City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, August 6, 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.) B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 24-525 Discuss regular agenda items. C.2 24-462 Discussion with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD representatives regarding the redevelopment of Farmers Branch Elementary and Cox Park. C.3 24-522 Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to the Vacant Building Registration ordinance. C.4 24-577 Receive an update on the FY 2024-25 Budget. C.5 24-528 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.6 24-526 Discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION D.1 24-555 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding Firehouse Theatre’s Facility Use Agreement. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 7/30/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda August 6, 2024 D.2 24-569 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Real Property, and Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney to discuss and deliberate, and to receive legal advice from the City Attorney, regarding the conveyance/acquisition of easement rights for land located at 1399 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. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 24-523 Presentation of a Proclamation to Edrese Hanigan celebrating her 100th birthday. H. 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. I. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS J. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 7/30/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda August 6, 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. K. CONSENT AGENDA K.1 24-527 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · July 9, 2024, Special Called City Council Meeting · July 16, 2024, City Council Meeting K.2 R2024-136 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-136 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP, for Financial Audit Services for Fiscal Year-End September 30, 2024 in the amount of $119,500; and take appropriate action. K.3 R2024-123 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-123 authorizing the extension of an expired building permit for construction on the property located at 4060 Spring Valley Road, Units 401-406, a new 6-unit townhome development; and take appropriate action. K.4 ORD-3878 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3878, approving amendments to Chapter 56, Property Maintenance, of the Code of Ordinances related to property maintenance notices, violations, and filing of liens; and take appropriate action. K.5 R2024-122 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-122 authorizing the purchase of ballroom chairs for the Branch Connection in the amount of $77,879; and take appropriate action. K.6 R2024-133 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-133 authorizing the installation of a concrete pad at the Senlac Service Center by Austin Caden Hunter, Inc. dba Elite Restoration Services in the amount of $119,000; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 7/30/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda August 6, 2024 K.7 R2024-121 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-121 authorizing the purchase of replacement desktops, laptops, and associated accessories from Dell Marketing, L.P. in the amount of $139,000, utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources contract pricing; and take appropriate action. K.8 R2024-110 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-110 authorizing the purchase of one new 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning from Rush Truck Center through a cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in the amount of $59,839.25; and take appropriate action. K.9 R2024-126 Consider approving Resolution 2024-126 extending the Neighborhood Partnership Program; and take appropriate action. K.10 R2024-132 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-132 authorizing the City Manager to deny an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the reconfiguration of Valley View Lane from Denton Drive to Nestle Drive; and take appropriate action. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS L.1 ORD-3871 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3871 for a Specific Use Permit for an indoor commercial amusement facility on an approximate 3.61-acre property located at 14510 Josey Lane, Suite 216, within the Planned Development District No. 4 (PD-4) zoning district; and take appropriate action. L.2 ORD-3861 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3861 for a Specific Use Permit amendment for an existing residence hotel on approximately 1.98 acres located at 4022 Parkside Center Boulevard within the Planned Development District No. 64 (PD-64) zoning district; and take appropriate action. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS M.1 R2024-130 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-130 authorizing a contract with Rudick Construction Group with a fixed bid amount of $2,678,727, which includes $150,000 in contingency funds for the Branch Connection remodel phase two; and take appropriate action. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION O. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 7/30/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda August 6, 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 5 Printed on 7/30/2024