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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, January 31, 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 4:00 p.m. that will include a Dinner Break. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) A.1 23-021 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 23-052 Discuss parameters of appointing board and commission applicants when a vacancy occurs. A.3 23-039 Discuss the Farmers Branch 2023 Legislative Platform. A.4 23-022 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION C. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY (5:30 P.M.) C.1 23-031 Reception honoring incoming new City Council Member, Tina Bennett-Burton for District 3. D. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) E. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. CANVASS SPECIAL ELECTION RESULTS F.1 R2023-012 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-012 canvassing and declaring the results of the January 21, 2023 Special Election for City Council District 3, conduct Oath of Office; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/24/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda January 31, 2023 F.2 23-020 Receive remarks from newly elected City Council Member for District 3, Tina Bennett-Burton. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 23-032 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing January 31, 2023 as Brother Eddy Ketchersid Day. G.2 23-033 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Carol Dorman for her dedication to citizens though volunteerism. G.3 23-019 Recognition of Farmers Branch Fire Department Quint 133 and Medic 133 for their actions in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim on December 15, 2022. G.4 23-028 Recognition of Farmers Branch Fire Department Captain Brandon Baughman for his actions in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim off duty on January 6, 2023. G.5 23-027 Presentation of a service award to Ken LeMoine for thirty-five years (35) of service to the City of Farmers Branch in the Parks and Recreation Department. G.6 23-030 Presentation of a service award to Ross Pittman for thirty years (30) of service to the City of Farmers Branch in the Parks and Recreation Department. H. 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. I. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/24/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda January 31, 2023 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA J.1 23-024 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · January 17, 2023 Regular Meeting J.2 23-053 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Omar Roman from the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2023-014 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-014 authorizing the purchase of one new universal turf maintenance machine in the amount of $63,510 from United Ag & Turf through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Contract; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2023-020 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-020 authorizing the City Manager to approve the replacement of the City Hall Information Technology room clean agent fire suppression system in the amount of $68,885 from Texas Fire & Sound through the BuyBoard Contract; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 R2023-015 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-015 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit and the City of Farmers Branch for public transportation improvements; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 1/24/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda January 31, 2023 L.2 R2023-013 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-013 authorizing the purchase of a 2026 Pierce-Custom Velocity Aerial, HD Ladder 100’, Mid-Mount for the fire department from the Siddons Martin Emergency Group through the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative purchasing program in the amount of $2,114,158.56; and take appropriate action. L.3 R2023-018 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-018 authorizing Gadberry Construction to provide general contractor services and related items for the construction of the Historical Park Event Center; and take appropriate action. L.4 23-029 Discuss Oakbrook Neighborhood in response to a request from the Oakbrook Homeowner Association; and take appropriate action. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION N. 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: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 1/24/2023