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October 8, 2024 ·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.) ▶ jump to 1:26
  3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 2:00
  4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
  5. C.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-732 ▶ jump to 2:03
  6. C.2 Discuss the City’s 2025 Legislative Platform. 24-575 ▶ jump to 9:51
  7. C.3 Discuss future agenda items. 24-733 ▶ jump to 34:47
  8. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  9. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations) to discuss the real property located at 13309 Josey Lane. 24-751 ▶ jump to 37:26
  10. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 39:17
  11. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 40:01
  12. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  13. G.1 Presentation of a Proclamation honoring White Cane Awareness Day. 24-740 ▶ jump to 41:41
  14. G.2 Presentation of a State Resolution from the office of Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia and the City of Farmers Branch recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. 24-705 ▶ jump to 67:11
  15. G.3 Presentation of the International Bluegrass Music Association Distinguished Achievement Award for the City of Farmers Branch Annual Bloomin Bluegrass Festival. 24-775 ▶ jump to 48:56
  16. G.2 Presentation of a State Resolution from the office of Texas State Representative Rafael Anchia and the City of Farmers Branch recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. 24-705 ▶ jump to 69:33
  17. G.4 Presentation of a Proclamation designating the month of October 2024 as “Fire Prevention Month” in Farmers Branch. 24-660 ▶ jump to 52:26
  18. G.5 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award for the month of August to Thinh Nguyen of the Police Department. 24-770 ▶ jump to 59:53
  19. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 78:46
  20. 19 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.
  21. I. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 80:32
  22. 21 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.
  23. J. CONSENT AGENDA accepted Pass ▶ jump to 81:10
  24. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · September 10, 2024, City Council Meeting · September 17, 2024, City Council Meeting 24-734
  25. J.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-181 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $30,000 for the property located at 14617 Tanglewood Drive; and take appropriate action. R2024-181
  26. J.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-184 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3473 Pine Tree Circle; and take appropriate action. R2024-184
  27. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-176 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement in the amount of $10,000 for the owner of the property located at 14611 Tanglewood Drive; and take appropriate action. R2024-176
  28. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-192 authorizing an annual sponsorship agreement with Bluegrass Heritage Foundation for the Farmers Branch Bluegrass Festival in the amount of $50,000 for three years, and take appropriate action. R2024-192
  29. J.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-185 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Primoris Distribution Services, LLC, dba Future Infrastructure for installation of a gas line at the StarCenter Multi-Sport project located at 2400 Pike Street in the amount of $87,874; and take appropriate action. R2024-185
  30. J.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-186 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for coordinated health services with Dallas County Health and Human Services; and take appropriate action. R2024-186
  31. J.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-124 authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. for the design of the Denton Drive Trail Connector Project in the amount of $183,955; and take appropriate action. R2024-124
  32. J.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-168 authorizing the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for the design of the Farmers Branch Creek Erosion Control Project Reach 2 in the amount of $70,378.60; and take appropriate action. R2024-168
  33. J.10 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3893 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 82, Article II, Division 5 Stop and Yield, Section 82-73 Stop Sign Location by authorizing the placement of a four-way stop at the intersection of Dennis Lane and Longmeade Drive and take appropriate action. ORD-3893
  34. J.11 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-165 nominating Mayor Terry Lynne to be considered to be placed on the ballot for the election of Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors; and take appropriate action. R2024-165
  35. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  36. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3891 for a private school (primary and secondary) development 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-3891 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 90:37
  37. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  38. L.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-179 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase and installation of furniture with Wilson Bauhaus Interiors at the Justice Center through the Omnia Partners Cooperative purchasing program in an amount not to exceed $250,342.49; and take appropriate action. R2024-179 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 93:33
  39. L.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-169 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks, & Carter, L.L.P. for design of the Webb Chapel Road Utility Improvements Project for the amount of $912,700; and take appropriate action. R2024-169 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 100:22
  40. L.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-175 authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. for design of the Denton Drive Roadway Improvements Project in the amount of $552,200; and take appropriate action. R2024-175 accepted Pass ▶ jump to 106:24
  41. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 106:39
  42. 41 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.
  43. N. ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 106:42
  44. 43 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. 44 Certification
  46. 45 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: __/___/__
  47. 47 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:24
  48. 48 Note ▶ jump to 0:26
  49. 49 Note ▶ jump to 0:26