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July 15, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 56 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 P.M.) ▶ jump to 0:51
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:58
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-477 ▶ jump to 1:15
  6. C.2 Discuss and provide direction regarding the 2025 Pickleball World Championships. 25-501 ▶ jump to 6:10
  7. C.3 Discuss City of Farmers Branch-owned residential parcels. 25-513 ▶ jump to 15:58
  8. C.4 Discuss the City Manager’s Proposed Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. 25-539 ▶ jump to 60:31
  9. C.5 Receive an update on the Rawhide Trail Phase 2 project. 25-511 ▶ jump to 104:53
  10. C.6 Receive a presentation from staff on establishing a centralized permitting process for Special Events. 25-392 ▶ jump to 228:09
  11. C.7 Receive a presentation from the City Attorney on the City Council Rules of Procedure. 25-509 ▶ jump to 236:26
  12. C.8 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-478 ▶ jump to 308:47
  13. C.9 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-480 ▶ jump to 315:18
  14. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 109:11
  15. D.1 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project Six B. 25-514 ▶ jump to 108:23
  16. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 227:33
  17. D.2 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to discuss economic development incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.013. 25-538
  18. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 319:25
  19. D.3 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding 1349 and 1399 Valley View Lane. 25-516
  20. D.4 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the sale of real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. 25-537 ▶ jump to 224:48
  21. D.5 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to seek confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding legal updates on SB 8 and the impact it may have on the City's Anti-Discrimination Policy. 25-536
  22. D.6 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive legal advice from the City Attorney on social media and legal liability. 25-503
  23. D.7 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel, to review, discuss, and evaluate the City’s legal representation. 25-521
  24. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 110:10
  25. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 111:10
  26. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  27. G.1 Recognition of Lisa Gilleland of the Public Works Department for the Employee of the Month for June 2025. 25-517 ▶ jump to 113:03
  28. G.2 Recognizing the Police Department’s Citizens on Patrol annual award recipients. 25-443 ▶ jump to 116:44
  29. G.3 Recognize the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club for their donation to The Branch Connection and approve Resolution No. 2025-092 accepting the donation in the amount of $1,300; and take appropriate action. R2025-092 ▶ jump to 123:31
  30. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 126:48
  31. 29 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.
  32. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 129:02
  33. 31 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.
  34. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 137:01
  35. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · July 1, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-481
  36. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-114 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program incentive agreement in the amount of $10,000 and a five-year property tax rebate for the property located at 14262 Rawhide Parkway; and take appropriate action. R2025-114
  37. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-107 authorizing a Sponsorship Agreement with the First Responder Institute (FRI) for the Firefighter Challenge Championship; and take appropriate action. R2025-107
  38. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-115 approving a contract for a Consulting Services Agreement between the City and Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for interim Finance Controller services; and take appropriate action. R2025-115
  39. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-119 regarding the suspension of Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for approval of a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor to increase distribution rates within the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. R2025-119 ▶ jump to 215:43
  40. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-118 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Builders of Hope CDC for the Valwood Revitalization Project and take appropriate action. R2025-118
  41. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-022 authorizing an amendment to a Multiple Use Agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority, granting access to their right-of-way for the construction and maintenance of the pedestrian crossing at Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway; and take appropriate action. R2025-022 ▶ jump to 220:07
  42. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  43. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  44. L.1 Receive an update from the Firehouse Theatre. 25-470 ▶ jump to 137:53
  45. L.2 Receive an update from Woven Health. 25-485 ▶ jump to 154:52
  46. L.3 Receive an update from Metrocrest Services. 25-469 ▶ jump to 167:02
  47. L.4 Receive an update from the Valwood Improvement Authority regarding operations, financial status, and current and future projects within the Valwood Improvement Authority District. 25-531 ▶ jump to 183:13
  48. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 320:22
  49. N. ADJOURNMENT
  50. 48 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.
  51. 49 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.
  52. 50 Certification
  53. 51 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: __/___/__
  54. 54 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:09
  55. 55 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  56. 56 Note ▶ jump to 0:11