City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, July 15, 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 25-477 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-501 Discuss and provide direction regarding the 2025 Pickleball World Championships. C.3 25-513 Discuss City of Farmers Branch-owned residential parcels. C.4 25-539 Discuss the City Manager’s Proposed Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. C.5 25-511 Receive an update on the Rawhide Trail Phase 2 project. C.6 25-392 Receive a presentation from staff on establishing a centralized permitting process for Special Events. C.7 25-509 Receive a presentation from the City Attorney on the City Council Rules of Procedure. C.8 25-478 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.9 25-480 Review and discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 7/11/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 15, 2025 D.1 25-514 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project Six B. D.2 25-538 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.013. D.3 25-516 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding 1349 and 1399 Valley View Lane. D.4 25-537 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. D.5 25-536 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding legal updates on SB 8 and the impact it may have on the City's Anti-Discrimination Policy. D.6 25-503 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive legal advice from the City Attorney on social media and legal liability. D.7 25-521 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to review, discuss, and evaluate the City’s legal representation. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 25-517 Recognition of Lisa Gilleland of the Public Works Department for the Employee of the Month for June 2025. G.2 25-443 Recognizing the Police Department’s Citizens on Patrol annual award recipients. G.3 R2025-092 Recognize the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club for their donation to The Branch Connection and approve Resolution No. 2025-092 accepting the donation in the amount of $1,300; and take appropriate action. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 7/11/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 15, 2025 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment is your opportunity to address the City Council. Persons desiring to address the City Council must fill out a Public Comment Form. 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 Request Form has been submitted. This process applies to all action items listed on the agenda. The online Public Comment Form can be found at: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. All speakers shall comply with the City ’s Rules of Decorum and Conduct for Public Hearings and Citizen Comments which is available for review on the City’s website at https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/598/City-Council. The City will not tolerate unruly behavior, intimidation, disparaging or inflammatory remarks, or other attacks or insults not relevant to policy issues or other official business within the City’s jurisdiction or authority. When called to the podium by the Mayor, please state your name and address prior to beginning your comments. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience. J. CONSENT AGENDA J.1 25-481 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · July 1, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 R2025-114 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-114 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement in the amount of $10,000 and a five-year property tax rebate for the property located at 14262 Rawhide Parkway; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2025-107 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-107 authorizing a Sponsorship Agreement with the First Responder Institute (FRI) for the Firefighter Challenge Championship; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2025-115 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-115 approving a contract for a Consulting Services Agreement between the City and Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for interim Finance Controller services; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2025-119 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-119 regarding the suspension of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for approval of a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor to increase distribution rates within the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 7/11/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 15, 2025 J.6 R2025-118 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-118 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Builders of Hope CDC for the Valwood Revitalization Project and take appropriate action. J.7 R2025-022 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-022 authorizing an amendment to a Multiple Use Agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, granting access to their right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of the pedestrian crossing at Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 25-470 Receive an update from the Firehouse Theatre. L.2 25-485 Receive an update from Woven Health. L.3 25-469 Receive an update from Metrocrest Services. L.4 25-531 Receive an update from the Valwood Improvement Authority regarding operations, financial status, and current and future projects within the Valwood Improvement Authority District. 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: _________________________ Erin Flores, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 7/11/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda July 15, 2025 City of Farmers Branch Page 5 Printed on 7/11/2025