City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · July 19, 2022
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers
In accordance with Tex. Govt. Code §551.127, notice is hereby given that (i) one or more
City Council members may be participating in this meeting by videoconference, (ii) the
location of the meeting will be at Farmers Branch City Hall, 13000 William Dodson
Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas, where a quorum of the City Council will be physically
present, which location will be open to the public, and (iii) it is the intent to have the
quorum of members of the City Council present at said location for this meeting.
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS (3 P.M.)
A.1 22-371 Discuss regular agenda items
A.2 22-392 Receive a presentation from the City of Dallas Office of Homeless
Solutions, Regarding its Mission and Services
A.3 22-411 Presentation of The State of Tourism 2022
A.4 22-400 Project Options for Possible November 2022 Bond Election
A.5 22-399 Receive Report on FBTX Connect Citizen Engagement App
A.6 22-372 Discuss future agenda items
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 22-297 Recognition of Senior Planning Technician Brian Campbell for five years of
service to the City of Farmers Branch
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 22-361 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action
· June 21, 2022 Regular Meeting
· July 5, 2022 Special Meeting
H.2 R2022-086 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-086 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a change order for the installation of an elevated
flare at Camelot Landfill; and take appropriate action
H.3 22-389 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Michael Driskill from
the June 21, 2022, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action
H.4 22-403 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Michael Driskill from
the July 05, 2022, Special City Council meeting; and take appropriate
action
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM(S)
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I.1 ORD-3734 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3734 Amending Chapter 56 “Property
Maintenance” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Farmers Branch by
amending Section 56-10 “Definitions” to add definitions for “Access
Control Device,” “Multi-Family Complex” and “Parking Garage,” and
amending Article XI “Minimum Property Standards” by adding Section
56-150 “Minimum Security Standards - Multi-Family Complexes
Establishing Multi-Family Complex Security Requirements; and take
appropriate action
I.2 R2022-090 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-090 authorizing negotiation and
execution of a Ground Lease Agreement with DSE Hockey Centers, L.P.
relating to the lease and operation of property generally located at the
southwest corner of Denton Drive and Carrick Street relating to the
construction and operation of a multi-sport complex; and take appropriate
action
I.3 R2022-091 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-091 authorizing negotiation and
execution of an Amended and Restated Ground Lease Agreement with
DSE Hockey Centers, L.P. relating to the lease and operation of the
property at 12700 N. Stemmons (StarCenter); and take appropriate action
J. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
J.1 ORD-3749 Conduct a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 3749 authorizing the
issuance of the City of Farmers Branch, TX combination tax and revenue
certificates of obligation, series 2022; levying a tax in payment thereof;
approving the official statement, a paying agent/registrar agreement; and a
bond purchase contract; and enacting other provisions relating thereto; and
take appropriate action
J.2 ORD-3748 Conduct a public hearing to consider the extension of Ordinance No. 3748,
Curfew for Minors, as codified in Article II of Chapter 46 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action
J.3 R2022-084 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No.
2022-084 for a Detailed Site Plan with Special Exceptions for a retail
service use (childcare facility) on an approximately 3.300-acre tract located
at the southeast corner of Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway; 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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