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City Council

April 7, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 36 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.)
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:37
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-158 ▶ jump to 2:43
  6. C.2 Discussion with Masterplan Consultants regarding Applications 26-ZA-01 and 25-SU-10 for the property located at 13601 Midway Road. 26-216 ▶ jump to 3:02
  7. C.3 Discuss updates on the Squire Park Project. 26-200 ▶ jump to 49:29
  8. C.4 Receive a quarterly update regarding the Charter Review Committee. 26-228 ▶ jump to 220:42
  9. C.5 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-159
  10. C.6 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-188
  11. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 65:41
  12. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, consult with and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding councilmember interactions involving 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. 26-230
  13. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Legal Advice, to discuss with the City Attorney legal processes and procedures for the conduct of executive sessions. 26-208
  14. D.3 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2026.005, 2026.007, 2026.008, and 2026.009. 26-173
  15. D.4 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Legal Advice, to consult with the City Attorney regarding incidents of cybersecurity. 26-207
  16. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 68:01
  17. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 70:33
  18. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  19. G.1 Recognition of former CEO of Metrocrest Services, Tracy Eubanks, for his service to the community. 26-146 ▶ jump to 73:49
  20. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 80:26
  21. 21 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.
  22. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 82:16
  23. 23 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.
  24. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 91:13
  25. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · April 7, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes · April 10, 2026, Special-Called City Council Meeting 26-179
  26. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  27. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3987, granting a Specific Use Permit for a Gasoline Service Station and Convenience Store on approximately 1.48 acres located at 13601 Midway Road within Planned Development No. 64 (PD-64); and take appropriate action. ORD-3987 ▶ jump to 139:36
  28. K.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3989 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Section 5.5 “Beer and Wine Sales Overlay District” and “Appendix C - Maps” to allow beer and wine sales for off-premise consumption on approximately 1.48 acres located at 13601 Midway Road; and take appropriate action. ORD-3989 ▶ jump to 189:21
  29. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  30. L.1 Discuss electioneering requirements associated with City elections, and determine if amendments to the Code of Ordinances are necessary. 26-232 ▶ jump to 193:57
  31. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 236:41
  32. N. ADJOURNMENT
  33. 33 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.
  34. 34 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.
  35. 35 Certification
  36. 36 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: __/___/__