City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · January 17, 2023
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 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 22-718 Discuss regular agenda items.
A.2 22-709 Receive a biannual update from the Arts and Culture Committee.
A.3 22-733 Receive a presentation from the Planning and Zoning Commission
regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 work program.
A.4 22-738 Receive an update regarding the Historical Park Event Center Project.
A.5 22-710 Receive an update regarding the proposed branding package and naming
the newly-formed arts district the ‘Mustang Station Arts & Culture District’.
A.6 22-732 Receive an update from the Police Department regarding speeding and
traffic countermeasure methods.
A.7 22-719 Discuss future agenda items.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
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E.1 22-734 Presentation of a service award to Meagan Bernard for five years (5) of
service in the Parks and Recreation Department.
E.2 22-660 Recognize members of the Parks and Recreation Department Emerging
Leaders Program.
E.3 22-730 Presentation from the North Texas Aquatics Association to the Farmers
Branch Aquatics Center for the 2022 Agency of the Year Award
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. 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 22-720 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action.
· December 13, 2022 Regular Meeting
H.2 R2023-004 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-004 authorizing a change order
with SYB Construction Company LLC. in the amount of $62,880.00 for the
Water Main Replacement Group A project; and take appropriate action.
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H.3 R2023-005 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-005 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a contract amendment with Community Waste Disposal for the
hauling of roll off containers; and take appropriate action.
H.4 R2023-006 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-006 authorizing the execution of
a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the
owner of the property located at 2642 Marietta Drive; and take appropriate
action.
H.5 R2023-007 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-007 for a Detailed Site Plan for a
mixed-use development on a 3.62-acre tract located at 12099 Luna Road;
and take appropriate action.
H.6 ORD-3782 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3782 abandoning and vacating the
public street right of way known as Carrick Street; and take appropriate
action.
H.7 22-735 Consider appointing members to the Tax Increment Finance Zone No. Two
Board; and take appropriate action.
H.8 R2023-008 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-008 authorizing an agreement for
grounds maintenance services in the amount of $248,915 to SRH
Landscape, LLC; and take appropriate action.
H.9 R2023-009 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-009 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute a contract with QBE for medical stop-loss
insurance coverage in an amount not to exceed $465,000 for the 2023
plan year; and take appropriate action.
H.10 R2023-003 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-003 authorizing the City Manager
to negotiate and execute an agreement for legal services in connection
with the recovery of franchise fees with the law firms of McKool Smith, P.C.,
Korein Tillery LLC, and Ashcroft Sutton Reyes LLC; and take appropriate
action.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1 ORD-3779 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3779 for a
Specific Use Permit for outside storage on an approximate 3.36-acre
property located at 13998 Diplomat Drive; and take appropriate action.
I.2 ORD-3781 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3781 for a
Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan allowing vehicle
repair use located at 3607 Garden Brook Drive; and take appropriate
action.
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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J.1 R2023-010 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-010 authorizing the City Manager
to approve the purchase of Five Tahoe Patrol vehicles in the amount of
$209,075 from Reliable Chevrolet through the Texas Sheriffs’ Association
Purchasing Contract; and take appropriate action.
J.2 R2023-011 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-011 authorizing program funding
agreement in the amount of $230,000 with Metrocrest Services, Inc.
related to Preventing Homelessness, 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.
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: __/___/__
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