City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 19, 2022
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.)
A.1 22-225 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 22-150 Receive North Texas Emergency Communications Center (NTECC)
Update
A.3 22-235 Parks and Recreation Board Biannual Update
A.4 22-233 Receive an update on current and upcoming parks and recreation projects
A.5 ORD-3734 Review Draft Ordinance No. 3734 for New Apartment Complex Security
Requirements
A.6 22-236 Presentation and discussion related to allowing murals
A.7 22-226 Discuss future agenda items
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 22-232 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.087 of the Texas Government Code:
· To discuss economic development incentives for Project Root Beer
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
F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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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
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 22-224 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action
· April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting
H.2 R2022-047 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-47 authorizing the City Manager
to approve the purchase of a generator for the Branch Connection in the
total amount of $166,713 from Loftin Equipment Company through the
HGAC Contract; and take appropriate action
H.3 R2022-049 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-49 authorizing the City Manager
to enter an agreement with iChoosr, LLC to establish a residential solar
group purchasing program; and take appropriate action
H.4 ORD-3737 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3737 amending Appendix C Maps of
Chapter 94: Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers
Branch Code of Ordinances, as it relates to the map depicting Beer and
Wine Sales Overlay Districts and Alcoholic Beverage (On-Premise)
Overlay Districts; and take appropriate action
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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I.1 R2022-052 Receive an update from the Youth Advisory Council and consider
approving Resolution No. 2022-52 continuing the Youth Advisory Council;
and take appropriate action
I.2 22-238 Receive an update from the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
I.3 22-237 Receive an update from the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce
I.4 22-247 Receive a presentation on the second quarter financials
I.5 ORD-3735 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3735 to approve the Project and
Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number
Four; and take appropriate action
I.6 R2022-054 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-54 relating to the giving of notice
of intention to issue City of Farmers Branch, Texas, Combination Tax and
Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022, for the purpose of paying
contractual obligations to be incurred related to a public recreational
multi-sport and fitness facility in an amount not to exceed $25.0 million;
declaring intent to reimburse certain prior capital costs; and take
appropriate action
I.7 R2022-053 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-53 authorizing the City Manager
to execute an agreement with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. to perform the
restroom renovations at the Recreation Center through the Buy Board
Cooperative Purchasing contract in the total amount of $308,652; and take
appropriate action
I.8 ORD-3738 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3738 amending Chapter 2
Administration, Article III Code of Ethics, by amending Section 2-278 to
add definitions and add Section 2-280 Additional Standards to add
Subsection (h) and (i) regarding false statements; and take appropriate
action
J. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
K. 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.
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.
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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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