Farmers Branch
Upcoming
City Council
The Farmers Branch City Council will review the FY 2026-27 budget update, discuss relocating Liberty Plaza, and consider a groundwater prohibition ordinance at Valley View Lane. Officials will also vote on a major water infrastructure contract, approve facility upgrades for The Firehouse Theatre, and adopt new rules for special events. A closed session will address economic development incentives for a specific city project.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 4006 prohibiting groundwater use at 1349-1399 Valley View Lane for TCEQ certification
- Contract with Dallas Underground, LLC for Webb Chapel Road Water and Wastewater Improvements Phase 2 ($2,695,813)
- Resolution funding facility upgrades for The Firehouse Theatre at 2535 Valley View Lane
- Ordinance No. 4001 adding a Special Events chapter to the city's Amusements and Entertainments code
- Application for Dallas County Community Development Block Grant to replace water lines on Shoredale Lane loop
Sustainability Committee
The committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive staff reports on current sustainability efforts. Subcommittees focused on water conservation and the built and natural environment will provide progress updates.
- Approval of June 10, 2026 meeting minutes
- Staff updates on sustainability initiatives
- Built and Natural Environment subcommittee update
- Water Conservation subcommittee update
Last 30 days
Senior Advisory Board
The board will review recent activities and receive progress reports from several subcommittees. Members will also discuss future meeting agendas and review the updated city calendar.
- Review of June 4, 2026 minutes
- Memorial subcommittee update
- Social Program Series subcommittee update
- Veterans Day subcommittee update
- Renovation subcommittee update
City Council
This work session focuses on reviewing procedures for city board and commission subcommittees. Council members will also discuss and finalize appointments and reappointments for the 2026-27 term. No binding votes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Review procedures for board and commission subcommittees
- Discuss 2026-27 board and commission appointments and reappointments
- Public comment period with 3-minute time limit
Historical Preservation & Restoration Board
The Board will review updates for the Historical Park and Venue 1842 operations. Members will also discuss upcoming work plans for 2027 and potential subcommittee definitions.
- Historical Park and Venue 1842 operations update
- Updates to the Docent and Stewards Manual
- Definition of a Sub-Committee process
- 2027 Historical Preservation and Restoration Board Plans of Work
- Log Culture Area update
City Council
The Council will officially canvass the June 13, 2026, mayoral runoff election results. They will also conduct a governance orientation for council members and enter executive session to discuss ethics complaints against two district councilmembers.
- Resolution No. 2026-089: Canvassing and declaring the June 13, 2026, mayoral runoff election results
- City Council Orientation for newly elected and existing members
- Executive session regarding a Code of Ethics violation complaint against the District 1 Councilmember
- Executive session regarding a Code of Ethics violation complaint against the District 2 Councilmember
Planning and Zoning Commission
The commission will hold a public hearing and consider amending Planned Development District No. 18 to allow multifamily and single-family homes on 6.1 acres at 12150 Medical Parkway. They will also vote on a detailed site plan for a multifamily development on 5 acres at 4707 Alpha Road. The meeting includes a study session to discuss agenda items and citizen comments on non-agenda matters.
- Public hearing on PD-18 amendment: 6.1 acres at 12150 Medical Parkway to allow multifamily and single-family dwelling units
- Detailed site plan for multifamily development on 5 acres at 4707 Alpha Road within PD-107
- Approval of May 11, 2026 meeting minutes
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks & Recreation Board will approve the previous meeting's minutes and review second-quarter performance reports for the Aquatics Recreation Center and Events divisions. Members will discuss the 2027 special events calendar and receive project updates for the Farmers Branch Elementary School site. This meeting is primarily informational and routine.
- Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of Q2 performance reports for the Aquatics Recreation Center and Events divisions
- Discussion of the 2027 Special Events Calendar
- Update on the Farmers Branch Elementary School site plan
Arts & Culture Committee
The Arts & Culture Committee will meet to approve standard procedures for the Electrical Box Wrap Program and recognize Westside Art Trail artists. Members will also review subcommittee work plans, elect committee officers, and discuss strategies for onboarding new members. The agenda focuses on internal committee operations and ongoing arts programming updates rather than major policy or budget changes.
- TMP-5492: Recognition for Westside Art Trail artists
- TMP-5493: Approval of Electrical Box Wrap Program standard operating procedures
- TMP-5494: Review of 2025 subcommittees' plans of work
- TMP-5495: Discussion of committee officer positions
- Subcommittee updates: Artist Outreach, Public Spaces, and Festivals
Charter Review Committee
The Charter Review Committee will discuss and consider final recommendations for proposed charter amendments. They will also review and determine if amendments are needed to Article V (Bonds, Warrants) and Article VI (Assessment and Collection of Taxes).
- Consider proposed Charter amendments for final recommendation (C.3)
- Review and determine amendments needed to Article V - Bonds, Warrants (C.4)
- Review and determine amendments needed to Article VI - Assessment and Collection of Taxes (C.4)
- Discuss items requested by City Attorney (C.2)
City Council
The City Council will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Update, proposed updates to Manske Library Policies, and a revised policy on repetitive Public Information Act requests. They will also consider approving payment of $135,050 to Dallas County for the runoff election and receive an update from The Firehouse Theatre.
- FY 2026-27 Budget Update presentation and discussion
- Proposed updates to Manske Library Policies
- Revised policy on repetitive Public Information Act requests
- Resolution to pay $135,050 to Dallas County for runoff election
- Annual update from The Firehouse Theatre
City Council
The City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss legal advice regarding councilmember interactions in closed executive session. After the closed session, the council may take any necessary action.
- Executive session to discuss legal advice on councilmember interactions (closed to public)
Manske Library Board
The Manske Library Board will approve minutes from May and receive several reports and updates, including on library policies, the Friends of the Library re-establishment subcommittee, patron feedback, and the director's report. No major decisions or actions are expected.
- Approve minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
- Receive update on Library Policies
- Receive update from Friends of the Library Re-Establishment Subcommittee
- Receive Patron Feedback for May
- Receive Library Director's Report
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee will elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary for the upcoming year and receive a presentation from the Built and Natural Environment Subcommittee about an educational series. The meeting also includes updates on sustainability initiatives and subcommittee activities, but no major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Election of officers for July 2026–June 2027
- Presentation from Built and Natural Environment Subcommittee on educational series
- Approval of minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting
- Staff updates on sustainability initiatives
- Recognition for outgoing committee members