City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · September 26, 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 26, 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 17-569 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2358 Receive a report from Michael Hurtt with Dallas Central Appraisal
District (DCAD).
A.3 TMP-2349 Discussion regarding the future of the Farmers Branch Historical
Park.
A.4 TMP-2359 Discuss upcoming City Council meeting dates.
A.5 17-556 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. CALL TO ORDER
C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
D.1 TMP-2232 Recognition of Farmers Branch Fire Department Medic 133 and
Carrollton Engine 115 for their actions in saving the life of a cardiac
arrest victim on May 23, 2017.
D.2 TMP-2356 Recognition of City Employees who provided service to the
residents of the Gulf Coast who were impacted by Hurricane
Harvey.
D.3 TMP-2351 Consider accepting a Government Certificate of Merit award from
Keep Texas Beautiful on behalf of Community Waste Disposal for
the City’s implementation of a curbside recycling collection
program, and take appropriate action.
E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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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.
G. 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.
H. CONSENT AGENDA
H.1 17-571 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on September 12, 2017; and take appropriate action.
H.2 17 PL-005 Consider approving a request from Bam Riverside Park, LP for final
plat approval of Riverside Park Addition, Lot 1, Block 1; and take
appropriate action.
H.3 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.
H.4 R2017-103 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-103 Authorizing the City
Manager to execute an interlocal agreement between the City of
Farmers Branch and Dallas County for household hazardous waste
disposal; and take appropriate action.
H.5 R2017-106 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-106 allowing a
“Temporary Carnival” per Ordinance No. 1770 for the Mary
Immaculate Catholic Church Annual Parish Fall Festival, located at
2800 Valwood Parkway, to be held on October 6, 2017 and October
7, 2017; and take appropriate action.
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H.6 R2017-107 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-107 for a Detailed Site
Plan for a medical office and rehabilitation clinic on a 3.38-acre site
located at 13000 Josey Lane; and take appropriate action.
H.7 R2017-110 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-110 awarding bids and
authorizing the City Manager to execute multiple contracts for
various trades and construction work related to Phase B facility
improvements and security upgrades at the Justice Center; and
take appropriate action.
H.8 R2017-112 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-112 authorizing the City
Manager to negotiate and enter into an agreement with TriTech
Software Systems in an amount not to exceed $127,159 to upgrade
the police department’s record management system; and take
appropriate action.
H.9 R2017-114 Consider approving Resolution No. 2017-114 authorizing the City
Manager to execute a Master Interlocal Agreement with Dallas
County for reimbursement of road maintenance funds relative to the
Dallas County’s Road and Bridge Project Fund; and take
appropriate action.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1 ORD-3467 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3467 Prohibiting the Use of and Contact with Designated
Groundwater Beneath 16± Acres of Land Generally Located at 4707
Alpha Road to Facilitate Certification of a Municipal Setting
Designation by the Texas Commission On Environmental Quality;
and take appropriate action.
I.2 ORD-3468 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3468 for a Specific Use Permit for a warehousing and distribution
facility on a 9.25 acre lot located at 2001 LBJ Freeway 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.
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
J.1 17-585 Discuss the Farmers Branch Creek Watershed Study performed by
Freese and Nichols.
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K. EXECUTIVE SESSION
K.1 17-584 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 (1) and (2):
· Consultation with City Attorney regarding status of State of
Texas vs. Jeff Fuller and Resolution regarding the naming of
City Park Facilities.
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
properties located at the following: 12904 Holbrook, 12923
Wilmington, and 13005 Wilmington.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Discuss Economic Development Incentives for Project Parks.
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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