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City Council Regular Meeting · 6:00 PM · Council Chambers

The McKinney City Council held a brief, 53-minute regular meeting on 2026-05-19, unanimously approving all 6 recorded motions across 55 substantive items with no remands, deferrals, or failed votes. The agenda centered on a major long-range development framework for the McKinney Ranch, LTD. property, a residential rezoning near University Drive, and a slate of public-safety and infrastructure construction contracts.
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Matters

Site-specific scope

Case File 26-0226

3 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: May 19, 2026·Notable

Case File 26-0158

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: May 19, 2026·Notable

Case File 26-0195

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: May 19, 2026·Notable

Case File 26-0207

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: May 19, 2026·Notable

Case File 26-0228

2 hearings since Mar 2026·Last: May 19, 2026·Notable

Analysis

Financial Highlights

The council authorized two grant funding applications and six construction or professional-services contracts for capital projects spanning parks, airport, public safety, and roadway design, and approved the formal rejection of all proposals received for one construction solicitation.[#63][#45][#40][#55][#54][#43][#42][#47][#53][#52][#41][#31][#28][#29]

Zoning

The council held a public hearing and approved a rezoning of property located approximately 260 feet north of U.S. Highway 380 (University Drive) and approximately 610 feet east of North Lake Forest Drive, converting the site from a Planned Development District to a mix of PD, MF36 (Multi-Family Residential), and R5 (Residential) districts.[#56]

Development & Land Use

The council approved a non-binding term sheet with McKinney Ranch, LTD.[#38][#48][#44]

Transportation

Council approved three transportation and infrastructure items: an application for a federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) implementation grant, a contract for the Glen Oaks Drive & Ridge Road Roundabout Analysis and Preliminary Design, and a construction contract for Phase II of the Taxiway A project at McKinney National Airport.[#43][#42][#53]

Public Safety

Council approved a set of public safety contracts and agreements: firefighter medical and fitness assessment services, an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a new aviation facility at McKinney National Airport, and two Guaranteed Maximum Price construction contracts with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. for a public safety building renovation and a police gun range improvement project.[#45][#55][#54][#8][#46]

Governance & Oversight

The council approved an ordinance aligning the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee definition with state law, a resolution adopting FY27 department-level strategic objectives, an interlocal agreement with the Texas Department of Public Safety for a new aviation facility at McKinney National Airport, and the rejection of all proposals for an elevator addition project.[#40][#24][#27][#23][#26][#36][#25][#21][#16][#17][#18][#47][#46][#38][#22][#31][#28][#29][#30][#32][#33][#34][#35][#19][#20]

Community Impact

The council advanced three community facility projects: a grant application for the Wattley Park Project, a land sale to Catholic Charities of Dallas to build a new community services hub, and a construction contract for upgrades to a softball and baseball complex at Towne Lake.[#48][#52][#41]

Housing

The council approved a rezoning north of University Drive to allow a mix of multi-family, single-family, and commercial development, and authorized a non-binding term sheet with four development entities to guide future development of roughly 1,786 acres east of FM 1461.[#56][#44]

Insights by Role

Contractor

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectTwo Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts awarded to Crossland Construction Company, Inc. — a public safety building renovation (#54, file 26-0458) and a police gun range improvement (#55, file 26-0459) — open subcontracting opportunities for firms not on the prime award, and the council's rejection of all proposals received for a separate construction solicitation (the elevator addition project noted in the governance summary) signals that project will likely be re-bid.

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe council's rejection of all proposals received for a construction solicitation (the elevator addition project referenced in the governance summary) is a notable outlier in an otherwise unanimous, consent-heavy meeting — 6 of 6 recorded motions passed unanimously with no remands, deferrals, or failed votes across 55 items in a 53-minute session. Worth asking staff why every bid was found unacceptable and when the project will be re-solicited.

Resident

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectResidents along the University Drive corridor should note the newly approved rezoning (#56, file 26-0011Z2), roughly 260 feet north of U.S. 380 and 610 feet east of North Lake Forest Drive, converting land from a single Planned Development District into a mix of PD, MF36 multi-family, and R5 single-family zoning — new multi-family and single-family construction can now proceed there. Residents who use Towne Lake's softball and baseball complex should expect construction activity from the newly awarded upgrade contract (#52, file 26-0456).

Developer

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe non-binding term sheet with McKinney Ranch, LTD. and three affiliated entities (#44, file 26-0451) sets a framework for developing roughly 1,786 acres near future Lake Forest Drive and County Roads 166/168 — developers active in that corridor should track how the framework's terms convert into a binding development agreement. Separately, the University Drive rezoning (#56, file 26-0011Z2) now entitles a parcel for PD, MF36 multi-family, and R5 single-family uses that previously required only its original Planned Development standards.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingBecause the McKinney Ranch, LTD. term sheet (#44, file 26-0451) is explicitly non-binding, the real decision point for the roughly 1,786-acre area near future Lake Forest Drive and County Roads 166/168 is still ahead — parties with interests in that land have a window to engage council and staff before terms firm up into a binding development agreement.

Charts & Data

55 items(13 procedural hidden)

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#2This meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website. Members of the public who wish to watch this meeting may watch online at: https://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130

#5Invocation given by Pastor Deborah Bradford, New Jerusalem Baptist Church

#6Pledge of Allegiance led by Derrick Robinson, Alliance of Elite Youth Leadership

#8A proclamation recognizing Emergency Medical Services Week.

Information Sharing

#9A proclamation honoring Ja'Kobe Walter.

Information SharingCase File 26-0394

#10A proclamation recognizing National Military Appreciation Month.

Information Sharing

#11PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (for Non-Public Hearing Items)

#12If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting. Speakers wishing to addres

#14These items consist of non-controversial or housekeeping items required by law. Items may be considered individually by any Council member making such request prior to a motion and vote on the Consent

#15Consent MINUTES

#16Approval of the minutes from the City Council Work Session held on April 21, 2026.

Pass

#17Approval of the minutes from the City Council Meeting held on April 21, 2026.

Pass

#18Approval of the minutes from the City Council Work Session held on April 28, 2026.

Pass

#19Approval of minutes from the City Council Special Meeting & Work Session held on May 5, 2026.

Pass

#20Approval of minutes from the City Council Regular Meeting held on May 5, 2026.

Pass

#21Approval of the minutes from the Community Grants Advisory Commission meeting held on February 26, 2026.

#22Minutes from the Library Advisory Board meeting held on February 19, 2026.

#23Approval of the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting of the McKinney Arts Commission.

#24Approval of the minutes from the McKinney Arts Commission meeting held on March 19, 2026.

#25Approval of the minutes from the McKinney Community Development Corporation meeting held on March 26, 2026.

#26Minutes of the McKinney Main Street Board Meeting held on February 12, 2026 are presented for approval.

#27Approval of the minutes from the McKinney Main Street Board meeting held on March 12, 2026.

#28Approval of the minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board meeting held on October 21, 2025.

PassPending6 months

#29Approval of the minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board meeting held on November 18, 2025.

PassPending5 months

#30Minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One (TIRZ1) Board meeting held on December 16, 2025.

#31Approval of the minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One Board meeting held on March 3, 2026.

#32Minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Two (TIRZ2) Board meeting held on May 7, 2024.

PassPending14 months

#33Approval of the minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two (TIRZ2) Board meeting held on March 31, 2025.

PassPending12 months

#34Approval of the minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board meeting held on May 6, 2025.

#35Approval of minutes from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Board Meeting held on March 17, 2026.

#36Minutes of the Visit McKinney Board Meeting held on March 31, 2026 are presented for approval.

#37Consent ORDINANCES

#38Ordinance amending Chapter 130 of the Code of Ordinances to update the definition of the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC) in Section 130-22 to align with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, with severability and effective date provisions.

Pass

#39Consent RESOLUTIONS

#40Resolution adopting FY27 department-level objectives designed to support the City Council's strategic goals.

Pass

#41Resolution authorizing the City to apply for, and accept if awarded, Collin County Parks and Open Space Project Funding Assistance for the Wattley Park Project.

Pass

#42A resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for an Implementation Grant with Supplemental Action Plan Activities under the FY2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding program from the U.S. Department of Transportation, and to accept funding if awarded.

Pass

#43Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract and any necessary change orders with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for analysis and preliminary design of a roundabout at Glen Oaks Drive & Ridge Road (project ST2636).

Pass

#44Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a non-binding term sheet with several developer entities governing the future development of approximately 1,786 acres located near FM 1461, County Road 166, County Road 168, and FM 543.

Pass

#45Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with On Duty Health, PLLC to provide firefighter medical and fitness assessments in alignment with NFPA 1582 and 1583 standards.

Pass

#46Resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement between the City of McKinney and the Texas Department of Public Safety for the design and construction of a Public Safety Aviation Facility at McKinney National Airport.

Pass

#47This resolution formally rejects all proposals received under Solicitation 26-49CSP for the McKinney APEX Centre Elevator Addition project.

Pass

#48Resolution authorizing the sale of approximately 0.33 acres of city-owned land on North Redbud Boulevard to Catholic Charities of Dallas for construction of the McKinney Neighbor HUB Project, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the related deed and documents.

Pass

#51This portion of the agenda consists of items requiring individual consideration by the Council. Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, any person wishing to address the City Council

#52Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract and related change orders with CGC General Contractors Inc. for improvements to the Grady Littlejohn Softball & Baseball Complex at Towne Lake (PK2448).

Carried unanimously

#53A resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating, Inc. for the McKinney National Airport Taxiway A Phase II Project, including authority to approve change orders up to the aggregate contract amount.

Carried unanimously

#54Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment to the CMAR contract with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. for design and construction of the McKinney Public Safety Building Renovation Phase VI project.

Carried unanimously

#55Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract with Crossland Construction Company, Inc. for design and construction of the Police Department Gun Range Improvements and Support Building Project.

Carried unanimously

#56Public hearing on a request to rezone property near U.S. Highway 380 and North Lake Forest Drive from Planned Development to a mix of Planned Development, Multi-Family Residential, and Residential districts, allowing multi-family, single-family, and commercial uses with modified development standards, along with the accompanying ordinance.

Carried unanimously

#58PUBLIC COMMENTS regarding matters not on the agenda

#59If you wish to address the City Council on a posted item on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the meeting.

#61Council and Manager Comments relating to items of public interest: Announcements regarding local or regional civic and charitable events, staff recognition, commendation of citizens, traffic issues, u

#63In Accordance with the Texas Government Code: A. Section 551.071(2) Consultations with Attorney on any Work Session, Special Session, or Regular Session agenda item requiring confidential attorney/cli

#67Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, originally posted on May 12, 2026; revised agenda posted May 13, 2026. ________________________ Empress Drane, TRMC City Secretary Tenitru

#68In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of the City of McKinney to offer its public programs, services, and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone

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