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City Council

June 3, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

Agenda — 42 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 ▶ jump to 0:10
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent and Regular agenda items. 25-379 ▶ jump to 0:22
  6. C.2 Discuss and review the Dallas County Replacement Housing Program. 25-390 ▶ jump to 10:17
  7. C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-380 ▶ jump to 22:36
  8. C.4 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-381 ▶ jump to 28:03
  9. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 30:51
  10. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.089, regarding security assessments and implementation for information resources technology and security personnel. 25-370
  11. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 93:36
  12. D.2 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.009 B. 25-403
  13. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 33:22
  14. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 33:32
  15. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS ▶ jump to 34:58
  16. G.1 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for February 2025 to David Becker of the Innovation and Technology Department. 25-293
  17. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 37:55
  18. 17 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.
  19. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS ▶ jump to 40:00
  20. 19 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.
  21. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 40:09
  22. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · May 13, 2025, City Council Special Called Meeting and Board Appointment Workshop Minutes · May 20, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-382
  23. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-093 approving amendments to the City Council Travel Policy related to Council stipends and reimbursements. R2025-093
  24. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-075 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement as part of the Demolition/Rebuild Program for a three (3) year property tax incentive for the property located at 12715 Epps Field Road; and take appropriate action. R2025-075
  25. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-091 authorizing the City Manager to execute appropriate agreements and provide payment on the City’s behalf for the purchase and upfit of two Police Department vehicles in the aggregate amount of $132,090; and take appropriate action. R2025-091
  26. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-071 supporting the City’s application to the Texas Department of Transportation 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Call for Projects; and take appropriate action. R2025-071 ▶ jump to 79:11
  27. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-028 authorizing the City Manager to execute an updated Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway Pedestrian Crossing with the City’s contribution of $55,804; and take appropriate action. R2025-028
  28. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  29. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3927 amending Article 6, “Administration” of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to increase the required notification boundary for public hearings related to zoning cases; and take appropriate action. ORD-3927 ▶ jump to 41:04
  30. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  31. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-069 adopting the City of Farmers Branch Investment Policy; and take appropriate action. R2025-069 ▶ jump to 53:18
  32. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-083 authorizing the City of Farmers Branch to participate in the TexSTAR Investment Pool and designating authorized representatives; and take appropriate action. R2025-083 ▶ jump to 77:43
  33. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-084 authorizing the participation of the City of Farmers Branch in the Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) and designating authorized representatives; and take appropriate action. R2025-084 ▶ jump to 78:30
  34. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  35. N. ADJOURNMENT
  36. 35 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.
  37. 36 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.
  38. 37 Certification
  39. 38 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: _________________________ Stacy Henderson, TRMC, City Secretary Date posted: __/___/__
  40. 40 Rollcall
  41. 41 Note
  42. 42 Note