City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · August 1, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, August 1, 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 17-540 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2264 Receive an overview of the City’s marketing plan and a
presentation from the Pyro Agency on the progress and future
plans for the Discover Farmers Branch campaign.
A.3 TMP-2284 Discuss the City Manager's balanced budget and organizational
funding requests related to the adoption of the Farmers Branch
2017-18 fiscal year budget.
A.4 TMP-2274 Discuss and review Library Board applicants for Board and
Commissions.
A.5 TMP-2280 Discuss a Resolution promoting English &.
A.6 TMP-2288 Receive an update on the proposed Bond Education timeline.
A.7 TMP-2285 Receive an update on City Building Permit Fees.
A.8 TMP-2283 Continued discussion on future Multi-Family Development and
possible new requirements.
A.9 17-541 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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B.1 17-544 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).
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)
C. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 TMP-2267 Presentation of a service award to Rotha Crump for fifteen (15)
years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch.
E.2 TMP-2266 Presentation of a service award to Melanie Luce for ten years (10)
of service in the Parks and Recreation Department.
E.3 TMP-2269 Presentation of a service award to Will Tosch for ten years (10) of
service in the Parks and Recreation Department.
E.4 TMP-2270 Presentation of a service award to Juvenal Padron for five years (5)
of service in the Parks and Recreation Department.
E.5 TMP-2272 Presentation of a service award to JD Arnold for five years (5) of
service in the Parks and Recreation Department.
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 17-542 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on July 11, 2017; and take appropriate action.
I.2 R2017-060 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-060 abandoning a utility
easement located on property within the city limits of the Town of
Addison; and take appropriate action.
I.3 R2017-087 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-087 authorizing an
Interlocal Agreement between City of Farmers Branch and Dallas
County for Health and Human Services; and take appropriate
action.
I.4 R2017-088 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-088 approving the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Department of
Transportation’s federally-approved Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Program and the City of Farmers Branch; and take
appropriate action.
I.5 R2017-089 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-089 promoting English &;
and take appropriate action.
I.6 R2017-093 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-093, repealing Resolution
No. 79-018 and dissolving the City of Farmers Branch Industrial
District Development Corporation; and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARING
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J.1 ORD-3454 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3454 for a Specific Use Permit for a vehicle collision repair and
paint center with outdoor storage located at 1910 Crown Drive; and
take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 17-543 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take
appropriate action.
K.2 R2017-094 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-094 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 2525 Danny Lane; and take
appropriate action.
K.3 R2017-085 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-085 for a Detailed Site
Plan amendment for an 8.7-acre lot located at 1505 LBJ Freeway;
and take appropriate action.
K.4 R2017-090 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-090 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a multifamily residential community on a 31.83-acre site
located along Mercer Parkway; and take appropriate action.
K.5 R2017-091 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-091 awarding bids and
authorizing the City Manager to execute multiple contracts for
various trades and construction work related to facility
improvements and security upgrades at the Justice Center; and
take appropriate action.
K.6 TMP-2261 Consider adopting a motion to place a proposal to consider
adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.602267 on the City
Council agenda of September 12, 2017; schedule two public
hearings on the proposed maximum rate for August 15, 2017 and
August 29, 2017; 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
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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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