City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · August 21, 2018
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Study Session Meeting to be held at 2:00 PM in the Study Session Room with a Dinner
Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (2 P.M.)
A.1 18-116 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 TMP-2876 Receive an introduction from DART Board of Director Lissa Smith.
A.3 TMP-2877 Receive Planning and Zoning Commission Quarterly Update
presentation.
A.4 TMP-2809 Receive a presentation related to Hotel Development trends and
current zoning regulations.
A.5 18-104 Discuss potential renaming of the Farmers Branch Senior Center.
A.6 TMP-2816 Receive an update on Smart Pole Aesthetics.
A.7 18-117 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 18-122 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Biennial Evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 18-112 Consider appointing a member to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment/Board of Appeals; and take appropriate action.
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
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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
I.1 18-114 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Reyes from the
July 17, 2018 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action.
I.2 18-115 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting
held on July 17, 2018; and take appropriate action.
I.3 18-106 Consider accepting a donation for the Parks and Recreation
Department in an amount of $1,100 to be used for a memorial park
bench; and take appropriate action.
I.4 R2018-71 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-071 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of a replacement generator for
City Hall in the total amount of $56,124 from Loftin Equipment
Company through the HGAC Contract; and take appropriate action.
I.5 R2018-72 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-072 authorizing a unit
price contract for Type “D” Asphalt with Austin Bridge & Road, L.P.;
authorizing renewals of said contract; providing for an effective
date; and take appropriate action.
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I.6 TMP-2849 Consider accepting a donation of $1,000 from ATMOS Energy to
help purchase rescue equipment for the Fire Department; and take
appropriate action.
I.7 R2018-76 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-76 to approve the 2018-19
Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply
Corporation; and take appropriate action.
I.8 ORD-3518 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3518 Amending Chapter 18 -
Animals of the Code of Ordinances in its entirety, providing for
regulations relating to the keeping of animals within the City; and
take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3516 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3516 for a zoning change from One-Family Residence District-6
(R-6) to Planned Development District No. 102 (PD-102), including
but not limited to allowing one-family detached residences and
municipally owned facilities, and establishing development
standards for an approximate 3.4-acre site located at the southwest
corner of Webb Chapel Road and Golfing Green Drive; and take
appropriate action.
J.2 18-PL 08 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from CVS
Pharmacy, Inc. for final plat approval of CVS Valwood Addition, a
replat of Lots 3 and 4, Block A, Valwood Village Shopping Center
and Lots 1 and 2, Block A, Parnian Addition; and take appropriate
action.
J.3 18-PL 09 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from CADG
Mercer Crossing Holdings, LLC., for final plat approval of Verwood
Addition, a replat of a portion of Block B, Westside Addition Section
1; and take appropriate action.
J.4 18-PL 10 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request for final plat
approval of Arbors and Patios Addition, Lot 1, Block A; and take
appropriate action.
J.5 ORD - 3515 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3515 to amend Planned Development District No. 95 (PD-95)
including but not limited to landscaping, building materials and
signage requirements for the 9.6-acre property located at on the
west side of Dallas North Tollway and approximately 360 feet south
of Spring Valley Road; and take appropriate action.
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K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 TMP-2885 Receive a Quarterly Economic Development Update.
K.2 R2018-73 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-73 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 14459
Tanglewood Dr.; and take appropriate action.
K.3 R2018-74 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-74 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2923 Lavita
Lane; and take appropriate action.
K.4 R2018-75 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-75 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3333 Pebble
Beach Drive; and take appropriate action.
K.5 TMP-2839 Discuss the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 balanced
budget.
K.6 R2018-69 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-69 awarding a contract for
the Dennis Lane Water Main Replacement Project to Atkins
Brothers Equipment Company, Inc. 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
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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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