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Staff reported it had received one additional Valwood application after the agenda was posted and that the candidate passed the required background check. Councilmembers asked to postpone action on the Valwood appointment so both candidates could be reviewed and the council could consider the slate at the next regular meeting.

Mayor Terri Lynn opened the item and staff recommended approval of the slate with the exception of the Valwood seat. A motion to approve the appointments with the Valwood vacancy held for later consideration carried. Council instructed staff to process the remaining appointments so orientation and board activities can proceed on schedule.

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Ray Solarez, director of public works, presented the low bid from J and L Construction LLC and said the project replaces aging cast-iron mains with PVC in several clustered neighborhoods. Solarez said the PVC standard has a longer service life and the cluster-based approach helps minimize mobilization across the city.

Council members questioned the selection criteria. Councilwoman Burton asked for the priority ranking from prior plans and whether the project list follows previously established engineering priorities; she expressed concern that doing out-of-order projects risks additional costs if upstream or downstream work later requires rework. Councilman Reid and others said they wanted service‑history logs and installation dates for the streets included in the proposed contract to better understand why specific roads were selected. Solarez said existing materials and bids were prepared in-house from prior plans and that staff would follow up with a clearer justification.

Because the bids are recent, council asked whether delaying approval would risk cost increases; staff said bidders typically hold prices for a limited period and that staff would confirm whether the bidders would hold current prices while the council requests more information.

The council moved to table the award to allow staff to return with the requested service-history, installation dates, and prioritization rationale; the motion to table passed unanimously. Staff said it will provide the additional materials and return the item at the next regular meeting as feasible.

","The city delayed final approval of a $3.3 million water main replacement contract after councilmembers requested more information about how streets were selected and whether projects follow district‑level service history and installation dates; the motion to table passed unanimously.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6196878,"City awards $1.8 million Reach 4 erosion-control contract to Stoic Civil Construction",415,7061000,7476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856402-110bbb3f0c0dc35935ae51f94f018b49&start=7061&end=7476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856402-110bbb3f0c0dc35935ae51f94f018b49/thumbnail_7061000.jpg","/articles/6196878/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/City-awards-18-million-Reach-4-erosion-control-contract-to-Stoic-Civil-Construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196878-2d32b26e5c1181f9856287ffc22ba234/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213741&Signature=ctQpYogrb4e7OwbtDKV2sbdkNgdzCTfJOZQOn5utjX7aInALjeystZoUcteZsfK3DW6NLdTzax9HsbY3FxPaD1apwsK2E9X7nh72BhhYBs6r7QiJp8L0e01oVM8P8CurKFseh4Y3E9qs6-CMhNLD5fUz1qKxXKFk9O~nlR-IXlzOrkqURz6i78emXLOD-PsJC4uet~JvxN4scuBgZLaAxED3qqjfVU~EbOfa8Z69XglXCg-1NbmCkm-xxteq7r5vJkCvJw~Vyej6opdX3Jm0hh5-co-DJL0bAKqe35D1b2I4HxXqSN4LPLWhZyUC4yHBXVUo3OzB6PNfhCWDfTDWTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch City Council approved a $1,800,000 contract with Stoic Civil Construction Inc. on June 17 to construct erosion-control improvements along Reach 4 of Farmers Branch Creek.

Ray Solarez, director of public works, described the procurement and bidding process and said the city opened bids publicly after advertising and pre-bid meetings. The city received bids ranging from about $1.8 million up to $3.3 million; Stoic was the lowest qualified bidder and staff recommended awarding the contract after reference checks.

The project was one of a list of creek stabilization and flood‑control measures identified in a 2019 study. Solarez said the work addresses progressively worsening erosion and that Frieser Nichols (the original study firm) had identified the erosion concerns. The contract covers construction activity to stabilize streambanks and reduce erosion along the specified reach.

Councilwoman Bennett asked staff to clarify the February 2019 engagement date for Friese Nichols and to confirm how this Reach 4 item ranks among the firm's prioritized list of projects. Friese Nichols staff in the chamber said Reach 4 was ranked about 10th on the study list but was identified for erosion work because geomorphologists found active bank failures. Council members requested that staff generally follow the consultant priority order when feasible so downstream and upstream work do not create additional costs.

Staff described standard construction-bid procedures, including advertising, pre-bid meetings, sealed bid opening and verification of references for the apparent low bidder. Stoic's references checked out, Solarez said, and the city recommended awarding the project to Stoic.

A motion to approve the resolution authorizing the city manager to execute the Stoic contract was moved and passed as part of the consent agenda. The transcript records unanimous council approval of this consent-item award.

Work is expected to proceed under the city's standard construction contract terms; staff said additional related reaches are also being advanced through design and bidding.","Farmers Branch approved a $1.8 million contract with Stoic Civil Construction for erosion-control work along Reach 4 of Farmers Branch Creek after staff reviewed bids; council voted to award the project as a consent item.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6196884,"Council OKs zoning amendment for 28-acre warehouse development near LBJ Freeway",651,2555000,3206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856402-110bbb3f0c0dc35935ae51f94f018b49&start=2555&end=3206","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856402-110bbb3f0c0dc35935ae51f94f018b49/thumbnail_2555000.jpg","/articles/6196884/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Council-OKs-zoning-amendment-for-28-acre-warehouse-development-near-LBJ-Freeway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196884-c02a7510a827f0baa822a1d25149a4c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213741&Signature=OBmIpAfUK4QE10fIQOeXHabF3FlAa7KpvYVwpkeuEQri7VocXH4F0qpwuBA6Qz8vFxJJEsE7uyjKs6-W5Kdj9ifErDW0-ferhqR6FnTw1OVJoJTMS8nXsLllOnCy3QkUadrak2o8rEVWVR5sDK2-Y-U51Bw9i0VUVXbQ9UvjA9PKVaYhwfVi9uPfjZMx9cQi2KVvkPcf0GouOhAs7i4iqwncC5d49ihmYx31G3FfOR-SpUVgYu9iKlT6mTu01WLd9IICwa~VBCNp~enr7-m4tiQFdyvpmWH7fpOx1pmIWHJYn-1VwUxNVLow5EyXcHq~94bDkcc0rwbZoWq90G9ecw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch City Council on June 17 adopted Ordinance No. 39‑31 to amend the zoning for roughly 28 acres at 2645 LBJ Freeway to permit a light industrial/warehouse development, including a newly added fourth building on the Wyndham Garden Hotel site.

Sarah Bergman, deputy director of planning, told council the request modifies a prior approval by expanding the project to include an additional tract (Tract 4) and adding Building D on the Wyndham Garden parcel. \"Screening is still required between the warehouse development and Dallas Christian College,\" Bergman said, describing a 10‑foot masonry wall with landscaping in the plan. The applicant also proposed removing certain hour-of-operation restrictions for the southern buildings given their proximity to the freeway and reorienting Building C so loading faces an internal truck court.

Michael Clark of Winkelman and Associates, representing the applicant, told council the developer is proceeding under contracts contingent on approval; he said such rezoning applications often precede purchase while the buyer completes due diligence. He identified a joint venture involving Robert Dye and an Alliance group as the developer team.

Council members asked staff whether the rezoning carries costs or incentives to the city; Bergman said no incentives were anticipated. Council also asked about the demolition and timing of the Wyndham Garden Hotel site, and staff said Tract 4 is part of the project's first phase and demolition would occur \"as soon as possible\" after plan approval.

During the public hearing there were no speakers in opposition. The Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously recommended approval on June 9. A motion to close the public hearing and approve Ordinance No. 39‑31 received a second and the council voted to adopt the ordinance; the transcript records the motion passed but does not provide a roll-call tally.

The ordinance amends the Plan Development District No. 74 standards to allow three previously approved buildings plus the new Building D on Tract 4, modifies some parking standards to align with the comprehensive zoning ordinance for Buildings C and D, retains the masonry wall and landscaping screening adjacent to Dallas Christian College, and keeps a specified special‑use permit requirement for light fabrication in the northern buildings.

Staff indicated the project will move forward in two phases, with Buildings A, C and D in phase one and Building B in a second phase expected about 12 to 18 months later. The council did not identify any city incentives or funding to support the development as presented.

","The Farmers Branch City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 39‑31 to amend a Planned Development District to allow a four‑building warehouse project on about 28 acres at 2645 LBJ Freeway; the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6196889,"Farmers Branch council approves social media calendar after heated debate over Pride and heritage months",3904,3179000,7083000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3856402-110bbb3f0c0dc35935ae51f94f018b49&start=3179&end=7083","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3856402-110bbb3f0c0dc35935ae51f94f018b49/thumbnail_3179000.jpg","/articles/6196889/Farmers-Branch/Dallas-County/Texas/Farmers-Branch-council-approves-social-media-calendar-after-heated-debate-over-Pride-and-heritage-months","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6196889-f4289ddf82fb4659f0ea8d7e31a3716a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213741&Signature=luj-wnokedTzb0CP-w-QaRRnClytuWOyxJo2282W8W8QXZZZnnTDBUW22RhWxjU4aPFaEuDkYtKBkrMr9loC7o3DkE7p~RiTJnD~hE9W5VBO21F6ZOOjtC1sWzl9ChBaj5ybZEGb-h4pxgkvGxwk7l3wdMPigZuEuh~JptN0xqmdk2B7x09tnUMR4T~~jEX-0c198TOGmyOEKa4TAPabMsvt3hn4WdxxtuvttGNpYmagJT6QTNCds7OmOvKFslfD6tm16nPRqlbUzGwZxwhJeLOWaBf-u1cf2ts6c956PBL3DOv9IpTfawX3gBUEAgo89jy6FKpgr2dlByFzKcgJgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmers Branch City Council voted June 17 to approve a social-media calendar of city acknowledgments that includes cultural heritage recognitions and service observances, a move that drew lengthy public comment and several council members' statements before the vote.

Council members approved the calendar as presented with the addition of Jewish American Heritage Month. \"Recognizing is not supporting or promoting,\" Councilman Reid said during debate, urging that the calendar is intended to provide exposure and information rather than policy endorsements.

The calendar item, described by staff as social-media acknowledgments only, prompted dozens of public speakers. Supporters said recognition signals inclusion and can affect residents' sense of safety and belonging. Tressa Edelman, a nurse practitioner who identified herself as working with underserved populations, said: \"When even 1 adult affirms a transgender or queer young person, their risk of suicide drops from nearly 40 percent to under 5 percent.\" Several other speakers, including Katie Brown and Gail Manning, asked the council to approve the calendar as a gesture of welcome and inclusion.

Opponents said the city should avoid singling out particular groups and that the calendar would be divisive. Multiple speakers asked that the city limit the calendar to official federal, state or city holidays and events. \"If this were a baseball game that would be a blowout,\" John (Sean) Campbell said of the prior study-session public comment balance, arguing the council should not proceed.

Council members debated both the propriety of listing cultural observances on city social media and the distinction between a city proclamation and a social-media post. Councilwoman Bennett said she does not favor proclamations but would not tell state representatives requesting time at the meeting \"no\"; she stressed the calendar is meant as social media acknowledgment. Councilman Roman said, \"We are all Farmers Branch,\" and framed the measure as recognition for residents who live in and pay taxes to the city.

After discussion and public testimony, Councilman Reid moved to approve the calendar with the addition of Jewish American Heritage Month; the motion was seconded and carried. The council noted the calendar is editable and not intended as an exhaustive list of identities or observances. Staff said the items are limited to social-media posts and do not create policy, funding or ceremonial proclamations.

The council majority said the calendar is a low-cost way to signal inclusion and inform residents of cultural and city-service observances; opponents said the same approach risks excluding groups not listed and would prefer the city highlight city services and regular municipal events instead.

Council members said staff will continue to maintain and update the calendar and can add or remove items at future meetings.

","After hours of public comment both for and against, the Farmers Branch City Council approved a social-media-only calendar of events that includes cultural and service recognitions and adds Jewish American Heritage Month at council direction; Pride Month and Muslim American Heritage Month also appear on the calendar.","actionData","errors"]

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