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November 18, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

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  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 0:08
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:29
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-899 ▶ jump to 0:37
  6. C.2 Receive and update on adopting a Public Facility Corporation and/or a Housing Finance Corporation. 25-856 ▶ jump to 5:21
  7. C.3 Provide an update on initiatives addressing challenges with the unhoused population. 25-903 ▶ jump to 19:47
  8. C.4 Review the City Council meeting dates calendar for 2026 and discuss any proposed amendments. 25-905 ▶ jump to 107:51
  9. C.5 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-900 ▶ jump to 110:04
  10. C.6 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-901 ▶ jump to 119:45
  11. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 121:53
  12. 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. 25-913 ▶ jump to 35:09
  13. 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. 25-920
  14. D.3 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to review, discuss, and evaluate the City’s legal representation. 25-923
  15. E. RECEPTION FOR INCOMING COUNCILMEMBER - CITY HALL LOBBY (5:30 P.M.)
  16. F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 36:20
  17. G. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 37:26
  18. H. CEREMONIAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 41:15
  19. H.1 Conduct the Oath of Office and receive remarks from the newly elected City Councilmember, Lupe Gonzalez, District 1. 25-894
  20. I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 44:29
  21. 21 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.
  22. J. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 48:00
  23. 23 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.
  24. K. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 52:27
  25. K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · October 19, 2025, Special Called City Council Meeting Minutes · November 4, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-902
  26. K.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-170 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and amend an agreement for the renewal of annual maintenance and support for the City’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Human Resources system, and Community Services and Building Inspections system, in an amount not to exceed $187,000; and take appropriate action. R2025-170
  27. K.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-198 authorizing the purchase of EMS medical supplies for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Bound Tree Medical, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $155,400; and take appropriate action. R2025-198
  28. K.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-200 authorizing the purchase of firefighter bunker gear from Casco Industries, Inc. through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with BuyBoard for an amount not to exceed $129,700; and take appropriate action. R2025-200
  29. K.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-201 authorizing the purchase of uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Galls, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $117,300; and take appropriate action. R2025-201
  30. K.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-202 authorizing an agreement for 93 NFPA 1582 compliant wellness and fitness exams for the Farmers Branch Fire Department with Life Scan, in the amount of 77,562; and take appropriate action. R2025-202
  31. K.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-203 authorizing the purchase of maintenance for the Stryker medical equipment used by the Farmers Branch Fire Department and the City from Stryker ProCare Service, in the amount of $59,848; and take appropriate action. R2025-203
  32. K.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-205 authorizing an agreement for medical direction for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Beacon Emergency Services Team, P.A., dba BEST EMS in the amount of $54,711; and take appropriate action. R2025-205
  33. K.9 Consider affirming Resolution No. 2025-209 authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the annual renewal of a software subscription supporting City project coordination in the amount of $49,800; and take appropriate action. R2025-209
  34. K.10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-210, reaffirming the City’s authorization of a purchase order change for the Large Meter Testing Project completed by UWS Inc., in an amount not to exceed $55,000; and take appropriate action. R2025-210
  35. K.11 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-213 for the annual renewal of software licensing, support, and maintenance for the City’s Municipal Court justice information systems, in an amount not to exceed $62,000, authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents for the renewal; and take appropriate action. R2025-213
  36. K.12 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-219 to authorize modifications to the residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Inventive Agreement to reflect a four (4) year property tax rebate; and take appropriate action. R2025-219
  37. K.13 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-228 authorizing the City Manager to purchase uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Police Department from Galls, LLC, for an amount not to exceed $178,500; and take appropriate action. R2025-228
  38. K.14 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-230 authorizing the City Manager to execute a one-year agreement for Stop-Loss Insurance in the amount of $559,751; and take appropriate action. R2025-230
  39. K.15 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3980 amending portions of Appendix A - Fee Schedule and Chapter 30 Emergency Services of the Code of Ordinances to reduce Emergency Medical Services (EMS) rates to comply with State law; and take appropriate action. ORD-3980
  40. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  41. L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3964 authorizing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a furniture store for a portion of an approximate 1.44-acre property located at 14024 Josey Lane and located within the Local Retail District-2 (LR-2) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3964
  42. L.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 3966 authorizing a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for an Indoor Commercial Amusement use (baseball practice facility) for a portion of an approximate 1-acre property located at 13850 North Stemmons Freeway and located within the Planned Development District No. 70 (PD-70) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3966 ▶ jump to 62:04
  43. L.3 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3968 for a zoning amendment on approximately 3.5 acres located at 12197 Denton Drive within the Planned Development District No. 32 (PD-32) zoning district to allow for revised development plans for office and warehouse; and take appropriate action. ORD-3968
  44. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  45. M.1 Receive a Year-in-Review update from the Arts and Culture Committee. 25-918 ▶ jump to 79:46
  46. M.2 Receive a Year-in-Review update from the Senior Advisory Board. 25-919 ▶ jump to 86:15
  47. M.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-212 approving a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Master Drainage Study in the amount of $302,500; and take appropriate action. R2025-212 ▶ jump to 94:11
  48. M.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-211 authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Rawhide Creek Bank Reconstruction Project, in the amount of $320,725; and take appropriate action. R2025-211 ▶ jump to 97:35
  49. M.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-225, reinstating a Charter Review Committee and confirming appointment of members; and take appropriate action. R2025-225 ▶ jump to 101:51
  50. M.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-217 establishing Rules of Procedure for the City of Farmers Branch City Council; and take appropriate action. R2025-217 ▶ jump to 122:22
  51. N. ADJOURNMENT
  52. O. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 123:12
  53. 53 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.
  54. 54 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.
  55. 55 Certification
  56. 56 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: __/___/__