City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, May 21, 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.) B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS B.1 24-351 Discuss regular agenda items. B.2 24-382 Discuss topics for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget meetings and related timing. B.3 24-400 Discuss the City’s strategic compensation initiatives. B.4 24-399 Receive a report on the State of Texas Event Trust Fund Grant for the United Pickleball Association. B.5 24-367 Receive an update on the Gateway to the Globe Event. B.6 24-390 Discuss an amendment to the construction contract with Klutz Construction, LLC. for the Cooks Creek Channel Improvement Project, increasing the original contract by $51,793. B.7 24-268 Discuss the status of multi-family developments in Farmers Branch. B.8 24-377 Discuss the request for fencing within the Coventry Subdivision in Mercer Crossing. B.9 24-362 Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding City Council liaison appointments to external organizations. B.10 24-380 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 5/17/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2024 B.11 24-352 Discuss future agenda items. C. EXECUTIVE SESSION C.1 24-388 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations) to discuss the sale of real property located at 13330 Veronica. C.2 24-403 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) to discuss commercial/financial information and the offer of incentives to a business prospect, the United Pickleball Association, that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in the City and with whom the City is conducting economic development negotiations relating to a grant from the Texas Event Trust Fund and Hotel Occupancy taxes. 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. D. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - (5 P.M.) D.1 24-365 Reception honoring incoming new City Councilmembers, David Reid, District 3, and Roger Neal, District 5. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 24-364 Conduct Oath of Office and receive welcome remarks from newly elected Councilmember David Reid, District 3, and Councilmember Roger Neal, District 5. G.2 24-343 Presentation of the Employee of the Month for April to James Tenorio, Code Enforcement Officer. G.3 24-331 Presentation of a five-year service award to Ashley Muñoz of the Parks and Recreation Department. G.4 24-370 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 19 - May 25, 2024, National Public Works Week. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 5/17/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2024 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. I. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS J. 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. K. CONSENT AGENDA K.1 24-353 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · May 7, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting K.2 R2024-087 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-087 accepting, approving, and authorizing a real estate donation contract with Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District for the property at 2580 and 2590 Valley View Lane, and take appropriate action. K.3 R2024-077 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-077 authorizing an amendment to the construction contract with Klutz Construction, LLC. for construction services relating to the Cooks Creek Channel Improvement Project, increasing the original contract by $51,793; and take appropriate action. K.4 R2024-060 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-060 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3366 Pebble City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 5/17/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2024 Beach Drive; and take appropriate action. K.5 ORD-3866 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3866 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 82, Article II, Division 6 Parking, Section 82-95 No Parking Zones by amending Subsection (b), establishing a no-parking zone on the northbound lane of Valley View Lane and southbound lane of Rawhide Parkway, and take appropriate action. K.6 ORD-3867 Consider approval of Ordinance No. 3867 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26 “Businesses,” Article IV “Apartment Complex Rental” by amending Section 26-111 “definitions" to add a definition for “Code Enforcement Manager” and amending Section 26-117 “Inspections; Reinspections; Certificate of Occupancy” relating to the inspection of apartment complexes; amending Appendix A “Fee Schedule” relating to fees established pursuant to Chapter 26 “Businesses,” Article IV “Apartment Complex Rental”; and take appropriate action. K.7 R2024-084 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-084 authorizing payment over $50,000 to SHARx LLC; and take appropriate action. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS L.1 ORD-3859 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3859 to amend various sections of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to development standards and expirations for site plans; and take appropriate action. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS M.1 R2024-072 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-072 authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to J&L Construction, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement 2024 Group B Project in the amount of $3,078,150; and take appropriate action. M.2 24-361 Elect a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for the period of June 2024 through May 2025; and take appropriate action. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION O. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 5/17/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2024 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 5/17/2024