City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, January 22, 2019 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 19-26 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-08 Receive a report from the Historical Preservation Board A.3 19-38 Receive an update from the Planning and Zoning Commission A.4 19-09 Receive an update on Economic Development activity within and surrounding the Station Area A.5 19-20 Discuss Emerging Trends Impacting City Land Use Policy A.6 19-42 Discuss the City’s Road Hump Policy A.7 19-53 Discuss the Service Center Project A.8 19-48 Presentation and discussion on a Solar Initiative A.9 19-27 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 19-40 Presentation of the 2019 Outstanding Advocate for Mentoring Award D.2 19-41 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing January as Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School Board month E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS F. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 1/18/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda January 22, 2019 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 19-25 Consider approving minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on January 8, 2019; and take appropriate action H.2 R2019-08 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-08 authorizing the City Manager to purchase six (6) fixed license plate readers (LPR’s), software, and accessories from Vigilant Solutions for use by the police department; and take appropriate action H.3 19-35 Consider reappointing the Board of Directors for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Board; and take appropriate action H.4 19-37 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Reyes from the January 8, 2019 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action H.5 ORD-3555 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3555 abandoning and quitclaiming all rights, title and interest in a utility easement located within a portion of Lot 1, Block A, Trinity East Addition; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 1/18/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda January 22, 2019 H.6 R2019-17 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-17 consenting to Collateral Assignment of Master Development Agreement with CADG Mercer Crossing Holdings, LLC; and take appropriate action I. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS I.1 R2019-09 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-09 adopting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 as submitted by Grant Thornton, LLP; and take appropriate action 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. 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 1/18/2019