Municue
McKinney, TX

City Council Work Session · 3:00 PM · Council Chambers

McKinney City Council's November 3, 2026 work session covered a homelessness update, the draft Better Together Strategic Plan, an affordable housing scorecard, downtown development initiatives, and options for regulating vape or smoke shops. Proclamations and a Police Department recognition program were also presented, and a closed session was noticed.
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Analysis

Housing

Council received two housing-related briefings: the 2026 Annual Homelessness Update and the Updated Affordable Housing Scorecard.[#13][#15]

Governance & Oversight

The draft Better Together Strategic Plan was on the work session for discussion, alongside options for regulating vape or smoke shops.[#17][#14]

Community Impact

Ceremonial and recognition items included two proclamations and a Police Department recognition program, each recorded as Information Sharing.[#5][#7][#6]

Insights by Role

Journalist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Draft Better Together Strategic Plan (File 26-1061) and the vape or smoke shop regulation options (File 26-0006M3) merit follow-up. The closed session lists litigation against the City of Melissa and Venu Holding Corporation matters.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Draft Better Together Strategic Plan (File 26-1061), Affordable Housing Scorecard (File 26-1062), and vape or smoke shop regulation options (File 26-0006M3) are policy items where council direction may shape later action.

Resident

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingItem 17 on regulating vape or smoke shops (File 26-0006M3) and the housing briefings (Files 26-1060 and 26-1062) are the items most likely to affect neighborhoods. Track these files on future City Council agendas.

Developer

LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemDowntown Development Initiatives (File 26-1063) and the vape or smoke shop regulation options (File 26-0006M3) could bear on downtown projects and retail tenanting.

Charts & Data

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#2This meeting will be streamed live online at https://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130

#5Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day, promoting tree planting and the value of trees to the community.

Information Sharing

#6Proclamation recognizing Texas Recycles Day to promote recycling awareness and environmental stewardship.

Information Sharing
Texas Recycles Day

#7Recognition program honoring Police Department personnel for their service and achievements.

Information Sharing
Police Department

#9If you wish to address the City Council regarding an item posted on this agenda, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card and deliver it in person to the Chambers Lobby Registration Desk. The Registr

#10DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

#13Discussion of the 2026 Annual Homelessness Update, providing an overview of homelessness conditions and related services.

#14Council consideration and discussion of the draft Better Together Strategic Plan, which sets the city's strategic direction and priorities.

Better Together Strategic Plan

#15Consideration and discussion of the updated Affordable Housing Scorecard.

Affordable Housing Scorecard

#16Update and discussion on downtown development initiatives in McKinney.

#17Council discusses options for regulating vape or smoke shops in the city, including potential zoning, permitting, or location restrictions.

#18COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES regarding City Boards & Commissions

#20In 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

#21- Development and Annexation Agreement Between City of McKinney, Texas and JEN TEXAS 22 LLC, Painted Tree 607- McKinney, L.P, and GRBK Edgewood LLC for Painted Tree and including Spiars Engineering (E

#25Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on October 28, 2026. ________________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary In accordance

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