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February 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.)
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:08
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent agenda items. 25-110 ▶ jump to 0:17
  6. C.2 City Council to receive presentations from: a. DART Cares, and b. Housing Forward on homelessness, followed by a discussion on the homelessness concerns around the City and at the DART Stations. 24-631 ▶ jump to 18:00
  7. C.3 City Council to discuss calendar of recognition of events and celebration of holidays that may accompany a proclamation. 25-135 ▶ jump to 142:49
  8. C.4 Receive a Presentation from the Human Resources Department on Outsourcing the City’s Payroll and Timekeeping Functions. 25-122
  9. C.5 Receive an update from the Human Resources Department on the 4-day workweek schedule for City staff. 25-139 ▶ jump to 161:57
  10. C.6 Update and discussion regarding the status of future multifamily development projects. 25-93 ▶ jump to 184:19
  11. C.7 Discuss City of Farmers Branch-owned parcels/lots. 25-133 ▶ jump to 206:36
  12. C.8 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-112 ▶ jump to 239:57
  13. C.9 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-113 ▶ jump to 242:13
  14. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  15. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project 2025.001. 25-131
  16. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project 2025.002. 25-132
  17. D.3 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project 2025.003. 25-136
  18. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 56:52
  19. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  20. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  21. G.1 Presentation of the 2025 Witness to History Award to Carol Dingman. 25-53 ▶ jump to 59:37
  22. G.2 Presentation of the 2025 Witness to History Award to Messina Shoe Repair. 25-72 ▶ jump to 66:07
  23. G.3 Presentation from the Texas Recreation and Park Society North Region to the City of Farmers Branch Historical Park for the 2024 Excellence in Programming Recreations/Aquatics Award. 25-73 ▶ jump to 69:34
  24. G.4 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for December 25-126 ▶ jump to 72:21
  25. G.5 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for January. 25-100
  26. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 81:43
  27. 27 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. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 84:29
  29. 29 Public Comment is your opportunity to address your City of Farmers Branch elected officials directly about issues that are important to and your community, but there is a process that must be followed: Speaker 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 Citizen Comments form has been submitted. This process applies to all action items listed on the agenda. Speaker Request Online Form: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak with a reasonable limitation on speakers on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen (15) total minutes on the same topic item. Anyone wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial. No disparaging or inflammatory remarks directed at any member of the City Council or City staff will be allowed. When called by the Mayor, please approach the podium and state your name and address prior to beginning your comment. If you have written notes you wish to present to Mayor and Council, please furnish an extra copy for the official files. Audio/visual presentations must be submitted in advance to the City Secretary. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience.
  30. J. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 86:29
  31. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · February 4, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes · February 6, 2025, City Council Bus Tour Minutes 25-114
  32. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-036 adopting Rules of Procedure and Decorum for public comments during City Council meetings; and take appropriate action. R2025-036
  33. J.3 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3910 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinance, Section 82-95 “No Parking Zones” to add a no parking zone on the northside of the westbound feeder road of IH 635 service road from two hundred (200) feet east of Commerce Street to the right turn lane at Luna Road requiring appropriate signage; and take appropriate action. ORD-3910
  34. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-030 authorizing the City Manager or appropriate designee to execute a contract for outsourced payroll services with ADP, Inc. for a three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $564,177.75, and take appropriate action. R2025-030 ▶ jump to 115:01
  35. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-029 authorizing the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2 for the construction contract for the Justice Center remodel with Falkenberg Construction Company for the remodel of the detention center and cabling in the amount of $423,247.30, increasing the total contract amount to $2,163,668.06; and take appropriate action. R2025-029
  36. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-011 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Nu-Way Construction for the construction of the Storm Sewer Replacement Project along Valley View Lane from the DART track to Nestle Drive in the amount of $2,671,212; and take appropriate action. R2025-011
  37. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-012 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Rebcon, Inc. for the construction of the Denton Drive Roadway Improvements from Valley View Lane to Pike Street and between the StarCenter and the south City limits for the amount of $3,693,157.98; and take appropriate action. R2025-012
  38. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  39. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3902 for a zoning amendment for a multifamily development on approximately 10.59 acres located at 1990 Wittington Place within Planned Development District No. 88 (PD-88); and take appropriate action. ORD-3902 ▶ jump to 87:34
  40. K.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3903 for a zoning amendment for an indoor commercial amusement facility on approximately 5.06 acres located at 4355 LBJ Freeway, within the Planned Development District No. 40 (PD-40) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3903 ▶ jump to 102:46
  41. K.3 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3912 for a zoning amendment for a private school (primary and secondary) on approximately 2.79-acres located at 4000 McEwen Road, within the Planned Development District No. 90 (PD-90) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3912 ▶ jump to 105:15
  42. K.4 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3913 granting a Specific Use Permit for Vehicle Sales and Leasing for property located at 14805 Venture Drive within a Light Industrial (LI) Zoning District; and take appropriate action. ORD-3913 ▶ jump to 109:52
  43. K.5 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3917 for a zoning amendment for warehouse and distribution use on approximately 22.9 acres located at 1349 and 1399 Valley View Lane within Planned Development District No. 78 (PD-78); and take appropriate action. ORD-3917 ▶ jump to 112:50
  44. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  45. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 140:26
  46. N. ADJOURNMENT
  47. 47 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.
  48. 48 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.
  49. 49 Certification
  50. 50 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: __/___/__
  51. 51 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:06