City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · February 7, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, February 7, 2017 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 17-329 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 17-369 Receive a presentation of the Police Traffic Stop Data Analysis
Report for calendar year 2016, as required by the Texas Code of
Criminal Procedures, Section 2.132
A.3 17-372 Consider and discuss potential Bond Projects including
prioritization of the Citizen Bond Committee’s findings and
recommendations for Quality of Life Bond Proposals.
A.4 17-330 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
C.1 17-371 Consider accepting a donation for the Fire Department from the
Metrocrest Hospital Authority in the amount of $102,375.78 for the
purchase of one Lifepak 15 Monitor/Defibrillator and four Lucas
Chest Compression Devices; 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
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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 17-331 Consider approving minutes of the Regular City Council meeting
held on January 24, 2017; and take appropriate action.
G.2 17-365 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ana
Reyes from the January 24, 2017 City Council meeting; and take
appropriate action.
G.3 ORD-3417 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3417 ordering a general election
to be held on May 6, 2017 for the purpose of electing two (2)
members of the City Council for Mayor and City Council District 2;
and take appropriate action.
G.4 ORD-3426 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3426 amending Chapter 34,
Article VIII for Swimming Pools; and take appropriate action.
H. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
H.1 ORD-3421 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3421 amending the use and development regulations for Lots 1 and
2, Block A, Royal Hospitality Addition, generally located in the
12100 Block of Luna Road, including amendments to the
development and use regulations in the Specific Use Permit (SUP)
for Hotel Use granted for Lot 2, Block A; and take appropriate
action.
I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
I.1 17-370 Receive an update regarding the I35 Express Project.
I.2 R2017-024 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-024 appointing the Board
of Directors for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Board;
and take appropriate action.
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I.3 R2017-020 Consider approving Resolution 2017-020 approving a Detailed Site
Plan for a 31.1 acre tract located west of Mercer Parkway and south
of Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action.
I.4 R2017-017 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-017 in support of the on
street bicycle network by authorizing the City to submit an
application with the North Central Texas Council of Governments
for funding in the 2017 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
Program and take appropriate action.
I.5 R2017-009 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-009 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 13767 Littlecrest; and take
appropriate action.
I.6 ORD-3428 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3428 calling a Bond Election for
May 6, 2017; 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 17-375
Council may 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 west of Webb Chapel, north of 635, east of I-
35, south of Valwood, Farmers Branch, Texas.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
(b) Economic Development Incentives for development of
projects proposed to be located in City of Farmers Branch
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3.
(c) Discuss commercial or financial information the city has
received from a business prospect, and to deliberate the
offer of a financial or other incentive to BSN.
K. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION
NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED SESSION
L. ADJOURNMENT
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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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