City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · July 11, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, July 11, 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 17-531 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2257 Receive a report on Sister City activities.
A.3 TMP-2258 Discuss external organizational fundraising and oversight.
A.4 TMP-2238 Receive an update on the Bond Education Campaign.
A.5 TMP-2256 Receive a Legislative Update.
A.6 TMP-2255 Discuss Board and Commission list of applicants.
A.7 17-520 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to Community Boards.
A.8 TMP-2260
Presentation and discussion on current City requirements for the
installation of Solar Panels.
A.9 17-532 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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B.1 17-535
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Consultation with City Attorney regarding Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Report No.
119885 relating to TCEQ Permit Nos. 5383 and 5383A to
Town of Addison for use of water in Farmers Branch Creek,
pending TCEQ Complaint regarding Farmers Branch Creek.
· Consultation with City Attorney regarding application for
Amended Permit to Expand Camelot LF (Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality MSW Permit Application No.
1312B)
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 known as property located north of 635, south of
Valley View, east of Denton Drive, and west of Webb Chapel.
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 Project Team(s).
C. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 TMP-2227 Presentation of the Farmers Branch Fire Department’s 2017 Fire
and Life Safety Excellence Award.
E.2 TMP-2248 The Farmers Branch Fire Department would like to present Awards
of Exemplary Action to 4 lifeguards for help saving the life of a 7
year old male drowning victim.
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.
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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 17-533 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on June 21, 2017 and the Special Called Retreat Workshop
held on June 23, 2017; and take appropriate action.
I.2 TMP-2240 Consider accepting a grant donation for $1,500 from Factory
Mutual Insurance Company (FM Global) to the Farmers Branch Fire
Department; and take appropriate action.
I.3 R2017-084 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-084 amending the number
of members on the Municipal Drainage System Advisory
Committee; and take appropriate action.
I.4 ORD-3453 Consider approving Ordinance No. 3453 amending the number of
members on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee; and take
appropriate action.
I.5 R2017-078 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-078 authorizing the
transfer of a SolarTech Dynamic Message Board/Trailer to the City
through a Homeland Security Program Property Transfer from the
City of Richardson; and take appropriate action.
I.6 TMP-2249 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-052 authorizing an
Agreement for Developer Assumption of Texas Department of
Transportation Advance Funding Agreement Project with CADG
Mercer Crossing Holding, LLC regarding for U-turns lanes on IH635
service road east of Luna Road; and take appropriate action.
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I.7 TMP-2250 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-038 approving a Local
Transportation Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas
Department of Transportation for the construction of one lane
U-turns under IH635 east of Luna Road; and take appropriate
action.
I.8 R2017-083 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-083 authorizing approval
of the First Amendment to the Dallas County Capital Improvement
Project Funding Agreement with Dallas County relative to the
Westside Trail Project; and take appropriate action.
I.9 R2017-077 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-077 abandoning a street
easement known as Knightsbridge Road north of IH 635, south of
Farmers Branch Creek and just west of the railroad; and take
appropriate action.
I.10 R2017-079 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-079 authorizing the City
Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Buy Board
agreement with Groves Electrical Service for the purchase and
installation of two generators at the Aquatics Center; and take
appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3447 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3447 for a Specific Use Permit for a hotel located at 1520 Mira Lago
Blvd.; and take appropriate action.
J.2 ORD-3448 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3448 for a Specific Use Permit for the construction of a detached
accessory structure (exceeding 120 square feet) located at 14430
Tanglewood Drive; and take appropriate action.
J.3 ORD-3450 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the Ordinance No.
3450 for a Specific Use Permit for vehicle sales and vehicle repair
located at 13830 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 100; and take
appropriate action.
J.4 ORD-3451 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3451 for a Specific Use Permit for a research laboratory located at
1501 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100; and take appropriate action.
J.5 ORD-3452 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting the Ordinance No.
3452 for a Specific Use Permit for off-premise wine sales located at
13612 Midway Road, Suite 331-1, and take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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K.1 17-534 Consider annual Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action.
K.2 R2017-076 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-076 authorizing a unit
price contract with Reynolds Asphalt and Construction Company
for the Recycling and Resurfacing of Asphalt Streets Project
through a Cooperative Purchasing Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Grand Prairie; and take appropriate action.
K.3 R2017-080 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-080 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a townhome development at 13145 Hutton Drive; and take
appropriate action.
K.4 R2017-081 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-081 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a 30.44 acre tract located west of Luna Road and north of
Wittington Place; and take appropriate action.
K.5 R2017-082 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-082 denying Oncor
Electric Delivery Company’s application to change rates within the
City of Farmers Branch; 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
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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