City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · September 12, 2017
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Tuesday, September 12, 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 17-555 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2301 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.3 TMP-2334 Receive an update through a comprehensive study on the service
levels provided by Manske Library.
A.4 17-572 Receive an update regarding the Charter Review Committee
appointment process and timeline.
A.5 TMP-2306 Receive a presentation outlining the current City policy for
modifying on-street parking along local residential streets.
A.6 TMP-2326 Receive an update on the upcoming Town Hall meetings.
A.7 17-570 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
D. CITY MANAGER AND MAYOR'S REPORT ON 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.
E. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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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.
F. CONSENT AGENDA
F.1 17-557 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on August 15, 2017 and the Special Called City Council
meeting held on August 29, 2017; and take appropriate action.
F.2 17-573 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Reyes from the
August 15, 2017 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action.
F.3 17-579 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Blackson from
the August 29, 2017 Special Called City Council meeting; and take
appropriate action.
F.4 R2017-104 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-104, authorizing a
contract amendment with The Firehouse Theatre; and take
appropriate action.
F.5 R2017-102 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-102 nominating Michael
Hurtt as a Candidate for Election to the Board of Directors of the
Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD); and take appropriate
action.
F.6 R2017-099 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-099 maintaining the City’s
investment policy; and take appropriate action.
F.7 R2017-098 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-098 approving the 2017-18
operating budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply
Corporation and take appropriate action.
F.8 R2017-105 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-105, establishing a
Charter Review Committee and establishing Charter Review
Committee guidelines; and take appropriate action.
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F.9 ORD-3466 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3466, repealing texting while
driving, in Section 82-22 of the Code of Ordinances; and take
appropriate action.
F.10 ORD-3469 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3469 amending the City of
Farmers Branch Subdivision Ordinance 1430, Sections 6, 7, 8 and
Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances relating to plat application
fees; and take appropriate action.
F.11 ORD-3463 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3463 amending the Farmers
Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, Section
30-33, and take appropriate action.
F.12 ORD-3472 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3472 amending the Code of
Ordinances, Appendix A, Fee Schedule, Section 50-41 by adding a
Fee for designated space at Farmers Branch for Select Soccer and
amending the Historical park Facility Rental Fees; and take
appropriate action.
F.13 R2017-101 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-101 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a multifamily community on a 5.67-acre site located at 13501
Inwood Road; and take appropriate action.
F.14 ORD-3460 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3460 approving the 2017 tax roll
certified by the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take
appropriate action.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 ORD-3456 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3456 Prohibiting the Use of and Contact with Designated
Groundwater Beneath 59.49± Acres of Land Generally Located at
1880 Valley View Lane to Facilitate Certification of a Municipal
Setting Designation by the Texas Commission On Environmental
Quality; and take appropriate action.
G.2 ORD-3461 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3461 for a Specific Use Permit for a gas station with a convenience
store on a 0.746-acre lot located at 14054 North Stemmons
Freeway; and take appropriate action.
G.3 ORD-3462 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3462 for a Specific Use Permit for the construction of a detached
accessory structure located at 13412 Charcoal Lane, and take
appropriate action.
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H. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
H.1 ORD-3464 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3464 amending the City’s
Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for the 2016-17
fiscal year; and take appropriate action.
H.2 ORD-3471 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3471 amending the Farmers
Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule, relative to
fees established pursuant to Chapter 86 “Utilities,” Article IV
“Service Rates and Billing Procedure,” Section 86-276 “Water
Service Rates” and Section 86-277 “Sewer Rates,” and take
appropriate action.
H.3 ORD-3473 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3473 approving and adopting the
Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget and Strategic
Plan for the 2017-18 fiscal year and take appropriate action.
H.4 ORD-3465 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3465 to levy and adopt the tax
rate for Fiscal Year 2017-18 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.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION
I.1 17-580
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.
J. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
K. 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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