City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 19, 2016
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, April 19, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 PM in the Study Session Room
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 16-110 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 16-097 Receive a legislative update from Texas Representative Matt Rinaldi.
A.3 16-118 Conduct a work session to discuss and review the following: the City's
financial status, revenues, expenditures, projects, balances, financial
trends, capital projects, fixed assets, and other issues related to the
2015-16 Mid-Year Budget, future City budgets, and long range planning
activities.
A.4 16-117 Receive a report on the City’s mosquito spraying protocol and public
education campaign for 2016.
A.5 16-119 Presentation of a proposed public service announcement regarding the
screening requirements for the new recycling containers.
A.6 16-111 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
C.1 16-104 Presentation of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce Rising Star
Award to Environmental Health Manager Katy Evans.
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
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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 16-109 Consider approving minutes of the March 29, 2016, Work Session
meeting and April 5, 2016, regular City Council meeting; and take
appropriate action.
G.2 R2016-042 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-042 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an agreement with GFC Contracting, through the
Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative agreement for paint services; and
take appropriate action.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
H.1 ORD-3361 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3361
amending Planned Development No. 88 (PD-88), on an approximate
25.27 acre tract from “Office-1” subdistrict into “Mid-Density Residential”
subdistrict, establishing a Conceptual Site Plan; and take appropriate
action.
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
I.1 16-120 Presentation of the newly produced 2016 Police Department recruiting
video.
I.2 R2016-045 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-045 in support of the
application of Rochester Gauges, Inc. to the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality for a Municipal Settings Designation for property
located at the southwest corner of Forest Lane and Denton Drive in
Dallas, Texas; and take appropriate action.
I.3 ORD-3365 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3365 amending the City’s 2015-16
Fiscal Year Operating Budget, amending the Capital Improvements
Program Budget, directing City expenditures be made in accordance
with the budget as amended; and take appropriate action.
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I.4 R2016-043 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-043 authorizing execution of a
Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the
owner of the property located at 3047 Topaz Lane; 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 16-114 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
Council may convene into closed executive session pursuant to Section
551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding:
- Personnel Matters - Valwood Improvement Authority Board Member
appointments
- Personnel Matters - Discussion of selection process and criteria for
appointment of a City Manager
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to:
- Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property
located at 2737 Farmers Branch Lane
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding:
- Discuss Economic Development Incentive for Project Echo
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
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I certify that the above notice of this meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall on
Friday, April 15, 2016 no later than 5 p.m.
_________________________
Amy Piukana, City Secretary
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