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Sustainability roadmap reviewed

McKinneyJan 6, 20262 min read

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Council reviewed a citywide Sustainability Roadmap for 2025-2030 that focuses on water conservation, air quality, stormwater management, and materials management. The roadmap includes goals like reducing recycling contamination from 41–49% to 20–25% and increasing the urban tree canopy from 15.6% to 25–30%.

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Council discussed a sustainability plan that sets out environmental priorities for the city over the next several years. The plan outlines action steps such as recycling education, organics diversion pilots, tree planting, and energy and water conservation efforts. If adopted and carried out, the roadmap could shape how city services and resident outreach address waste, water use, air quality, and stormwater.

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Jan 6, 2026, 4:00 PMCouncil Chambers 401 E. Virginia Street McKinney, TX 75069scheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
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INFORMATION SHARING
Recognition of Courts of McKinney for Best of Texas Tennis 2025 - Favorite Tennis Facility
DISCUSS AGENDA ITEMS for the City Council Regular Meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Consider/Discuss a Citywide Sustainability Roadmap
WORK SESSION ITEMS
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 551.071 (A) Pending or contemplated litigation - SLC McKinney Partners, LP v. City of McKinney Cause No. 493-01983-2024 C. Section 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property - Municipal Facilities D. Section 551.087. Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Matters - Craig Ranch Luxury Hotel SPE Owner, LP - Venu Holding Corporation, Successor-by-Name 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 December 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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