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13 • Public HearingCity of Missouri City (Fort Bend County)

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Presented in: City Council & Planning and Zoning Commission Joint Meeting - Jun 22 2026 on 2026-06-22
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.6/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion on 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS”
RJ
Robin J. Elackatt
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
MR
Monica Riley
Councilmember, District A (District A)
YES
ST
Sharita Thompson
Councilmember, District B (District B)
YES
JO
Joanna Ouderkirk
Councilmember, District C (District C)
YES
FE
Floyd Emery
Councilmember, District D (District D)
YES
SB
Sonya Brown-Marshall
Councilmember, At-Large Place 1 (At-Large Place 1)
YES
LC
Lynn Clouser
Councilmember, At-Large Place 2 (At-Large Place 2)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

(a) Public Hearing - To receive comments for or against a request by Ijeoma Ononenyi for a SUP, Specific Use Permit, on an approximately 1.50 acres- tract of land, to operate a 24-hour residential treatment center; and to the extent such zoning deviates from the Future an for to provide Plan, Comprehensive Character of map and Use Land the amendment therefrom. Mayor Elackatt opened the public hearing. Agenda Item #5.a. Manuel Hinojosa, 1121 Adams St., Missouri City, spoke in opposition to the specific use permit for a group home. He stated his concerns regarding public safety and neighborhood security. Malika Eath, 924 Echo Creek Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition to the permit. She stated her concerns relating to public safety. Mayor Elackatt paused the public comments and asked Assistant City Manager Shashi Kumar to present his overview on the specific use permit for the residential treatment center. He stated that public comments would resume after the presentation. Assistant City Manager Shashi Kumar presented the request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a proposed The Drive. Verde Mesa 1117 proposed located Center Treatment Residential Tulip at facility would operate as a 24-hour residential treatment center for youth and would accommodate up to 17 residents within an existing five-bedroom home. Mr. Kumar stated that the purpose of the meeting was to receive public comments only and that no action would be taken at this meeting by either the City Council or Planning & Zoning Commission. Carlos DeLeon, 1110 Echo Creek Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition to the permit. He stated his concerns regarding public safety. Kevin Eath, 924 Echo Creek Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition to the permit . He stated his concerns for the potential impacts on his children and public safety. Spencer Tracy , City, Bolton Dr., 914 Missouri her stated concerns response emergency about procedures, neighborhood safety, and the lack of compatibility with the residential character of the neighborhood. Sheila Butler, 12734 Alderwood Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit. She stated her concerns regarding public safety, increased traffic, emergency response activity, property values and the long-term impact on the surrounding neighborhoods. Joe Naske, 1403 Adam St., Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit. Roberto Hinojosa, 1106 Echo Creek Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit. He stated his concerns for traffic congestion and emergency vehicle access. Michael Sullivan, 1102 Mesa Verde, Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit. He stated his concerns relating to traffic. Gloria Edwards, 1018 Circle Bend Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit. Allison Sullivan, 1102 Mesa Verde Dr., Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit. Robert Thornborrow, 1127 Bolton, Missouri City, spoke in opposition of the permit Helen Fults, 805 Mockingbird Ln., Missouri City, spoke in oppo

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.6/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.