City Council

Council Chambers

Agenda — 30 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 1:28
4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-120 ▶ jump to 1:35
6. C.2 Receive a presentation on an analysis of trade area data collection methods and their role in supporting a data-driven economic development strategy in Farmers Branch. 26-100 ▶ jump to 3:06
7. C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-121
8. C.4 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-122 ▶ jump to 26:12
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 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property) and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss and consult with the City Attorney regarding a contract for the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. 26-139
11. D.2 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 from the City Attorney regarding a claim and potential litigation involving PG Investco, LLC d/b/a Presidium. 26-140
12. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 28:49
13. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 30:14
14. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
15. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 31:54
16. 16 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.
17. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 33:47
18. 18 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.
19. J. CONSENT AGENDA
20. 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
21. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-033 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Project-specific Agreement pursuant to the Master Interlocal Agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and Dallas County for transportation-related improvements, maintenance, and repair for portions of Bee Street between Valley View Lane and Valwood Parkway for an amount of $473,936; and take appropriate action. R2026-033
22. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
23. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
24. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-042 designating and naming a fitness court to be constructed at the Farmers Branch Justice Center as the “L.C. Tribble Fitness Court”; and take appropriate action. R2026-042 ▶ jump to 42:44
25. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
26. N. ADJOURNMENT
27. 27 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.
28. 28 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.
29. 29 Certification
30. 30 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: __/___/__