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City Council
Tuesday,June 21, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:30 p.m. with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m.
Council Members: Mayor Robert Dye, Council Member Omar Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Traci
Williams, Council Member Richard Jackson and Mayor Pro Tern David Merritt
Absent: Council Member Michael Driskill
Staff: Interim City Manager John Land, Assistant City Manager Benjamin Williamson,
Assistant City Secretary Argie Ree Potter, City Attorney Peter G. Smith, Police Chief
David Hale, Acting Fire Chief Daniel Latimer, Director of Human Resources Brian
Beasley, Director of Public Works Marc Bentley, Director of Sustainability & Health
Shane Davis, Director of Planning &Zoning/Economic Development Allison Cook, and
Director of Communications Jeff Brady
CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3:30 P.M.)
Mayor Dye called the meeting at 3:30pm
A.1 22-344 Discuss regular agenda items
Council Member Omar Roman had questions on G-3 (Water Meter Replacement Project),
G-4 (Water Main Replacement Group B), G-6 (Board Member), 1-3 (Replacement Graper),
answers to his questions were provided by Director of Public Works Marc Bentley and
Mayor Dye.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Traci Williams had a question on G-5 (Traffic and Vehicles), Director
of Public Works Marc Bentley provided answers.
Council Member Richard Jackson had a suggestion for G-2 (Montgomery Park). He had a
question on G-5 (Traffic and Vehicles). Police Deputy Chief Jay Seigel provided an answer
to his question, to which Director of Public Works Marc Bentley elaborated. Mr. Jackson
asked for clarification on the budget for 1-4 (Renovations at Recreation Center). Fleet &
Facilities Director Kevin Muenchow clarified for Mr. Jackson.
Mayor Pro Tern David Merritt had comments on G-5 (Traffic and Vehicles). Police Deputy
Chief Jay Seigel followed up on Mr. Merritt comment.
A.2 22-332 Receive a biannual update from the Arts and Culture Committee
Arts and Culture Committee Vice Chair Natalie Macellaio provided a presentation with the
following topics:
Success Story, The Future of A&CC, and Questions
Ms. Macellaio answered questions from Council Members.
Council Members and Mayor thanked Natalie, Maria and the Arts Committee for their hard
work.
Receive a report on permeable driveway options for single family
A.3 22-265 homes in Farmers Branch
Director of Sustainability & Health Shane Davis provided a presentation on permeable
driveways with the following topics:
Runoff and Sustainability, Residential Rebuild, What Does Impervious Mean, How Do We
Reduce Runoff, General Criteria, Driveway Options, and Questions
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Questions and concerns were addressed by Director of Sustainability & Health Shane
Davis. The overall consent of City Council is they like the idea and believe it would be a
benefit to the city and are interested in pursuing.
A.4 22-356 Project Cost Estimate Update for Possible November 2022 Bond
Election
Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Mashburn provided a presentation with the
following topics:
Parks and Recreation Quality of Life Bond Options, Project Options,Alternate
Pricing Options, and Discussion
Council Members asked for explanation on the Bond Process, to which Interim City
Manager John Land and Mayor Dye provided. Council Members had questions on tax rate,
the cost of projects, quality of life, infrastructure, perception of spending, spending for the
project, timeframe of the bond, communication to the voters, budgeting, road mediums and
road operations.
A.5 22-370 Receive an update on the June 2, 2022 Wind Storm
Emergency Management Specialist Luke Paden gave a presentation on the June 2, 2022
Wind Storm with the following topics:
Agenda, Overview of June 2nd Wind Storm, City Response to Wind Event, Overview of
Emergency Management, Elected Officials and Emergency Management, Disaster
Permitting Process
Deputy Director of Community Services Danielle Summers covered the Disaster Permitting
Process to City Council. There was a question about the fee being waived during this storm,
Ms. Summers and Interim City Manager John Land provided an answer.
Director of Sustainability & Health Shane Davis provided an update on the process of street
cleaning from the storm with the following topics:
Solid Waste Collection, Tale of Two Cities, GPS Information (Monday, June 20), and Bulk
Collection Data
Mr. Davis answered questions from City Council Members. Council Members thanked staff
and understood the time and labor involved with the storm recovery. They expressed ideas
for educating the residents, process improvements, and residents keeping trees trimmed.
Interim City Manager John Land thanked the Mayor and City Council for supporting City
staff.
A.6 22-345 Discuss future agenda items
Mayor Dye would like to discuss tree replacement ordinance and increasing senior and
disabled homestead exemption.
Mayor Pro Tern David Merritt would like to discuss Ordinance 56, FBTX Connect app
focusing on lesson learned, recycle carts/trash carts, define the front of the building, and
water payment modular.
Council Member Omar Roman would like to discuss speeding in the neighborhoods, and
congestion in neighborhoods.
Meeting went into Recess at 5:33 PM
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Meeting Reconvened
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Driskill
Present: 5- Mayor Robert Dye, Council Member Omar Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Traci
Williams, Council Member Richard Jackson and Mayor Pro Tern David Merritt
CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
Mayor Dye called meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The invocation was led by Jorden Wittenton. Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Robert Dye.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Intern City Manager John Land gave a report of items of community Interest.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Grace Speese 13612 Midway Road #603 invited students from the Workforce Bootcamp
give an evaluator speech to the Mayor and City Council.
James Lockridge 11471 Mira Vista expressed grievances about code compliance
ordinances and staff. Mr. Lockridge did thank staff on the improvement of laws.
Tommie Hylkema 2581 Brandy Wine Dr gave kudos to the bulk trash pick-up staff,
explained to citizens cutting alleys will help with the storm aftermath.
John Hylkema 2581 Brandy Wine Dr spoke about issues on easements as it concerns to
property and managing, also noted maintaining alleys is important.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Dye, seconded by Council Member Williams, that this
be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Driskill
Council Member Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Williams, Council Member Jackson
Aye: 4- and Mayor Pro Tem Merritt
G.1 22-347 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and
take appropriate action
May 25, 2022 Special Work Session Meeting
May 31, 2022 Special Called Meeting
June 7, 2022 Regular Meeting
Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-070 to name the former
`a2 R2022-070 Montgomery Elementary School site to Montgomery Park; and take
appropriate action
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G.3 R2022-075 Consider approving Resolution No.2022-075 authorizing a contract
with DFW Services, LLC. for the 2021-2022 Large Water Meter
Replacement Project at various locations; and take appropriate action
G.4 R2022-076 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-076 awarding the bid and
authorizing a unit price contract to Aushill Construction LLC for the
Water Main Replacement Group B project; and take appropriate action
G.5 ORD-3733 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3733 amending the Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 82 "Traffic and Vehicles", prohibiting the parking
and standing and operation of certain motor vehicles on certain public
streets; and take appropriate action
G.6 R2022-081 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-081 affirming the
appointment of a shared Board Member with the City of Plano to serve
on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART) Board of Directors;
and take appropriate action
G.7 R2022-082 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-082 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of one (1) Crew Truck in the total
amount of $59,315 from Caldwell Country through the Tarrant
Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate action
PUBLIC HEARING(S) —
A motion was made by Mayor Dye, seconded by Council Member Williams, that this
be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Driskill
Aye: 4 - Council Member Roman, Council Member Williams, Council Member Jackson and
Council Member Merritt
H.1 ORD-3749 Conduct a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 3749 authorizing
the issuance of the City of Farmers Branch, Tx combination tax and
revenue certificates of obligation, series 2022; levying a tax in
payment thereof; approving the official statement, a paying
agent/registrar agreement; and a bond purchase contract; and
enacting other provisions relating thereto; and take appropriate action
(This item will be rescheduled for Council consideration at the July 19, 2022 City
Council meeting)
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1.1 22-368 Receive an update from The Family Place
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Overview and update of the Family Place from Vice President Debra J. Mitchell-Ibe over the
following topics:
Flowchart of Services, Available Across All Programs, Special Initiatives, and The Family
Place Impact
City Council and Mayor Dye thanked the Family Place for what they do for Farmers Branch.
1.2 22-369 Receive an update from Woven Health Clinic
Lisa Rigby Executive Director of Woven Health Clinic gave a presentation over the following
topics:
Our Vision, Our Mission, Flow Chart of a Patient, Testimonial from a Patient, 2021/2022
Outcomes- Prevent Disease Now, Woven Health American Heart Association Recognition,
Re-Certified in 2021, 2021/2022 Highlights, Serving Farmers Branch Status of Health Care
in North Texas, and Thank You
Mayor Dye and City Council thanked Ms. Rigby and Woven Health for her presentation and
services provided to Farmers Branch.
1.3 R2022-078 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-078 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of one replacement grabber truck in
the amount of $240,037 from MHC Kenworth through the Sourcewell
Purchase Cooperative; and take appropriate action
1.4 R2022-079 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-79 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. to
perform the floor and wall renovations on the second floor at the
Recreation Center through the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing
contract in the total amount of$391,344 and take appropriate action
A motion was made by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member
Roman, that this Resolution be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Driskill
Aye: 4 Council Member Roman, Council Member Williams, Council Member Jackson and
Council Member Merritt
1.5 R2022-080 Consider approving Resolution No. 2022-80 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with Home Depot Pro Institutional
to perform lighting and hanging ceiling renovations on the second
floor at the Recreation Center through the US Communities
Government Purchasing Alliance contract in the total amount of
$286,815 and take appropriate action
Fleet& Facilities Director Kevin Muenchow presented the project timeline, background, and
cost to City Council and Mayor.
Council Member Omar Roman asked for a summary of work and future work needed, Mr.
Roman asked for a timeframe of work, summary of work done and future work once the
project is complete. Mr. Roman asked if there will be limited access to equipment and
rooms. Mr. Muenchow answered Mr. Roman questions.
Mayor Pro Tern David Merritt asked for a recap of what is left to complete in Phase 2, a
recap was provided by Mr. Muenchow.
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A motion was made by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member
Jackson, that this Resolution be accepted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Driskill
Aye: 4 - Council Member Roman, Council Member Williams, Council Member Jackson and
Council Member Merritt
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Dye adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM.
Signed by:
Mayor Robert Dye
Attested by: 01,4
Argie Ree PO` 'r,Acting City Secretary
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