City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, August 16, 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 on a regular, non-emergency basis in this meeting by video conference, (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. A. CALL TO ORDER - COUNCIL CHAMBERS (3 P.M.) A.1 22-449 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 22-438 Discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Balanced Budget. A.3 22-450 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 22-360 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 Carrick, south of Valley View, east of IH-35, west of Denton Drive. (Station Area) 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 Valley View, east of Josey Lane, west of Webb Chapel, south of Valwood Parkway. (Longmeade lot sale) Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code: · To seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding a matter involving confidential attorney-client communication and/or discuss pending or contemplated litigation. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 8/12/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda August 16, 2022 E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 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 22-451 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 2, 2022 Regular City Council Minutes H.2 22-452 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tem David Merritt from the August 2, 2022 regular portion of the City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. H.3 ORD-3757 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3757 approving an amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget to provide funds for expenses not originally anticipated at the time of adoption of the budget; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 8/12/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda August 16, 2022 H.4 R2022-100 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-100 authorizing the First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Master Development Agreement with CADG Mercer Crossing Holdings LLC; and take appropriate action. H.5 R2022-107 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-107 authorizing the purchase of uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Police Officers from Galls, LLC. in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00); and take appropriate action. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS I.1 22-453 Public Hearing to receive comments regarding proposed Redistricting Maps for Districts, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 22-440 Consider approving a motion to place a proposal to consider adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.589 on the City Council agenda of September 20, 2022; schedule a public hearing on the proposed maximum property tax rate for September 20, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the City of Farmers Branch, City Hall Council Chambers, located at 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas 75234; and, take appropriate action. J.2 2022-105 Consider approving Resolution 2022-105 establishing a moratorium on tree stump enforcement. 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 8/12/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda August 16, 2022 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: _________________________ Stacy Henderson, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 8/12/2022