City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · February 6, 2018
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 PM in the Study Session Room with a Dinner
Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. STUDY SESSION
A.1 18-16 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2559 Receive a report from Mayor Pro Tem John Norwood on
non-resident Library Fees.
A.3 TMP-2542 Receive an update on the Demolition Rebuild Program.
A.4 18-20 Economic Development Department Year in Review/4th Quarter
Video Update.
A.5 TMP-2549 Receive a presentation of the Police Traffic Stop Data Analysis
Report for calendar year 2017, as required by Section 2.134 of the
Texas Code of Criminal Procedures.
A.6 18-17 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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B.1 18-21 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Discuss contemplated litigation - Consultation with City
Attorney regarding Town of Addison water rights permit for
Farmers Branch Creek.
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 LBJ, east of I-35, west of Webb
Chapel, south of Valwood.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding Economic Development Incentive for a large relocation.
· Project Fresh
C. CALL TO ORDER (6 P.M. REGULAR MEETING)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 TMP-2554 Recognition of the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club for its place in
Farmers Branch history.
E.2 18-19 Consider Board and Commission appointment(s) to the Community
Watch Committee; and take appropriate action.
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
G. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'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.
H. 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.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
I.1 18-18 Consider approving minutes of the Special Called City Council
meeting held on January 23, 2018; and take appropriate action.
I.2 18 PL-05 Consider a request from CADG Mercer Crossing Holdings, LLC and
Beazer Homes Texas, LP for final plat approval of Gatherings
Addition; and take appropriate action.
I.3 ORD-3485 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3485 ordering a General Election
to be held on May 5, 2018 for the purpose of electing members of
the City Council for District 3 and District 5; and take appropriate
action.
I.4 ORD-3487 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3487 ordering a Special Election
to be held on May 5, 2018 to amend the City’s Home Rule Charter;
and take appropriate action.
I.5 R2018-09 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-09 authorizing the City
Manager to purchase six replacement vehicles and two new
additional vehicles in the total amount of $190,226 from Caldwell
Country Chevrolet through the Houston-Galveston Area Council
Cooperative agreement; and take appropriate action.
I.6 R2018-10 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-10 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of two replacement vehicles in
the total amount of $100, 975 from Silsbee Ford through the
Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative; providing an
effective date; and take appropriate action.
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I.7 R2018-11 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-011 authorizing the City
Manager to award the bid and negotiate and execute an agreement
for updating the Fire House Theatre for ADA compliance with North
American Commercial Construction through City Bid 18-02 in the
amount of $96,572; and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3483 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3483 for a Specific Use Permit for the construction of a bathroom in
an existing detached structure for the property located at 2600 Leta
Mae Lane; and take appropriate action.
J.2 ORD-3484 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3484 for a Specific Use Permit for a business or trade school
located at 14465 Webb Chapel Road; and take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 TMP-2524 Receive an update from the Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation
Board.
K.2 18-22 Receive an update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration
Board.
K.3 R2018-06 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2018-06 relating to the giving of
notice of intention to issue City of Farmers Branch, Texas,
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2018, for the purpose of relocating Fire Station No. 2 and expanding
landfill facilities in an amount not to exceed $11.0 million; declaring
intent to reimburse certain prior capital costs; providing an effective
date 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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