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May 7, 2024 ·18:00 Final

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Agenda — 59 items

  1. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.) ▶ jump to 0:28
  2. B. PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 1:30
  3. B.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-309 ▶ jump to 1:45
  4. B.2 Discuss and provide feedback regarding the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, including prioritizing implementation projects and tracking implementation metrics. 24-271 ▶ jump to 6:10
  5. B.3 Discuss the status of multi-family developments in Farmers Branch. 24-268
  6. B.4 Discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to Multi-Family inspections. 24-277 ▶ jump to 34:00
  7. B.5 Discuss the amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the development of a Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance Plan, increasing the original contract by $75,267. 24-334 ▶ jump to 39:21
  8. B.6 Discuss Joya Park's current initiatives and proposed improvements related to fencing, lighting, security cameras, and shade covers. 24-292 ▶ jump to 49:10
  9. B.7 Discuss modifying Ordinance No. 82-95 related to No Parking Zones to reflect no parking along Tom Field Road northbound and southbound between Rawhide Parkway and Valley View Lane. 24-278 ▶ jump to 64:56
  10. B.8 Receive a report on the State of Texas Event Trust Fund Grant for the United Pickleball Association. 24-312 ▶ jump to 27:22
  11. B.9 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 24-322 ▶ jump to 70:09
  12. B.10 Discuss future agenda items. 24-310 ▶ jump to 80:31
  13. C. RECEPTION - FRONT LOBBY AREA - (5 P.M.)
  14. C.1 Reception honoring outgoing City Council Member(s). 24-307
  15. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  16. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 87:29
  17. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  18. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 87:40
  19. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  20. G.1 Presentation of ceremonial items and receive remarks from outgoing City Council Member(s). 24-308 ▶ jump to 90:40
  21. G.2 Recognize Parks and Recreation employee Roberto Sarabia for his 2nd place finish at the Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Equipment Rodeo. 24-284 ▶ jump to 99:10
  22. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 103:06
  23. 22 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.
  24. I. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 107:05
  25. J. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 110:27
  26. 25 Public Comment is your opportunity to address your City of Farmers Branch elected officials directly about issues that are important to your community, but there is a process that must be followed: Electronic Citizen Comment form(s) will be accepted by the City Secretary until 5:30 p.m. the day of the meeting. Individuals submitting a request in person at the meeting shall submit their request to speak no later than 6:00 p.m. Individuals will not be recognized to speak during the meeting unless the Citizen Comments form has been submitted by 6:00 p.m. 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.
  27. K. CONSENT AGENDA approved Pass ▶ jump to 123:00
  28. K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · April 9, 2024, Special City Council Meeting · April 16, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting 24-311
  29. K.2 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson from a portion of the special called City Council meeting on April 9, 2024, and the absence of Council Member Martin Baird from a portion of the City Council Study Session meeting on April 16, 2024; and take appropriate action. 24-323
  30. K.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-070 reappointing Dr. Natasha Singh, M.D., to serve as appointee of the City of Farmers Branch to the Board of Directors of the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Board; and take appropriate action. R2024-070
  31. K.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-055 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14205 Coral Harbor Circle; and take appropriate action. R2024-055
  32. K.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-056 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Commercial Façade Revitalization Grant Agreement for 1801 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action. R2024-056
  33. K.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-064 approving the First Amendment to the Professional Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the development of a Lead and Copper Rule Revision Compliance Plan, increasing the original contract by $75,267; and take appropriate action. R2024-064
  34. K.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-073 authorizing the City Manager to execute an emergency repair contract with Rangeline Pipeline Services, LLC, for the emergency repair of a waterline at the intersection of Webb Chapel Road and Valwood Parkway in the amount of $100,000; and take appropriate action. R2024-073
  35. K.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-058 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a trenching machine from Witch Equipment Company, Inc. through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in the amount of $56,041; and take appropriate action. R2024-058
  36. K.9 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-059 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Utilities Vacuum Trailer from Charles Machine Works, Inc., through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell in the amount of $146,427; and take appropriate action. R2024-059
  37. K.10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-068 authorizing the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Grant Program to support for law enforcement agencies in preventing economic motor vehicle theft; and take appropriate action. R2024-068
  38. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  39. L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3858 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) related to Card Rooms; and take appropriate action. ORD-3858 denied Pass ▶ jump to 300:43
  40. L.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3857 for a zoning amendment for mixed-use development on approximately 10.18 acres located at 1960 LBJ Freeway within the Planned Development District No. 99 (PD-99) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3857 approved Fail ▶ jump to 327:34
  41. M. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  42. M.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-067, authorizing the City Manager to award the 2024 Large Meter Replacement contract to DFW Services LLC, in the amount of $1,957,300; and take appropriate action. R2024-067 approved Pass ▶ jump to 331:55
  43. M.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-065 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with TJ’s Professional Painting, LLC for sandblasting and painting services of fire hydrants in the amount of $533,615.18; and take appropriate action. R2024-065 approved Pass ▶ jump to 334:23
  44. M.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-040 authorizing the purchase of audio-visual equipment and implementation services for the City Hall PEG Channel Broadcast System from Digital Resources, Inc. through the TIPS purchasing contract No. 230105 in the amount not to exceed $265,200; and take appropriate action. R2024-040 tabled Pass ▶ jump to 359:43
  45. M.4 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3863, amending the City's 2023-24 Fiscal Year Operating Budget, amending the Capital Improvements Program Budget, directing City expenditures be made in accordance with the budget as amended; and take appropriate action. ORD-3863 approved Pass ▶ jump to 368:08
  46. M.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-071, authorizing the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funds; and take appropriate action. R2024-071 approved Pass ▶ jump to 371:44
  47. M.6 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-054 authorizing a contract with Falkenberg Construction Company with a fixed bid amount of $1,731,921, plus an additional $150,000 in contingency funds for the Justice Center remodel; and take appropriate action. R2024-054 approved Pass ▶ jump to 374:22
  48. M.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-053 authorizing the purchase of a Gapvax Vacuum Sewer Utility Truck from Lonestar Municipal Equipment through TIPS in the amount of $547,483; and take appropriate action. R2024-053 approved Pass ▶ jump to 376:34
  49. M.8 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-062, authorizing the City Manager to award the annual janitorial contract to CTJ Maintenance, Inc., in the amount of $671,431; and take appropriate action. R2024-062 approved Pass ▶ jump to 378:43
  50. N. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  51. O. ADJOURNMENT
  52. 51 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 for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item.
  53. 52 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.
  54. 53 Certification
  55. 54 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: __/___/__
  56. 56 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:18
  57. 57 Note ▶ jump to 0:22
  58. 58 Note ▶ jump to 0:22
  59. L.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3857 for a zoning amendment for mixed-use development on approximately 10.18 acres located at 1960 LBJ Freeway within the Planned Development District No. 99 (PD-99) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3857 denied Pass ▶ jump to 329:37