City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 18, 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 18, 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 17-440 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2136 Discuss and review the City's financial status, revenues,
expenditures, projects, balances, financial trends, capital projects,
fixed assets, and other issues related to the 2016-17 Mid-Year
Budget, future City budgets, and long range planning activities.
A.3 17-447 Discussion on the regulation of color and appearance of the
exterior facades of residential and commercial property.
A.4 17-441 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 17-445 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
- Discuss Economic Development Incentive for Project WFC.
C. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR MEETING AT 6 P.M.
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEM(S)
E.1 17-438 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing April 23, 2017, through
April 29, 2017, as National Volunteer’s Week and recognizing
Historical Park Volunteers in the City of Farmers Branch.
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 17-442 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on April 4, 2017; and take appropriate action.
I.2 ORD-3435 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3435, amending the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 22 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article
IV Electrical Standards amending Section 22-122 relating to the
Local Amendments to Articles 230.71, 310.15 and 680.25 of the
2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code; and take appropriate
action.
I.3 ORD-3441 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3441, amending the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 22 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article
III Construction Standards amending Section 22-87 relating to the
Local Amendment to Section 3001 of the 2015 Edition of the
International Building Code; and take appropriate action.
I.4 R2017-059 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-059 authorizing the
execution of a Practice Operation Agreement with Community
Clinics, LLC; and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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J.1 ORD-3437 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3437 for a Specific Use Permit for vehicle related service uses
located at 11419 Ferrell Drive; and take appropriate action.
J.2 ORD-3438 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3438 to amend an existing Specific Use Permit for a 1.5 acre site
located at 13700 Stemmons Freeway; and take appropriate action.
J.3 ORD-3439 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 3439 to
amend an existing Specific Use Permit for an indoor commercial
amusement use located at 2435 Squire (Suite 600, 700, and 800);
and take appropriate action.
J.4 R2017-056 Conduct a public hearing and consider approval of the Resolution
2017-056 to approve a Detailed Site Plan for a multi-family
community, The Brickyard, Phase Two, on a 12.477-acre tract
located along Senlac Road; and take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 TMP-2147 Receive an update from Julie Hunt, P.E., Assistant Regional
Manager of Operations regarding Trinity River Authority meter
calibration and capital improvements
K.2 17-446 Receive an update on a permanent supportive housing project to
be located at 2920 Forest Lane, Dallas Texas.
K.3 ORD-3440 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3440 amending the City's 2016-17
Fiscal Year Operating Budget, amending the Capital Improvements
Program Budget, directing City expenditures be made in
accordance with the budget as amended; and take appropriate
action.
K.4 R2017-057 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017- 057 authorizing
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2726 Mount
View; and take appropriate action.
K.5 R2017-053 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-053 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a senior housing development (The Gatherings) on a
4.78-acre tract located at 1735 Wittington Place; 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.
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L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED
EXECUTIVE 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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