Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available. Details Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/12/2024 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: Council Chambers Published agenda: Table of Contents Published minutes: Not available   Meeting video: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (37) 37 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Type Title Action Result Action Details Video 24-819 1 C.1 Report Discuss regular agenda items.     Not available Not available 24-800 1 C.2 Report Receive Year-in-Review updates from the City Boards and Commissions.     Not available Not available 24-754 1 C.3 Report Discuss reinstating the Multi-Cultural Event Task Force Committee.     Not available Not available 24-859 1 C.4 Report Receive an update from Human Resources regarding the City of Farmers Branch 4/10 work schedule.     Not available Not available 24-822 1 C.5 Report Review the City Council meeting dates calendar for 2025 and discuss any proposed amendments.     Not available Not available 24-851 1 C.6 Report Discuss amending the start time of City Council Study Session workshops to begin at 3:00 p.m. preceding regular City Council meetings.     Not available Not available 24-820 1 C.7 Report Receive an update from the Mayor and Council Members regarding board liaison information from outside organizations and other meetings attended.     Not available Not available 24-821 1 C.8 Report Discuss future agenda items.     Not available Not available 24-774 1 D.1 Report The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (Real Property), Section 551.073 (Proposed Donation), and Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, deliberate, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney, regarding a proposed redevelopment and possible land exchange relating to Farmers Branch Elementary and Cox Park.     Not available Not available 24-768 1 D.2 Report The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to discuss, deliberate, and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding joint jail/detention facilities.     Not available Not available 24-852 1 D.3 Report The City Council will convene into a closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss economic incentives for Project Fly.     Not available Not available 24-877 1 D.4 Report The City Council will convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, Personnel Deliberation, to review goals and objectives as presented by the City Manager for contract year 2025-2026.     Not available Not available 24-815 1 E.1 Report Reception honoring outgoing City Councilmember Martin Baird.     Not available Not available 24-818 1 H.1 Report Receive remarks from outgoing City Councilmember Martin Baird.     Not available Not available 24-825 1 K.1 Report Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action. · October 22, 2024, City Council Meeting     Not available Not available 24-850 1 K.2 Report Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Richard Jackson from the October 22, 2024 City Council Study Session and Regular meeting; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available 24-849 1 K.3 Report Consider excusing the absence of Councilmember David Reid from the October 22, 2024 Study Session portion of the meeting; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-221 1 K.4 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-221 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Enterprise Agreement for GIS Software licensing and maintenance with Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in the amount of $122,700; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-220 1 K.5 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-220 authorizing an agreement with Honeywell International, Inc. for the purchase of US Digital Designs G2 Fire Station Alerting Systems and implementation services, utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the amount of $157,116.40; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-193 1 K.6 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-193 authorizing the purchase of EMS Fire Department Medical Supplies for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Bound Tree Medical, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-194 1 K.7 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-194 authorizing the purchase of uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Fire Department from Galls, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-195 1 K.8 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-195 authorizing the purchase of firefighter bunker gear from Casco Industries, Inc. through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with BuyBoard in the amount of $78,483.09; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-196 1 K.9 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-196 authorizing the purchase of four LUCAS Chest Compression System devices from Stryker Medical in the amount of $80,621.52; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-197 1 K.10 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-197 authorizing the agreement with Life Scan for wellness and fitness exams for Farmers Branch Fire Department staff in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in the amount of $74,617.20; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-199 1 K.11 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-199 authorizing the submission of a grant application and agreement with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority under the Catalytic Converter Grant Program to support law enforcement agencies in preventing economic motor vehicle theft; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-215 1 K.12 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-215 authorizing the purchase of uniforms and related equipment for the Farmers Branch Police Department from Galls, LLC in excess of $50,000; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-207 1 K.13 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-207 endorsing the implementation of a continuing pretreatment program as required by 40 CFR 403 for the Central Regional Wastewater System; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available ORD-3895 1 K.14 Ordinance Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3895, amending Chapter 86 Utilities, Article III, Division 2, providing updated pretreatment requirements; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-187 1 K.15 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-187 authorizing a contract with Groves Electrical Service, Inc., for the Branch Connection emergency backup generator, in the amount of $167,120; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-224 1 K.16 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-224 awarding a bid to Longhorn Incorporated for the annual purchase of irrigation equipment and supplies for the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $133,660.96; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available ORD-3879 1 K.17 Ordinance Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3879, amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, and related Chapters 18, 26, 56, and 66 of the Code of Ordinances; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available ORD-3886 1 L.1 Ordinance Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3886 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Program Standards of Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter 42.041(b)(14); and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-182 1 M.1 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-182 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with QBE for Medical Stop-Loss Insurance for the plan year 2025 in an amount not to exceed $603,076.92; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-191 1 M.2 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-191 authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Stovall Commercial Contractors LLC for construction services at the Justice Center through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard in an amount not to exceed $582,135.84; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-190 1 M.3 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-190 authorizing the reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act Grant Funds; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-209 1 M.4 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-209 authorizing the purchase of two Type I 14’ Module 2024 Ram 5500 4x4 Diesel ambulances for the Fire Department from Frazer, Ltd. through the City’s cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments Cooperative in the amount of $825,432.18; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available R2024-216 1 M.5 Resolution Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-216 authorizing the City Manager to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Valley View Lane and Mercer Parkway Pedestrian Crossing in the amount of $290,180; and take appropriate action.     Not available Not available