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February 17, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 45 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 (4:00 P.M.) ▶ jump to 0:01
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:16
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 26-115 ▶ jump to 4:26
  6. C.2 Receive a presentation from Hilltop Securities Asset Management on the City’s Economic Review and Investment Strategy. 26-099 ▶ jump to 7:14
  7. C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 26-116 ▶ jump to 20:16
  8. C.4 Review and discuss future agenda items. 26-117 ▶ jump to 120:23
  9. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 27:48
  10. D.1 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. 26-114
  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 confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding a development agreement for property located at 12150 Medical Parkway. 26-132
  12. D.3 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 confidential legal advice regarding prior legal counsel’s billing practices. 26-133
  13. D.4 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel matters, to receive and deliberate information and updates from the City Manager regarding director positions and operational matters. 26-135
  14. N. RECEPTION IN LOBBY (5:30 P.M.)
  15. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
  16. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 30:03
  17. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  18. G.1 Presentation of the 2026 Witness to History Award to Clare Connally. 26-047 ▶ jump to 31:56
  19. G.2 Presentation of the 2026 Witness to History Award to Pete’s Café. 26-048 ▶ jump to 37:28
  20. G.3 Present a proclamation to Parish Episcopal School’s football team for their TAPPS Division 1 State Championship. 26-118 ▶ jump to 42:00
  21. G.4 Recognition of authors Sasikanth Yangalesetty and Sai Vamsi Chennupati for the publication of “Basics of Computers and Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence”. 26-119
  22. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 56:07
  23. 23 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.
  24. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 59:34
  25. 25 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.
  26. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 63:51
  27. J. CONSENT AGENDA
  28. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · February 3, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes 26-065
  29. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-034 nominating Essilor of America, Inc. as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project; and take appropriate action. R2026-034
  30. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-035 for an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Carrollton, Texas, creating an Auto Crime Task Force, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement for a total amount of $300,000, with $270,000 to be reimbursed by grant funding and the City of Carrollton; and take appropriate action. R2026-035
  31. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-031, reaffirming a Professional Services Agreement with The Vertex Companies and the City of Farmers Branch for an application of a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) permit for 1349-1399 Valley View Lane in the amount of $71,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-031
  32. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  33. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3985, authorizing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a restaurant on an approximately 0.27-acre property located at 2243 Valwood Parkway and located within the Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3985 ▶ jump to 63:05
  34. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  35. L.1 Discuss and review alternative public transit service; and take appropriate action. 26-134 ▶ jump to 77:43
  36. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3985, authorizing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a restaurant on an approximately 0.27-acre property located at 2243 Valwood Parkway and located within the Planned Development District No. 22 (PD-22) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3985 ▶ jump to 66:58
  37. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-036, supporting the adoption of an improved governance structure for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Authority Board in collaboration with the twelve other member cities; and take appropriate action. R2026-036 ▶ jump to 101:53
  38. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 118:50
  39. N. ADJOURNMENT
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 40 Certification
  43. 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: __/___/__
  44. 44 Note
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