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October 8, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 46 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 (3:30 P.M.) ▶ jump to 2:31
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:44
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-745 ▶ jump to 5:46
  6. C.2 Receive a presentation from the Human Resources Department on Harassment and Discrimination Awareness. 25-796 ▶ jump to 6:08
  7. C.3 Discuss and provide direction on the Demolition-Rebuild Program. 25-755 ▶ jump to 36:46
  8. C.2 Receive a presentation from the Human Resources Department on Harassment and Discrimination Awareness. 25-796 ▶ jump to 35:54
  9. C.5 Discuss the appointment or removal of Farmers Branch-appointed Valwood Improvement Authority board members. 25-773 ▶ jump to 129:27
  10. C.6 Receive a presentation from the City Attorney regarding updates to the City Council Rules of Procedure. 25-764 ▶ jump to 131:02
  11. C.7 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-747 ▶ jump to 152:19
  12. C.8 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-746 ▶ jump to 173:27
  13. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 35:20
  14. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Deliberation, for the evaluation of the City Manager. 25-772
  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 2025.020. 25-803
  16. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 50:35
  17. 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. 25-751
  18. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 50:41
  19. D.4 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 - the municipal court judge pursuant to Section 28-23 of the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances. 25-727
  20. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 175:23
  21. D.5 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. 25-752
  22. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 59:52
  23. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 60:02
  24. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 61:34
  25. G.1 Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October 2025 as “Fire Prevention Month” in Farmers Branch. 25-688 ▶ jump to 61:44
  26. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 73:12
  27. 24 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.
  28. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 75:29
  29. 26 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.
  30. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 85:02
  31. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. September 16, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-748
  32. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-192 and Resolution No. 2025-193 affirming participation by the City of Farmers Branch in a settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma L.P. and the Sackler family, and a settlement with eight generic manufacturers statewide related to alleged misconduct related to opioids; and take appropriate action. R2025-192
  33. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-196 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City an economic development agreement by and between the City of Farmers Branch, Texas, and GrabAGun, LLC; and take appropriate action. R2025-196
  34. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-188 affirming the City Manager’s execution of a contract with Bradley Tucker Investments, LLC, dba Instant Inspector, for environmental health and public works inspection services, in the amount of $70,000; and take appropriate action. R2025-188
  35. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  36. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3960 granting a Specific Use Permit for outdoor storage on an approximate 2.84-acre property located at 2002 Academy Lane and located within the Planned Development District No. 77 (PD-77) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3960 ▶ jump to 85:56
  37. K.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3963 for a zoning amendment on approximately 5.21 acres of property located at 11775 Mira Lago Boulevard within the Planned Development District No. 81 (PD-81) zoning district to allow a multi-family residential development and establish related development standards; and take appropriate action. ORD-3963 ▶ jump to 100:43
  38. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  39. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-176 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Rebcon, LLC, for the West Side Art Trail Phase 1 project in the amount of $5,494,832, with the majority of costs being reimbursable through grant funding; and take appropriate action. R2025-176 ▶ jump to 113:14
  40. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-177 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for the West Side Art Trail Construction Phase Hourly Services in the amount of $225,000; and take appropriate action. R2025-177 ▶ jump to 124:07
  41. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 176:27
  42. N. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 176:43
  43. 40 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.
  44. 41 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) 919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  45. 42 Certification
  46. 43 I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted at least 72 hours 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: __/___/__