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January 6, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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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
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-975 ▶ jump to 0:49
  6. C.2 Discuss the implementation of City-issued cell phones for the City Council and the Mayor. 25-869 ▶ jump to 2:16
  7. C.3 Discuss Council-requested topics for the Charter Review Committee. 26-005 ▶ jump to 14:50
  8. C.4 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-976 ▶ jump to 25:30
  9. C.5 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-977 ▶ jump to 29:09
  10. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 30:50
  11. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to deliberate the appointment, employment, compensation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee - a Municipal Court Judge pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances. 25-958
  12. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 48:10
  13. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Economic Development, to discuss and deliberate economic development incentives and the offer of financial incentives to a hotel business that the City seeks to stay or expand in the city. 26-004
  14. 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 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. 25-982
  15. D.4 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to discuss and deliberate the employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Manager. 25-981
  16. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 32:27
  17. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 33:55
  18. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  19. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 35:33
  20. 19 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.
  21. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 40:42
  22. 21 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.
  23. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 44:04
  24. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · December 9, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes · December 16, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-935
  25. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-002 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement in the amount of $20,000 and a four (4) year property tax rebate for the property located at 12821 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action. R2026-002
  26. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-003 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Economic Development Agreement with Southwest Convenience Stores, LLC; and take appropriate action. R2026-003
  27. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2026-001 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc. (LAN, Inc.) for professional services for a physical assessment of City properties in the amount not to exceed $150,000; and take appropriate action. R2026-001
  28. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  29. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  30. L.1 Consider approving appointment(s) to the Valwood Improvement Authority; and take appropriate action. 26-003 ▶ jump to 44:33
  31. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 48:27
  32. N. ADJOURNMENT
  33. 32 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. 33 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. 34 Certification
  36. 35 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: __/___/__