City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, December 12, 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 23-834 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 23-856 Receive update on the Builders of Hope Neighborhood Revitalization Program. A.3 23-846 Consider and Discuss Potential Bond Projects. A.4 23-855 Discuss the Bond Town Hall details and communications strategy. A.5 23-842 Discuss appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and the Sustainability Committee. A.6 23-845 Discuss the composition and structure of Boards and Commissions. A.7 23-852 Discuss proposed amendments to the City Charter and consider if amendments will move forward to the May 4, 2024 election. A.8 23-853 Discuss beautification easements and other encroachments. A.9 23-854 Discuss a potential Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendment related to food trucks. A.10 23-835 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 23-860 City Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Project Field. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 12/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda December 12, 2023 B.2 23-857 City 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 Webb Chapel Road, north of IH-635, and west of Marsh Lane. B.3 23-851 City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code, to deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices in relation to building safety, emergency hazards, and security during City Council meetings. 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 23-775 Presentation of the Overall Champion trophy to the Parks and Recreation Department for winning the annual Texas Recreation and Parks Society’s North Region Park Maintenance Rodeo competition. 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 23-836 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · November 14, 2023 Regular Meeting H.2 23-849 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Terry Lynne from portions of the October 10 and 24, 2023, City Council meetings, and Councilmember Baird from a portion of the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 12/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda December 12, 2023 H.3 R2023-255 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-255 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Mobile Communications America, Inc. for the maintenance, support, and monitoring of the City’s physical security systems; and take appropriate action. H.4 R2023-273 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-273 authorizing the purchase of three (3) new Motorcycle Units for the Police Department via the City’s cooperative agreement with Buyboard in the amount of $123,815; and take appropriate action. H.5 ORD-3840 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3840, repealing Section 82-98 “Civil Adjudication of Parking and Stopping Offenses” of Article II of Chapter 82 of the Code of Ordinances; adding a new Section 82-98 “Public Safety Enforcement Officers” authorizing Public Safety Enforcement Officers to enforce parking regulations as assigned by the Farmers Branch Chief of Police; and take appropriate action. H.6 R2023-266 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-266 dissolving the Charter Review Committee; and take appropriate action. H.7 R2023-268 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-268 awarding to and authorizing an annual unit price contract for utility materials with Core & Main, LP in the amount of $83,391; and take appropriate action. H.8 R2023-264 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-264 authorizing the purchase of one Backhoe Loader from Holt Cat Company, through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with Sourcewell in the amount of $154,949; and take appropriate action. H.9 ORD-3839 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3839, amending various sections of Chapter 34 “Environment,” Article V, “Noise” of the Code of Ordinances relating to the regulation of noise within the City; and take appropriate action. H.10 23-841 Consider appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee and the Sustainability Committee; and take appropriate action. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 R2023-269 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-269 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with QBE Insurance Corporation for Medical Stop-Loss Insurance for plan year 2024 in an amount not to exceed $547,500; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 12/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda December 12, 2023 J.2 R2023-274 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-274 authorizing in City Manager to execute the purchase of eight replacement patrol vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $378,740 from Silsbee Fleet utilizing The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) contract; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2023-262 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-262 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract awarding to Quality Excavation LLC for the Denton Drive Infrastructure Improvement Project in the amount of $2,642,096; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2023-267 Consider approving Resolution No. 2023-267 authorizing a contract with Rudick Construction Group with a fixed bid amount of $2,642,000, plus an additional $150,000 in contingency funds for The Branch Connection remodel; 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 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 12/5/2023 City Council Meeting Agenda December 12, 2023 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 12/5/2023