Future Agenda Topics
Future City Council Agenda Items
| Bennett-Burton | PFC and HFC | Presentation on Public Facility Corporation and housing finance corporations, structure, purpose and applications for implementation in Farmers Branch. | May | Economic Development | Provide further research on benefits to the City and the structure of the PFC. |
| Bennett-Burton | Harassment and discrimination awareness | Update from the City Attorney's office on the harassment and discrimination awareness presentation the Council received on October 8, 2025 | May 19 | City Attorney | Council received training on October 8, 2025 and during the Council orientation in November 2025. This is an additional request. |
| Neal | City Attorney Quarterly Updates | Quarterly update from legal regarding pending lawsuits and any other legal aspects needing to be addressed. | May 19 | City Attorney | |
| Villafranca | Metrocrest Chamber Update | Receive an update from Metrocrest Chamber. | June 2 | CMO | Will be addressed as part of the regular annual update by non-profits. |
| Villafranca | Unidos Program | Discuss the creation or partnership with the City of Carrollton regarding the Unidos Program. | June 2 | Police Dept | |
| Villafranca | Speed humps | Discuss the need for speed humps on Ridgeoak. | June16 | ||
| Bennett-Burton | Blockchain | Receive a presentation update regarding the implementation of blockchain and AI. | June 16 | Innovation & Technology | Presentation from IT |
| Bennett-Burton | Relocate Liberty Plaza | Present options to relocate Liberty Plaza to a more prominent location, such as Valley View or Historical Park. Present options on cost and potential designs. | June 16 | Parks | Bring back design concepts and costs for Rose Garden area. |
| Bennett-Burton | Update regarding trade areas using cell data vs. the Walmart method vs the Census. | Update regarding trade areas using cell data vs the Walmart method vs the Census | June 16 | Economic Development | Bring back with requested information. |
| Villafranca | Sister City program | Discuss: a. The Sister City Program and b. Liaisons for the Sister City Programs and its expansion. | July 2 | Economic Development | Reestablish relationship with current Sister Cities with modifications to orient the program toward economic benefit. |
| Neal | Charter Review Committee updates | Provide quarterly updates regarding the Charter Review Committee's progress and Council-requested topics of discussion. | April 7 July 7 October 20 | Administrative Services | |
| Lynne | Trash bins | Screening of trash bins visible from the street | August 4 | Community Services | Discussion held at 11/4/25 Council meeting. Bring back in six months for further discussion and review after driving the city. |
| Neal | Regulations regarding large vehicles, RVs, and campers | Discuss regulations related to large vehicles, RVs and campers | August 4 | Community Services | Bring back with creative ideas to assist those with commercial vehicles. |
| Neal | Garage Conversion Program | Updated ordinance extending the Garage Conversion Amnesty Program for 6 months | August 4 | Community Services | Bring back in 6 months with updated numbers. |
| Bennett-Burton | DART ILA | As we move forward with DART and the ILA, consider how we will use the funds to create a plan to work with DART and secure the DART station. | August | CMO | |
| Lynne | Financial disclosure for candidates | Staff to investigate the creation of a statement of financial condition that would be added to an open disclosure for all candidates running for Office in the City. | City Attorney/Administrative Services | ||
| Lynne | Columbarium Project | Research and present options for a City columbarium, including feasibility, potential locations, costs, and any regulatory considerations. | Administrative Services | Memo sent, awaiting direction | |
| Villafranca | Election Voting Sites | Requesting that staff coordinate with Dallas County Elections to evaluate replacing one existing polling location with a new site on the west side of the City including analysis of accessibility, voter data, and cost implications, and return to Council for recommendations. Analysis of locations in our city and determine what makes sense. | |||
| Villafranca | Venue 1842 | Explore ways to make Venue 1842 more reasonable and accessible for residents and others. | Parks Dept | ||
| Lynne | Water bill trash fee | Consider changing the wording on the water bill from 'trash fee' to closure fee for the landfill to be more accurate. | |||
| Lynne | Speeding on residential streets | Traffic analysis with respect to speeding on residential streets in the City | Police Department | ||
| Lynne | Communication with staff | Future discussion regarding communication with staff | Administration | ||
| Reid | Motorcycle Unit Statistics | Report on the impact the new motorcycle unit has had on the community. | |||
City Council Requested Agenda Items | |||||
| Lynne | Mass Timber | Presentation by HKS regarding mass timber and provide the same presentation to the Planning and Zoning Commission | Presentation from HKS | City Council | |
| Lynne | Constellation of Living Memorials | Determine if the vendor "Constellation of Living Memorials" can assist the city with cemeteries within our city limits | City Council | ||
| Lynne | Tours | Scheduling of City Council tours to tour the landfill, City Service Center, water pump facilities and public safety centers | |||
Planning & Zoning Case Tracker (Updated February 12, 2026)
| Case No. | Address / Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 24-SU-05 | 2360 Valwood Parkway | Specific Use Permit (SUP)request for gas station expansion |
| 24-ZA-01 | I-35 Corridor (Havenhurst & I-35) | Target Area #2 Rezoning |
| 24-ZA-02 | I-35 Corridor (I-35 & Valwood) | Target Area #4 Rezoning |
| 24-ZA-06 | Citywide | Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Use Table and Definitions |
| 24-SR-01 | Citywide | Subdivision Ordinance Update: Platting Guidelines |
| 25-PL-04 | 12200 Ford Road | Final Plat of the Metro Square Addition Phase II, 4th Installment |
| 25-PL-05 | 11800 Ford Road | Final Plat of Rodeway Inn - Metro Square Subdivision |
| 25-PL-06 | 1751 Valley View Lane | Final Plat of Valley View |
| 25-PL-08 | 2426 Fruitland Avenue | Final Plat- Santos Sisters Addition |
| 25-PL-09 | 2729 Rollingdale Lane | Final Plat - Rollingdale Office Addition |
| 25-PL-11 | 2271 Morgan Parkway | Final Plat for Morgan Business Park, Lot 2A, Block A |
| 25-PL-12 | 2655 Villa Creek Drive | Final Plat for Second Installment of Metro Square, Lot 1, Block 1 |
| 25-SP-05 | 2265 Villa Creek Drive | Detailed Site Plan to add carports. |
| 25-SP-07 | 13710 Hutton Drive | Detailed Site Plan to add fence |
| 25-SP-09 | 2655 Villa Creek Drive | Detailed Site Plan for office and warehouse development |
| 25-SP-10 | 4707 Alpha Road | Detailed Site Plan for Lenox Alpha multifamily development |
| 25-SP-13 | 13900 North Stemmons Freeway | Detailed Site Plan for office and warehouse development |
| 25-SU-05 | 14239 Inwood Road | Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for event center |
| 25-SU-09 | 2243 Valwood Parkway | Specific Use Permit (SUP) request for restaurant |
| 25-SU-10 | 13601 Midway Road | Specific Use Permit request for gas station (QuikTrip) |
| 26-ZA-01 | 13601 Midway Road | Zoning Amendment request to add subject property to Beer and Wines Sales Overlay District |
| 26-ZA-02 | Citywide | Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amendment: Garage Conversion Amnesty Permit |