City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, March 19, 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 24-188 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 24-176 Discuss maintenance of medians located in the Mercer North subdivision area and provide direction to staff. A.3 24-195 Discuss maintenance of medians within the Oakbrook Neighborhood area and provide direction to staff. A.4 24-184 Discuss the Oakbrook Neighborhood Community HOA Street Signage request and provide direction to City staff. A.5 24-157 Receive an update regarding the landfill solar farm project. A.6 24-200 Discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Programs and provide feedback to City Staff. A.7 24-173 City Council will review, discuss, and finalize 2025 critical business outcomes. A.8 24-165 Receive an update from the Mayor and Councilmembers regarding board liaison information from outside organizations. A.9 24-189 Discuss future agenda items. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 1 Printed on 3/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda March 19, 2024 B.1 24-222 The City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding Joya Park. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 24-186 Presentation of a fifteen-year service award to Lieutenant Jason Roddy of the Police Department. E.2 24-193 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award to Kevin McCarthy, Construction Inspector of the Public Works Department, for the month of February 2024. E.3 24-187 Presentation of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) State 2023 Recreation Facility Design Excellence Award to the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center. E.4 24-203 Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 3/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda March 19, 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. I. CONSENT AGENDA I.1 24-190 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · March 5, 2024 Regular Meeting · March 8, 2024 Special Called Meeting I.2 R2024-043 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-043 establishing a City Council policy for decorum and communications; and take appropriate action. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 ORD-3850 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3850 for a zoning amendment for industrial development on approximately 20.8 acres located at 11800 Ford Road within the Planned Development District No. 74 (PD-74) zoning district; and take appropriate action. K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 R2024-044 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-044 adopting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, as submitted by FORVIS, LLP; and take appropriate action. L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION M. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 3/12/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda March 19, 2024 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 3/12/2024