Council approves zoning and development items

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

1. Councilmember Travis Craver

PLEDGE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG AND THE TEXAS FLAG

PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITIONS, PROCLAMATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2. Proclamation: Celiac Disease Awareness Month Public Works Week

CONSENT AGENDA AND PUBLIC COMMENTS

3. Minutes: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving the Minutes from the Regular Meeting Held on April 23, 2026 ( S hawna Atkinson)

4. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action to Purchase One 2027 International HV615 with 75K Roll Off Body from Roberts Tuck Center, Tye, Texas for Solid Waste (Don Green)

5. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action to Approve a Contract with Thomas Hicks Construction for Pavement Replacement at CityLink's Terminal (Don Green)

6. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing Intervention in AEP's Rate Filing Application through Cooperation with Cities Served by AEP Texas and Finding City's Reasonable Rate Case Expenses Shall be Reimbursed (Marjorie Knight)

7. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending an Economic Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity, Abilene, Inc. (Michael Rice)

8. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Entering into a Economic Development Agreement with Troy Johnston Construction LLC for 1523 N 19th St. (Tim Littlejohn)

9. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Resolution of Support for Abilene Housing Authority as They Apply for a FHLB Grant to Maintain and Expand Services for Low Income Housing Needs Located at 1250 Yeomans Road (Tim Littlejohn)

10. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion, and Take Action on Awarding Bid #CB-2632 N. 18th St. Rehabilitation (N. Willis St. to N. Mockingbird Ln.) to J.H. Strain & Sons, Inc. (Jeff Duebner)

11. Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 18, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article XIII, "Schedules," Section 18-286, "Decreased Speed Limits-School Zones," of the Abilene Municipal Code (Jeff Duebner)

12. Ordinance (First Reading) Z-2026-24: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on a Request from The Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 6.86 acres from General Retail (GR) To A Planned Development District (PDD-200). Located At 256 East Beltway. (Tim Littlejohn)

13. Resolution : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving a Professional Services Contract with McKim & Creed, Inc. for SCADA Restoration – Phase 2 & Phase 5 Hargesheimer Bristol PLC Replacement Project (Matthew Dane)

14. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Standard Utility Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the IH-20 Utility Relocation Project – Work Authorization 1 (WA1) (Matthew Dane)

15. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Approving Change Order No. 1 to the Contract with Pate Garver LP for the IH-20 Utility Relocates – Work Authorization No. 1 Project (Matthew Dane)

16. Ordinance (First Reading): Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Take Action on Amending Chapter 32, "Utilities," Article II, "Rates and Charges," Section 32-35, "Metering of Water Used for Sewer Rates", Abilene Code of Ordinances (Matthew Dane)

REGULAR AGENDA - ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS

17. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-16: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 10.4 Acres from Residential Single-Family (RS-8) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6). Located at 6498 Pebble Beach. (Tim Littlejohn)

18. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-21: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.50 Acres from Residential Single Family (RS-8) to Town Home (TH). Located at 3035 Buffalo Gap Road. (Tim Littlejohn)

19. Ordinance (Final Reading) CUP-2026-06 : Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner, to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to Approximately 1.11 Acres Zoned General Retail (GR) to Allow a Freight Container. Located at 3440 N 1st Street. (Tim Littlejohn)

20. Ordinance (Final Reading) CUP-2026-07: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner, to Apply a Conditional Use Permit to a Property to Allow Utility Generation within Agricultural Open (AO) Zoning (Tim Littlejohn)

21. Ordinance (Final Reading) TC-2026-01: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Abandon 15’ of Public Right-Of-Way Along Lincoln Dr. Located at 525 EN 19th Street Abilene, Taylor County, Texas (Tim Littlejohn)

22. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-10: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 11.10 Acres from Residential Single-family (RS-6) to Patio Home (PH) Zoning. Located at 2637 Old Ironsides Road. (Tim Littlejohn)

23. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-11: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner, to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.96 Acres from Central Business (CB) to a Planned Development District (PDD-196). Located at 1333 N 6th Street. (Tim Littlejohn)

24. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-12: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on A Request from the Owner, to Change the Zoning of Approximately 34.8 Acres from General Retail (GR) to Multi-Family (MF). Located at 6157 HWY 277 S. (Tim Littlejohn)

25. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-13: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms and Conditions of a Planned Development District (PDD-104). Specifically, to Allow General Commercial Within Specific Portions of the PDD. Located on the West Side of Oldham Lane between S. 27th St. and Loop 322. (Tim Littlejohn)

26. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-14: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 1.42 Acres from Multifamily (MF) to a Planned Development District (PDD-197). The use of the proposed PDD is for Patio Home Development. Located at 1321 Cedar St. (Tim Littlejohn)

27. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-15: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Amend the Terms and Conditions of a Planned Development (PDD-39). Specifically, to add welding, small parts fabrication, and firearm modification as permitted uses. Located at 5550 HWY 277 S. (Tim Littlejohn)

28. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-17: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 0.26 Acres from Residential Single Family (RS-8) to Neighborhood Office (NO). Located at 2380 S 32nd Street. (Tim Littlejohn)

29. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-18: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 38.97 Acres from General Commercial (GC) and Heavy Commercial (HC) to a Planned Development District (PDD-198). Located Along the 1100 - 1400 Block of Ben Richey Dr. and the 1100 - 1400 Block of Petroleum Dr. (Tim Littlejohn)

30. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-19: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 28.87 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) to Residential Single-Family (RS-6) Zoning. Located at 6610 Butterfield Trail. (Tim Littlejohn)

31. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-20: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 2.20 Acres from Agricultural Open (AO) and General Commercial (GC) to General Commercial (GC) Zoning. Located on the North 300 Block of ES 11th St. (Tim Littlejohn)

32. Ordinance (Final Reading) Z-2026-22: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on a Request from the Owner to Change the Zoning of Approximately 3.58 Acres from a Planned Development (PD-55) to General Commercial (GC). Located at 6156 and 6164 Hartford St. (Tim Littlejohn)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

33. The City Council of the City of Abilene reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed below, as authorized by the noted Texas Government Code Sections:

A. 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 1. City of Abilene v. 3118 South 22nd Street, Abilene, Texas, et al.; Cause No. 11968-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed October 11, 2019 2. The City of Abilene, Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-20-007028, In the 459th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; filed November 18, 2020 3. Alton H. Smith, Jr. and Alicia Malorie Smith v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 51055-A, In the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 11, 2021 4. Steve Van Horne, et al. v. City of Abilene, et al.; Cause No. 12530-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed September 7, 2021 5. The City of Abilene, Texas v. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-21-006299, In the 250th Judicial District Court, Travis County, Texas; filed October 20, 2021 6. Richard Scheriger, et al. v. City of Abilene; Cause No. CV33253, In the 90th Judicial District Court, Stephens County, Texas, filed April 21, 2023 7. PFAS Litigation 8. Ginger Robertson v. City of Abilene and Abilene Zoological Society; Cause No. 13179-D, In the 350th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed December 5, 2023 9. City of Dallas, et al, v. Disney DTC, LLC, et al., Cause No. DC-22-09128, In the 14th Judicial District Court, Dallas County, Texas, filed August 3, 2022 10. Patricia Anderson v. City of Abilene; Cause No. 51867-A, IN the 42nd Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed March 1, 2024 11. Mary Lou Gonzales v. City of Abilene, Board of Building Standards; Cause No. 29156-B; In the District Court, 104th Judicial District, Taylor County, Texas; filed April 10, 2024 12. Bouldin Pat Crofton v. City of Abilene, Board of Building Standards; Cause No. 52175-A, In the 42nd Judicial Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed May 9, 2025 13. Tracey Freeman v. City of Abilene, Case No. 13596-D; In the District Court of Taylor County, 350th Judicial District, filed on July 8, 2025 14. Victor Lynn Lee v. Erin Stamey, et al., Case No. 5:25-cv-00590-XR; In the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division; filed May 28, 2025 15. Brennon and Brittany Manske, et al. v. City of Abilene, et al.; Case No. 1:25-cv-00172-H, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed September 5, 2025 16. Kevin Young v. Matthew Clopton; Case No. 1:24-CV-00113-H, In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division, filed July 16, 2024 17. Ishmael Jaimes v. City of Abilene; Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-00249-H; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed November 13, 2025 18. Joseph Jarrell Turner v. H Haught, Case No. 1:25-CV-00201-BU; In the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Abilene Division; filed October 16, 2025 19. Foco Capital LLC v. City of Abilene, Texas; Cause No. 29,758-B, In the 104 th Judicial District Court, Taylor County, Texas; filed on April 21, 2026 20. Noise Ordinance & Nuisance Laws 21. Collective Bargaining

B. 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property)

C. 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations)

D. 551.074 (Personnel Matters) 1. City Council may consider appointment, employment, compensation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge, City Secretary, and City Board and Commission Members 2. City of Abilene Boards & Commissions May be Discussed, as needed for (re)appointment

E. 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices)

F. 551.087 (Business Prospect/Economic Development)

RECONVENE

REGULAR AGENDA

34. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Appointing Members to Various Boards and Commissions per the City Charter (Shawna Atkinson) Parks & Recreation Board Visual Arts Jury

35. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving a Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc. Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 ( Misty Mayo )

36. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving Project Beadline for the Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc. ( Misty Mayo )

37. Resolution: Receive a Report, Hold a Discussion and Public Hearing, and Take Action on Approving Project Revamp for the Development Corporation of Abilene, Inc. ( Misty Mayo )

ADJOURNMENT