City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · May 15, 2018
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, May 15, 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 18-70 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2710 Receive an update on the Demolition Rebuild Marketing Program.
A.3 18-69 Receive an update from Mayor Dye and discuss the possibility of an
Economic Development Incentive Program promoting school
choice.
A.4 TMP-2736 Receive a report on current speed limits on Farmers Branch
roadways.
A.5 TMP-2728 Receive a presentation on Fire Station No. 2 Conceptual Design.
A.6 18-71 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 18-73 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to
Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code:
· To deliberate the appointment, employment, and evaluation of
the City Manager.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code:
· Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real
property located at 13640 Littlecrest, Farmers Branch, TX.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Discuss contemplated litigation with the City Attorney
regarding Town of Addison water rights permit for Farmers
Branch Creek.
C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
D.1 18-57 Presentation of a proclamation declaring May as Motorcycle Safety
and Awareness month in Farmers Branch.
D.2 TMP-2698 Presentation of the Farmers Branch Fire Department’s 2018 Fire
and Life Safety Excellence Award
D.3 18-54 Presentation of a service award to Brian Beasley for five (5) years of
service to the City of Farmers Branch.
E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
F. 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.
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 with a limit of five (5) speakers on one topic or item with a maximum of fifteen total
minutes on the same topic item. 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 18-72 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on May 1, 2018; and take appropriate action.
H.2 18-74 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Terry Lynne
from the May 1, 2018 City Council meeting; and take appropriate
action.
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H.3 18-75 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Ana Reyes from
the April 17, 2018 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action.
H.4 ORD-3502 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3502 approving the dissolution of
the Community Watch Committee; and take appropriate action.
H.5 R2018-49 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-049 for a Detailed Site
Plan for office / warehouse buildings located at 1903 Diplomat
Drive; and take appropriate action.
H.6 R2018-50 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-050 authorizing
submission of an application to Dallas County for the Fiscal Year
2018 Dallas County Community Development Block Grant program
for the Havenhurst Street water and sewer replacement project; and
take appropriate action.
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I.1 ORD-3501 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3501 for a Specific Use Permit for a Reflexology (Hand and Foot
Massage) and Massage Business located at 12879 Josey Lane,
Suite Number 115; and take appropriate action.
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 R2018-45 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-45 canvassing and
declaring the results of the Special Election of the City of Farmers
Branch held on May 5, 2018 regarding adoption of amendments to
the City Charter of the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate
action.
J.2 ORD-3503 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3503, adopting the Home Rule
Charter amendments approved by voters at the May 5, 2018 Special
Election; and take appropriate action.
J.3 18-66 Presentation of the Oath of Office and Certificate of Election to
Council Members John Norwood, District 3; and Council Member
Mike Bomgardner, District 5.
J.4 18-67 Elect Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; and take
appropriate action.
J.5 R2018-43 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-43 authorizing execution
of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement
for the owner of the property located at 14607 Tanglewood Drive;
and take appropriate action.
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J.6 R2018-47 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-47 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13825 Bee
Street; and take appropriate action.
J.7 18-77 Receive a presentation on Fire Station No. 2 Conceptual Design.
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
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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