City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · March 21, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 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 17-408 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 17-421 Discussion regarding promotion of the Community Watch Program.
A.3 17-422 Receive an overview of the Neighborhood Partnership Program.
A.4 17-409 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 17-420
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property
located at 12400 Ford Road.
C. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 TMP-2126 Recognition of the Police Department for achieving Recognized
Status through the Texas Police Chiefs Association.
E.2 17-411 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action.
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
G. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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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.
H. 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.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
I.1 17-407 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on March 7, 2017; and take appropriate action.
I.2 R2017-047 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-047 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with L3
Mobile-Vision Inc. in an amount not to exceed $142,000 to
purchase in-car video, audio equipment for 19 police vehicles, and
associated back office equipment; and take appropriate action.
I.3 R2017-049 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-049 adopting a revised
Historical Park rental policy; and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3433 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3433 to amend Planned Development District No. 88 (PD-88) for a
2.422-acre site located at 13145 Hutton Drive; and take appropriate
action.
J.2 ORD-3434 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3434 to amend the Regulating Plan - Street Types of the Planned
Development District No. 86 (PD-86), also known as the Station
Area Code; and take appropriate action.
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K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 R2017-045 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-045 authorizing a contract
agreement with Dake Construction for the rehabilitation of the
Belt-Marsh Pump Station Improvements; and take appropriate
action.
K.2 R2017-046 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-046 authorizing a contract
to KIK Underground, LLC for the replacement of a portion of the
water and sanitary sewer lines along Shoredale Lane between
Hollandale Lane and Fyke Road, pursuant to the 2016 Dallas
County Community Development Block Grant Program; and take
appropriate action.
K.3 R2017-050 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-050 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a contract for custodial services with GCA
Cleaning Specialties, LP in an amount not to exceed $338,009
through a Buy Board purchase agreement; 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.
L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED
SESSION
M. 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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