City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, November 15, 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. 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 22-626 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 22-638 Discuss the City Charter review process and appointment to the Home Rule Charter Committee. A.3 22-627 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 11/11/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda November 15, 2022 B.1 22-625 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 (1) of the Texas Government Code regarding consultation with Attorney regarding contemplated litigation with Netflix and streaming networks. Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Deliberation and Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and review a Code of Ethics complaint against former Mayor Robert Dye, and receive a report from the City Attorney regarding said complaint. Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Deliberation of the Texas Government Code, to discuss an appointment to the position of Mayor to fill an unexpired term until May 2023. Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Deliberation, of the Texas Government Code, to consider the appointment, contract, and duties of the City Manager. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS F. 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. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION H. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 11/11/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda November 15, 2022 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. I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 22-620 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · October 11, 2022 Regular Meeting · October 20, 2022 Special Meeting · October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting · November 1, 2022 Special Meeting I.2 22-619 Consider Board and Committee appointments to the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation Board of Directors and the Sustainability Committee; and take appropriate action. I.3 R2022-142 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-142 to name the former hockey rink converted into a turf area to Oran Good Turf; and take appropriate action. I.4 ORD-3773 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3773 removing garage sale regulations from the Sales Code (Chapter 58) and the Sign Code (Chapter 62), and creating new garage sale regulations, including a registration requirement, in the Business Code (Chapter 26); and take appropriate action. I.5 R2022-141 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-141 awarding the purchase for traffic signal cabinets to Paradigm Traffic Systems through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard); and take appropriate action. I.6 R2022-144 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-144 Groves Electrical Services, Inc. contract to provide Athletic Field Lights at the Southwest Field at Oran Good Park; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 11/11/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda November 15, 2022 I.7 R2022-146 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-146 awarding water meter box unit price purchase to Apsco Supply and take appropriate action. I.8 R2022-147 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-147 awarding water meter encoder unit price purchase to Republic Meter, Inc. and take appropriate action. I.9 R2022-148 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2022-148 authorizing the Interim City Manager to approve the purchase of seven (7) replacement HVAC units for $149,714 from Trane U.S. Inc. through the BuyBoard Contract; and taking appropriate action. I.10 R2022-150 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-150 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.11 R2022-153 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-153 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13430 Castleton Drive; and take appropriate action. I.12 R2022-155 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-155 approving the assignment of 3940 Spring Valley Road from TCCI Land Company, LLC to COG Dallas Homes III, LLC; and take appropriate action. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 ORD-3761 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3761 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Programs Standards of Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter 42.041(b) (14); and take appropriate action. K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 ORD-3767 Receive recommendation from the Redistricting Commission regarding review of proposed Redistricting Maps 7, 8 and 9 using the checklist criteria, and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3767 establishing City Council Districts in accordance with Section 7.10 of the City Charter; and take appropriate action. K.2 ORD-3778 Consider appointing a qualified candidate to fill the position of Mayor for the unexpired term ending May 2023, or consider adopting Ordinance 3778 calling a special election for January 21, 2023 for the purpose of electing a person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term for Mayor; and take appropriate action. L. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 11/11/2022 City Council Meeting Agenda November 15, 2022 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: _________________________ Stacy Henderson, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 5 Printed on 11/11/2022