City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · March 22, 2022
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 2:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (2 P.M.)
A.1 22-128 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 22-138 Receive biannual update from the Senior Advisory Board
A.3 22-161 Receive a report on the Mandatory Crime Reduction Program for
Designated Apartments for calendar year 2021
A.4 ORD-3734 Review Draft Ordinance No. 3734 for Enhanced Apartment Complex
Security Requirements
A.5 22-184 Receive a report outlining on-street parking regulations for oversized
vehicles and a proposed amendment to Chapter 82 creating truck routes
and expanded parking prohibitions
A.6 22-171 Presentation and discussion related to allowing murals
A.7 22-185 Receive an update on Farmers Branch Night Out 2022
A.8 22-129 Discuss future agenda items
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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B.1 22-183 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code:
· To discuss economic development incentives for Project Select
· To discuss economic development incentives for Project Root Beer
Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding:
· Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property north of
Valley view, south of Valwood, east of Bee, west of Josey
Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.076 of the Texas Government Code:
· To deliberate regarding Security Devices
Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code:
· To deliberate the appointment, employment and selection process: City
Manager
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 22-189 Presentation to the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center for the 2021 Agency
of the Year, Special Event of the Year, and Best of Aquatics Awards
F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council or City Administration
may report information on the following items: 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or
condolences, 2) information about holiday schedules, 3) recognition of individuals, 4) reminders about
upcoming City events, 5) information about community events, and 6) announcements involving an
imminent threat to public health and safety, and 7) reports from Council Liaisons to supported
organizations.
G. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Public Comment is your opportunity to address your City of Farmers Branch elected officials directly
about issues that are important to and your community, but there is a process that must be followed :
Speaker request form(s) will be accepted by the City Secretary from the time the agenda is posted up
to 30 minutes prior to the regular meeting. Individuals will not be recognized to speak during the
meeting unless the Citizen Comments form has been submitted. This process applies to all action
items listed on the agenda.
Speaker Request Online Form: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council
There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak with a reasonable limitation on speakers
on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen (15) total minutes on the same topic item. Anyone
wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial. No disparaging or inflammatory remarks directed at
any member of the City Council or City staff will be allowed.
When called by the Mayor, please approach the podium and state your name and address prior to
beginning your comment. If you have written notes you wish to present to Mayor and Council, please
furnish an extra copy for the official files. Audio/visual presentations must be submitted in advance to
the City Secretary. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 22-147 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action
· March 1, 2022 Regular Meeting
H.2 ORD-3729 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3729 of the City of Farmers Branch,
Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Farmers Branch,
Texas, by amending Chapter 30 “Emergency Services”, Article V.
“Emergency Management”, by amending Section 30-151 “Organization” to
remove the fire chief as emergency management coordinator and to
provide for the appointment of an emergency management coordinator;
and take appropriate action
H.3 ORD-3730 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3730 amending Chapter 2, Article II
relating to meeting absences of Boards and Commissions; and take
appropriate action
H.4 R2022-032 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-032 authorizing the City Manager
to purchase license plate readers (LPR’s), software, and accessories from
Vigilant Solutions for two intersections for use by the police department;
and take appropriate action
H.5 R2022-034 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-034 authorizing the City Manager
to approve the installation of electrical infrastructure to enable electric
vehicle charging at City Hall, Fire Administration, Justice Center, and the
Recreation Center from Groves Electrical Service, Inc. through the Buy
Board Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $153,580; and take
appropriate action
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H.6 R2022-035 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-035 authorizing the City Manager
to approve the purchase and installation of electric vehicle chargers at City
Hall, Justice Center, and Recreation Center from ChargePoint, Inc. through
the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative in the total amount of $58,654; and
take appropriate action
H.7 R2022-036 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-036 for a Detailed Site Plan for
Elm Branch, a one-family attached or townhome development, on
approximately 3.43 acres tract of land located at 12877 Josey Lane,
generally west of the intersection of Valley View Lane and Josey Lane and
on the south side of Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action.
H.8 R2022-037 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-037 authorizing the City Manager
to sign an agreement with Dataprose, LLC for utility bill printing and mailing
services utilizing and Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with
the City of Plano, Texas; and take appropriate action
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1 ORD-3723 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3723 for a
Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for gasoline
service station and laundromat (self-service) on an approximate 0.51-acre
property located at 14300 Josey Lane; and take appropriate action.
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 R2022-033 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-033 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute an Option Agreement with BQ Energy
Development, LLC for the option to lease the closed landfill property
generally located at 1399 Valley View Lane for the development of a solar
farm; and take appropriate action
J.2 R2022-039 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-039 to authorize the City
Manager to award a contract for the Phase 1 John F. Burke Nature
Preserve redevelopment project and to negotiate and execute a contract
on behalf of the city for such project to the lowest responsible bidder; and
take appropriate action
K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
L. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or Regular
meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking
confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item.
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Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are
available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities planning to
attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids such as sign
interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972) 919-2503 at least 72
hours prior to the meeting.
Certification
I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled
meeting time, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board at City Hall.
Posted by: _________________________
Amy M. Piukana, TRMC, City Secretary
Date posted: __/___/__
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