City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, June 6, 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 23-303 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 23-306 Discuss the Charter Review Process. A.3 23-290 Review Results of the 2023 City-Wide Single-Family Property Assessment by Masterplan. A.4 23-289 Receive a general update from the Code Enforcement Division. A.5 23-336 Discuss three new policies that address the petition for Traffic Calming Measures, Stop Sign Addition or Illumination, and Traffic Signal Addition or Removal. A.6 23-304 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 23-285 Consider accepting a donation in the amount of $1,800 for The Branch Connection from the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 5/30/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 E.2 23-337 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring June 3, 2023 as Pride Day. 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. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS H. DISCUSS THE STATE OF THE CITY H.1 23-324 Presentation of Economic Development seasonal update. I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 23-308 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · May 16, 2023 Regular Meeting I.2 R2023-080 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-080 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13539 Glenside Drive; and take appropriate action. I.3 R2023-081 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-081 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3322 Dorado Beach Drive; and take appropriate action. I.4 R2023-054 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-054 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the development of an Active Transportation Plan in the amount of $75,000; and take appropriate action. I.5 R2023-071 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-071, awarding unit price bids for the annual purchase of chemicals to various vendors in the amount of $83,507 for the Parks and Recreation Department; and take appropriate action. I.6 R2023-082 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-082 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one new Ford F550 Bucket Truck in the amount of $185,464 from Rockdale Country Ford through the Buyboard Purchasing Contract; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 5/30/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 2023 I.7 R2023-083 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-083 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one new Stryker Power Pro 2 COT System in the amount of $67,645.30 from Stryker; and take appropriate action. I.8 R2023-085 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-085 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of two new 2023 Ford Explorers in the amount of $89,134 from Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford through the Buyboard Purchasing Contract; take appropriate action. I.9 R2023-087 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-086 authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement of Cooperation for Community Development Block Grant HOME Program with Dallas County for a period of three years; and take appropriate action. I.10 R2023-092 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-092 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Nathan D. Maier, in the amount of $124,500 for the Farmers Branch Creek Emergency Erosion Control downstream of Ford Road; and take appropriate action. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 23-280 Receive an update from the Family Place. K.2 23-310 Receive an annual update from Metrocrest Services. K.3 23-311 Receive an update from Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce K.4 23-312 Receive an update from the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce. K.5 ORD-3802 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3802, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 54, “Peddlers and Solicitors,” of the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. K.6 R2023-075 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-075 authorizing the purchase of replacement desktops, laptops and associated accessories from Dell Marketing, L.P. in the amount of $239,000, utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing; and take appropriate action. L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION M. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 5/30/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda June 6, 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. 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 5/30/2023