City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · June 21, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Wednesday, June 21, 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 17-493 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 17-510 Receive a report from City staff regarding the cost and potential
use of vendor-supplied, 35-gallon, recycling carts in select
neighborhoods.
A.3 17-505 Receive a presentation from Brookhaven College Art Department
on placement of Art in the Station area.
A.4 17-521 Receive an update on Multi-Family Development throughout the
City.
A.5 17-527 Receive a report regarding stagnant residential permits.
A.6 17-507 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. RECEPTION AT 5:30 P.M. (FRONT LOBBY)
B.1 17-522 Reception honoring Mayor Bob Phelps for his years of service on
the Farmers Branch City Council and welcome ceremony for
Mayor-Elect Robert Dye.
C. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 R2017-075 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-075 canvassing the
election returns of the June 10, 2017 Runoff Election for Mayor;
and take appropriate action to include swearing in of duly elected
City Council member.
E.2 17-526 Presentation recognizing former Mayor Bob Phelps for his years of
service on the Farmers Branch City Council.
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E.3 17-509 Farewell remarks from former Mayor Bob Phelps and welcome
remarks from newly elected Mayor Robert Dye.
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
G. 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.
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 17-523 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on June 6, 2017; and take appropriate action.
I.2 17-524 Consider accepting a donation from Farmers Branch resident,
Charlotte Ray, in the amount of $2,500 to be used for Fire Fighter
safety screenings and Police Officer safety equipment; and take
appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3449 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3449, amending the Standards of Care; and take appropriate
action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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K.1 R2017-074 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-074 authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Agreement of Cooperation for Community
Development Block Grant Program with Dallas County for a period
of three years; and take appropriate action.
K.2 17-482 Receive a mid-year update from Metrocrest Community Clinic.
K.3 17-525 Receive a mid-year update from the Farmers Branch Chamber of
Commerce.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
L.1 17-508
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 north of 635, south of Valwood Parkway,
east of I35, and west of Webb Chapel Road.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Economic Development incentives for a prospective
development at 12877 Josey Lane.
M. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED
EXECUTIVE SESSION
N. 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
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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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