City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, November 19, 2026 06:30 PM Council Chambers

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 pm. A Regular Meeting will be held immediately following the Work Session in the Council Chambers at Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas.  This meeting is subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas.

A.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. 1.United States of America

  2. 2.Texas Flag

C.INVOCATION

D.WORK SESSION

  1. 1.Review and discuss questions related to the financial report for October 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Review and discuss questions related to the budget report for Fiscal Year 2026. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

E.UPDATES FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS, UPDATES FROM CITY STAFF MEMBERS:

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the Mayor and Members of the City Council may report on the following items of community interest, including (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules, (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving any imminent threat to public health and safety. Staff Updates will address operational issues in various City departments. No deliberation is authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

F.PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATION, AND RECOGNITION:

The City Council invites citizens to speak on any topic.  However, unless the item is specifically noted on this agenda, the City Council is required under the Texas Open Meetings Act to limit its response to responding with a statement of specific factual information, reciting the City's existing policy, or directing the person making the inquiry to visit with City Staff about the issue. Therefore, no Council deliberation is permitted.  Each person will have 3 minutes to speak.  

  1. 1.Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing the Johnson County Master Gardeners.

  2. 2.Presentation of the 2026 Mayoral Choice Outstanding 1st Responder Award.

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the October 15, 2026, meeting minutes.

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action to approve a resolution adopting the Investment Policy.(Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 929-2026, adopted on August 20, 2026, to correct a clerical error in the parcel identification numbers of two properties owned by Concrete Investments, LLC, previously approved for disannexation from the City of Joshua.

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on an amendment to the City of Joshua Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.07, “Reserved,” of Article 5, “Permitted Uses,” found in Chapter 14, “Zoning,” to establish location and operating requirements for food trucks. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the City of Joshua Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.07, “Reserved,” of Article 5, “Permitted Uses,” found in Chapter 14, “Zoning,” to establish location and operating requirements for food trucks. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action approving an Ordinance amending Chapter 4, “Business Regulations,” of the City of Joshua Code of Ordinances by repealing existing Article 4.04, “Food Trucks,” and replacing it with a new Article 4.04, “Mobile Food Vendors.” (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving a developer’s agreement for Joshua Meadows, Phase 4. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Municipal Court

  3. 3.Public Works

  4. 4.Animal Services

  5. 5.Human Resources

  6. 6.Economic Development

  7. 7.Code Enforcement

  8. 8.Development Services

  9. 9.City Secretary's Office

J.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE ON THE NEXT AGENDA

Councilmembers shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the agenda.  Councilmembers shall not make routine inquiries about operations or project status on an item that is not posted.  However, any Councilmember may state an issue and request to place the item on a future agenda.

K.ADJOURN

The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071 for private consultation with the attorney for the City.

Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. A quorum will be physically present at the posted meeting location of City Hall.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Joshua will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending this meeting. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting the City Secretary's office at 817/558-7447.

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on November 12, 2026, by 5:30 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary