City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 25-975 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. C.2 25-869 Discuss the implementation of City-issued cell phones for the City Council and the Mayor. C.3 26-005 Discuss Council-requested topics for the Charter Review Committee. C.4 25-976 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. C.5 25-977 Review and discuss future agenda items. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION D.1 25-958 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - a Municipal Court Judge pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 12/30/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 6, 2026 D.2 26-004 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Economic Development, to discuss and deliberate economic development incentives and the offer of financial incentives to a hotel business that the City seeks to stay or expand in the city. D.3 25-982 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.4 25-981 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to discuss and deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Manager. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS 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 12/30/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 6, 2026 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 25-935 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · December 9, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes · December 16, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes J.2 R2026-002 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-002 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement in the amount of $20,000 and a four (4) year property tax rebate for the property located at 12821 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action. J.3 R2026-003 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-003 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Southwest Convenience Stores, LLC; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2026-001 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-001 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN, Inc.) for professional services for a physical assessment of City properties in the amount not to exceed $150,000; and take appropriate action. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 26-003 Consider approving appointment(s) to the Valwood Improvement Authority; and take appropriate action. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 12/30/2025 City Council Meeting Agenda January 6, 2026 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. 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 4 Printed on 12/30/2025