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Councilmember Horne asked that the item be removed from the consent agenda for individual consideration, saying, “It's too important of a plan to be buried in the consent agenda,” and noted the plan calls for creation of an Office of Creative Life, a director position, and a 500–800 seat performing arts venue downtown. Horne said he supported the plan but cautioned the council to recognize the cost and staffing implications before adopting it as city policy.

Councilmember Levine, who participated on the plan advisory committee, moved that council accept the plan as an important milestone while committing to further review and refinement prior to adopting it as city policy. Levine recommended a follow‑up workshop in June and suggested a collaborative session with arts stakeholders (collaborative arts groups, Cultural Arts Commission, Plano Symphony, schools and businesses) to prioritize what can be implemented immediately.

The motion to accept the plan and commit to further review passed 7–1. The council’s direction includes preparing for a June work session focused specifically on implementation sequencing, funding (including hotel occupancy tax grants and other sources), staffing needs for an Office of Creative Life, and options for a performing arts venue. Staff said they will return with materials and options for council discussion at the workshop.

Council discussion recognized the region’s limited resources and the need to balance arts ambitions with budget realities. No final funding commitment or ordinance to create the Office of Creative Life or to begin venue planning was adopted at the May 20 meeting; the item moves to a council workshop in June for more detailed discussion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Plano - City Council Meetings | 05-12-25","oneSentenceSummary","Council accepted a 10‑year Cultural Arts Plan but directed staff to return for a June workshop to refine implementation, funding and staffing. Council voted 7–1 to approve advancing the plan with further review.","taxTitle","Plano, Collin County, Texas","taxId",2776,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6062700,"NTMWD seeks parkland easements in two Plano parks for sewer rehabilitation; council approves Chapter 26 findings",158,6113000,6271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275918-da16047576c8430f1356c6bc802fff4a&start=6113&end=6271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275918-da16047576c8430f1356c6bc802fff4a/thumbnail_6113000.jpg","/articles/6062700/Plano/Collin-County/Texas/NTMWD-seeks-parkland-easements-in-two-Plano-parks-for-sewer-rehabilitation-council-approves-Chapter-26-findings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062700-99c3c15a5ed3d6540eea3fa9d1bed7e0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112120&Signature=VuPYBrdjIBRHh52fkVTarHzh9ufMGCOMrXa8ZliNoxH4pxHRe3UPKmMIfndgx8Kubq6s2lYZYTqv9~N6K49eltTaSTx1VBnoEPekjvRbxsIz3ZkOERFcDVPzdGTt-ro02Dtqo5-goqud1VSrjsepwdi1S2cqGdlKhVEoFuP2nbcxKallxjg4Gvc33gDvNd2EeIt~dQVGchqVyWVfL5h0io2ClO~jRl9TZOFN6mbfD-e2C8T-6SRfgoUa1Tq6WtxMlU6sT7CcK9b3AP6NVLYQn1U5-IrTYwd8nMcUJJ0yxFBzYPPJwARwduDAblZKR4OSllz5k0nNrLx7zQi3fUxHfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plano City Council on May 20 approved two resolutions under chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code allowing the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to adjust easements and carry out rehabilitation work on wastewater facilities that run through city parkland.

Ron Smith, director of parks and recreation, opened the hearings and explained chapter 26 requires a public hearing and council findings whenever public parkland is used for non‑park purposes. Mike Simon, director of engineering for NTMWD, presented details of both projects.

For the Russell Creek interceptor rehabilitation in Hoblitzel Hill Park, Simon said the work addresses corrosion and condition issues in an existing pipeline that was originally constructed by the city and conveyed to the district. He said the district plans to rehabilitate the line primarily with an internal liner (a cured‑in‑place polymer application) rather than open excavation. The district requested abandonment of the existing easement and re‑dedication of a revised easement alignment that, in some places, widens to a 30‑foot standard to allow future access and mobilization. Simon said there would be no planned tree removals in the park segments and that disturbed ground would be restored; the Russell Creek interceptor segment is part of a larger NTMWD rehabilitation program with an overall project cost of about $4.3 million and a target window that could extend through 2027 for full completion of all segments. Council members voted 8–0 to find there was no feasible and prudent alternative to the taking and that the project includes reasonable planning to minimize harm, and they approved the resolution.

The second item addressed a manhole replacement and permanent access easement at the Legacy Greenbelt Trail near Preston Road Lift Station. Simon told council that historical records showed existing easements in that area did not fully cover the pipelines or the manhole; the district proposes a permanent sanitary sewer and access easement plus a limited special‑use mobilization area for construction. He said the work will require bypass pumping, removal of three trees (each 8 inches or larger) within the permanent easement that could not be preserved because of proximity to the pipe/manhole, and that tree removal damages will be included in the easement compensation negotiated with the city. The estimated cost to replace the manhole and perform the immediate work is about $200,000. Simon said the district intends to perform the manhole work during the region’s low‑flow season (summer) and estimated a contractor schedule of roughly three months for that segment; the larger program timeline runs to 2027 for related projects. The council again found no feasible/prudent alternative and approved the requested easement and related actions by an 8–0 vote.

Both approvals include staff conditions: NTMWD must submit construction methodology and restoration plans, coordinate trail closures and detours with the city, limit tree removals to identified necessary cases, and restore disturbed areas after work. NTMWD and city staff will finalize easement terms, compensation for any disturbed parkland and removed trees, and the schedule for mobilization and construction.

The council’s affirmative findings under Chapter 26 allow NTMWD to proceed with permanent easements and rehabilitation work while preserving the city’s right to negotiate mitigation and restoration terms.","The North Texas Municipal Water District requested, and the Plano City Council approved, Chapter 26 parkland easements for work at Hobblets Hill Park (Russell Creek interceptor rehabilitation) and Legacy Greenbelt Trail (manhole replacement). Council found no feasible/prudent alternative and approved measures to minimize harm.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6062704,"Plano staff recommend market pay adjustments; HR seeks direction to implement June 2",400,5448000,5848000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275918-da16047576c8430f1356c6bc802fff4a&start=5448&end=5848","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275918-da16047576c8430f1356c6bc802fff4a/thumbnail_5448000.jpg","/articles/6062704/Plano/Collin-County/Texas/Plano-staff-recommend-market-pay-adjustments-HR-seeks-direction-to-implement-June-2","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062704-db9d43f0b4225397ad75766aeef084d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112120&Signature=jZakO0Mk8L-ouHH98sHkaCHWp193aDsKkA5-MVFt6sf0ZBskSV50bgBpwrg2ri9odu08XaPg9uAv1OZ9zdzqxPCZephc9c9kvl51Bz~1jQbchCXb4yYLSP6GyGKFk1o0nqZ0FTGbvBw3b~V4cdSkK8TnUZ~0co1j9~~QN5HtGf9bKRydjDHzzMD6qiNg~IKVcdyPPdNdmb4B2LKkdBfgOx0xoAQS2eZQ3w7d3TVGd3k40ZFMHMM6sILmVtassudPU~v8j9dVHlyzmWH9RhdW2ym-XOXuZSHR5uklfD~burTWH8WnxBfkhWUWvCXDt5AXHhK-VdPkmUZSHKtt8z75dA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City human resources staff on May 20 presented results of a market study and compensation assessment and asked the Plano City Council for direction to implement revised pay ranges starting June 2.

Victoria Wynne, director of human resources and risk management, told council the HR team benchmarked roughly 308 jobs against 14 peer cities and recommended keeping the city’s midpoint at the market median plus 5%. The consultant also recommended compressing pay ranges for entry‑level grades (grades 1–26) to a 40% spread so new hires receive more pay early in a career track, while maintaining a 50% bandwidth for higher grades to stretch pay increases over a longer career span. “Our goal in HR is always to attract high level quality recruits, candidates, and to motivate and retain our employees,” Wynne said.

Wynne told the council the estimated one‑time cost to realign jobs below the new minimum is about $287,000 for the partial year; the projected full‑year cost is roughly $862,000. She said those amounts would be paid from funds the council had previously set aside for market adjustments. In the presentation Wynne told council staff believe the council previously earmarked $4,800,000 for market increases last fall; during discussion a council member questioned a different figure cited in staff back‑and‑forth, and staff clarified the June implementation and full‑year costs would come from council’s prior set‑aside.

Councilmember Bob Kerr asked for a concrete example to understand the 40%/50% bandwidths; Wynne explained the bandwidth is the range between a job’s minimum and maximum and that the city’s midpoint is the market median plus 5%.

City Manager Mark Israelson told council staff would return to the next meeting (May 27) with the item for final concurrence and asked council to send any follow‑up questions to staff in the interim. No formal ordinance or budget amendment was adopted at the May 20 meeting; staff requested direction to proceed with implementation on June 2 pending answers to council questions and a follow‑up agenda item.

If the council affirms implementation, HR plans to finish and deploy a wage‑determination tool to make pay decisions more objective and to conduct ongoing equity reviews. Wynne said the city’s recommended approach is to continue conducting market studies every two years.

Council discussion also acknowledged long‑term budget implications: one council member said sustaining a market‑plus strategy can put pressure on future budgets and may require review during the city’s budget cycle.

Staff committed to return for additional council review and to provide answers to outstanding questions before final implementation.","City HR presented a market study recommending a midpoint set at median +5% with 40%/50% pay bandwidths, requested council concurrence to implement changes June 2; partial‑year cost ~$287,000 and full‑year impact ~$862,000 to be drawn from previously set‑aside funds.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_46":103,"_48":104,"_50":105,"_52":106,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":107,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":108,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6062709,"Plano council certifies May 3 election results, administers oaths to incoming members",173,186000,359000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275918-da16047576c8430f1356c6bc802fff4a&start=186&end=359","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275918-da16047576c8430f1356c6bc802fff4a/thumbnail_186000.jpg","/articles/6062709/Plano/Collin-County/Texas/Plano-council-certifies-May-3-election-results-administers-oaths-to-incoming-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062709-6faf9957f481824f7037e66d6a91fabd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771112120&Signature=RkJ-gzCMW7tAwyweyjkS7KQtgV~Z1~mwWOr0bIO6J88-WVOtRF1ED7oD3q2Y3pvRfffLDXzoqNgbBDreiYbKbm6~41v7cd~qhIcgcJJ71Y32zuEtHma5QsU0CpDGqDkfpiD04Cc~CmfiGB5HVdmWE5f2oKarbuuZ1O2mcvmvG7Hwr-5jBgnyyP5nX4VegUTIFY3rE7FIc6LQWwfIPrI1GITz8sPeMiy5uWmROIwmbWt45PuQff4SLV8R~0gjxMrev6cMiQ~pv~UAL8v7kBgrtJANJrCpKBkZuln2VoEYaSsI5RhQr5REBSjJNrNL59XpEJeI0DqJtJPGdCwO9bJ8lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Plano City Council on May 20 voted unanimously to canvass and declare the results of the May 3 general and special elections, including a multi‑proposition bond package and races for council places and mayor, then administered oaths to incoming members.

City Secretary (office staff) reviewed the canvass report and turnout figures, noting that 79,588 registered voters were eligible in the combined Collin/Denton election and 20,593 ballots were cast (11.46% turnout). The packet presented to council listed contest totals, votes cast, absentee and provisional ballot counts and the official proposition tallies.

The council adopted resolutions declaring the bond propositions and candidate contests official. The certified bond totals included, among others, Proposition A (streets) with 14,003 votes for and 5,583 against; Proposition C (police training center) at 12,134 for and 7,058 against; and other propositions as enumerated in the canvass documents. The council also certified the special election for Council Place 5 and the general election results for council places 2, 4, 6 (mayor) and 8. Mayor John Muns called for the vote and the council approved the canvass motions by voice/hand vote, with the mayor announcing the motions passed 8 to 0.

After the canvass, the council administered the oath of office to newly elected members for their terms. Several outgoing and incoming members offered brief remarks of thanks and recognition to staff and community members; outgoing council members were invited to a reception May 29.

The canvas approvals were procedural, adopting resolutions that formally declare vote totals and trigger issuance of certificates of election. The canvass packet and resolution texts are maintained by the City Secretary’s office and form the official public record of the May 3 election.

Council members did not propose amendments or rescindations to the canvass findings during the meeting. No legal challenges or disputes over tabulation were raised during the council action.

The certified canvass and the oath administrations conclude the city’s formal certification process for the May 3 elections; further administrative follow‑up (issuing certificates, updating council membership records) will be completed by city staff.","The Plano City Council on May 20 formally canvassed the May 3 bond, special and general election returns, unanimously approved the canvass resolutions and administered oaths of office to newly elected council members.","actionData","errors"]

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