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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda - Final City Council Tuesday, May 16, 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 17-465 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items. A.2 17-477 Receive a first quarter 2017 Economic Development Update. A.3 17-466 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 17-479 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Economic Development Incentive for Project Sun. C. RECEPTION (5 P.M.) C.1 17-468 Reception honoring Mayor Pro Tem Harold Froehlich for his years of service on the Farmers Branch City Council, and for newly elected City Council Member Elect Bronson Blackson for District 2. D. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (6 P.M.) E. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE F. CEREMONIAL ITEMS F.1 R2017-071 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-071 canvassing the election returns of the May 6, 2017 Election for Mayor at large and City Council District 2, including swearing in of duly elected City Council member; and take appropriate action. F.2 17-470 Presentation honoring Mayor Pro Tem Harold Froehlich for his years of service on the Farmers Branch City Council. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 5/11/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final May 16, 2017 F.3 17-472 Presentation of a proclamation recognizing Farmers Branch Resident, Mrs. Sandy McCravy as the 2016 winner of the Mrs. Texas Senior pageant. F.4 17-471 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness month in Farmers Branch. F.5 17-478 Presentation on National Law Enforcement Memorial Week 2017 in honor of police officers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety of our nation and its people. G. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS H. 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. I. 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. J. CONSENT AGENDA J.1 17-467 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on May 2, 2017; and take appropriate action. J.2 ORD-3445 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3445 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 5/11/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final May 16, 2017 K. PUBLIC HEARINGS K.1 ORD-3443 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3443 for a Specific Use Permit for the construction of a detached accessory structure (exceeding 120 square feet in size) located at 3116 Spur Trail; and take appropriate action. K.2 ORD-3442 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3442 for a comprehensive amendment to the Planned Development District No. 80 (PD-80) and an associated Conceptual Site Plan for a 13.994-acre site located at 5000 Alpha Road and 4951 Simonton Road; and take appropriate action. K.3 ORD-3444 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3444 to amend a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the placement of cellular communication antennas on the existing municipal water tower located at 3723 Valley View Lane, and take appropriate action. K.4 R2017-066 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2017-066 for a Detailed Site Plan for a mixed-use development on a 3.73-acres site located along Bee Street, south of Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action. L. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS L.1 17-473 Receive a mid-year update from The Firehouse Theatre. L.2 R2017-031 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-031 for a Detailed Site Plan for a 16.373-acre tract located west of Luna Road and north of Mercer Parkway (also known as Verwood); and take appropriate action. L.3 R2017-062 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-062 authorizing a contract agreement with Pavecon Public Works, LP to be funded by the Street Improvement Bond fund, for Bee Street Reconstruction and Utility Improvements; 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. M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED SESSION N. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 5/11/2017 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final May 16, 2017 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: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 5/11/2017