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Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, December 11, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers 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 18-246 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 18-252 Discussion and presentation regarding potential city-initiated zoning amendments related to Planned Development (PD) districts within the IH-35 corridor A.3 18-253 Receive an update on Economic Development activity A.4 18-251 Receive Bi-Annual Report from the Senior Advisory Board A.5 18-245 Receive a report regarding garbage cart opt-in options A.6 18-254 Discuss Farmers Branch Creek emergency stabilization efforts A.7 18-256 Receive an overview of the trail system and future trail projects A.8 18-259 Discussion regarding the future of the Manske Library A.9 18-247 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) C. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. CEREMONIAL ITEMS D.1 18-242 Recognition of Farmers Branch Fire Department Medic 133 and Carrollton Engine 115 for their actions in saving the life of a cardiac arrest victim on October 9, 2018 D.2 18-260 Presentation honoring Wes Caperton for 27 years of dedicated service to City of Farmers Branch E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 12/11/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda December 11, 2018 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, and 7) reports from Council Liaisons to supported organizations. 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 18-248 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on November 27, 2018; and take appropriate action. H.2 ORD-3544 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3544 approving a boundary adjustment agreement with the City of Farmers Branch and the Town of Addison; and take appropriate action I. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION J. 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 12/11/2018 City Council Meeting Agenda December 11, 2018 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: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 12/11/2018