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December 9, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 48 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.) ▶ jump to 4:05
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 4:18
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-925 ▶ jump to 4:26
  6. C.2 Discuss the Sister City Program and the costs associated with potential future expansion. 25-930 ▶ jump to 4:46
  7. C.3 Provide an update on the Garage Conversion Amnesty Permit Program for single-family homes with unauthorized garage conversions. 25-937 ▶ jump to 20:35
  8. C.4 Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas. 25-938 ▶ jump to 47:26
  9. C.5 Discuss and provide direction regarding City Council liaison appointments to external organizations, and a new appointment related to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) Education Liaison. 25-893 ▶ jump to 128:21
  10. C.6 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-926 ▶ jump to 134:49
  11. C.7 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-927 ▶ jump to 145:16
  12. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 62:45
  13. 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. 25-929
  14. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 147:22
  15. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.021. 25-940 ▶ jump to 111:55
  16. 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 administrative investigations. 25-914
  17. 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 consider submission of a request for qualifications for the City’s legal representation. 25-939
  18. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 75:53
  19. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 76:01
  20. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  21. G.1 Presentation of a Proclamation to the Farmers Branch Codgers Softball team. 25-922 ▶ jump to 77:47
  22. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 87:20
  23. 22 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 90:15
  25. 24 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 95:26
  27. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · November 17, 2025, Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes · November 18, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-928
  28. J.2 Consider excusing the absence of Councilmember David Reid from the November 17, 2025, Special Called City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. 25-954
  29. J.3 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roger Neal from the November 17, 2025, Special Called City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. 25-955
  30. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-238 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement for the installation of new cameras at the City Jail, in an amount not to exceed $49,990; and take appropriate action. R2025-238
  31. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-233 reaffirming the City’s authorization of the purchase of traffic control equipment for the Josey Lane and Rawhide Parkway improvements project from Consolidated Traffic Control, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $57,361; and take appropriate action. R2025-233
  32. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-220 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tartan Oil through the Tarrant County Interlocal Agreement for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuel in an amount not to exceed $400,000; and take appropriate action. R2025-220
  33. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-232 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Meca Construction, LLC., for construction of the Josey Lane and Rawhide Parkway Intersection Improvements in the amount of $496,716; and take appropriate action. R2025-232
  34. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-223 authorizing the City Manager to purchase fleet parts and supplies from multiple vendors using cooperative purchasing and interlocal agreements (BuyBoard, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners) in an amount not to exceed $950,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and take appropriate action. R2025-223
  35. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-240 authorizing the City Manager to approve the application submittal for the TxDOT Green Ribbon Program for funding for landscape enhancements along the IH-35E Corridor TxDOT right-of-way within the City limits; and take appropriate action. R2025-240
  36. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  37. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  38. L.1 Receive a Year-in-Review update from the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. 25-941 ▶ jump to 96:00
  39. L.2 Receive a Year-in-Review update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration Board. 25-942 ▶ jump to 104:06
  40. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-239, casting a vote for member representation to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take appropriate action. R2025-239 ▶ jump to 111:47
  41. L.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-249 authorizing an addition to the appointees for the Charter Review Committee, and review and discuss the Council-requested topics of discussion for the Charter Review Committee; and take appropriate action. R2025-249 ▶ jump to 119:49
  42. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 148:09
  43. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-239, casting a vote for member representation to the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take appropriate action. R2025-239 ▶ jump to 115:36
  44. N. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 148:24
  45. 43 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.
  46. 44 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.
  47. 45 Certification
  48. 46 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: __/___/__