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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, February 4, 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. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.) B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 25-75 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-102 Discuss City Council direction for Boards and Commissions. C.3 25-82 Discuss Events Committee. C.4 25-108 Discuss the Demolition/Rebuild Program. C.5 25-05 Discuss the proposed Dutch Village Park playground replacement and park improvements. C.6 25-74 Receive an update regarding the Oakbrook Water Meter Project. C.7 25-68 Discussion of the Short-Term Rental Program and Hotel/Motel Taxes. C.8 25-69 Provide a six-month status update for the Garage Conversion Amnesty Program. C.9 25-87 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.10 25-76 Review and discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/31/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda February 4, 2025 D.1 25-32 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations) to discuss the real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. D.2 25-89 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations) to discuss the real property located at 13333 Senlac Drive. D.3 25-109 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (legal consultation) to receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding a code of ethics complaint filed on January 27, 2025. D.4 25-103 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (legal consultation) to receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding policies governing public comments during City Council meetings. D.5 25-123 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel matters, to receive an update from the City Manager regarding employee and operational matters. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 24-976 Recognition of Farmers Branch Fire Department Medic 131 and Truck 131, NTECC, as well as the bystander that initiated CPR, for their actions in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim on November 5, 2024. G.2 25-105 Presentation from Firehouse Theatre showcasing highlights from their upcoming production “Million Dollar Quartet”. 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 1/31/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda February 4, 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 25-77 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · January 21, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 ORD-3900 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3900 authorizing the addition of restricted prior service credit to the City’s offering under the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); and take appropriate action. J.3 R2025-027 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-027 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 3062 Eric Lane; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2025-018 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement as part of the Demolition/Rebuild Program for a four (4) year property tax incentive for the property located at 12711 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2025-010 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-010 and awarding a contract to Mister Sweeper L.P. for annual city-wide street sweeping services in the amount of $82,000; and take appropriate action. J.6 R2025-006 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-006 authorizing the purchase of three 2025 Ford F-350 pickup trucks from Rush Truck Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in the amount of $269,280 ($89,760 each); and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 1/31/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda February 4, 2025 J.7 R2025-014 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-014 authorizing the purchase of seven (7) vehicles from Sam Pack Ford through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $532,229.67; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS K.1 ORD-3897 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3897 for a zoning amendment for a self-storage facility on approximately 9.72 acres located at 11410 Mathis Avenue within the Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22) zoning district; and take appropriate action. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION N. ADJOURNMENT 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 4 Printed on 1/31/2025