City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · December 13, 2016
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 16-256 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 16-314 Receive an update from Former State Representative Fred Hill
concerning Legislative Issues.
A.3 16-301 Receive an update on proposed amendments to the Mandatory
Crime Reduction Program for Apartment Complexes.
A.4 16-319 Receive a report from the Sustainability Committee prioritizing the
items they will review during the next year and possibly bring to
City Council for consideration.
A.5 16-257 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
C.1 16-318 Recognition of Parks and Recreation Department staff for the
award of Excellence in Maintenance on behalf of the Texas
Recreation and Park Society.
C.2 16-305 Receive an update from State Representative Matt Rinaldi
regarding the upcoming Legislative Session.
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 16-306 Consider approving minutes of the City Council meeting held on
November 15, 2016; and take appropriate action.
G.2 R2016-097 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-097 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Redflex
Traffic Systems for the continued provisioning of photographic red
light enforcement services; and take appropriate action.
G.3 R2016-121 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-121 abandoning a utility
easement located on property both within the City limits of Farmers
Branch and the City of Dallas; and take appropriate action.
G.4 ORD-3405 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3405 approving the 2015
International Building Code as amended; and take appropriate
action.
G.5 ORD-3406 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3406 adopting the 2015
International Residential Code as amended; and take appropriate
action.
G.6 ORD-3407 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3407 adopting the 2015
International Energy Conservation Code as amended; and take
appropriate action.
G.7 ORD-3408 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3408 approving the 2015
International Mechanical Code as amended; and take appropriate
action.
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G.8 ORD-3409 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3409 adopting the 2015
International Plumbing Code as amended; and take appropriate
action.
G.9 ORD-3410 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3410 adopting the 2015
International Fuel Gas Code as amended; and take appropriate
action.
G.10 ORD-3411 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3411 approving the 2014 National
Electric Code as amended; and take appropriate action.
G.11 ORD-3414 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3414 amending Chapter 38 titled
“Fire Prevention and Protection” of the Code of Ordinances by
adopting the provisions of the 2015 edition of the International Fire
Code with amendments and take appropriate action.
G.12 ORD-3413 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3413 approving the 2015 Texas
Food Establishment Rules as amended; and take appropriate
action.
G.13 R2016-104 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-104 authorizing
acceptance of a sidewalk and pedestrian access easement from
Dallas County Community College District related to the bicycle
and pedestrian trail system; and take appropriate action.
G.14 R2016-115 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-115 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a professional services agreement with
Weaver Consultants Group, LLC for Phase E of the landfill gas
collection system at Camelot Landfill for the design, permitting,
and construction quality assurance; and take appropriate action.
G.15 R2016-124 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-124 ratifying an
emergency purchase order with Rebcon Inc. for bridge and road
collapse repairs along Luna Road; and take appropriate action.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
H.1 16-300 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an appeal from designation
in the Mandatory Crime Reduction Program for London Square
Apartments located at 4030 Valley View Lane in Farmers Branch;
and take appropriate action.
H.2 ORD-3404 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Ordinance
No.3404 authorizing a Specific Use Permit for the sale of alcoholic
beverages in a qualified restaurant located at 1801 Royal Lane,
Suite 700; and take appropriate action.
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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I.1 R2016-105 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-105 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute the second amended and
restated agreement for library services with Library Systems &
Services; and take appropriate action.
I.2 R2016-116 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-116 for approval of a
Detailed Site Plan for a 35.7 acre tract located west of Mercer
Crossing Lake and south of Wittington Place; and take appropriate
action.
I.3 R2016-117 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-117 for approval of a
Detailed Site Plan for a 16.8 acre tract located east of Luna Road
and south of Wittington Place; and take appropriate action.
I.4 R2016-118 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-118 amending the Policy
Statement on Local Economic Development and Business
Incentives for the demolition rebuild program; and take appropriate
action.
I.5 R2016-111 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-111 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 14326 Castleton Drive; and
take appropriate action.
I.6 R2016-122 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-122 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 3535 Apple Valley; and take
appropriate action.
I.7 R2016-123 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-123 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 12711 Epps Field; and take
appropriate action.
I.8 R2016-128 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-128 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 14340 Olympic Drive; and
take appropriate action.
I.9 R2016-125 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-125 authorizing a
Commercial Facade Revitalization Grant Agreement for 4885 and
4887 Alpha Road; and take appropriate action.
I.10 R2016-129 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-129 authorizing the
purchase of a 105-foot ladder truck for the Fire Department through
the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Government Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement; and take appropriate action.
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I.11 R2016-119 Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-119 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for medical stop-loss
insurance coverage; and take appropriate action.
I.12 R2016-120 Consider approving Resolution 2016-120 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with Gallagher
Construction in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 to serve the
City of Farmers Branch as the Construction Manager for the
Justice Center Security Upgrade project; and take appropriate
action.
I.13 16-320 Presentation by former Mayor William Glancy regarding wall
screening at Marsh Lane and Wooded Creek.
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 16-311
Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
(a) Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real
property located at 13605 Webb Chapel Road.
(b) Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real
property located north of 635, east of I35, west of Webb
Chapel Road, south of Valwood Parkway.
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 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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