City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · June 7, 2022
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, June 7, 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 22-312 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 22-292 Receive an update on the Mayor’s Veterans Red, White and Blue-Ribbon
Task Force
A.3 22-309 Review the Animal Services Policy on Wildlife Engagement
A.4 ORD-3734 Review Draft of Ordinance 3734 for New Apartment Complex Security
Regulations
A.5 22-300 Discuss future agenda items
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 22-313 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.072 of the Texas Government Code:
· To discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property north
of Farmers Branch Lane, west of Webb Chapel, east of Dennis Lane and
south of Golfing Green
Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code:
· To deliberate the appointment and selection process: Valwood
Improvement Authority (Boards & Commissions)
· To deliberate the appointment, employment and selection process: City
Manager
Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section
551.076 of the Texas Government Code:
· To receive briefing by Police Department regarding active shooter
policies and procedures
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 22-294 Consider accepting a donation in the amount of $1,500 for The Branch
Connection from the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club; and take appropriate
action
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
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 22-298 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action
· May 17, 2022 Regular Meeting
H.2 22-334 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Michael Driskill
from the May 25, 2022, City Council Work Session meeting; and take
appropriate action
H.3 R2022-065 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-065 awarding unit price bids for
the annual purchase of chemicals to numerous vendors for the Parks and
Recreation Department; and take appropriate action
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H.4 R2022-066 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-066 authorizing the purchase of
replacement desktops, laptops and associated accessories from Dell
Marketing, L.P. utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information
Resources contract pricing; and take appropriate action
H.5 R2022-067 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-067 authorizing the purchase
and installation of video surveillance recording server replacements at
various city facilities utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information
Resources contract pricing; and take appropriate action
H.6 R2022-068 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-068 suspending the June 17,
2022 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's proposed rate
change to allow the City an opportunity to review the request; and take
appropriate action
H.7 R2022-069 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-069 authorizing submission of an
application to Dallas County for the Fiscal Year 2022 Dallas County
Community Development Block Grant program for the Sewer Replacement
project in the easement between Brandywine Dr and Springvale Ln, from
Bee St to Montvale Dr; and take appropriate action
I. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
I.1 ORD-3733 Conduct a Public Hearing to consider Ordinance No. 3733 amending the
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82 “Traffic and Vehicles”, prohibiting the
parking and standing and operation of certain motor vehicles on certain
public streets
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 22-337 Receive an update from Metrocrest Services
J.2 R2022-073 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-073 authorizing a Letter of Intent
between City of Farmers Branch and DSE Hockey Centers, L.P. related to
the construction and operation of a multi-sport Recreation Center; and take
appropriate action
J.3 22-296 Receive a Redistrict Commission final report
J.4 22-295 Elect Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; and take appropriate
action
J.5 22-314 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to external organizations; and
take appropriate action
J.6 22-343 Consider 2022 annual Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action
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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.
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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