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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, March 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. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION MEETING (3 P.M.) A.1 18-33 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items. A.2 TMP-2612 Receive an update on community meeting space and the policies guiding its use. A.3 TMP-2595 Receive a report from the Senior Advisory Board and discuss Senior Center operational policies and potential modifications. A.4 TMP-2613 Receive an update on the iChoosr Program. A.5 TMP-2614 Receive an update on Farmers Branch Night Out. A.6 18-34 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings. B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 18-38 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 east of I-35, south of Valwood, west of Josey lane, and north of 635. · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located east of I-35, south of Valley View, west of Webb Chapel, and north of 635. Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss with the City Attorney proposed settlement agreement with Harris Corporation relating to contract for joint radio system project. · Discuss contemplated litigation with the City Attorney regarding Town of Addison water rights permit for Farmers Branch Creek. City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 3/2/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda March 6, 2018 C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEM E.1 TMP-2605 Presentation of a service award pin to City Manager Charles Cox for twenty-five years of service to the City of Farmers Branch. 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 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 18-32 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on February 20, 2018; and take appropriate action. I.2 ORD-3491 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3491, cancelling the May 5, 2018 General Election for City Council District 3 and District 5, declaring unopposed candidates elected to office; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 3/2/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda March 6, 2018 I.3 ORD-3490 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3490 approving a tariff authorizing an annual rate review mechanism (“RRM”) as negotiated between Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division and the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Atmos; and take appropriate action. I.4 R2018-23 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-23 Authorizing the Purchase of a Cargo Trailer for Animal Control Adoption Events from Deerskin Manufacturing, Inc. for $126,940; and take appropriate action. I.5 R2018-24 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-24 Authorizing the City Manager to execute the 3rd amendment to the Landfill Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Camelot Landfill TX, LP; and take appropriate action. J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 TMP-2610 Receive an update from Metrocrest Services. J.2 TMP-2611 Receive an update from Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. J.3 R2018-17 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-17 rejecting the bid from Five R Construction and awarding a bid and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with Jeske Construction Company for construction of the parking lot area adjacent to The Grove; and take appropriate action. J.4 R2018-22 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-22 authorizing a Commercial Facade Revitalization Grant Agreement for 2334 Springlake Rd.; and take appropriate action. J.5 R2018-25 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-25, adopting the iChoosr program; 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. K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION L. ADJOURNMENT City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 3/2/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda March 6, 2018 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: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 3/2/2018