City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 2, 2019
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, April 2, 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 19-142 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items
A.2 19-148 Review 2020 Critical Business Outcomes
A.3 19-159 Receive Bi-Annual Report from the Senior Advisory Board
A.4 19-39 Receive an update on Farmers Branch Leadership Archives
A.5 19-162 Discuss the creation of an Ad Hoc Complete Count Committee
supporting the U.S. Census.
A.6 19-170 Discuss a Neighborhood Partnership Program
A.7 19-169 Receive a report on Legislative Updates
A.8 19-143 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 19-161
City 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 sale of real
property located north of 635, south of Valley View, east of I-
35, and west of Josey Lane.
· Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real
property located at 13330 Veronica, Farmers Branch, TX
75234
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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E. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
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 19-114 Consider approving minutes from the March 19, 2019 City Council
meeting; and take appropriate action
H.2 19-146 Consider excusing the absence of Mayor Robert Dye from the
March 19, 2019 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action
H.3 R2019-42 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-042 authorizing an
agreement with Freese and Nichols for Professional Engineering
Services for the Farmers Branch Creek Study Update; and take
appropriate action
I. PUBLIC HEARING(S)
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I.1 R2019-37 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No.
2019-037 for a Detailed Site Plan with Special Exceptions for a
single-family residential development on approximately 54.6 acres
located along on the south side of Valley View Lane, approximately
450 feet east of Chartwell Crest; and take appropriate action
I.2 18-PL 14 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from EPC-BRIC2,
LLC and BRIC2 Land, Ltd. for final plat approval of The Brickyard,
Lot 1, Block B and Lot 3, Block A, located between Delancey Street
and the extension of Senlac Drive; and take appropriate action
I.3 18-PL 16 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Paragon
Industries II, Inc. for final plat approval of Bedrosians Addition, 9.49
acres located on the north side of IH-635/LBJ Freeway, 750 feet east
of Commerce Drive; and take appropriate action
J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
J.1 R2019-40 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-040 renaming the
“Farmers Branch Skate Park” to the “Phillip Shelby Hemstock
Skate Park”; and take appropriate action
J.2 19-163 Receive an annual update from the Public Art and Culture Ad Hoc
Committee
J.3 19-115 Receive an update from Metrocrest Services
J.4 19-116 Receive an update from the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
J.5 19-147 Consider approving a Program Funding Agreement with Metrocrest
Services, Inc. related to ending child homelessness; and take
appropriate action
J.6 ORD-3564 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3564, amending Code of
Ordinances Chapter 34, Article III by amending Section 34-143 by
prohibiting smoking in public places; and take appropriate action
J.7 ORD-3563 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3563 amending Chapter 2, Article
II for Boards, Committees, and Commissions of the Code of
Ordinances relating to composition, alternates, absences, training,
and sunset review for certain Boards and Commissions; and take
appropriate action
J.8 19-138 Receive a report from Community Waste Disposal regarding
residential solid waste and recycling collection service for the
2018-2019 contract year
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J.9 R2019-39 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-39 awarding bids and
authorizing contract relating to the construction of Fire Station No.
2; and take appropriate action
K. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
L. 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: _______________________
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