City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · June 5, 2018
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, June 5, 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 - CALL TO ORDER AT 3 P.M.
A.1 18-78 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 18-81 Discuss City Council liaison appointments to Community Boards.
A.3 TMP-2748 Discuss 2018 Christmas activities.
A.4 18-86 Receive an update from the Historical Park Sub Committee.
A.5 18-79 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 18-85 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.087 to deliberate regarding:
· Discussion of method and process for providing Economic
Development incentives.
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.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
(Personnel Matters)
· Discuss board appointments to Quasi-Judicial Boards (Planning
& Zoning/Zoning Board of Adjustment)
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING AT 6 P.M.
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 18-87 Presentation of a service award to Kerry Phillips for thirty (30) years
of service to the City of Farmers Branch.
E.2 18-88 Presentation of a service award to David Murry for thirty (30) years
of service to the City of Farmers Branch.
E.3 18-92 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Dr. Bobby Burns for his
years of service with the Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent
School District.
E.4 TMP-2749 Consider accepting a donation for the Farmers Branch Senior
Center from the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club; and take
appropriate action.
E.5 TMP-2760 Presentation of Spirit of Compassion Award to Honorable Mayor
Robert C. Dye.
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 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.
I. CONSENT AGENDA
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I.1 18-80 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on May 15, 2018 and the Special Called City Council meeting
held on May 23, 2018; and take appropriate action.
I.2 ORD-3505 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3505, allowing the service of
Alcohol by permit during City facility rentals; and take appropriate
action.
I.3 ORD-3504 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3504 abandoning all right, title
and interest in all portions of a 60’ wide public street right-of-way
recorded as Farmers Branch, Coppell and Grapevine Road, also
known as Old Keenan Bridge Road; and take appropriate action.
I.4 R2018-51 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-51 for a Detailed Site Plan
for a hotel and a parking garage at 5000 and 5050 Alpha Road; and
take appropriate action.
I.5 R2018-54
Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-054 awarding the bid for
the reconstruction of a section of retaining wall along Cooks Creek
to Cam-Crete Construction, Inc.; and take appropriate action.
I.6 R2018-56 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2018-56 authorizing the City
Manager execute an easement and right-of-way for electric supply
to ONCOR Electric Delivery Company, LLC at the City Service
Center; and providing an effective date and take appropriate action.
I.7 R2018-57 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-057 authorizing an
agreement with O’Brien Engineering, Inc. for professional design
services of the Cooks Creek Channel Improvements; and take
appropriate action.
I.8 TMP-2755 Consider accepting a donation for the Senior Center from Gilead
Sciences, Inc.; and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 R2018-52 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No.
2018-52 for a Detailed Site Plan amendment related to signage for
the multifamily development located at 1901 Knightsbridge Road;
and take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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K.1 R2018-55 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-55 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13561 Braemar;
and take appropriate action.
K.2 R2018-48 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-48 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14636 Southern
Pines; 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
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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