City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 4, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, April 4, 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 17-429 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 17-437 Receive First-Year Report regarding North Texas Emergency
Communications Center (NTECC).
A.3 17-432 Receive a report on Public Safety mid-year compensation study
and retirement.
A.4 17-433 Receive a report on Texas Legislative Updates.
A.5 17-435 Discuss City Council liaison appointments for the Audit Review
Committee.
A.6 17-430 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 17-431
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.
C. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR MEETING AT 6 P.M.
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
F. 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.
G. 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.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 17-423 Consider approving minutes of the Special Called City Council
meeting held on March 14, 2017 and Regular City Council meeting
held March 21, 2017; and take appropriate action.
H.2 R2017-054 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-054 suspending the April
21, 2017 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's
proposed rate change to allow the City an opportunity to review the
request; and take appropriate action.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1 TMP-2122 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for replat
approval of Qorvo Addition, Lots 1 and 2, Block A; and take
appropriate action.
I.2 TMP-2123 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request for replat
approval of Mercer Business Park East No.3, Lot 1C, Block A/6576
located within the city limits of both Dallas and Farmers Branch;
and take appropriate action.
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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J.1 17-436 Receive a presentation from resident Carol Dingman regarding the
Council Code of Ethics policy and training.
J.2 17-434 Receive a report from Greg Roemer, President, of Community
Waste Disposal regarding the first year’s residential garbage and
recycling contract.
J.3 R2017-048 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-048 authorizing a
Commercial Facade Revitalization Grant Agreement 2275 Valley
View Lane; and take appropriate action.
J.4 R2017-055 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-055 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 3333 Pebble Beach; 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.
K. 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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