Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the Stronger Together Initiative’s Guiding Principles
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Goal 5: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025
DEPARTMENT: Housing and Community Development
CONTACT: Margaret Li, Housing and Community Development Director
Jennifer Arnold, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve the proposed Stronger Together Initiative’s Guiding Principles.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff is seeking the City Council’s approval of a resolution that would formally adopt a set of principles to guide the city’s efforts to address issues associated with homelessness
• Approval of the proposed resolution would further guide the city’s efforts to develop the Stronger Together Initiative, which includes the selection of a facilitator to work with staff to develop a strategic plan.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On July 17, 2025, the city conducted a targeted stakeholder meeting to hear input on challenges and opportunities currently occurring in the downtown area. During that meeting, Staff shared possible ordinance amendments.
• On August 13, 2025, the city hosted a second stakeholder meeting to share information about homelessness in McKinney and obtain feedback on the possible ordinance amendments.
• At the August 19, 2025 City Council Work Session, Staff presented an overview of the possible ordinance amendments for discussion.
• At the September 16, 2025 City Council Regular Session, Staff presented revised ordinance amendments for consideration. The Aggressive Panhandling Ordinance was approved by Council and the remaining two ordinances were tabled for further consideration until the October 21, 2025 meeting.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A