In the first Plano City Council meeting of the new year, among other things, we will confirm and welcome Plano’s new Chief of Police, Ed Drain!
Executive Session
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Real Estate – Downtown Plano
Preliminary Open Meeting
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Introduction of Ethics Investigators – Richard Abernathy and Peter Smith
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Departmental Reports for both Library and Parks & Recreation
Regular Meeting Recognition:
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Rob Johnson is retiring from his 22 year position as Sparky the Fire Dog
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Plano Police Department, Public Safety Communications and former Chief Greg Rushin will receive awards from CALEA
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Collin Central Appraisal District Board – Michael Pirek
Items for Consideration:
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Confirmation of Chief Ed Drain as the new Plano Chief of Police (welcome home, Chief Drain!)
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Modify the zoning at the northwest side of 14th Street and Los Rios to allow for greater retail square footage and increase the height restriction for retirement housing to a maximum of 3 stories
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A Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a fitness center on the southeast side of Plano Parkway and Campbell Rd.
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Levy a special assessment of 15 cents per $100 of appraised value for the Downtown Plano PID (Public Improvement District – these levy additional taxes on the property owners in that specific area, as they are the principle beneficiaries of improvements in that area)
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The designation of the area around Collin Creek Mall as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ – sets aside 75% of property taxes collected in the zone to pay for public improvements in the zone, such as road improvements, infrastructure, and economic development)
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Establishment of the Collin Creek East PID
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Extending the Oncor Electric franchise agreement in Plano
