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April 2, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

Council Chambers

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Agenda — 36 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 1:05
  3. A.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-233 ▶ jump to 1:11
  4. A.2 Receive a presentation from Dallas County Elections Administrator Heider Garcia regarding enhancements made to the election process and security measures. 24-223 ▶ jump to 8:24
  5. A.3 Discuss and Guide Staff regarding the Firehouse Theatre Facility Use Agreement. 24-239 ▶ jump to 8:44
  6. A.4 Discuss realigning driveway/paving materials and construction requirements with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. 24-247 ▶ jump to 58:13
  7. A.5 Receive a report on the Dallas County Housing Replacement Program. 24-243 ▶ jump to 31:40
  8. A.6 City Council to review, discuss, and provide direction to the staff regarding the legal services with Nicholas, Jackson, Dillard, Hager, and Smith, L.L.P. (NJDHS). 24-255 ▶ jump to 63:11
  9. A.7 Discuss future agenda items. 24-234 ▶ jump to 243:49
  10. A.6 City Council to review, discuss, and provide direction to the staff regarding the legal services with Nicholas, Jackson, Dillard, Hager, and Smith, L.L.P. (NJDHS). 24-255 ▶ jump to 168:51
  11. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  12. 11 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.
  13. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 95:45
  14. D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 96:25
  15. E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  16. E.1 Presentation of a commendation to citizens Rodolfo Garza, Jhonatan Meneses, and Karl Carrasquero. 24-241 ▶ jump to 97:49
  17. E.2 Recognition of members of the Parks and Recreation Department Emerging Leaders Program. 24-230 ▶ jump to 104:12
  18. F. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 110:07
  19. 18 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.
  20. G. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 166:36
  21. H. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 118:28
  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. I. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 124:38
  24. I.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · March 19, 2024 Regular Meeting 24-235 ▶ jump to 125:04
  25. I.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-048 authorizing the release, abandonment, and termination of certain beautification easements and agreements; and take appropriate action. R2024-048 approved Pass ▶ jump to 126:21
  26. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  27. K.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-045 authorizing an agreement for grounds maintenance services in the amount of $565,630 to SRH Landscape, LLC; and take appropriate action. R2024-045 approved Pass ▶ jump to 166:01
  28. K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  29. K.1 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3851, amending the Code of Ordinances, by amending Chapter 26, “Businesses,” Article VII, “Mandatory Crime Reduction Program For Designated Apartment Complexes,” amending Section 26-451 adding a definition of “Housing Unit”; amending Section 26-453 “Apartment Complex Crime Index and Crime/Risk Safety Threshold”; and amending Section 26-455(c) “Mandatory Crime Reduction Program; When Required”; and take appropriate action. ORD-3851 approved Pass ▶ jump to 158:52
  30. L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
  31. M. ADJOURNMENT
  32. 31 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.
  33. 32 Certification
  34. 33 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: __/___/__
  35. 35 Note ▶ jump to 1:00
  36. 36 Note ▶ jump to 1:00