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Work session reviews key policy topics

McKinneyOct 6, 20251 min read

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Council reviewed proposed changes to electioneering rules, a possible trap-neuter-release program, a Safe Streets McKinney update, and a facility-use policy for City Hall meeting spaces. No action was taken on the work session items, and no decisions were made in executive session.

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Council used the work session to discuss several policy issues that could affect residents and city operations, including election-related rules, a possible trap-neuter-release program for animals, street safety improvements, and how City Hall meeting rooms may be used. A resident spoke in support of the trap-neuter-release program during public comments. The council did not vote on the work session items, so any changes would need to come back for future action.

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No action was taken on the work session items.
No action was taken on executive session items.
Council unanimously adjourned the work session.

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Oct 6, 2025, 3:00 PMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

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WATCH THE BROADCAST LIVE
This meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website. Members of the public may watch online at: https://mckinneytx.new.swagit.com/views/130
CALL TO ORDER
INFORMATION SHARING
Proclamation for Community Planning Month
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
If 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 before the meeting. Speakers wishing to address the City Council regarding any item on this agenda shall have a time limit of three (3) minutes per speaker, per agenda item. The Mayor may reduce the speaker time limit uniformly to accommodate the number of speakers or improve meeting efficiency.
DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING to be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
WORK SESSION ITEMS
Consider/Discuss Potential Changes to the Electioneering Ordinance, Chapter 38, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances
Consider/Discuss a Potential Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) Program
Consider/Discuss Safe Streets McKinney Project Update (ST2463)
Consider/Discuss a Facility Use Policy for City Hall Conference Rooms and Meeting Spaces
COUNCIL LIAISON UPDATES regarding City Boards & Commissions
EXECUTIVE SESSION
In 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/client advice necessitated by the deliberation or discussion of said items (as needed) B. Section 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property - Municipal Facilities C. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters - Venu Holding Corporation, Successor-by-Name Change to Notes Live, Inc., Chapter 380, Grant, and Development Agreement, as amended
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURN
PURSUANT TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.002, A QUORUM OF VARIOUS CITY BOARDS OR COMMISSIONS MAY BE PRESENT. NO BOARD OR COMMISSION ACTION WILL BE TAKEN.
Posted in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on September 30, 2025. ________________________________ Empress Drane, City Secretary Tenitrus Parchman, Deputy City Secretary In 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, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours in advance of the event. Email contact-adacompliance@mckinneytexas.org. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. ADA grievances may also be directed to the ADA Coordinator or filed online at http://www.mckinneytexas.org/ada.

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