2024-05-21 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
Action Meeting Minutes
Farmers Branch City Hall
13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch,TX 75234
FBRANCH City Council
Tuesday,May 21,2024 6:00 PM Council Chambers
The full video of this meeting is available on the City website at https:/ifarmersbranch.legistar.com"Calendar.aspx.
Council Present: Mayor Terry Lynne, Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson (arrived at 6:00 p.m), Deputy
Mayor Pro Tem Omar Roman, Councilmember Martin Baird, Councilmember David
Reid,Councilmember Roger Neal
City Staff Present: City Manager Ben Williamson, Deputy City Manager Jawaria Tareen, Director of
Administrative Services Stacy Henderson, City Attorney David Berman, Police Chief
Kevin McCoy, Fire Chief Daniel Latimer, Director of Economic Development Allison
Cook, Director of Finance Tammy Zimmerman, Director of Communications Jeff
Brady,and other City staff
CALL TO ORDER-STUDY SESSION(3 P.M.1
Mayor Lynne called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
There were no members of the public wishing to address the Council.
B.1 Discuss regular agenda items.
Mayor Lynne announced Item B.5 would be moved to the Regular Agenda.
B.2 Discuss topics for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget meetings and related timing.
Finance Director Tammy Zimmerman gave a presentation highlighting the upcoming budget season
timeline, the topics that would be covered over the budget season, fleet assets due for replacement, and
upcoming meetings.
B.3 Discuss the City's strategic compensation initiatives.
Deputy Director of Human Resources Jeffrey Ross presented the current benefit structure for City
employees,the plan for realigning market-based pay structures,how pay structures are calculated,and the
recommendations for compensation increase for Fiscal Year 2025.
The Council directed to bring this item back for further discussion.
B.4 Receive a report on the State of Texas Event Trust Fund Grant for the United Pickleball
Association.
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Economic Development Director Allison Cook gave a presentation explaining details on the grant staff is
proposing the City apply for on behalf of the United Pickleball Association.
The Council determined to discuss this further during the executive session.
B.7 Discuss the status of multi-family developments in Farmers Branch.
Deputy Director of Planning Marcos Narvaez presented on the number of single-family homes in the city,
the number of units in existing, under construction, and slated construction, the locations of high-density
areas,details regarding the PD-86 zoning area,and the future land use planned in the Comprehensive Plan.
The Council directed staff to conduct a study on unoccupied units and directed them to bring back the item
for further discussion.
Mayor Lynne recessed the Study Session at 4:40 p.m.
RECEPTION-FRONT LOBBY AREA-(5 P.M.)
A reception was held to honor incoming City Councilmembers David Reid and Roger Neal.
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
Reverend Roy Thomas led the Invocation,and Councilmember Baird led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIAL ITEMS
G.1 Conduct Oath of Office and receive welcome remarks from newly elected Councilmember
David Reid,District 3,and Councilmember Roger Neal,District 5.
Ceremonial Oaths of Office were conducted for incoming Councilmembers Roger Neal and David Reid.
G.2 Presentation of the Employee of the Month for April to James Tenorio, Code Enforcement
Officer.
Mayor Lynne presented James Tenorio with the Employee of the Month award.
G.3 Presentation of a five-year service award to Ashley Mufloz of the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Mayor Lynne presented Ashley Munoz with the five-year service award.
G.3 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing May 19 - May 25, 2024, National Public Works
Week.
Mayor Lynne presented the Public Works Department with a proclamation in honor of National Public
Works Week.
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ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Communications Director Jeff Brady presented items of community interest.
REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Lynne reported on items discussed during the Study Session.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Deborah Hull, 14425 Hague Drive, spoke on the renovation of the Branch Connection.
CONSENT AGENDA
K.1 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action.
May 7,2024,Regular City Council Meeting
K.2 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-087 accepting, approving, and authorizing a real
estate donation contract with Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District for the
property at 2580 and 2590 Valley View Lane,and take appropriate action.
K.3 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-077 authorizing an amendment to the construction
contract with Klutz Construction, LLC. for construction services relating to the Cooks Creek
Channel Improvement Project, increasing the original contract by $51,793; and take
appropriate action.
K.4 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-060 authorizing the execution of a Residential
Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at
3366 Pebble Beach Drive; and take appropriate action.
K.5 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3866 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 82,
Article II,Division 6 Parking, Section 82-95 No Parking Zones by amending Subsection(b),
stablishing a no-parking zone on the northbound lane of Valley View Lane and southbound
lane of Rawhide Parkway,and take appropriate action.
K.6 Consider approval of Ordinance No.3867 amending the FarmersBranch Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 26 "Businesses," Article IV "Apartment Complex Rental" by amending Section 26-
111 "definitions" to add a definition for"Code Enforcement Manager"and amending Section
26-117 "Inspections; Reinspections; Certificate of Occupancy" relating to the inspection of
apartment complexes; amending Appendix A "Fee Schedule" relating to fees established
pursuant to Chapter 26 "Businesses," Article IV "Apartment Complex Rental"; and take
appropriate action.
K.7 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-084 authorizing payment over $50,000 to SHARx
LLC; and take appropriate action.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman, to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Jackson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman, Councilmember Baird, Councilmember
Reid,Councilmember Neal
PUBLIC HEARING
L.1 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3859 to amend various
sections of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to development standards and
expirations for site plans; and take appropriate action.
Deputy Director of Planning Marcos Narvaez gave a presentation explaining the background of the proposed
amendments to the ordinance, the research conducted, and details regarding the changes recommended by
staff.
A motion was made by Mayor Lynne, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, to approve closing the
public hearing with no speakers wishing to address the Council. The motion passed with the following
vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman,Councilmember Baird,Councilmember
Reid,Councilmember Neal
The public hearing was closed at 6:47 p.m.
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman,seconded by Councilmember Neal,to approve
Ordinance No. 3859 to amend various sections of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance related to
development standards and expirations for site plans, as amended to include a clause allowing a 12-
month extension clause. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman,Councilmember Baird,Councilmember
Reid,Councilmember Neal
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
M.1 Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-072 authorizing the City Manager to award a
contract to J&L Construction, Inc. for the Water Main Replacement 2024 Group B Project in
the amount of$3,078,150; and take appropriate action.
Director of Public Works Ryan Sartor gave a presentation explaining the project's bid process, specifications,
and timeline for completion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Reid, to approve
Resolution No. 2024-072 authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to J&L Construction, Inc.
for the Water Main Replacement 2024 Group B Project in the amount of $3,078,150. The motion
passed with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Jackson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman,Councilmember Baird,Councilmember
Reid,Councilmember Neal
M.2 Elect a Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for the period of June 2024 through May
2025; and take appropriate action.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Jackson, seconded by Councilmember Reid, to appoint
Richard Jackson as Mayor Pro Tem and Roger Neal as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The motion failed
with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Jackson,Councilmember Reid
Nay: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman,Councilmember Neal,Councilmember Baird
A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Roman, seconded by Councilmember Baird, to
appoint Omar Roman as Mayor Pro Tern and Richard Jackson as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The
motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Roman,Councilmember Baird,Councilmember Neal
Nay: Mayor Pro Tem Jackson,Councilmember Reid
B.5 Receive an update on the Gateway to the Globe Event.
Recreation Superintendent Jessica Alvarado presented an update on the event, including the planning
background, the event's purpose and goals, and details regarding the performances, attendance, and vendors
present.
The Council thanked members of the staff and the Multicultural Task Force for their efforts at the event.
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STUDY SESSION
Mayor Lynne recessed the regular meeting and reconvened the Study Session at 7:04 p.m.
B.8 Discuss the request for fencing within the Coventry Subdivision in Mercer Crossing.
Deputy Director of Planning Marcos Narvaez gave a presentation explaining the proposed fencing area with a
plan for the area,the trail currentlyinplace,and potential nextgateredirectingnearbycitizens,the landscape
steps.
The Council directed more research to be conducted and to bring the item back for further discussion.
B.9 Discuss and provide direction to staff regarding City Council liaison appointments to external
organizations.
Director of Administrative Services Stacy Henderson gave a presentation outlining the current vacancies and
details regarding each external organization.
Councilmember Reid expressed interest in the North Texas Commission and Metrocrest Services
appointments.
Mayor Pro Tem Roman expressed interest in the Travel Review Committee.
Mayor Lynne expressed interest in the Trinity River Authority appointment.
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B.10 Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information
from outside organizations and other meetings attended.
The Council gave updates on outside organizations.
B.11 Discuss future agenda items.
Mayor Pro Tem Roman requested an item regarding certificates of occupancy.
Councilmember Baird requested an item regarding Council meeting times.
Mayor Lynne requested an item on changing the Arts & Culture Committee to the Arts & Multicultural
Committee and a policy change on Board and Commission members giving an explanation for voting "No"
on an item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
C.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.072 (Real Property Deliberations)to discuss the sale of real property located
at 13330 Veronica.
C.2 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.087 (Economic Development Negotiations) to discuss commercial/financial
information and the offer of incentives to a business prospect, the United Pickleball
Association, that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in the City and with whom the
City is conducting economic development negotiations relating to a grant from the Texas
Event Trust Fund and Hotel Occupancy taxes.
Mayor Lynne recessed the regular meeting and convened into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m.
Mayor Lynne reconvened the regular meeting at 9:15 p.m.
TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
C.1 The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government
Code Section 551.072(Real Property Deliberations)to discuss the sale of real property located
at 13330 Veronica.
A motion was made by Councilmember Baird, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Roman, that the City
Manager be authorized to negotiate and sign contracts and such other documents that are reasonable
and necessary for the Farmers Branch Local Government Corporation for the purpose of resale to
Patrick Garza, and/or assigns the property described as Lot 17 in Block 3 of Green Meadow Estates,
known as 13330 Veronica Lane, for the purchase and sale price of not less than $245,000, with the
resale of said property to be subject to a restriction agreement requiring construction of a single-
family residence with approximately 3,000 square feet of air-conditioned space with an assessed value
of the property upon the completion of construction inclusive of both land and improvements to be not
less than $750,000. The motion passed with the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Pro Tern Roman, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Jackson,Councilmember Baird,Councilmember
Reid,Councilmember Neal
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lynne adjourned the regular meeting at 9:16 p.m.
Ci tary S acy Henderson, TRMC
Mayor T rry Lynne
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