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August 18, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 52 items

  1. 1 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.
  2. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.) ▶ jump to 2:40
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:54
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 3:02
  5. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 307:48
  6. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-383 ▶ jump to 3:04
  7. C.2 Discuss and provide direction regarding the 2026 Pickleball World Championships. 26-512 ▶ jump to 3:21
  8. C.3 Discuss an amendment to the City’s Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas. 26-459 ▶ jump to 15:29
  9. C.4 Receive a presentation to review and discuss potential amendments to City Code provisions addressing the screening, visibility, and storage of residential rollout trash and recycling containers. 26-244 ▶ jump to 42:24
  10. C.5 Discuss current mulching program and feasibility of alternative options. 26-483 ▶ jump to 291:15
  11. C.6 Provide a second-quarter update on Economic Development activities. 26-491
  12. C.7 Receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Financial Report. 26-484
  13. C.5 Discuss current mulching program and feasibility of alternative options. 26-483 ▶ jump to 291:37
  14. C.8 Receive an update on the City’s current grants and grant opportunities. 26-485
  15. C.5 Discuss current mulching program and feasibility of alternative options. 26-483 ▶ jump to 292:07
  16. C.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-117, establishing the legislative platform for the City of Farmers Branch for the upcoming 90th Legislative Session; and take appropriate action. R2026-117
  17. C.5 Discuss current mulching program and feasibility of alternative options. 26-483 ▶ jump to 311:07
  18. C.10 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-385 ▶ jump to 282:40
  19. C.11 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-486 ▶ jump to 324:31
  20. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 58:15
  21. D.1 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, to receive a quarterly update on pending litigation, and discuss, consult with, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding said pending litigation. 26-507 ▶ jump to 58:23
  22. D.2 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and Section 551.074, Personnel, to seek legal advice from the City Attorney, to discuss and deliberate on the evaluation, duties, and discipline of councilmembers and the evaluation and processing of complaints under the City's Code of Ethics. 26-511 ▶ jump to 59:33
  23. D.3 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code (Consultation with Attorney) to seek legal advice to discuss with the City Attorney matters relating to disclosure of records relating to ethics complaints and 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 Government Code. 26-516 ▶ jump to 59:35
  24. C.10 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-385 ▶ jump to 291:54
  25. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 66:36
  26. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 67:51
  27. C.11 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-486 ▶ jump to 326:36
  28. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 68:49
  29. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 68:54
  30. 24 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.
  31. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 71:18
  32. 26 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.
  33. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 76:15
  34. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · July 28, 2026 Special-Called City Council Meeting · August 4, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting · August 4, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting 26-487
  35. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-105 authorizing a contract with Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc., D/B/A ACIS for the replacement and installation of air conditioning units at various City facilities, in the amount of $1,311,741; and take appropriate action. R2026-105
  36. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-078, reaffirming the City’s authorization of a professional services agreement with CEC Corporation Inc., in the amount of $58,640 for a water line replacement along Shoredale Lane; and take appropriate action. R2026-078
  37. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-112 nominating Trinity Industries, Inc. as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project; and take appropriate action. R2026-112
  38. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-080 reaffirming the City Manager’s authorization to negotiate, execute, and amend an agreement for an artificial Intelligence resident call assistance system for the City’s non-emergency phone services, in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-080
  39. J.6 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 4010 amending portions of “Appendix A - Fee Schedule” of the Code of Ordinances relating to fees established pursuant to Chapter 66, “Solid Waste,” and Chapter 86, “Utilities”; increasing the credit card processing fee from 2.5% to 3.5%; renaming the existing trash fee as the “Landfill Closure Fee”; and take appropriate action. ORD-4010
  40. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  41. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider a Specific Use Permit request to allow guest quarters within an attached accessory structure, on an approximately 1.0-acre property, located at 3125 Brookhollow Drive and located within the One-Family Residential District-1 (R-1) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-4007 ▶ jump to 76:52
  42. K.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 4008 for a zoning amendment establishing a Planned Development district (PD-110) for multifamily residential development on approximately 3.286 acres of property located at 14330 Midway Road currently zoned Light Industrial (LI); and take appropriate action. ORD-4008 ▶ jump to 112:26
  43. K.3 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request to amend Planned Development District No. 18 to remove the age-restriction requirement in Subdistrict B on approximately 6.1 acres, described as Lots 1, 2, and 3 of Block C in the RHD Medical Center II Plat and commonly addressed as 1, 2, and 3 North Medical Parkway; and take appropriate action. ORD-4003 ▶ jump to 141:27
  44. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  45. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-108, authorizing an agreement with an independent contractor to perform construction management services and timeline remediation efforts for the Valwood Park Housing Replacement Program with Dallas County, for an amount not to exceed $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-108 ▶ jump to 264:51
  46. L.2 Consider approving a motion to place a proposal to adopt a maximum property tax rate of $0.608512 on the City Council agenda for September 15, 2026, and schedule a public hearing on the property tax rate for September 15, 2026, both meetings to be held at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Farmers Branch, City Hall Council Chambers, located at 13000 William Dodson Parkway, Farmers Branch, Texas; and take appropriate action. 26-496 ▶ jump to 271:20
  47. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  48. N. ADJOURNMENT
  49. 43 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.
  50. 44 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.
  51. 45 Certification
  52. 46 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: _________________________ Stacy Henderson, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__