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March 19, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 45 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 (3 P.M.) ▶ jump to 2:56
  3. A.1 Discuss regular agenda items. 24-188 ▶ jump to 3:08
  4. A.2 Discuss maintenance of medians located in the Mercer North subdivision area and provide direction to staff. 24-176 ▶ jump to 9:04
  5. A.3 Discuss maintenance of medians within the Oakbrook Neighborhood area and provide direction to staff. 24-195 ▶ jump to 78:20
  6. A.4 Discuss the Oakbrook Neighborhood Community HOA Street Signage request and provide direction to City staff. 24-184 ▶ jump to 77:59
  7. A.5 Receive an update regarding the landfill solar farm project. 24-157 ▶ jump to 113:30
  8. A.4 Discuss the Oakbrook Neighborhood Community HOA Street Signage request and provide direction to City staff. 24-184 ▶ jump to 97:26
  9. A.6 Discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Programs and provide feedback to City Staff. 24-200 ▶ jump to 132:08
  10. A.7 City Council will review, discuss, and finalize 2025 critical business outcomes. 24-173 ▶ jump to 300:52
  11. A.8 Receive an update from the Mayor and Councilmembers regarding board liaison information from outside organizations. 24-165 ▶ jump to 308:16
  12. A.6 Discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Programs and provide feedback to City Staff. 24-200 ▶ jump to 270:36
  13. A.9 Discuss future agenda items. 24-189 ▶ jump to 318:12
  14. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  15. 13 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.
  16. B.1 The City Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney regarding Joya Park. 24-222
  17. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) ▶ jump to 164:15
  18. D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 165:01
  19. E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
  20. E.1 Presentation of a fifteen-year service award to Lieutenant Jason Roddy of the Police Department. 24-186 ▶ jump to 166:12
  21. E.2 Presentation of the Employee of the Month Award to Kevin McCarthy, Construction Inspector of the Public Works Department, for the month of February 2024. 24-193 ▶ jump to 169:52
  22. E.3 Presentation of the Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) State 2023 Recreation Facility Design Excellence Award to the Farmers Branch Community Recreation Center. 24-187 ▶ jump to 171:52
  23. E.4 Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. 24-203 ▶ jump to 174:53
  24. F. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST ▶ jump to 180:28
  25. 23 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.
  26. G. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 184:54
  27. H. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 186:18
  28. 26 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. I. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 204:22
  30. I.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · March 5, 2024 Regular Meeting · March 8, 2024 Special Called Meeting 24-190 ▶ jump to 204:29
  31. H. CITIZEN COMMENTS ▶ jump to 319:48
  32. I.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-043 establishing a City Council policy for decorum and communications; and take appropriate action. R2024-043
  33. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  34. J.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3850 for a zoning amendment for industrial development on approximately 20.8 acres located at 11800 Ford Road within the Planned Development District No. 74 (PD-74) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3850 closed public hearing Pass ▶ jump to 251:11
  35. K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  36. K.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-044 adopting the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, as submitted by FORVIS, LLP; and take appropriate action. R2024-044 approved Pass ▶ jump to 269:50
  37. L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 324:27
  38. M. ADJOURNMENT
  39. 36 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.
  40. 37 Certification
  41. 38 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: __/___/__
  42. 42 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:15
  43. 43 Note ▶ jump to 0:18
  44. 44 Note ▶ jump to 0:18
  45. J.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3850 for a zoning amendment for industrial development on approximately 20.8 acres located at 11800 Ford Road within the Planned Development District No. 74 (PD-74) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3850 approved Pass ▶ jump to 255:38