City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 18, 2023
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, April 18, 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.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.)
A.1 23-200 Discuss regular agenda items.
A.2 23-216 Receive Parks and Recreation Board Biannual update.
A.3 23-229 Discuss the 2023-2024 Utility Replacement Capital Improvement Program
(CIP).
A.4 23-187 Discuss and provide direction regarding contracts for services with
non-profit organizations.
A.5 23-201 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 23-215 Presentation of five-year service award to Code Enforcement Officer Barry
Boyd.
E.2 23-213 Presentation of a service award to Roberto Sarabia for twenty-five (25)
years of service to the City of Farmers Branch in the Parks and Recreation
Department.
E.3 23-191 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award.
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E.4 23-197 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring April 22 - May 12 and
September 5 - October 29, 2023, as Lights Out Nights
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. DISCUSS THE STATE OF THE CITY
H. CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 23-202 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take
appropriate action.
· April 4, 2023 Regular Meeting
H.2 R2023-050 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-050 awarding a bid to Longhorn
Incorporated for the annual purchase of irrigation equipment and supplies
in the amount of $85,540 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and
take appropriate action.
H.3 R2023-057 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-057 authorizing the City Manager
to execute a professional services agreement with PRP Services, LLC for
mosquito surveillance and aerial fogging services; and take appropriate
action.
H.4 R2023-055 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-055 authorizing an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with the Town of Addison to provide sanitary
sewer service to the City’s property at 3940 Spring Valley Road; and take
appropriate action.
H.5 R2023-052 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-052 authorizing Quorum
Architects, Inc. to provide architectural design and related items to develop
the construction documents and provide administrative oversight of the
Justice Center Renovation project in the amount of $197,300; and take
appropriate action.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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I.1 ORD-3791 Conduct a public hearing to consider a City-initiated application to rezone
approximately 41.8 acres from Planned Development District No.24
(PD-24); 51.5 acres from Planned Development District No.25 (PD-25);
and 19.2 acres from Planned Development District No. 70 (PD-70) to
Planned Development District No. 86 (PD-86) generally bound by
Havenhurst Street on the north; the BNSF railway right of way on the west;
Springlake Road and Farmers Branch Lane on the south; Rawhide Creek,
Valley View Lane, and the rear property line of properties on Nestle Street
on the east, and to amend and restate in their entirety the use and
development regulations for all property located within PD-86; and take
appropriate action.
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 ORD-3789 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3789, amending the City's 2022-23
Fiscal Year Operating Budget, amending the Capital Improvements
Program Budget, directing City expenditures be made in accordance with
the budget as amended; and take appropriate action.
J.2 R2023-060 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-060 authorizing Quorum
Architects, Inc. to develop the construction documents of the City Hall
Renovation project in the amount of $62,900; and take appropriate action.
K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
L. 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.
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M. 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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