City Council — Rowlett

Section 551.021 of the Government Code provides as follows: (a) A governmental body shall prepare and keep minutes or make a tape recording of each open meeting of the body. (b) The minutes must: (1) state the subject of each deliberation; and (2) indicate each vote, order, decisions or other action taken.

This agenda item is to consider approval of a Public Art Policy to assist the Arts and Humanities Commission with the further development of public art in the City of Rowlett.

The purpose of this item is to announce winners of this year’s Writing Contest sponsored by the Arts and Humanities Commission.

The City has prioritized promoting operational excellence by developing a high-performing organization that delivers exemplary service through a well-trained and responsive workforce. Recognizing public service employees for their contribution to improving the organization for residents, businesses and visitors helps achieve that goal. The purpose of this item is to present a proclamation recognizing Public Service Recognition Week.

The purpose of this item is to seek approval and adopt a resolution of a Qualified Firms List for roadway design, water/wastewater design, drainage services, traffic engineering, topographical and property survey, land acquisition and appraisal services, subsurface utility exploration, and geotechnical engineering and material testing.

As part of an overall strategic priority to promote operational excellence, the City Council has adopted a goal to provide responsive, reliable, and cost-efficient public services and to become an employer of choice. Recognizing outstanding employees is one way to promote this priority. This item aims to proclaim National Detention Officers Week as May 3–9, 2026.

The City has prioritized ensuring a safe community by providing proactive, citizen-oriented public safety services that enable residents, businesses, and guests to feel safe and be safe. Police Officers contribute to the City’s ability to deliver exceptional first-responder coverage and response times. This item aims to recognize the efforts of Police Officers by proclaiming May 10–16, 2026, as National Police Week.

This item proposes adding a non-voting, ex-officio position to the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) for Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe. As a major healthcare provider and institutional partner, their participation will strengthen coordination on workforce, community health, and economic development initiatives. The addition is intended to enhance strategic alignment and provide industry insight to support EDAB recommendations.

Present a proclamation recognizing May as ALS Awareness Month.

In an effort to shine a light on the incredible contributions to our community and our country made by those who have served in our nation’s military, the City initiated the Rowlett Veterans Recognition Program.

This item proposes adding a non-voting, ex-officio position to the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) for Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe. As a major healthcare provider and institutional partner, their participation will strengthen coordination on workforce, community health, and economic development initiatives. The addition is intended to enhance strategic alignment and provide industry insight to support EDAB recommendations.

The purpose of this item is to recognize winners of this year’s Young Artist Exhibit.

The City’s current Code of Ordinances does not specifically address or regulate donation bins. In contrast, several neighboring North Texas cities have adopted regulatory frameworks to better manage these facilities and mitigate issues such as illegal dumping, litter, and visual blight. In recent years, the absence of local regulations has led to growing concerns, as unregulated donation bins have contributed to visual clutter, unauthorized dumping, graffiti, and potential neighborhood deterioration. These impacts have affected the appearance and overall quality of the community. The purpose of this item is to adopt and implement a new ordinance establishing clear regulations for donation bins. If approved, these measures will provide a structured approach to oversight, helping to reduce negative impacts while promoting cleaner, safer, and more orderly community spaces.

The purpose of this item is to adopt and implement proposed ordinance amendments designed to address ongoing community concerns, while maintaining the economic benefits associated with short-term rentals. Short-term rentals can deliver meaningful economic benefits to property owners, visitors, and the broader local economy when they are appropriately regulated and effectively managed. These amendments are intended to establish reasonable standards governing the density and operation of short-term rentals. The goal is to promote compliance, ensure safety, and maintain balanced oversight without compromising the health, safety, and welfare of city residents.

The City currently enforces a prohibition that restricts certain registered sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of locations where children commonly gather. These locations include, but are not limited to schools, parks, arcades, recreational facilities, daycares, and similar uses. The purpose is to enhance public safety by reducing the chances that repeat sexual offenders can harm others, especially children. This amendment aims to partner with property renters, deter future crimes, and protect vulnerable individuals by increasing awareness and oversight.

The applicant is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit (SUP) to expand an existing unmanned aircraft system hub (UAS hub). A UAS hub is a distribution center for unmanned aircraft systems to dock. Retailers drop off the goods that are loaded onto the unmanned aircraft systems, and the UAS departs from the hub to deliver the goods to the consumers. The SUP is required to ensure the proposed structure does not adversely impact surrounding properties, infrastructure, or the broader community.

The applicant is requesting to rezone the 1.80-acre site to a Planned Development district with a base zoning of Single Family 5 (PD-SF-5) District for single-family development. If approved, the associated concept plan, landscape plan, and proposed development standards would dictate development of the residential portion of the site.

This item is to correct a scrivener's error in ORD-26-04-07.

The purpose of this agenda item is for the Council to consider adopting an ordinance approving the issuance and sale of the City of Rowlett, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 (Trails at Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District Neighborhood Improvement Areas #2-3 Projects) for the project known as the Trails at Cottonwood Creek.

The purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance accepting and approving a service and assessment plan and assessment rolls for the Trails at Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District and levying special assessments against certain property within this District. As required by the TLGC, notice of the May 5, 2026 public hearing was published in the Dallas Morning News regarding the levy of special assessment within the PID.