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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, January 8, 2019 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 19-01 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-09 Receive an update on Economic Development activity within and surrounding the Station Area A.3 19-24 Receive a report on the proposed changes to the smoking ordinance A.4 19-13 Discuss the Farmers Branch 2019 Legislative Platform A.5 18-265 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 19-22 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding: · Discuss an economic development incentive agreement for Project Purple. C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 19-02 Recognize Tom Bryson for 20 years of service to the City of Farmers Branch E.2 19-07 Recognize Ed Toliver for 30 years of service to the City of Farmers Branch City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/4/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda January 8, 2019 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 18-263 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on December 11, 2018; and take appropriate action. I.2 R2019-04 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-04 authorizing the first amendment to consolidated Public Safety Communications and Dispatch Operations with the City of Carrollton, Town of Addison, City of Coppell, North Texas Emergency Communications Center (NTECC); and take appropriate action I.3 R2019-05 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-05 appointing Natasha Singh, M.D. to the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Board; and take appropriate action I.4 ORD-3549 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3549 amending section of the Farmers Branch Food Code; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/4/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda January 8, 2019 I.5 19-14 Consider approving the Farmers Branch 2019 Legislative Platform; and take appropriate action I.6 ORD-3550 Consider adopting Ordinance 3550 amending the heating provisions and adding air conditioning provisions requirements to Multi-family inspection program; and take appropriate action I.7 ORD-3551 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3551, amending Code of Ordinances Chapter 34, “Environment,” Article III “Air Pollution” by amending Section 34-142 “Definitions”; Amending Section 34-143 “Prohibited in Certain Public Areas” by prohibiting smoking in public parks; providing a penalty; and take appropriate action J. PUBLIC HEARING(S) J.1 ORD-3548 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3548 approving a request to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including amending: Article 3. Zoning District Dimensional Standards as it relates to measurement and exception standards, and one-family residence and two-family residence building area and dimensional standards; and take appropriate action K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 R2019-01 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-01 a request for a Detailed Site Plan for a fire station and open space improvements located at 13333 Alpha Link; and take appropriate action K.2 R2019-02 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-02 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13807 Lillard Lane; 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. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 1/4/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda January 8, 2019 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 4 Printed on 1/4/2019