City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, August 1, 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 (4 P.M.) A.1 23-459 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 23-453 Receive biannual update from the Senior Advisory Board. A.3 23-420 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to external organizations. A.4 23-460 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS H. CONSENT AGENDA City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 7/25/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 H.1 23-461 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · July 11, 2023 Budget Workshop Meeting · July 18, 2023 Regular Meeting H.2 R2023-153 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-153 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one new Chevrolet Tahoe SUV in the amount of $36,650 from Reliable Chevrolet through the Sheriff's Association Purchasing Contract and upfitting for the vehicle in the amount of $18,850 from Defender Supply through the Tarrant County Contract; and take appropriate action. H.3 R2023-157 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023- 157, awarding the 2022-2023 Large Water Meter Purchase to HydroPro Solutions in the amount of $148,642.35, and take appropriate action. H.4 R2023-158 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-158 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one new Chevrolet 3500HD Truck in the amount of $68,340 from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (“BuyBoard”) and up fitting for the vehicle in the amount of $47,547 from Priority Public Safety through BuyBoard; and take appropriate action. H.5 R2023-128 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-128 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Sole Source Contract, in the amount of $135,000 with CPM Pipelines for the Farmers Branch Creek at Webb Chapel Road Ductile Iron Pipeline Rehabilitation Project; and take appropriate action. H.6 R2023-147 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-147 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14244 Coral Harbour Court; and take appropriate action. H.7 R2023-123 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-123 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for services with the Family Place in the total amount of $15,000; and take appropriate action. H.8 R2023-124 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-124 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for services with the Woven Health Clinic in the total amount of $50,000; and take appropriate action. H.9 R2023-129 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-129 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for services with the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce in the total amount of $18,650; and take appropriate action. H.10 R2023-130 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-130 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for business development services with the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce in the total amount of $30,000; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 7/25/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 H.11 R2023-160 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-160 authorizing payment to Fuquay, Inc. for their work on an emergency bypass for the Farmers Branch Office Park Lift Station repair in the amount of $56,830; and take appropriate action. H.12 R2023-155 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-155 awarding the OS&Y Valve purchase 2022-2023 to Ferguson Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $122,668.68; and take appropriate action. H.13 R2023-149 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-149 denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC’s application for approval of a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor to increase distribution rates within the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. H.14 R2023-151 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-151 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Communications Facilities License Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dish Wireless LLC; and take appropriate action. H.15 23-482 Consider approving annual 2023/2024 Board appointments to the Parks and Recreation Board, Historical Preservation and Restoration Board, and Library Board; and take appropriate action. H.16 23-475 Consider approval of City Council liaison appointments to external organizations; and take appropriate action. H.17 R2023-132 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-132, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for social services with Metrocrest Services Inc. in the total amount of $200,000; and take appropriate action. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS I.1 ORD-3806 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3806 that amends the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to define “Mall” as a use within the City and adopting regulations applicable to such use, including but not limited to amending: Article 2 “Zoning Districts and Uses,” Article 4 “Site Development Standards,” and Article 7 “Definitions”; and take appropriate action. I.2 ORD-3805 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to adopt the Farmers Branch 2045 Plan, amending the City’s comprehensive plan, as previously amended, and preserving and making the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study part of the Farmers Branch 2045 Plan; and take appropriate action. J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 23-465 Receive an update from the Firehouse Theater. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 7/25/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 J.2 R2023-161 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-161 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute the First Amendment to the Multi-Sport Facility Lease; and take appropriate action. J.3 ORD-3808 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3808 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinance, Section 82-95 “No Parking Zones” to add a no parking zone on Southbound Venture Drive from its intersection with Garden Brook Drive North to a point 200 feet North of the second existing driveway; and take appropriate action. J.4 ORD-3809 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3809, amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances Section 70-3 “Attaching Symbols, Letters, Numerals, and Other Markings Upon, or Spraying, Painting Upon Public Rights-of-Way, Streets, Curbs, Basements, or Alleys” regulating curb painting; and take appropriate action. J.5 ORD-3811 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3811 amending the Code of Ethics, Chapter 2 Administration, Article III, Code of Ethics, Section 2-280, Additional Standards, as it relates to the endorsement of candidates running for City Council; 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. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 7/25/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda August 1, 2023 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 7/25/2023