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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Electronic Agenda Packet - Final City Council Tuesday, February 2, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers A. STUDY SESSION A.1 16-027 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items. A.2 16-041 Discuss Municipal Court fines for Code Violations. A.3 16-029 Receive a presentation regarding Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). A.4 16-010 Receive an update regarding FEMA Public Assistance Program (DR-4223-TX). A.5 16-028 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings. B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS C.1 16-036 Consider awarding First Baptist Church of Farmers Branch as the 2016 recipient of the Farmers Branch Witness to History Award; and take appropriate action. C.2 16-031 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take appropriate action. C.3 R2016-017 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-017 establishing a Citizen Bond Committee; and take appropriate action. C.4 16-037 Consider appointing members to the Citizen Bond Committee and take appropriate action. C.5 16-042 Consider appointing an Interim Chairperson to the Citizen Bond Committee; and take appropriate action. D. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS E. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/28/2016 City Council Electronic Agenda Packet - February 2, 2016 Final 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 16-030 Consider approving minutes of the Special Called City Council meeting held on January 14, 2016, the Regular City Council meeting held on January 19, 2016 and the City Council Retreat meeting held on January 21, 2016; and take appropriate action. G.2 R2016-008 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-008 releasing a monument sign easement and approving a final plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block A of Royal Hospitality Addition; and take appropriate action. G.3 ORD-3354 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3354 ordering a General Election to be held on May 7, 2016 for the purpose of electing two (2) members of the City Council for City Council District 1 and District 4; and take appropriate action. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS H.1 R2016-014 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2016-014 granting a Detailed Site Plan approval (with a Special Exception) for a new retail building located at 13150 Senlac Drive; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/28/2016 City Council Electronic Agenda Packet - February 2, 2016 Final I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 R2016-05 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-05 authorizing execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13430 Janwood Lane; and take appropriate action. I.2 16-034 Receive a presentation on a new Cumulative Voting System by Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. I.3 15-191 Receive a presentation from Jefferies, an investment banking firm, related to Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone financing and logistics. I.4 16-035 Receive a presentation on the findings associated with the Road Diet Traffic Study along Valley View Lane. I.5 R2016-013 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-013 awarding the bid for the reconstruction of Dennis Lane from Richland Avenue to Josey Lane to Jim Bowman Construction Company, LP; and take appropriate action. I.6 ORD-3355 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3355 calling for a Bond Election in the total amount of $12,400,000 for the purpose of Fire Station No. 2 relocation in the amount of $5,500,000, Justice Center improvements in the amount of $4,200,000, and Animal Adoption Center facility expansion in the amount of $2,700,000, to be held within the City on May 7, 2016, making provisions for the conduct of the election and other provisions relating thereto; and take appropriate action. I.7 16-040 Discuss install of a traffic light at Josey Lane and Cookscreek Place by Ashley Wysocki. 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. J. EXECUTIVE SESSION City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 1/28/2016 City Council Electronic Agenda Packet - February 2, 2016 Final J.1 16-039 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 north of 635, south of Valwood Lane/Brookhaven Club Drive, east of I-35, west of Marsh Lane. · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property known as a portion of the Robert J. West Survey, Abstract No. 1576, also known as 13605 Webb Chapel, Farmers Branch, Texas. K. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED SESSION L. 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 Thursday, January 28, 2016 by 6 p.m. _________________________ City Secretary City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 1/28/2016