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FARMERSBRANCH
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
City of Farmers Branch
Action Meeting Minutes
City Council
6:00 PM
Farmers Branch City Hall
13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
Council Chambers
Thefull video ofthis meeting is available on the Citywebsite at hups farmershranchlegistar.com Calendaraspx.
Council Present: Mayor Terry Lynne, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Jackson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Omar
Roman, Councilmember Martin Baird, Councilwoman Tina Bennett-Burton,
Councilmember David Merritt
City StaffPresent: City Manager Ben Williamson, Deputy City Manager Jawaria Tareen, Assistant to the
City Manager Jennifer Rainey, Director of Administrative Services/City Secretary Stacy
Henderson, City Attorney Pete Smith, Police Chief Kevin McCoy, Fire Chief Daniel
Latimer, Deputy Director of Public Works Shane Davis, Director of Economic
Development Allison Cook, Director of Finance Tammy Zimmennan, Director of
Communications JeffBrady, and other City staff
CALL TO ORDER -STUDY SESSION (4 P.M.)
Mayor Lynne called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
A.1 Discuss regular agenda items.
The Council had no items to discuss fromthe regular agenda.
A.2 Presentation regarding the Planning and Zoning Commission's work program for Fiscal
Year 2023-2024.
Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission Amber Raley gave a presentation explaining the program,
including; the program's focus areas, fiscal year 2022-2023 accomplishments, the outcome of the tour of the
Bishop Arts area and Design District area, progress on upcoming changes to the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance, details on the IH-35E Corridor Vision Study, and rezoning possibilities for the catalyst sites in
the city.
Councilman Baird arrived at 4:08 p.m.
The Council indicated there will be further discussion on individual items of interest for the Planning and
Zoning Commission during their joint meeting with the City Council.
A.3 Discuss and affirmthe costs associated with the projects forthe 2024 Bond Election.
Deputy City Manager Jawaria Tareen gave a presentation explaining the next steps in the bond process and
the need to affirm the bond amounts.
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The Council discussed the items going forward to be placed on the ballot and the dollar amounts foreach of
the items.
Mayor Pro Tern Jackson requested to move Item H.5 related to calling the bond election to the regular
agenda.
Mayor Lynne recessed the Study Session at 5:20 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session during this meeting.
CALL TO ORDER -REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
Mayor Lynne called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Jackson led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.l Presentation of Award to the Parish Episcopal Panther's Division I Title Football Team forthe
fifthconsecutive year.
Mayor Lynne presented the Parish Episcopal Panther's football team with a ceremonial coin and football for
winning their fifthconsecutive Division I Title.
ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Communications Director JeffBrady presented items ofcommunity interest.
REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Lynne advised Study Session items discussed were the Planning and Zoning Commission's work
program and the bond election, and announced Consent Agenda Item H.5 related to the bond election will be
moved to Regular Agenda Item J. I .
CITIZEN COMMENTS
William Glancy, 3808 Wooded Creek Drive, spoke on insurance rates and the City's response to uninsured
drivers.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Lynne announced Item H.5 would be moved to the Regular Agenda.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman asked for an update related to election concerns brought forth by citizens.
City Manager Ben Williamson gave an update on the steps the City has taken to address the concerns.
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Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action.
January 23, 2024 Regular Meeting
Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Richard Jackson from the Study Session
portion of the January 23, 2024, City Council meeting, and take appropriate action.
Consider adopting Ordinance 3844 calling the May 4, 2024 General Election forCity Council
Districts 3 and 5; authorizing the City Manager to execute an election services contract with
the Dallas CountyElections Department; and take appropriate action.
Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3845 calling a Special Election on proposed amendments to
the Home Rule Charter to be held on May 4, 2024, authorizing the City Manager to execute
an election services contract with the Dallas County Elections Department; and take
appropriateaction.
Consider adoptingOrdineneeNo. 3849 cellinge special bond election to be held on Mey 4,
2024, making pro.,,isioosferthe conduct of the election Hd 1111thoririingtheCity Meneger to
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eppropriete eetioo. (Moved to Regular Agenda Item JJ)
Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-018 awarding the purchase of traffic signal
equipment to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. in the amount of $72,528 through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy); and take appropriate action.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro TernJackson, seconded by Councilmember Merritt, to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended. The motion carried with the followingvote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Jackson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman, Councilmember Baird, Councilwoman
Burton, Councilmember Merritt
REGULARAGENDA ITEMS
J.l Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3849 calling a special bond election to be held on May 4,
2024, making provisions forthe conduct of the election and authorizing the City Manager to
execute an election services contract with the Dallas County Elections Department; and take
appropriate action.
The Council discussed reallocation of bond amounts and the items that should be placed on the ballot.
William Glancy, 3808 Wooded Creek Drive, spoke in favor offunding the Demo/Rebuild Program and
suggested dollars be budgeted each year for water infrastructure.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Jackson, seconded by Councilwoman Burton, that
Proposition A related to the Demo/Rebuild Program remain at $500,000, Proposition B related to
improvements to Squire Park be removed, Proposition C related to improvements to the Branch
Connection remain at $2 million, Proposition D related to improvements to trails and connectivity be
removed, that Proposition E related to water infrastructure improvements be changed to $5.5
million, and to approve Ordinance No. 3849 as amended. The motion passed with the followingvote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Jackson, Councilmember Merritt, Councilmember Baird, Councilwoman Burton
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Nay: Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman
L.TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
There was no Executive Session during this meeting.
N.ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
Deputy Mayor Pro TernRoman leftthe meeting at 7:45 p.m.
STUDY SESSION
Mayor Lynne reconvened the Study session at 7:45 p.m.
A.4 Provide an update on the Multicultural Task Force and event details.
Special Events Manager GeoffFairchild gave a presentation explaining the background of the Task Force,
details regarding the event the Task Force has organized, the types of performances that will be held at the
event, and the markets and foodbeing offered at the event.
The Council thanked the Task Force fortheir work on the event.
A.5. Receive an update regarding commercial solid waste collection.
Deputy Director of Public Works Shane Davis gave a presentation explaining the number of vendors for
commercial solid waste currently being used, the challenges the City facesregarding commercial waste, and
the options moving forward.
Mayor Lynne gave direction for Mayor Pro Tern Jackson to meet with Mr. Davis and gather more
information to bring back to the Council.
A.6 Discuss future agenda items.
Mayor Pro TernJackson requested a report be prepared regarding the Firehouse Theater Contract.
Mayor Lynne requested to remove an item related to sidewalks for new or remodeled homes, add an item
related to a columbarium project at Keenan Cemetery, add an item related to parking on the East side overlay
district, and an item related to creating a process forliaisons who serve on an outside organization to require
them to report monthly to Council.
The Council also discussed the upcoming Bond Town Halls and the organization of the events.
Mayor Lynne adjourned the Study Session at 8:40 p.m.
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