City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · November 1, 2016
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, November 1, 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 16-279 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 16-291 Discussion regarding a City of Farmers Branch 50th Anniversary
Quilt presented to the City by Mary Immaculate School on
December 16, 1995.
A.3 16-293 Discussion regarding the charter review process.
A.4 16-263 Receive an update regarding the City of Farmers Branch
Demolition Rebuild Program.
A.5 16-280 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
C.1 16-292 Presentation of awards for the Fire Prevention Poster Contest
winners.
C.2 16-275 Presentation of Proclamation declaring November 1-7, 2016 as
Animal Adoption Center Appreciation week.
C.3 16-284 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring Wednesday, November
30, 2016 as the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Day in the City of
Farmers Branch.
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.
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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 16-278 Consider approving minutes of the City Council meeting held on
October 18, 2016; and take appropriate action.
G.2 R2016-098 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-098 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of five replacement patrol
vehicles for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed
$163,090, from Reliable Chevrolet through the Tarrant County
Purchasing Cooperative; and take appropriate action.
G.3 R2016-099 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-099 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of one (1) replacement asphalt
paver for the Public Works Street Division in an amount not to
exceed $102,207, from Romco Equipment Co. through Buy Board;
and take appropriate action.
G.4 R2016-100 Consider approving Resolution No. R2016-100 authorizing the
purchase of Patient Transport and Loading Systems from Stryker
Medical in the amount of $132,489.42; and take appropriate action.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
H.1 ORD-3397 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3397 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Program Standards of
Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter
42.041(b)(14); and take appropriate action.
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H.2 ORD-3398 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3398 granting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) allowing the
construction of a detached accessory structure (exceeding 120
square feet in size) located at 2917 Ermine Way; and take
appropriate action.
H.3 ORD-3400 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3400 designating a Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone
No. 3; and take appropriate action.
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
I.1 16-295 Receive a presentation of findings and recommendations of the
Citizen Bond Committee from Chairperson Michelle Holmes.
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 16-294 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Consultation with City Attorney regarding Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Report No.
119885 relating to TCEQ Permit Nos. 5383 and 5383A to
Town of Addison for use of water in Farmers Branch Creek,
pending TCEQ Complaint regarding Farmers Branch Creek.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code:
· Deliberate regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale,
or value of real properties located east of I-35, south of
Valwood, west of Marsh, and north of 635.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code:
· Deliberation regarding an economic development incentive
package for the Oakbrook Home Owner’s Association.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code:
· Deliberation regarding personnel (City Manager’s six month
evaluation)
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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 at least 72 hours prior to the
scheduled meeting time, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, on the bulletin board at
City Hall.
Posted by: _________________________
City Secretary
Date posted: _______________________
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