City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, September 5, 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 23-558 Discuss Regular Agenda items. A.2 23-549 Discuss the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Balanced Budget and Proposed Current Year Amended Budget. A.3 23-547 Receive an update on the formation of the Multi-Cultural Task Force. A.4 23-177 Receive biannual update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board. A.5 23-577 Discuss amending the new event center name. A.6 23-574 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 23-571 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Project Navy. B.2 23-579 Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located south of Valley View Lane, east of IH-35, north of Farmers Branch Lane, and west of Tom Field Road. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 8/29/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 B.3 23-590 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with City Attorney, regarding the agreements between the City and Farmers Branch Community Theater, Inc. for use of the City’s property at 2535 Valley View Lane. 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. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 23-523 Presentation of the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council’s Heart Safe Community Award to the Farmers Branch Fire Department. 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 H.1 23-568 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 15, 2023 Regular Meeting · August 22, 2023 Budget Work Session H.2 R2023-182 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-182 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. H.3 R2023-187 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-187 nominating Mayor Terry Lynne as a candidate to be a member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 8/29/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 H.4 ORD-3820 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3820 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34 “Environment” to add Article II “Electric Vehicle Charging Stations”, establishing fees for electric vehicle charging services at City owned charging stations, and amending Appendix “A” “Fee Schedule” establishing said fees; and take appropriate action. H.5 R2023-191 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-191 amending the new event center name; and take appropriate action. H.6 R2023-185 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-185 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bradley Tucker Investments, LLC, dba Instant Inspector, for environmental health inspections in the amount of $77,500; and take appropriate action. H.7 R2023-171 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-171 adopting the 2023-24 Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation; and take appropriate action. H.8 ORD-3812 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3812 amending Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances "Traffic and Vehicles," Article II, Division 6, by adding a new Section 82-98 titled “Civil Adjudication of Parking and Stopping Offenses” providing an administrative adjudication procedure; and take appropriate action. H.9 ORD-3813 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3813 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, relating to various fees established pursuant to Chapters 18, 26, 34, 50, 54, 56, and 70 of the Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action. H.10 ORD-3819 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3819 and amending Ordinance No. 3756, “Re-Appointment of Municipal Court Judge (City Judge) and Alternate Court Judges.”; and take appropriate action. H.11 R2023-172 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-172 adopting the City of Farmers Branch Investment Policy; and take appropriate action. H.12 R2023-179 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-179 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Digital Resources, Inc. for the purchase and installation of Audio-Visual Equipment at the Event Center; and take appropriate action. H.13 R2023-180 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-180, authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. for the design of the Denton Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project, increasing the amount by $52,957; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 8/29/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda September 5, 2023 H.14 ORD-3825 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3825 amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86 Utilities, Article VI. Liquid Waste removing specific fee amounts and amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule, amending the fees authorized by the Code of Ordinances, and take appropriate action. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS I.1 23-513 Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance with Article IV of the City Charter; and take appropriate action. J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 R2023-195 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-195 approving the Townhome Site Direct Improvements Reimbursement Agreement with CADG Mercer MM Holdings, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Townhome Site Direct Improvements Reimbursement Agreement; and take appropriate action. J.2 ORD-3824 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3824 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 66, Solid Waste establishing a fee for solid waste services and amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule to adopt fees; and take appropriate action. J.3 ORD-3823 Consider approving Ordinance No 3823, authorizing the City Manager to amend the Code of Ordinances, Section 86-1 of Appendix A, Fee Schedule, establishing new guidelines for addressing fees related to engineering, inspection, review, and administrative processes associated with improvements for construction of a subdivision, lot or related improvements; and take appropriate action. K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION L. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 8/29/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda September 5, 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. M. ADJOURNMENT 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 8/29/2023