the water‑aerobics program, noting that classes fill within 30 minutes of registration. She urged the council to reconsider. - Comments of Public Interest (non‑agenda): Several speakers addressed the proposed arena and Proposition A. Kyle McGean questioned the scope of venue‑related taxes, lack of ironclad details, and the Willow Bend FAQ’s statement that road‑improvement costs are “still being negotiated. Don Dowd argued the project is a huge tax burden and that the council is “leaving citizens without full answers. David Romick cited a preliminary traffic study suggesting $60–100 million in mitigations, with four major routes left unmitigated. Jack Lagos argued the council is a huckster causing citizens to pay for it. Victor Russell (48 years in commercial mortgage banking) detailed projected huge net losses for the first 30 years. Karen DeBro argued that the 1.6‑million Plano Comprehensive Plan is being ignored. All speakers opposed the arena/Prop A or called for more information. Discussion Items - Plano Aquatic Center (PAC) Update: Director Ron Smith presented staff’s recommendation to let the lease with PISD expire (August 16, 2027) and phase out PAC operations. Usage is 82,000 annual visits (26,000 from swim teams, 13,000 memberships, 3,700 water‑program registrants). Cost recovery is 11%, far below the 41% target, and total cost to operate is $1.2 million, versus $157,000 in revenues. Staff stated they have space at other indoor pools (Carpenter, Oak Point, Tom Muehlenbeck) to absorb programs; the deep‑water aerobics program can be relocated. Speaker MK Werner challenged the absorption capacity and noted the community of cancer survivors and retirees who rely on PAC. Council staff discussed heat maps, instructor retention, and the option of PISD renting space back from the district. Council agreed to hold off on communications, direct staff to discuss with PISD capacity for water aerobics and return with answers at the next preliminary open meeting (POM). No vote was taken on the item. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved 8‑0 (item J removed for individual vote). - Item J (Interlocal Agreement with PISD – TIRZ 6): Approved 8‑0. - Item 1 (Meet and Confer – Plano Police Association, FOP Lodge 77): Approved 8‑0. - Item 2 (Ordinance – Police Classification & Compensation): Approved 8‑0. - Item 4 (Plano Aquatic Center): No action taken; council deferred action pending further discussion with PISD about water‑aerobics capacity; staff will bring back findings at the next POM. - Notices: CAP Day proclaimed for October 12, 2026; new board/commission members appointed.

The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 5, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda, a church expansion replat, calls for public hearings on zoning amendments, comprehensive plan maintenance, subdivision ordinance amendments, and tabling of sign regulations. All votes were unanimous (8-0). Consent Calendar - The consent agenda, containing routine and non-controversial items, was approved 8-0 without discussion. Public Comments & Testimony - A registered speaker, Mr. Reineker, commented on the comprehensive plan maintenance review regarding Open Space and Natural Resource Conservation Action 5 (urban heat island and tree planting). He supported the policy refinement but urged acknowledgment of conflicts between trees and overhead utility infrastructure. He recommended compiling a database of existing overhead utility lines to prioritize burial, especially in neighborhoods and along pedestrian routes, and suggested coordinating with state and federal representatives for funding. Discussion Items - Item 1 – Church of Christ on McDermott Road: Administrative consideration of a preliminary replat and revised site plan to expand the building and modify fire lane and parking. Staff recommended approval subject to stipulations. The commission approved the item 8-0. - Item 2 – Call for Public Hearing to Amend UMU-3 Zoning District: The applicant (Centurion American Development Group) sought to relocate a hotel use within the district but failed to obtain all property owner signatures due to the large number of single-family homes. Staff recommended calling a public hearing to allow the zoning petition to proceed. Commissioner Bronsky inquired about the applicant’s effort to gather signatures; staff confirmed they required a good-faith attempt. The commission voted 8-0 to call the public hearing. - Item 3 – 2026 Comprehensive Plan Maintenance Review: Staff proposed updates to the Social Environment and Natural Environment pillars, including informational updates and action language refinements. Commissioners provided extensive feedback: Commissioner Brunoff expressed concern that the smoking policy update (shifting from expanding restrictions to maintaining and evaluating) might backtrack on progress, especially regarding secondhand smoke and vaping; Commissioner Bender requested vaping be explicitly addressed (staff noted the city code already defines smoking to include vaping); Commissioner Alley asked for outcome data to justify shifts to “maintain” language; Commissioner Lingefelder suggested simplifying residential recycling; Commissioner Bronsky recommended seeking input from relevant citizen committees and noted the need for greater public engagement; Commissioner Brunoff also proposed adding an action to evaluate the impact of data centers on city services. Mr. Reineker’s public comment (above) was also considered. The commission voted 8-0 to call a public hearing on the amendments. - Item 4 – Call for Public Hearing to Amend Subdivision Ordinance: Staff requested a public hearing to consider amendments related to public infrastructure adequacy and developer participation in infrastructure costs, based on experience with recent ordinance changes. The commission voted 8-0 to call the public hearing. - Item 5 – Request to Amend Sign Regulations: Staff requested to table the item to the October 19, 2026 meeting for additional legal review. No public speakers were present. The commission voted 8-0 to table. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (8-0). - Item 1 (Church of Christ) approved (8-0). - Item 2 (call for public hearing on UMU-3 amendment) approved (8-0). - Item 3 (call for public hearing on comprehensive plan maintenance) approved (8-0). Staff will incorporate commissioner feedback and provide additional outcome data before the public hearing. - Item 4 (call for public hearing on subdivision ordinance amendment) approved (8-0). - Item 5 (sign regulations) tabled to October 19, 2026 meeting (8-0). - Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

The Plano City Council convened into open session on September 28, 2026, with all council members present. Based on the available raw transcript, the council immediately recessed into executive session to consult with the attorney and discuss litigation under the Texas Open Meetings Act. No agenda or minutes were available, and no other open-session business was captured. Executive Session - The council recessed from open session to a closed meeting in Training Room A under Section 551.071 of Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated Government Code (the Texas Open Meetings Act) to receive legal advice and discuss litigation. - All council members were present, according to the opening statement. - No votes, public comments, or additional agenda items were reported in the transcript.

The Plano City Council met in regular session on September 28, 2026, with Mayor John Muns presiding and all council members present. The meeting opened with an invocation by Pastor Ed Trinkle of Warehouse Church and the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge. Council heard first-responder awards, two proclamations, handled a consent agenda with two pulled items, approved property and right-of-way items, and made numerous board and commission appointments. Where recorded, votes were 8-0. Presentations and Proclamations - The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Plano Chapter, presented public service awards to Plano first responders. Recipients included Talina Osborne, Detective Catherine Foreman, Officer Natasha Mings, Officer Aaron White, Garrett Murray, Colin Rickey, Abigail Del Mule, and Reagan Bradshaw, recognized in categories such as civilian of the year, officer of the year, life saving, EMS, and public safety communications specialist. - Mayor Muns proclaimed Tuesday, October 6, 2026, as National Night Out in Plano. The proclamation highlighted police-community partnerships, Plano's status as one of the safest cities in America, and participation by more than 250 Texas cities. Police Chief Ed Drain and Assistant Chiefs Matt Eidler and Sammy Tomeo accepted the proclamation. - The Mayor proclaimed September 15 through October 15, 2026, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. The proclamation noted that more than 70 million Hispanic Americans represent more than 21% of the U.S. population and that Hispanic and Latino residents make up 16.7% of Plano's community. It also noted the observance began in 1968 and expanded to a month in 1988. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved in a single 8-0 motion after item E was removed from consideration entirely and item G was pulled for individual discussion. - Item G, considered individually, approved 8-0 an expenditure of $270,487.50 to Walter P. Moore and Associates for engineering professional services for erosion control improvements at various locations (Project ENG-D-00016). Assistant Director of Engineering Angela Flans said the city assessed 127 linear miles of streams during the winter months of 2022, 2023, and 2024, using a 0-100 scoring system in which scores of 0-20 were critical when erosion threatened occupied structures, public infrastructure, or walls. Staff said the engineering work will evaluate mitigation strategies and be followed by a construction contract. In response to the Mayor's question about cost-effective stabilization, staff said design balances options such as rock, gabion walls, and other methods based on slopes, space constraints, and the type of protection needed. Staff also stated that the original assessment identified 42 critical sites and that staff re-evaluates sites before proceeding. Discussion Items - Item 1: The Council approved a resolution designating 842 square feet of city-owned property at 1406 G Avenue as public right-of-way. Real Estate Manager Matthew Yeager said the 14-foot-wide strip was acquired in 2020-23 with land bank funds and is needed for a future Community Investment Program project to widen sidewalks to 10 feet under the downtown thoroughfare plan. - Item 2: The Council approved, 8-0 on a roll-call vote, an ordinance declaring public use and necessity for acquisition of fee or easement interests along the east side of G Avenue south of 15th Street for the G Avenue paving and water improvements project from 14th to 15th Streets. Staff stated the city first seeks voluntary acquisition at fair market value, but the ordinance authorizes eminent domain if necessary. The proposed sidewalk easements are two feet wide at 1410 G Avenue (185 square feet) and 1436 G Avenue. Personnel Appointments After reconvening from executive session, the Council made the following appointments: - Board of Adjustments: Christopher Noble (member), Kevin Morris, Kirk Bilifer, and Colleen Rodney Swanson (alternates), and Karen Bellesa (chair). Approved 8-0. - Building Standards Commission: John Blake Moore, Andrew Linquist, Phil Blakely, and Brian Eisenrich (members), and Mark Mallow (chair). Approved 8-0. - Heritage Commission: Nayer LA Russell (chair). Approved 8-0. - Planning and Zoning Commission: Connor Baron (member) and Bennett Rasfus (chair). Approved 8-0. - Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Tammy Chow Hayes (chair). Approved 8-0. - Community Relations Commission: Almis Muskelwale (regular member), Rita Cosgrove (interim member), and Magish Kondavalli (chair). Approved 8-0. - Cultural Arts Commission: Corbin Baumell (regular member) and Diane Gobel (chair). Approved 8-0. - Library Advisory Board: Amber Mendoza and Jackie Fortier (regular members) and Abby Alter (chair). Approved 8-0. - Parks and Recreation Planning Board: Raman Mohamed, Bobby Jean Higgins, and Aaron Jolly (members) and Mark Ferris (chair). Approved 8-0. - Plano Housing Authority: Monika Coleman (chair) and Carson Underwood (member). Approved. - Retirement Security Plan Committee: Abby Owens (chair) was reappointed. Approved 8-0. - Senior Advisory Board: Kelcil Thompson and Alfred Sutton (regular members) and Deborah Arango (chair). Approved 8-0. - Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 2 and No. 3 Boards: Liz Lansing (chair). Approved 8-0. - Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 4 Board: Appointments were tabled until the next meeting. Motion to table passed 8-0. - Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No. 5 Board: Janine Cadina (chair). Approved 8-0. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 8-0 with item E removed and item G approved separately 8-0. - Resolution designating 842 square feet at 1406 G Avenue as public right-of-way approved. - Ordinance authorizing voluntary purchase and, if necessary, condemnation for G Avenue sidewalk easements approved 8-0. - All presented board and commission appointments were approved 8-0, except TIF Zone 4 appointments were tabled to the next meeting. - With no further business, the meeting adjourned.