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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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. CONDUCT TRAINING WITH CITY COUNCIL ON NEW VOTING SOFTWARE (3:30 P.M.) A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 24-958 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 24-962 Present the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Financial Report. C.3 24-544 Receive an update regarding Discover Farmers Branch Tourism efforts and events. C.4 24-857 Discuss bulk waste placement time and seek the City Council's direction regarding the schedule of the bulk waste. C.5 24-944 Receive an update regarding the Oakbrook Water Meter Project. C.6 24-945 Receive a report and provide direction to City staff regarding the Spot at Myra located at 12150 Medical Parkway. C.7 24-959 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.8 24-960 Review and discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/7/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 7, 2025 D.1 24-956 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project Eagle. D.2 25-13 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project Six B. D.3 25-14 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (legal consultation) regarding items on the agenda or for the matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Code. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 24-915 Recognition of Dr. Don Smith for his leadership as part of the Citizens on Patrol Program. G.2 24-917 Presentation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society North Region to the City of Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department for the 2024 Park Design Excellence Award. G.3 24-923 Presentation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society North Region to Ally Chambers for the 2024 Part-Time Employee of the Year. G.4 24-924 Presentation from the Aquatics International Magazine to the Farmers Branch Aquatics Center for their 2024 Best of Aquatics 10-Year Anniversary Edition. 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 1/7/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 7, 2025 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 24-961 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · December 10, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 R2024-254 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-254 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for a seven (7) year property tax incentive for the property located at 2981 Maydelle Lane; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2024-256 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-256 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for a seven (7) year property tax incentive for the property located at 13510 Crestmoor Drive; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2024-253 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-253 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $10,000 and a five (5) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 14626 Southern Pines Drive; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2024-252 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-252 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $30,000 and a three (3) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 2644 Leta Mae Lane; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 1/7/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 7, 2025 J.6 R2024-250 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-250 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $30,000 and a three (3) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 2656 Leta Mae Circle; and take appropriate action. J.7 R2025-004 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-004 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $30,000 and a three (3) year property tax rebate for the property owner located at 12805 Epps Field; and take appropriate action. J.8 R2024-248 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-248 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Grant Agreement in the amount of $100,000 for new headquarters commercial space with Cherry Painting Company, LLC; and take appropriate action. J.9 R2024-241 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-241 authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract with the LETCO Group, LLC dba Living Earth for clean brush diversion services; and take appropriate action. J.10 R2024-246 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-246 authorizing the purchase of a 2025 Ford Transit 15-passenger Van from Sam Pack Ford through the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $66,092.88; and take appropriate action. J.11 R2024-243 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-243 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of two new backhoes in the total amount of $315,401 from Holt CAT through the OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS K.1 ORD-3902 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3902 for a zoning amendment for a multifamily development on approximately 10.59 acres located at 1990 Wittington Place within Planned Development District No. 88 (PD-88); and take appropriate action. K.2 ORD-3901 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3901 for a zoning amendment for a mixed-use development on approximately 10.18 acres located at 1920 LBJ Freeway; and take appropriate action. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION N. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 1/7/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 7, 2025 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. 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 1/7/2025