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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:00 PM in the Study Session Room A. STUDY SESSION A.1 15-172 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items. A.2 15-176 Discuss the renaming of Jeff Fuller Rose Garden and facilities. A.3 15-178 Discuss Possible Dates for a Special Meeting to Consider Appointments to the Citizen Bond Committee. Attachments: November 2016 Bond Election Process A.4 15-179 Discuss Fire Station Number 2 relocation. Attachments: Fire Station No 2 Relocation Council Update A.5 15-180 Discuss and receive a quarterly update regarding Code Enforcement. Attachments: Code Enforcement Update A.6 15-184 Discuss agenda items for January City Council retreat. Attachments: January 2015 CC Retreat Agenda A.7 15-185 Briefing regarding new State Laws Regulating Firearms in Public Buildings. Attachments: Open and Concealed Carry Memo A.8 15-173 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings. B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS C.1 15-175 Presentation of the 2015 Achievement of Excellence Gold Level Award to the City of Farmers Branch Fire Marshal’s Office. Attachments: Gold Level Award D. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 12/11/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final December 15, 2015 E. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST Pursuant to Section 551.0415 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council or City Administration may report information on the following items: 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences, 2) information about holiday schedules, 3) recognition of individuals, 4) reminders about upcoming City events, 5) information about community events, and 6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety. F. CITIZEN COMMENTS This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on any matter that is not posted on the agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council should complete a Citizen Comments Registration Card and submit it to the City Secretary or City Administration prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak. Anyone wishing to speak shall be courteous and cordial. No disparaging or inflammatory remarks directed at any member of the City Council or City staff will be allowed. The City Council is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by a speaker during Citizen Comments. However, the City Council may have the item placed on a future agenda for action; refer the item to the City Manager and/or City Administration for further study or action; briefly state existing City policy; or provide a brief statement of factual information in response to the inquiry. G. CONSENT AGENDA G.1 15-174 Consider approval of minutes of the Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission meeting held on November 9, 2015, and the regular City Council meeting held on November 17, 2015; and take appropriate action. Attachments: Draft CC Minutes 11-17-15 Draft CCM Joint PZ 11-9-15 G.2 15-182 Consider approval of an amended agreement for legal services with Nichols, Jackson, Dillard, Hager and Smith; and take appropriate action. Attachments: FB Amended Engagement Letter73959 G.3 15 PL-08 Consider approval of a final plat on Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, Block A, and Lot 1, Block B of Mira Lago Hospitality Addition; and take appropriate action. Attachments: Information Memorandum Location Map Final Plat Mira Lago Hospitality Addition Ordinance No. 3330 City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 12/11/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final December 15, 2015 G.4 15 PL-11 Consider approval of a final plat on Lot 1, Block A of Mar Thoma Church of Dallas, Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. Attachments: Information Memorandum Location Map Final Plat Mar Thoma Church Of Dallas, Farmers Branch, Lot 1, Block A Resolution No. 2014-088 G.5 ORD-3350 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3350 amending the City of Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Division 6, Section 82-95, amending No Parking Zones on portions of Simonton Road; and take appropriate action. Attachments: Location Map ORDINANCE NO 3350 The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or Regular Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any regular or study session agenda item. H. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS H.1 15-186 Consider cancelling or rescheduling the January 5, 2016 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action. Attachments: Resolution No. 2014-106 Changing Meeting Times I. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 12/11/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final December 15, 2015 I.1 15-177 Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property known as Lot 4, Block A, The Shops at Branch Crossing, an addition to the City of Farmers Branch, Texas. · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located north of Golfing Green, west of Webb Chapel, east of Marsh Lane, south of Valley View. Council shall convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to discuss contemplated or pending litigation and/or administrative proceedings regarding: · Application for Municipal Solid Waste Permit No. 1312B pending before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; City of Carrollton v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cause No. D-1-GN-14-004356, 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County; City of Carrollton v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cause No. D-1-GN-14-004460, 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County; and City of Lewisville v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-001892, 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County. J. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 12/11/2015 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final December 15, 2015 J.1 15-183 Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch a settlement agreement with the City of Carrollton related to any or all of the following lawsuits or administrative proceedings: Application for Municipal Solid Waste Permit No. 1312B pending before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; City of Carrollton v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cause No. D-1-GN-14-004356, 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County; City of Carrollton v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cause No. D-1-GN-14-004460, 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County, and to execute any related documents or instruments deemed necessary after consultation with the City Attorney. Authorization for the City Manager to negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City of Farmers Branch a settlement agreement with the City of Lewisville related to any or all of the following lawsuits or administrative proceedings: the Application for Municipal Solid Waste Permit No. 1312B pending before the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and City of Lewisville v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Cause No. D-1-GN-15-001892, 53rd Judicial District Court, Travis County; and to execute any related documents or instruments deemed necessary after consultation with the City Attorney. K. ADJOURNMENT Farmers Branch City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the main entrance facing William Dodson Parkway. Persons with disabilities planning to attend this meeting who are deaf, hearing impaired or who may need auxiliary aids such as sign interpreters or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary at (972) 919-2503 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. Certification I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on _________________________ City Secretary City of Farmers Branch Page 5 Printed on 12/11/2015