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March 17, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 41 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 (4:30 P.M.)
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-158 ▶ jump to 3:15
  6. C.2 Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas. 26-191 ▶ jump to 14:55
  7. C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-159 ▶ jump to 31:43
  8. C.4 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-160 ▶ jump to 36:23
  9. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  10. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the sale of vacant land in Farmers Branch for Project 2026.006. 26-174
  11. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 37:15
  12. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 38:35
  13. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 42:25
  14. G.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to Meals on Wheels honoring the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program. 26-193 ▶ jump to 45:22
  15. G.2 Presentation of a Proclamation honoring Red Cross Month and the volunteers who serve Farmers Branch. 26-197 ▶ jump to 48:10
  16. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 56:08
  17. 17 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.
  18. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 59:45
  19. 19 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.
  20. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 62:56
  21. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · March 3, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 26-186
  22. J.2 Consider excusing the absence of Councilmember David Reid from a portion of the February 24, 2026, Strategic Planning Session meeting; and take appropriate action. 26-190
  23. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-043, adopting an updated travel and reimbursement policy for the City Council; and take appropriate action. R2026-043
  24. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-038, reaffirming the City’s authorization of the purchase of signal head replacement materials from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., in the amount of $82,502; and take appropriate action. R2026-038
  25. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-040, reaffirming the City’s authorization of the Professional Services Agreement for the America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) Risk and Resilience Assessment and the development of an Emergency Response Plan from Freese & Nichols, Inc., in the amount of $69,220; and take appropriate action. R2026-040
  26. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-045, reaffirming the City’s approval of an agreement with the Dallas County Election Department for joint election services for the May 2, 2026, election for an amount of $70,579; and take appropriate action. R2026-045
  27. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-037 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Tejano Utilities LLC, for a pipeline rehabilitation project at Bee Street from the Cooks Creek Channel to Valley View Lane in the amount of $697,894; and take appropriate action. R2026-037
  28. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-049, authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for participation in the General Mobility Program (GMP) and acceptance of associated funding allocations for transportation-related improvements; and take appropriate action. R2026-049
  29. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-051, allowing a “Temporary Carnival or Circus” use from April 2, 2026, to April 12, 2026, at the Mercer Boardwalk, with the event to be put on by The Little Circus That Could, LLC, doing business as Venardos Circus; and take appropriate action. R2026-051
  30. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  31. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider the request for a Detailed Site Plan approval for the installation of fencing, including a Zoning Amendment request to allow said fencing within the front yard, on an approximately 2.1-acre parcel located at 13710 Hutton Drive and located within the Planned Development District No. 22 zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3990 ▶ jump to 63:38
  32. K.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3992, amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Farmers Branch by amending Chapter 94, Subsection K, to extend the Garage Conversion Amnesty Program to July 31, 2026; and take appropriate action. ORD-3992 ▶ jump to 72:21
  33. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  34. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-046 accepting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, as submitted by Forvis Mazars, LLP; and take appropriate action. R2026-046 ▶ jump to 93:07
  35. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-048, establishing Rules of Procedure for the City Council; and take appropriate action. R2026-048 ▶ jump to 115:10
  36. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  37. N. ADJOURNMENT
  38. 38 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.
  39. 39 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.
  40. 40 Certification
  41. 41 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: __/___/__