Public Meetings - Plano, Texas

The Plano City Council convened in open session with all members present except Councilmember Levine. The meeting included canvassing of a special election, a farewell address from outgoing Councilmember Julie Homer, the swearing-in of new Councilmember Sean Thomas, and staff presentations on the annual audit results, sales tax cap policy, DART transit update, and zoning ordinance rewrite. Votes were taken on election certification, a litigation settlement, and acceptance of a zoning code module. Consent Calendar - No items were removed from the consent agenda; no votes were taken on consent items. Discussion Items - Election Canvassing and Swearing-In: Lisa presented election results for Place 7: Sean Thomas (6,154 votes) and Colleen Aguilar Epstein (4,187 votes). Total registered voters: 183,982; turnout: 10,341 (5.621%); 160 mail ballots; 13 provisional ballots counted. The council voted 7-0 to approve the canvassing resolution. Sean Thomas was sworn in as the new councilmember. Outgoing Councilmember Julie Homer delivered remarks reflecting on her service, including support for the arts, Collin Creek Mall redevelopment, Medical City expansion, pickleball courts, and land preservation at Haggard and Lavon Farms. - Personnel Appointment: Councilmember Rick Horn was appointed as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. - Litigation Settlement (SIFI and EDUKIDS): Following executive session, the council voted 7-0 to settle the cases in accordance with the discussion. - Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Results: Jennifer Ripke (Weaver Tidwell) presented the annual audit. The city received an unmodified (clean) opinion with no material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, or audit adjustments. The single audit over federal and state assistance also received an unmodified opinion. Ripke commended the finance team for being among the earliest governments to issue audited statements. - Sales Tax Cap Policy: Budget Director Karen Rhodes Whitley reported that actual sales tax revenue for FY2025 was $131.8 million, $7.2 million above the budgeted $124.6 million (net of large audit adjustments). Under the city's policy, the council may direct these one-time funds to capital maintenance, the land bank, or retain them in the general fund. Discussion was postponed to the next meeting to allow input from an absent councilmember. - DART and Alternative Transit Update: City Manager Mark Israelson (standing in for Andrew) reported that a working group of DART member cities has been meeting since September 2025. In the last two weeks, the DART board chairman made a "meaningful" proposal, though further work is needed. Updates are expected in the next two weeks. - Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Rewrite - Module 2: Planning Director Christina Day presented the completed Module 2 of the Unified Development Code rewrite, which updates development review processes (e.g., allowing sites up to 5 acres to skip preliminary site plan and go directly to site plan) and adds criteria to minimize use of Planned Development districts. The rewrite advisory committee and Planning and Zoning Commission recommended acceptance as substantially complete. The council voted 7-0 to accept. - Future Agenda Items: No specific items were discussed. Key Outcomes - Election Canvassing Resolution: Adopted 7-0. - Litigation Settlement (SIFI and EDUKIDS): Approved 7-0. - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem: Appointed Rick Horn (voice vote, no objection). - Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Module 2: Accepted as substantially complete (7-0). - Sales Tax Cap Policy: Direction deferred to next regular meeting. - DART Transit: Further updates anticipated within two weeks. - Audit: Clean opinions accepted; no action required.

The Plano City Council reconvened in open session on February 9, 2026, with all members present except Councilmember Steve Levine. The meeting included an invocation by Jordan Davis of First Baptist Church Plano, pledges led by Boy Scout Troop 285, a Black History Month proclamation, public comments, approval of the consent agenda, and a vote to table two transit-related items. No agenda or minutes were available, so some item details are based only on the transcript. Ceremonial Items - Mayor Muns proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month, highlighting the history of the Plano Douglass community and the legacy of Andy Drake and Frederick Douglass. Thomas family members accepted the proclamation and celebrated Councilmember Sean Thomas as the first African American woman on the Plano City Council. - The mayor pro tem gave a Lunar New Year statement marking February 17, 2026, as the start of the Year of the Fire Horse and encouraged unity, generosity, and resilience. Consent Calendar - The council approved the consent agenda in one motion by a 7-0 vote. The transcript does not specify which items were included. Public Comments & Testimony - Ember Chaffin, director of Keep DART in Plano, expressed support for DART services and concern about Plano withdrawing from DART. She shared stories of residents who depend on DART, including a single mother who chose Plano for Plano ISD and a worker who was late because of a GoLink pickup delay. She asked council members to ride DART, attend the February 18 DART public hearing, and create a collaborative process with DART so residents feel heard. - Mary Witherspoon, a Plano medical patient with vision loss, opposed Plano leaving DART, saying she relies on DART and paratransit to maintain decades of medical relationships and that withdrawal would create barriers for people with disabilities. - Crystal Curry urged the council to help her bring concerns about artificial intelligence and deepfakes to federal legislators. She said she has contacted Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Crockett and asked the council to support her effort to amend legislation. - Alex Stein complained about his HOA and neighbors he described as the Muslim Brotherhood, asked whether the HOA could forbid him from eating cow dung, and expressed support for President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel. - Corey Reineker raised ethics concerns about the city's Transit Truths website and an advertisement in Community Impact, arguing that the service area map and wording were misleading and that the city crossed from factual information into advocacy prohibited by the Texas Ethics Commission. He encouraged the council to ask legal staff for a public explanation. Discussion Items - Agenda Item 1 was a proposal to approve the purchase of alternative transit services from Via Transportation Inc. through an existing contract, with an initial six-month term, three one-year automatic renewals, an initial expenditure of $3,952,247, and an estimated $8 million per year for subsequent renewals. - The city manager said DART board leadership had presented a potential offer that required several actions over the next two weeks and recommended tabling Agenda Items 1 and 2 until February 23 so the council could act with better information. - A council member moved to table Agenda Items 1 and 2 to the February 23 council meeting; the motion was seconded and approved. Key Outcomes - The city issued a proclamation recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month. - The consent agenda was approved 7-0. - Agenda Items 1 and 2 were tabled to the February 23, 2026 council meeting by a 7-0 vote. Agenda Item 2 was not described in the available transcript. - The meeting adjourned without further business.

The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission met on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM and adjourned at 6:36 PM. The Commission voted 8-0 on all matters: approving the consent agenda, tabling two Meadows Baptist Church items to March 2, 2026, approving an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 56 for a cellular support structure, and approving a rezoning and two-year waiting-period waiver for the former EDS property at Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved 8-0 on a motion by Commissioner Bronsky, seconded by Commissioner Brunoff. No commissioner requested removal of any item. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were registered at the start of the meeting. No speakers were registered for the agenda item 1A/1B public hearing. - For Item 2, applicant Mason Griffin, who resides at 4908 Spyglass Drive in Dallas, spoke in support. He showed a sample board comparing the proposed faux magnolia leaf with a real magnolia leaf and expressed confidence that maintenance and leaf density would meet expectations. He stated the broadleaf design was already on the market and included cameras mounted low in the tree to investigate maintenance complaints. No other public speakers were registered. - For Items 3A/3B, applicant Eric Danielson, representing TRQ Plano LLC, was available for questions but made no formal presentation. No public speakers were registered. Discussion Items - Items 1A and 1B – Meadows Baptist Church (tabled): Item 1A sought to rezone 14.6 acres from Plan Development 173 Estate Development to single family residence six, located on the west side of Los Rios Boulevard, 1,250 feet north of Merriman Drive. Item 1B sought approval for 58 single-family lots, two common-area lots, and a religious facility on one lot totaling 27.3 acres at the northwest corner of Los Rios Boulevard and Merriman Drive. The items had been tabled on November 17, 2025, and January 5, 2026. Staff planner Destiny Woods said the applicant requested another tabling to the March 2, 2026, PNZ meeting to address neighborhood concerns heard previously. The Commission voted 8-0 to table each item. - Item 2 – Specific Use Permit No. 56 amendment (approved): The request was to amend SUP No. 56 for a commercial antenna support structure on 0.1 acre located 220 feet north of Democracy Drive and 220 feet east of Partnership Road, remanded by City Council on January 12, 2026. The applicant proposed reducing the permitted height from 120 feet to 95 feet and changing the design from a stealth monopole to a human-initiated (faux) magnolia tree design with room for three carriers. Staff planner Molly Coriel explained that the original request had been approved in May 2024, a two-year waiver was approved in July 2025, and PNZ voted 4-4 in November 2025, sending it to Council without recommendation; Council then remanded it for consideration of significant design changes. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions tying the approved site plan and the page 2 tree-elevation exhibit to the ordinance, screening all antennas behind faux foliage, and allowing code enforcement to ensure maintenance. Commissioner Alley asked about enforcement, and Commissioner Lally raised concerns about leaf density based on a sparse existing faux tree on 18th Street; the applicant said the new design would substantially match the exhibit and antennas would be fully covered. The Commission approved the item 8-0. - Items 3A and 3B – TRQ Plano LLC / former EDS property (approved): Item 3A sought to rezone 99 acres at the southeast corner of Legacy Drive and Parkwood Boulevard from Plan Development 62 Commercial Employment to Commercial Employment. Senior planner John Kim explained the property was annexed and zoned CE in 1980, developed as EDS headquarters in 1992, and vacated in 2018; the PD62 site plan expired November 7, 2025, and the applicant no longer pursued that development. Item 3B requested a waiver of the two-year waiting period for zoning cases submitted before February 2, 2027, subject to City Council approval of zoning case 2025-023, to allow phased or multiple future PD applications. Staff cited changed conditions and the applicant's two-step development timeline as substantive reasons. Commissioner Brunoff noted press reports that the prior project was affected by repeal of federal subsidies. The Commission approved Item 3A and Item 3B each 8-0. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved 8-0. - Items 1A and 1B tabled to March 2, 2026, each 8-0. - Item 2 (SUP No. 56 amendment) approved 8-0 as recommended by staff. - Item 3A (rezoning 99 acres to Commercial Employment) approved 8-0 as recommended by staff. - Item 3B (two-year waiting-period waiver) approved 8-0 as recommended by staff. - Meeting adjourned at 6:36 PM.

The meeting was called to order at 6:01 PM and adjourned at 9:06 PM. The commission addressed three major agenda items: a request to expand and amend the Urban Mixed Use-1 (UMU-1) district at Heritage Creekside, a proposal for an independent living facility at Preston Park, and a variance request for an electrical substation. The commission also approved the consent calendar unanimously. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved unanimously (8-0) without any items pulled for individual consideration. Public Comments & Testimony - Heritage Creekside (Item 1): Justin Bennett (neighbor) expressed opposition, stating that the rezoning of the LI-1 parcel for multifamily residential violated a 2014 commitment and would increase traffic and change neighborhood character. - Preston Park Independent Living (Item 2A/2B): Christian Mackey (neighbor) opposed the five-story height, citing privacy invasion, property value concerns, and unrealistic tree renderings. Natasha Jamal and Cameron Jamal (owners of Preston Park Montessori daycare) opposed construction adjacent to their licensed childcare facility, citing safety, noise, dust, and long-term viability risks. Discussion Items 1. Heritage Creekside UMU-1 Expansion and Amendment (Item 1) - Proposal: Expand the UMU-1 district by rezoning 4.1 acres from Light Industrial-1 for 51 single-family attached units; modify the mix of uses to allow up to 88% residential (from 70%), reducing non-residential to 12%; add 700 multifamily units; allow outdoor commercial amusement; and modify expressway corridor overlay standards for townhomes. - Staff Position: Supported the geographic expansion but recommended denial of the mix-of-use changes and alternative expressway standards, as the proposal was inconsistent with comprehensive plan guiding principles and would reduce the viability of the mixed-use district. Staff recommended phasing of non-residential uses. - Applicant (Bill Dahlstrom, Rosewood): Argued that office demand has cratered over 12 years, making the existing plan unimplementable. The proposal completes the successful Heritage Creekside development, provides walkable entertainment and housing diversity, and is substantially beneficial. Applicant resisted additional phasing commitments but later indicated willingness to explore phasing for Block A2 retail. - Commission Discussion: Concerns centered on the erosion of mixed-use character, lack of phasing commitment, and the proposed expressway corridor alternative. Commissioners suggested tabling to allow applicant and staff to negotiate a phasing plan for non-residential uses to trigger multifamily development. The applicant preferred approval but agreed to work on phasing. 2. Preston Park Independent Living Facility (Items 2A & 2B) - Proposal: Amend PD 189 to allow an independent living facility (250 units, 5 stories, 65 feet) with reduced setbacks and landscape edge. Staff recommended denial due to height, density, and inconsistency with the comprehensive plan (exceeding 22 du/ac and not meeting mix-of-use targets). - Staff Position: Height (65 ft) is inappropriate adjacent to single-family homes and a daycare. Staff suggested stair-stepping height away from residential properties. - Applicant (Integrated Real Estate Group): Emphasized strong demand for senior housing in Plano; argued the building height measured from grade after a 7-foot excavation results in a net height of 48 feet above curb. They offered increased landscaping and berms along Ohio Drive to mitigate privacy impacts. They requested more time to study lowering the building further and addressing neighbor concerns. - Commission Discussion: Primary concerns were height, privacy overlooking neighbors, impacts on the adjacent daycare, and consistency with comprehensive plan. Commissioners noted three high hurdles: permitted use, substantial benefit to neighbors, and alignment with state law/comp plan. The commission encouraged the applicant to explore options such as lowering the building, step-backs on the Ohio side, and stronger screening. The applicant requested time to study these options. 3. Cloud Crest Substation Variances (Item 3) - Proposal: Two subdivision variances to create a flag lot under 2 acres (1.9 ac) and allow only one access point (instead of two) for an electrical substation on Parker Road. The property is surrounded by city-owned land. - Staff Position: Recommended approval, finding that the variances meet all criteria due to physical constraints. - Commission Discussion: No objections. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Item 1 (Heritage Creekside): The commission voted 8-0 to table the item to the March 2, 2026 meeting, directing the applicant and staff to develop a phasing plan for non-residential uses that would trigger multifamily development. - Items 2A & 2B (Preston Park Independent Living): The commission voted 8-0 to table both items to the March 24, 2026 meeting, allowing the applicant to study lowering the building, step-backs, enhanced screening, and mitigation measures for the daycare. - Item 3 (Cloud Crest Substation): The commission voted 8-0 to approve the two subdivision variances as recommended by staff.

The Plano City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, presided over by Mayor John Muns. The meeting began with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and a proclamation declaring January 19, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Plano. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved in an 8-0 vote with the exception of Item C. - Item C (Historic Downtown Guide Signs): Councilmember Horn initiated a motion to approve the $165,911 project but shifted the funding source from the Capital Maintenance Fund to the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund to ensure consistency with other wayfinding signs in the city. Staff confirmed support for the funding shift. The motion passed 8-0. Public Comments & Testimony - Lee Lustig (property owner, taxpayer): Advocated for banning gas-powered leaf blowers, citing health risks from noise levels (90-115 decibels), toxic exhaust (comparing one hour of operation to hundreds of miles of driving), and stirred-up allergens. He recommended battery-powered electric alternatives. - Ember Chaffin (resident): Shared a personal history involving multiple car accidents to express strong support for public transit (DART) and to urge the city to provide alternatives. She concluded with the parable of the Good Samaritan. - Crystal Curry (resident): Expressed deep concern over the normalization of AI and biotechnology, advocating for legislative change to add guardrails and protect individual privacy and ingenuity. She requested the council's assistance in elevating the issue. Discussion Items - Item 1: Perot Monument at Legacy Bridge: Staff presented a proposal for a monument honoring Ross Perot, consisting of a 15-foot obelisk topped with a bronze eagle (total height 16.5-17 feet), donated by the Perot family. A council member inquired about adding a historical timeline. The item was approved unanimously (8-0). - Item 2: Zoning Case 2025-16 (SUP 56 - Commercial Antenna Support Structure): The applicant requested the council remand the item to the Planning and Zoning Commission (February 2, 2026) to incorporate a new design for the human-initiated tree. The council voted unanimously (8-0) to remand the case. - DART and Alternative Transit Update: Andrew Fortune, Director of Policy and Government Relations, reported that University Park voted to send a DART withdrawal question to voters and that Addison was reviewing a similar measure. A DART fee study is expected soon differentiating regional services from local services. Regarding Plano's alternative transit procurement, Spare (the existing partner) withdrew from the process, leaving two vendors. Staff reported that the vendors' bids came in well within the budget for a proposed six-month pilot. The city is incorporating feedback from the C4 committee. The goal is to have an alternative in place by May 3, 2026, with a pilot launched before the deadline to work out operational details. The council expressed strong support for launching the pilot as soon as possible. Key Outcomes - Proclamation adopted recognizing January 19, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. - Consent Agenda approved (8-0). - Item C (Historic Downtown Guide Signs) approved with funding source shifted to Hotel Occupancy Tax (8-0). - Perot Monument approved (8-0). - Zoning Case 2025-16 remanded to Planning and Zoning Commission (8-0). - Staff directed to continue DART negotiations and alternative transit procurement toward a May 3rd deadline.

The Plano City Council convened open session on January 12, 2026, with all council members present. The council immediately recessed into executive session to hold closed discussions, and no other business was conducted in open session. Executive Session - The council recessed into executive session in Training Room A pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551, specifically Section 551071 to consult with the attorney, receive legal advice, and discuss litigation, and Section 551087 to discuss economic development matters. No votes or decisions were taken in open session.

The City of Plano Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included an approved consent agenda, a public hearing for a tabled rezoning request for the Meadows Baptist Church property, a request for a preliminary plat variance, an amendment to a Specific Use Permit for a new car dealership, and a presentation on Module 2 of the zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM. Consent Calendar - The Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda as recommended by staff (Motion passed 8-0). Public Comments & Testimony - Non-Agenda Public Comments: No registered speakers came forward. - Agenda Items 2A & 2B – Meadows Baptist Church Rezoning (Public Hearing): - Philip Langley (Ranch Estate Circle): Reported that 99 residents are opposed to the rezoning while 6 support it. He expressed concern that the proposed plan leapfrogs from estate development to urban use (SF6) and urged the Commission to adhere to the city's established transition plan. - John Marlowe (Stony Hollow Residents Association HOA President): Speaking on behalf of the majority of the 605 homes in the HOA, he expressed strong opposition. Concerns included the reduction from two-acre estate lots to smaller SF6 lots, overcrowding of Hickey Elementary School, and increased traffic congestion in an area already heavily impacted by Plano East Senior High School. - John Jacobson (Ridgetop Lane): Opposed the rezoning, arguing that the proposed density does not fit the character of the surrounding estate neighborhoods. He noted that the city has historically rejected similar high-density proposals in this area. - David Keith (Ranch Estates): Chose to defer his comments until the meeting in February. Discussion Items - Agenda Item 1: Preliminary Plat Variance (Subdivision 5.2.B.6A): Staff presented a request to allow blocks A, B, and F to have more than 20 continuous dwelling units on one side. The variance was justified by the site's irregular shape and geographic constraints near Windhaven and Spring Creek Parkway. The applicant confirmed buildings will contain three to six units. Fire and police services approved the plans. The Commission approved the variance unanimously. - Agenda Items 2A & 2B: Rezoning and Plat for Meadows Baptist Church (Tabled): The applicant requested a tabling to February 2, 2026 to refine the concept plan after meeting with nearby property owners. Staff confirmed a traffic impact analysis (TA) was not required, though a traffic section would be in the staff report. The applicant's engineer stated they are working on a revised concept plan. The Commission unanimously granted the tabling request for both items. - Agenda Items 3A & 3B: Specific Use Permit (SUP) Amendment for New Car Dealer: Staff proposed expanding existing SUP 539 to include an adjacent lot (Lot B) for accessory major vehicle repair and administrative offices serving the main dealership on Lot A. Lot B cannot be used for vehicle sales displays and the use must remain subordinate to the main dealership. The Commission approved the amendment and site plan unanimously. - Agenda Item 4: Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Rewrite – Module 2: Consultants from Freese Nichols presented Module 2 covering administrative and zoning procedures. Key proposals included formalized pre-application meetings, a new tiered site plan amendment process, and significantly tightened eligibility requirements for Planned Development (PD) districts. New PDs must demonstrate a clear public benefit aligned with the Comprehensive Plan, reflect innovation exceeding base zone standards, and cannot be used if a standard district or SUP can accommodate the development. Commissioners praised the new PD eligibility requirements and the removal of outdated platting barriers in the original donation area. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved (8-0). - Agenda Item 1 (Preliminary Plat Variance): Approved as recommended by staff (Motion: Bronsky, Second: Alley. Vote: 8-0). - Agenda Item 2A (Rezoning Request): Tabled to the February 2, 2026 meeting (Motion: Bronsky, Second: Alley. Vote: 8-0). - Agenda Item 2B (Related Plat): Tabled to the February 2, 2026 meeting (Motion: Bronsky, Second: Bender. Vote: 8-0). - Agenda Item 3A (SUP Amendment): Approved as recommended by staff (Motion: Bronsky, Second: Lingenfelter. Vote: 8-0). - Agenda Item 3B (Site Plan): Approved as recommended by staff (Motion: Lingenfelter, Second: Alley. Vote: 8-0). - Agenda Item 4 (Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Module 2): Accepted as substantially complete (Motion: Bronsky, Second: Lingenfelter. Vote: 8-0).

The Plano City Council convened on December 16, 2025, with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem Maria II. The meeting included a proclamation for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign, quarterly financial and investment reports, approval of a consent agenda, naming of a tennis court after Ken Sumrow, approval of an architectural services RFQ for a public safety campus, and a detailed report from the Collin County Connects (C4) Committee on transit alternatives, followed by extensive public testimony. Consent Calendar - The Council approved the consent agenda (7‑0), encompassing routine and non‑controversial items. Public Comments & Testimony Early Public Comments: - Lestia Nelson and Alvin Nelson spoke about the case of their daughter Saniah Reese, a nonverbal disabled student who was assaulted within PISD. They criticized the Plano Police Department for a nearly one‑year delay in forwarding the case to prosecutors and alleged disparities based on race and disability. They called for accountability and transparency from the city. - Brett Cooper questioned the Council’s push to call a DART withdrawal election, linking it to a potential Dallas Stars arena at Willow Bend Mall. He warned that a withdrawal would harm paratransit riders and that replacing DART would require either cuts to other services or a property tax increase. - A subsequent speaker delivered a personal attack against council members and was cut off after exceeding time limits. Testimony on the C4 Committee Report and DART Withdrawal (27 speakers, 1 minute each): - Many speakers criticized the C4 process as rushed and lacking transparency, with an insufficient basis for ranking vendors (Amber Chaffin, Joshua McNair, Cori Reineker, Nathan Adam, Jeff Samoshima, Jeremy Matthews). - Several speakers highlighted risks to vulnerable riders – seniors, people with disabilities, and low‑income residents – and argued that a microtransit replacement could not match DART’s regional connectivity (Warren Pena, Catherine Walsh, Alex Flores, Peyton Bryant, Ian Graham). - Others expressed strong support for remaining in DART, citing its role in enabling access to jobs, healthcare, and DFW Airport (Austin Meek, Robert Morrison, Shaolan Zhu, Sue Deep Singh). - A minority of speakers, such as David Leith, argued that only a small fraction of residents rely on DART and that the city deserves a vote on withdrawal. - Several C4 committee members (Red Cooper, William Pierce Cravens, Nathan Adam, Cori Reineker) stated that they did not rank any vendor because they lacked sufficient information to make a recommendation; some noted that committee staff had prevented them from voting on a broader recommendation. Quarterly Financial Report Finance Director Denise presented the first‑quarter financial results. General fund revenues were $133.1 million (105.8% of the reestimated budget) and expenditures were $357.9 million (98.5% of budget). The water and sewer fund had $228.7 million in revenues (96.5% of budget) and $204.7 million in expenses (102.7% of budget). Year‑over‑year increases included $10.6 million in property tax revenue, $13.4 million in sales tax revenue, and $4.2 million in licenses and permits. Staff credited a hiring freeze and cost‑cutting measures for containing expenses. The regional unemployment rate was 4.3% in August (below metro, state, and national averages). The median home sale price in Plano was $510,000. Hotel occupancy tax revenue increased by $146,000 over the prior fiscal year. Quarterly Investment Report Treasurer Mark Whitaker provided the investment update as of September 30. The City’s portfolio yield was 3.68%, above the benchmark two‑year Treasury yield of 3.57%. The portfolio earned $6.2 million in interest during the quarter. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points in September and made additional cuts in October and December. The portfolio remains liquid: 51% in the zero‑to‑one‑year maturity range. The portfolio’s book value continues to increase year over year. Staff confirmed that all vendors under consideration for the C4 process could operate within the $4 million budget the Council has set aside for a potential alternative transit system. Consideration to Name the Ken Sumrow Center Court The Parks and Recreation naming committee recommended naming the center court at the High Point Tennis Center after Ken Sumrow, who served as the tennis pro and manager for 47 years since the facility opened in 1977. Councilmember Horn praised his contributions, including to pickleball. The Council approved the naming unanimously (7‑0). Approval of RFQ for Public Safety Campus – DLR Group Inc. The Council approved RFQ 2025‑450‑B for architectural services for the new police headquarters and Fire Station 14 (the public safety campus authorized by the May 2025 bond referenda). DLR Group Inc. will serve as the architect; the fee is $14,496,503 (approximately 10% of the total project). The design phase is scheduled for 12 months, with construction oversight continuing thereafter. Councilmember Horn expressed confidence in DLR Group based on prior experience. The motion passed 7‑0. Collin County Connects Committee Report Mayor Phil Dyer, chair of the C4 committee, and Andrew Fortune, Director of Policy and Government Relations, presented the committee’s work. The 14‑member citizen committee met four times on a compressed timeline, with the charge to: assume a May 2026 withdrawal election, identify and prioritize desired transit services, and rank potential vendors. Three pre‑vetted vendors (Via, Rideco, and Spare) presented. Of the 14 members, 7 submitted vendor rankings; among those, Spare and Via scored highest. The remaining 7 members (plus both alternates) declined to rank, instead submitting individual written observations (included in the Council’s packet). Several members expressed frustration with the limited scope, lack of cost and procurement details, and the exclusion of a DART‑retention option from the committee’s objectives. Staff emphasized that pricing information remains confidential until the competitive bidding stage and that all three vendors have indicated they can meet the $4 million budget. The committee’s feedback will also be shared with DART for potential service improvements. Staff’s proposed timeline calls for a vendor recommendation to the Council by January 26, 2026, with a possible six‑month pilot contract beginning around April 2026. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved (7‑0). - Ken Sumrow Center Court Naming: Approved (7‑0). - Architectural Services for Public Safety Campus (DLR Group): Approved (7‑0). - C4 Committee Report: Received and filed; no action taken. The Council will continue to discuss transit and DART withdrawal in January 2026. - Future Action: Staff to continue vendor procurement and return with a recommendation by January 26, 2026. The Council also plans to use the C4 input in ongoing negotiations with DART.

Mayor and council convened in open session on December 16, 2025, with all members present except Mayor Pro Tem Maria II. The council recessed to executive session for legal advice and economic development discussion, then returned to take up the zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite Module One update and the wage determination tool update. Executive Session - The council recessed to Training Room A under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consult with attorney, litigation) and 551.087 (economic development). No action resulting from the executive session was reported in the transcript. Discussion Items - Zoning and subdivision ordinance rewrite – Module One update: Planning Director Christina Day, Land Records Planning Manager Christina Sebastian, and Freeze & Nichols consultant Daniel Harrison presented. The project began in April 2024, Freeze & Nichols was selected in June 2024, the diagnostic report was completed in December 2024, and adoption is anticipated in late 2026. Module One was drafted, considered in spring 2025, paused for the legislative session, revised after August 2025 legislative changes, accepted by the Rewrite Advisory Committee in fall 2025, and presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission before coming to council. - Residential land uses would be regulated by a new function-based framework using the foundational terms "dwelling," "private room," and "sleeping quarter." Proposed use categories include private residence, shared residence, boarding house, residential facility, care home, and residential care facility, with district standards regulating building form. - Zoning districts would be reduced from 31 to 24: seven residential, twelve mixed-use, three community design, and two special districts. The land-use chart would be reduced from more than 200 categories to about 110. A new public parks and recreation district is proposed. - Presenters emphasized alignment with the comprehensive plan, code simplification, and support for redevelopment. - Wage determination tool update: Human Resources and Risk Management Director Victoria Wynn presented the final phase of the two-year pay-structure review. The city reviewed employees' credentials, experience, and education and entered the results into the wage tool. - Wage-tool adjustments total approximately $5.3 million and are within funds budgeted last year. Forty percent of employees in the general plans and technology solutions plan will not receive an adjustment because they are properly placed on the compensation plan; sixty percent will receive an adjustment. - Directors and assistant directors were reviewed through a separate salary survey; adjustments for them are also funded. - Adjustments will be effective January 12, 2026. Employees already above the targeted rate will keep their current pay; no pay decreases will occur. - In response to Councilmember Cantanilla's question about the 598 employees who would not receive an adjustment, Director Wynn said they are scattered throughout the workforce, not concentrated in recent hires; employees hired below market due to equity issues received adjustments, while properly placed employees did not. Key Outcomes - Council accepted the draft Module One of the Unified Development Code as substantially complete, with no council objections raised to moving the module forward. - Council was informed that wage adjustments, including separate director and assistant director adjustments, will take effect on January 12, 2026, using already budgeted funds.