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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, April 5, 2016 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 16-089 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items. A.2 16-086 Receive an update regarding entry monument signage. A.3 16-107 Presentation of an Economic Development update. A.4 16-090 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings. B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS C.1 16-103 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 10, 2016, through April 16, 2016, as National Volunteer’s Week and recognizing Historical Park Volunteers in the City of Farmers Branch. C.2 16-093 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take appropriate action. D. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 3/31/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 5, 2016 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 16-091 Consider approving minutes of the March 15, 2016, City Council meeting and March 22, 2016, City Council Work Session meeting; and take appropriate action. G.2 R2016-033 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-033 authorizing the City Manager to approve a professional services agreement with PYRO Brand Development, LLC for marketing services; and take appropriate action. G.3 R2016-037 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-037 establishing a Sustainability Committee; and take appropriate action. G.4 R2016-039 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-039 establishing the dates and times for City Council regular meetings and study sessions; repealing Resolution No. 2014-106; and take appropriate action. G.5 ORD-3364 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3364 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 30 Article III, “Alarm Systems”, to provide for regulations governing alarm systems and amending appendix A “Fee Schedule” updating the fees related to alarm systems; and take appropriate action. H. PUBLIC HEARINGS H.1 ORD-3363 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3363 approving a Specific Use Permit for a commercial indoor amusement facility located at 4885 Alpha Rd, Suite 275; and take appropriate action. I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 3/31/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 5, 2016 I.1 R2016-035 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-035 authorizing execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3124 Brookhollow Drive; and take appropriate action. I.2 R2016-036 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-036 authorizing execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14511 Tanglewood Drive; and take appropriate action. 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 J.1 16-105 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: - Discuss contemplated civil litigation regarding the substandard multifamily property located at 2835 & 2875 Villa Creek, Farmers Branch, Texas. - Discuss contemplated and pending litigation and/or administrative proceedings relating to Ana Henriquez v. Farmers Branch, Texas, A municipality, Officer Ken D. Johnson, in his individual and official capacity Civil Action No. 3-16CVO868-M United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding Economic Development Incentive for the relocation of a large retailer. Project Basket 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 3/31/2016 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 5, 2016 I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on 3/31/16 by 5 pm. _________________________ City Secretary City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 3/31/2016