City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, February 20, 2024 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 24-114 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 24-135 Receive a report on the Active Transportation Plan and upcoming public engagement activities. A.3 24-144 Discuss and receive an update regarding public infrastructure improvements at the Spot at Myra located at 12150 Medical Parkway. A.4 24-143 City Council to review, discuss, and finalize 2025 Critical Business Outcomes. A.5 24-154 Discuss and create standards for Council communications and provide direction to City staff. A.6 24-117 Receive an update from the Mayor and Councilmembers regarding board liaison information from outside organizations. A.7 24-115 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 24-140 City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss the donation, purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located at 2580 Valley View Lane and 2590 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.) City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 2/13/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda February 20, 2024 D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 24-130 Presentation of the Economic Development video. E.2 24-076 Presentation of the 2024 Witness to History Award to Frances M. Glancy. E.3 24-129 Presentation of a five-year service award to Jose Benavides of the Parks and Recreation Department. E.4 24-133 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award to Robert Gunn of the Police Department for the month of January 2024. E.5 24-077 Presentation of the DFW Directors Association's 2024 Arts & Entertainment award for the Mad Hatter Tea. E.6 24-128 Presentation of the 2024 Supreme Service Award given by the DFW Directors Association to The Branch Connection volunteer Deborah Hull for her service to the community. 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. CITIZEN COMMENTS I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 24-116 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · February 6, 2024 Regular Meeting I.2 24-142 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson from the Strategic Planning Work Session held on February 8, 2024, and take appropriate action. I.3 R2024-030 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-030 authorizing the application to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) through the Office of the Governor; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 2/13/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda February 20, 2024 I.4 R2024-026 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-026 awarding the purchase of elevated storage tank mixing systems and lift station diffused aeration systems from Axis Construction, LP, in the amount of $63,470 through a Buyboard Contract; and take appropriate action. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 ORD-3846 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3846 to rezone approximately 2.62 acres of land located at the southwest corner of Golfing Green Drive and Josey Lane from Planned Development District No. 10 (PD-10) and Office District (O) to Planned Development District No. 109 (PD-109) to allow a townhome development and establish related development standards; and take appropriate action. J.2 ORD-3848 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 3848 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Article 2, Section 2.4, Use Table to add Mobile Food Unit as permitted in specified districts; amending Article 5 by adding Section 5.8 Mobile Food Unit Overlay Districts, and by amending Article 7, Section 7.3, by deleting the definition for Mobile Food Preparation Vehicle and adding a definition for Mobile Food Unit; and take appropriate action. K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 R2024-027 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-027 authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Muniz Construction, Inc. for the 2024 Group A Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $2,206,030; and take appropriate action. L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 2/13/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda February 20, 2024 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 4 Printed on 2/13/2024