City Council

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Agenda — 41 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.)
3. B. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
4. C. STUDY SESSION ITEMS
5. C.1 Review and discuss Consent agenda items. 25-224
6. C.2 Receive a presentation from Code Enforcement and discuss an amendment to the Code of Ordinances related to parking regulations for oversized vehicles in residential areas. 25-211
7. C.3 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended. 25-184
8. C.4 Review and discuss future agenda items. 25-225
9. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10. D.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Farmers Branch Project 2025.005. 25-234
11. D.2 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to discuss the real property located at 1349-1399 Valley View Lane. 25-246
12. D.3 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the implications of pending Texas House and Senate bills on the City's current law enforcement policies and procedures and public outreach regarding the same. 25-238
13. D.4 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to receive a legal update from the City Attorney regarding campaigning and municipal elections. 25-228
14. D.5 The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071(2) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the powers of the City Council under Section 2.06 of the City Charter. 25-260
15. E. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
16. F. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
17. G. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
18. H. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
19. 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.
20. I. PUBLIC COMMENTS
21. 21 Public Comment is your opportunity to address the City Council. Persons desiring to address the City Council must fill out a Public Comment Form. 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 Request Form has been submitted. This process applies to all action items listed on the agenda. The online Public Comment Form can be found at: https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/101/City-Council There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. All speakers shall comply with the City’s Rules of Decorum and Conduct for Public Hearings and Citizen Comments which is available for review on the City’s website at https://www.farmersbranchtx.gov/598/City-Council. The City will not tolerate unruly behavior, intimidation, disparaging or inflammatory remarks, or other attacks or insults not relevant to policy issues or other official business within the City’s jurisdiction or authority. When called to the podium by the Mayor, please state your name and address prior to beginning your comments. Please direct your comments to the City Council and not the audience.
22. J. CONSENT AGENDA
23. J.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · March 18, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes 25-226
24. J.2 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3921 amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 26, Fee Schedule, and correcting the fees for Multi-Family Inspections; and take appropriate action. ORD-3921
25. J.3 Consider Resolution No. 2025-023 approving an amended and restated landscape maintenance agreement with the Mercer Crossing North Master Property Owners Association, Inc.; and take appropriate action. R2025-023
26. J.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-059 approving the first amended and restated Consulting Services Agreement between the City and Strategic Government Resources (SGR) for interim Finance Director services; and take appropriate action. R2025-059
27. J.5 Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-047 authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements and authorize payments for the purchase of Flock Safety Software, License Plate Readers, Video Management System, and other related equipment and services from Flock Group Inc., using MVCPA Grant Funds and other approved City Funds; and take appropriate action. R2025-047
28. K. PUBLIC HEARINGS
29. K.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3919 granting a Specific Use Permit - Interim Use for outside storage on approximately 13.6 acres located at 1801 Valley View Lane within Planned Development District No. 77 (PD-77); and take appropriate action. ORD-3919
30. K.2 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2025-050 for a detailed site plan with special exceptions related to signage for property located at 1801 Valley View Lane within Planned Development District No. 77 (PD-77); and take appropriate action. R2025-050
31. K.3 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3920 granting a specific use permit for a self-storage facility on approximately 5.6 acres addressed as 4545 Spring Valley Road within the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district; and take appropriate action. ORD-3920
32. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
33. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
34. N. ADJOURNMENT
35. 35 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.
36. 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.
37. 37 Certification
38. 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: __/___/__
39. 39 Rollcall
40. 40 Note
41. 41 Note

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