City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · September 11, 2018
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.)
A.1 18-128 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 18-130 Receive an update from the Parks and Recreation Board.
A.3 18-131 Receive an update from the Historical Preservation and Restoration
Board.
A.4 18-140 Receive an update from the Zoning Board of Adjustment/Building
Code Board of Appeals.
A.5 18-129 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:
· Evaluation of the Municipal Court Judge
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 value of real property
located at 1645 and 1667 Keenan Bridge Road, Farmers Branch,
TX; and
· Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
located at Lot 4, Block A, The Shops at Branch Crossing.
Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to
Section 551.071(1) of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Discuss a settlement agreement with the Town of Addison to
resolve disputes pending under TCEQ Permit Nos. 5383 and 5383A
and Farmers Branch Creek.
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
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D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 18-153 Presentation of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award and
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by
the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States
and Canada.
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, 7) reports from
Council Liaisons to supported organizations.
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 18-127 Consider approving minutes of the special called City Council
retreat meeting held August 15-16, 2018, and the regular City
Council meeting held on August 21, 2018; and take appropriate
action.
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I.2 18-126 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Bomgardner from the August 21, 2018 City Council meeting; and
take appropriate action.
I.3 R2018-79 Consider approving Resolution 2018-79 approving a Detailed Site
Plan as it relates to signage for the multifamily development located
at 14650 Landmark Boulevard; and take appropriate action.
I.4 ORD-3524 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3524 approving the 2018 tax roll
certified by the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take
appropriate action.
I.5 R2018-83 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-83 updating the City’s
investment policy; and take appropriate action.
I.6 ORD-3521 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3521, amending the Code of
Ordinances Chapter 62, Signs, Advertising, Merchandise and
Display by amending section 22 to increase number of days a
special occasion banner can be displayed and adding a grand
opening banner; and take appropriate action.
I.7 R2018-80 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-80 authorizing the City
Manager to purchase 27 replacement ticket writers and accessories
from Tyler Technologies for use by the Police Department; and take
appropriate action.
I.8 R2018-81 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-81 renaming the “Farmers
Branch Senior Center” to “The Branch Connection”; and take
appropriate action.
I.9 R2018-84 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-84 authorizing an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the North Central Texas
Council of Governments Pursuant to the 2017-2018
Blue-Green-Grey Application for New Ideas Funding Opportunity;
and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 18-133 Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19
Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance
with Article IV of the City Charter; and take appropriate action.
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J.2 ORD-3512 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3512 amending Planned Development District No. 100 (PD-100) as it
relates to amending the administrative processes specified within
the zoning district, approximately 54.5 acres located on the south
side of Valley View Lane, on the north side of Wittington Place, west
of the future extension of Hutton Drive, and approximately 450 feet
east of Chartwell Crest; and take appropriate action.
J.3 ORD-3513 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3513 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including:
Article 3. Zoning District Dimensional Standards as it relates to
measurement and exception standards, and one-family residence
and two-family residence bulk, area, siting and dimensional
standards; and Article 7. Definitions including modifying existing
definitions and adding definitions; and take appropriate action.
J.4 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 on the west
side of Dallas North Tollway and approximately 360 feet south of
Spring Valley Road; and take appropriate action.
J.5 R2018-77 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-77 for a Detailed Site Plan
for a mixed-use development on a 5-acre property located at 14175
Dallas North Tollway; and take appropriate action.
J.6 ORD-3519 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3519 for a Specific Use Permit to allow outdoor storage located at
13860 N. Stemmons Freeway; and take appropriate action.
J.7 ORD-3520 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3520 for an amendment to the Planned Development District No. 49
(PD-49) to allow pet store and small animal related use with outside
runs and establish related development standards, with an
associated Detailed Site Plan for a 0.46-acre site located at 13520
Inwood Road; and take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 ORD-3527 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3527 appointing a Municipal
Court Judge and Alternate Municipal Court Judge(s), establishing
an annual salary; and take appropriate action.
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K.2 ORD-3522 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3522 amending the Farmers
Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule relative to
fees for Meeting Rooms and City Facilities; Animal Control,
Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention
and Protection, Parks and Recreation user, rental and related fees;
Sanitary Sewer System, Application and Service Rates and Billing
Procedure, “Water Service Rates and Sewer Rates; amending
Section 38-38 by amending the International Fire Code to add
Inspection fees; amending Section 86-161(b)(1) relation to
wastewater discharge permit requirements; and take appropriate
action.
K.3 ORD-3525 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3525 amending the City’s 2017-18
Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget to a level that
is consistent with the City’s most current estimate of revenues and
expenditures and approving and adopting the City’s 2018-19
Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget and Strategic
Plan and take appropriate action.
K.4 ORD-3526 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3526 to levy and adopt the tax
rate for Fiscal Year 2018-19 and take appropriate action.
The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the meeting pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071(2) for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice
from the City Attorney on any 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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