City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, April 2, 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 (4 P.M.) A.1 24-233 Discuss regular agenda items. A.2 24-223 Receive a presentation from Dallas County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia regarding enhancements made to the election process and security measures. A.3 24-239 Discuss and Guide Staff regarding the Firehouse Theatre Facility Use Agreement. A.4 24-247 Discuss realigning driveway/paving materials and construction requirements with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. A.5 24-243 Receive a report on the Dallas County Housing Replacement Program. A.6 24-255 City Council to review, discuss, and provide direction to the staff regarding the legal services with Nicholas, Jackson, Dillard, Hager, and Smith, L.L.P. (NJDHS). A.7 24-234 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. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 3/27/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda April 2, 2024 E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 24-241 Presentation of a commendation to citizens Rodolfo Garza, Jhonatan Meneses, and Karl Carrasquero. E.2 24-230 Recognition of members of the Parks and Recreation Department Emerging Leaders Program. 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 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 24-235 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting I.2 R2024-048 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-048 authorizing the release, abandonment, and termination of certain beautification easements and agreements; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 3/27/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda April 2, 2024 J. PUBLIC HEARINGS K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 ORD-3851 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3851, amending the Code of Ordinances, by amending Chapter 26, “Businesses,” Article VII, “Mandatory Crime Reduction Program For Designated Apartment Complexes,” amending Section 26-451 adding a definition of “Housing Unit”; amending Section 26-453 “Apartment Complex Crime Index and Crime/Risk Safety Threshold”; and amending Section 26-455(c) “Mandatory Crime Reduction Program; When Required”; and take appropriate action. K.2 R2024-045 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-045 authorizing an agreement for grounds maintenance services in the amount of $565,630 to SRH Landscape, LLC; and take appropriate action. L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 3 Printed on 3/27/2024