City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · November 6, 2018
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
AMENDED AGENDA
Study Session Meeting to be held at 3:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room with a Dinner
Break at 5:15 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.)
A.1 18-176 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items.
A.2 18-198 Presentation and discussion related to residential waste collection.
A.3 18-212 Receive an update from Freese and Nichols regarding the recent
dam failures along Farmers Branch Creek.
A.4 18-174 Receive a presentation from Council Member Blackson regarding
future Library options.
A.5 18-192 Presentation and discussion related to residential
siting/dimensional standards.
A.6 18-177 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings.
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 18-173 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 north of 635, east of I35, west of Webb Chapel, and south of
Valwood Parkway.
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 TMP-2959 Presentation From The State Fire Marshal’s Office And The
Insurance Services Office (ISO) Recognizing Farmers Branch’s
Upgrade To A Class 1 Public Protection Classification.
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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, and 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 18-175 Consider approving minutes of the Special Called Town Hall
meeting held on October 10, 2018 and the regular City Council
meeting held on October 16, 2018; and take appropriate action.
I.2 18-197 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Ana Reyes from
the October 10, 2018 Special Called Town Hall meeting; and take
appropriate action.
I.3 18-199 Consider excusing the absence of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Bomgardner from the October 16, 2018 City Council meeting; and
take appropriate action.
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I.4 ORD-35 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3543 amending the City of
Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Traffic and
Vehicles, Article II, Division 6, Section 82-95, amending No Parking
Zones on portions of Simonton Road and Enterprise Drive; and
take appropriate action.
I.5 R2018-114 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-114 authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of Texas for the
placement of an entryway monument sign; and take appropriate
action.
I.6 R2018-116 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-116 authorizing the City
Manager to approve the purchase of four replacement patrol
vehicles for Police Department in the total amount of $133,520 from
Reliable Chevrolet through the Tarrant County Contract; and take
appropriate action.
I.7 R2018-117 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-117 approving an
agreement with Dunaway Associates, L.P. for Professional Services
associated with the John F. Burke Nature Preserve Park
Improvements; and take appropriate action.
I.8 R2018-120 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-120 reappointing Dr. Paul
Lonquist and appointing Cristal Retana to serve as the City of
Farmers Branch appointees to the Metrocrest Hospital Authority
Board of Directors; and take appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3540 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3540 approving a request to amend the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance including amending Article 2. Zoning District and Uses,
Article 4. Site Development Standards, and Article 7. Definitions as it
relates to allowing vehicle dispatch and storage uses and
establishing related development standards; and take appropriate
action.
J.2 ORD-3541 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3541 approving a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow
commercial amusement indoor use (gymnastics facility) located at
4141 LBJ Freeway; and take appropriate action.
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J.3 ORD-3542 Conduct a Public Hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3542 to authorize participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Chapter 2303 Texas Government Code, providing Tax Incentives,
designating a Liaison for communication, and nominating
TDIndustries to the office of the Governor Economic Development
& Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an
enterprise project; and take appropriate action.
J.4 O - 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. (Continued Public Hearing from September 25,
2018 City Council meeting)
J.5 R2018-110 Conduct a public hearing and consider Resolution No. 2018-110
approving a request for a Detailed Site Plan with special exceptions
for proposed office/warehouse buildings located at 1903 Diplomat
Drive; and take appropriate action.
J.6 18 PL-11 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from CADG
Mercer Crossing Holdings, LLC. for final plat approval of Amesbury
Addition, a replat of part of Block A of Westside Addition Section 1
and all of Lot 1, Block A of Trinity West Addition; and take
appropriate action.
J.7 18 PL-12 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from CADG
Mercer Crossing Holdings, LLC. and Transcontinental Realty
Investors, Inc., for final approval of Windermere Addition, a replat of
part of Block B of Westside Addition Section 1; and take
appropriate action.
J.8 ORD-3536 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3536 relative to the Farmers Branch Youth Programs Standards of
Care in compliance with the Texas Human Resource Code, Chapter
42.041(b)(14); and take appropriate action.
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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K.1 R2018-119 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-119 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 12815 Holbrook;
and take appropriate action.
K.2 R2018-109 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-109 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 3016 Selma
Lane; and take appropriate action.
K.3 R2018-107 Consider approving Resolution No. 2018-107 authorizing the
purchase and installation of Athletic Field LED Lighting purchased
through Groves Electrical Services, Inc., via the Buy Board
Purchasing Cooperative agreement; and take appropriate action.
L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
M. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council may convene into executive session at anytime during the Study Session or
Regular 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.
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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