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November 12, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 65 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.) ▶ jump to 0:18
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 0:42
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-819 ▶ jump to 0:51
  6. C.2 Receive Year-in-Review updates from the City Boards and Commissions. 24-800 ▶ jump to 6:44
  7. C.3 Discuss reinstating the Multi-Cultural Event Task Force Committee. 24-754 ▶ jump to 115:22
  8. C.4 Receive an update from Human Resources regarding the City of Farmers Branch 4/10 work schedule. 24-859 ▶ jump to 138:50
  9. C.5 Review the City Council meeting dates calendar for 2025 and discuss any proposed amendments. 24-822 ▶ jump to 178:04
  10. C.6 Discuss amending the start time of City Council Study Session workshops to begin at 3:00 p.m. preceding regular City Council meetings. 24-851 ▶ jump to 187:45
  11. C.7 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 24-820 ▶ jump to 191:42
  12. C.8 Discuss future agenda items. 24-821 ▶ jump to 203:59
  13. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 61:37
  14. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property), Section 551.073 (Proposed Donation), and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, deliberate, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney, regarding a proposed redevelopment and possible land exchange relating to Farmers Branch Elementary and Cox Park. 24-774
  15. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 112:21
  16. D.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, deliberate, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding joint jail/detention facilities. 24-768
  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 Fly. 24-852
  18. D.4 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Deliberation, to review goals and objectives as presented by the City Manager for contract year 2025-2026. 24-877
  19. E. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA (5:30 P.M.)
  20. E.1 Reception honoring outgoing City Councilmember Martin Baird. 24-815
  21. F. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
  22. G. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 64:35
  23. H. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  24. H.1 Receive remarks from outgoing City Councilmember Martin Baird. 24-818 ▶ jump to 66:05
  25. I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 74:18
  26. 25 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.
  27. J. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 76:32
  28. 27 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.
  29. K. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 64:32
  30. K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · October 22, 2024, City Council Meeting 24-825
  31. K.2 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson from the October 22, 2024 City Council Study Session and Regular meeting; and take appropriate action. 24-850
  32. K. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 76:41
  33. K.3 Consider excusing the absence of Councilmember David Reid from the October 22, 2024 Study Session portion of the meeting; and take appropriate action. 24-849
  34. K.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-221 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Enterprise Agreement for GIS Software licensing and maintenance with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in the amount of $122,700; and take appropriate action. R2024-221
  35. K.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-220 authorizing an agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. for the purchase of US Digital Designs G2 Fire Station Alerting Systems and implementation services, utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the amount of $157,116.40; and take appropriate action. R2024-220
  36. K.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-193 authorizing the purchase of EMS Fire Department Medical Supplies for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Bound Tree Medical, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2024-193
  37. K.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-194 authorizing the purchase of uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Galls, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2024-194
  38. K.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-195 authorizing the purchase of firefighter bunker gear from Casco Industries, Inc. through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with BuyBoard in the amount of $78,483.09; and take appropriate action. R2024-195
  39. K.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-196 authorizing the purchase of four LUCAS Chest Compression System devices from Stryker Medical in the amount of $80,621.52; and take appropriate action. R2024-196
  40. K.10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-197 authorizing the agreement with Life Scan for wellness and fitness exams for Farmers Branch Fire Department staff in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the amount of $74,617.20; and take appropriate action. R2024-197
  41. K.11 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-199 authorizing the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies in preventing economic motor vehicle theft; and take appropriate action. R2024-199
  42. K.12 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-215 authorizing the purchase of uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Police Department from Galls, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action. R2024-215
  43. K.13 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-207 endorsing the implementation of a continuing pretreatment program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the Central Regional Wastewater System; and take appropriate action. R2024-207
  44. K.14 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3895, amending Chapter 86 Utilities, Article III, Division 2, providing updated pretreatment requirements; and take appropriate action. ORD-3895
  45. K.15 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-187 authorizing a contract with Groves Electrical Service, Inc., for the Branch Connection emergency backup generator, in the amount of $167,120; and take appropriate action. R2024-187
  46. K.16 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-224 awarding a bid to Longhorn Incorporated for the annual purchase of irrigation equipment and supplies for the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $133,660.96; and take appropriate action. R2024-224
  47. K.17 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3879, amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, and related Chapters 18, 26, 56, and 66 of the Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action. ORD-3879 ▶ jump to 105:30
  48. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  49. L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3886 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Program Standards of Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter 42.041(b)(14); and take appropriate action. ORD-3886 ▶ jump to 77:54
  50. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  51. M.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-182 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with QBE for Medical Stop-Loss Insurance for the plan year 2025 in an amount not to exceed $603,076.92; and take appropriate action. R2024-182 ▶ jump to 80:24
  52. M.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-191 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stovall Commercial Contractors LLC for construction services at the Justice Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in an amount not to exceed $582,135.84; and take appropriate action. R2024-191 ▶ jump to 87:21
  53. L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3886 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Program Standards of Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter 42.041(b)(14); and take appropriate action. ORD-3886 ▶ jump to 86:30
  54. M.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-190 authorizing the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funds; and take appropriate action. R2024-190 ▶ jump to 91:30
  55. M.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-209 authorizing the purchase of two Type I 14’ Module 2024 Ram 5500 4x4 Diesel ambulances for the Fire Department from Frazer, Ltd. through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative in the amount of $825,432.18; and take appropriate action. R2024-209 ▶ jump to 96:43
  56. M.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-216 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway Pedestrian Crossing in the amount of $290,180; and take appropriate action. R2024-216 ▶ jump to 101:28
  57. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 113:02
  58. O. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 207:48
  59. 56 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.
  60. 57 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.
  61. 58 Certification
  62. 59 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: __/___/__
  63. 63 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:08
  64. 64 Note ▶ jump to 0:10
  65. 65 Note ▶ jump to 0:10