City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, December 9, 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 (4 P.M.) B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS C.1 25-925 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-930 Discuss the Sister City Program and the costs associated with potential future expansion. C.3 25-937 Provide an update on the Garage Conversion Amnesty Permit Program for single-family homes with unauthorized garage conversions. C.4 25-938 Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas. C.5 25-893 Discuss and provide direction regarding City Council liaison appointments to external organizations, and a new appointment related to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) Education Liaison. C.6 25-926 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.7 25-927 Review and discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 12/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda December 9, 2025 D.1 25-929 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding matters related to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), including but not limited to correspondence, programs, funding, agreements, and any associated legal rights, obligations, or potential actions. D.2 25-940 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.021. D.3 25-914 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, Consultation with Attorney, to seek legal advice regarding administrative investigations. D.4 25-939 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to discuss and consider submission of a request for qualifications for the City’s legal representation. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS G.1 25-922 Presentation of a Proclamation to the Farmers Branch Codgers Softball team. 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. PUBLIC COMMENTS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 12/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda December 9, 2025 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 25-928 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · November 17, 2025, Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes · November 18, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 25-954 Consider excusing the absence of Councilmember David Reid from the November 17, 2025, Special Called City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. J.3 25-955 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roger Neal from the November 17, 2025, Special Called City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2025-238 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-238 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement for the installation of new cameras at the City Jail, in an amount not to exceed $49,990; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2025-233 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-233 reaffirming the City’s authorization of the purchase of traffic control equipment for the Josey Lane and Rawhide Parkway improvements project from Consolidated Traffic Control, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $57,361; and take appropriate action. J.6 R2025-220 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-220 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tartan Oil through the Tarrant County Interlocal Agreement for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel in an amount not to exceed $400,000; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 12/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda December 9, 2025 J.7 R2025-232 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-232 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Meca Construction, LLC., for construction of the Josey Lane and Rawhide Parkway Intersection Improvements in the amount of $496,716; and take appropriate action. J.8 R2025-223 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-223 authorizing the City Manager to purchase fleet parts and supplies from multiple vendors using cooperative purchasing and interlocal agreements (BuyBoard, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners) in an amount not to exceed $950,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and take appropriate action. J.9 R2025-240 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-240 authorizing the City Manager to approve the application submittal for the TxDOT Green Ribbon Program for funding for landscape enhancements along the IH-35E Corridor TxDOT right-of-way within the City limits; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 25-941 Receive a Year-in-Review update from the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. L.2 25-942 Receive a Year-in-Review update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board. L.3 R2025-239 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-239, casting a vote for member representation to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take appropriate action. L.4 R2025-249 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-249 authorizing an addition to the appointees for the Charter Review Committee, and review and discuss the Council-requested topics of discussion for the Charter Review Committee; and take appropriate action. 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) 919-2520 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 12/2/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda December 9, 2025 Certification I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least three business days 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 5 Printed on 12/2/2025