City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, September 10, 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 24-651 Discuss regular agenda items. C.2 24-579 Receive a presentation regarding the contract renewal with the City’s health plan, United Medical Resources (UMR), and ProAct for medical insurance for 2025. C.3 24-647 Receive a report and discuss updates to the Minor Home Repair Program. C.4 24-640 Receive an update regarding the Pickleball World Championship 2024 to be held at Brookhaven Country Club in the Farmers Branch. C.5 24-636 Review and discuss the property located at 1600 Valley View Lane. C.6 24-684 Discuss the City’s Proclamation Policy and if amendments are needed. C.7 24-652 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.8 24-653 Discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 9/3/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 D.1 24-658 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel, of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment of the City’s Municipal Court Judge. D.2 24-639 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 2837 Ermine Way. D.3 24-635 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 13330 Veronica. D.4 24-648 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of real property located at 1349/1399 Valley View Lane. D.5 24-649 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 the Firehouse Theatre’s Facility Use Agreement. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 24-542 Recognize the Farmers Branch Fire Department for receiving the nationally recognized American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Achievement Award. G.2 24-576 Presentation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office recognizing Farmers Branch Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 Public Protection Classification. 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. CITIZEN COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 9/3/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 10, 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA J.1 24-654 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · August 13, 2024, Special City Council Meeting · August 20, 2024, City Council Meeting J.2 R2024-139 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-139 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14561 Tamerisk Lane; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2024-147 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-147 adopting the City of Farmers Branch Investment Policy; and take appropriate action. J.4 ORD-3889 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3889 authorizing the acceptance of payments of utility bill charges and fees by credit card; establishing a processing fee to be collected at the point of sale for the use of a credit card; providing for the collection of a service charge if, for any reason, a payment by credit card is not honored by the credit card company on which funds are drawn; and take appropriate action. J.5 ORD-3883 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3883, approving an amendment to Chapter 82, Traffic and Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Division 8 providing for removing and towing uninsured vehicles; and take appropriate action. J.6 R2024-162 Consider approving Resolution 2024-162, accepting a grant award from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies in preventing economic motor vehicle theft; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 9/3/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 J.7 R2024-167 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-167 authorizing an addendum to the existing Master Services Agreement with MCCi for the purchase of an automated contract management workflow system in the amount of $61,762.50; and take appropriate action. J.8 R2024-146 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-146 adopting the 2024-25 Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation; and take appropriate action. J.9 R2024-154 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-154 authorizing the approval of a development contract between the City of Farmers Branch, Fairfield Farmers Branch LP, the Developer, and Fairfield Development L.P., the Contractor for infrastructure improvements for the multi-family residential development located at 13342 Midway Road; and take appropriate action. J.10 R2024-138 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-138 authorizing the purchase of two new 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks and a 2024 Ford F-250 pickup truck from Rush Truck Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in the amount of $185,554.55; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS K.1 R2024-151 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2024-151 for a detailed site plan with a special exception related to building setbacks for approximately five acres located at 11494 Luna Road within Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22); and take appropriate action. K.2 24-596 Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance with Article IV of the City Charter and take appropriate action. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 R2024-129 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-129 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Commercial Façade Revitalization Grant Agreement for 4880 Alpha Road; and take appropriate action. L.2 R2024-149 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-149 authorizing the purchase of ballroom chairs for the Branch Connection in the amount of $22,697.25; and take appropriate action. L.3 R2024-127 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-127 awarding a contract to VLEX Construction, LLC, with a fixed bid amount of $515,510 for the Rawhide Trail Phase 1 Project; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 9/3/2024 City Council Meeting Agenda September 10, 2024 L.4 ORD-3888 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3888 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,500,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a bond purchase agreement, and paying agent/registrar agreement and a bond counsel engagement letter; and take appropriate action. L.5 ORD-3887 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3887 authorizing the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000; levying a tax in payment thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase agreement, a paying agent/registrar agreement and a bond counsel engagement letter; approving the Official Statement; enacting other provisions relating thereto; and take appropriate action. L.6 R2024-170 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-170, approving an engagement letter with Wyatt Hamilton Findlay, PLLC, to serve as City Attorney, providing for termination of the City’s current engagement letter with Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hagar and Smith, LLP; and take appropriate action. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED 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. N. 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 5 Printed on 9/3/2024