City Council
Regular MeetingFarmers Branch, TX · April 16, 2019
Agenda
Farmers Branch City Hall
City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy
Farmers Branch, Texas
75234
Meeting Agenda
City Council
Tuesday, April 16, 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 19-165 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items
A.2 19-127 Discuss the city’s non-conforming uses and structures regulations
A.3 19-178 Presentation and discussion regarding the IH-35E Phase 2
expansion project
A.4 19-166 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings
B. EXECUTIVE SESSION
B.1 19-167 Council may convene into closed Executive Session pursuant to
Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate
regarding:
· Annual evaluation of the City Manager.
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 Valley View, south of Valwood, east
of Bee Street, and west of Josey.
C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.)
D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS
E.1 19-175 Recognize Maria Minter for 20 years of service to the City of
Farmers Branch
F. REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
G. MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER'S REPORT ON ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
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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 19-164 Consider approving minutes from the April 2, 2019 City Council
meeting; and take appropriate action
I.2 R2019-44 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-044 authorizing a contract
with DFW Services, LLC for the 2018-2019 Large Water Meter
Replacement Project at various locations; and take appropriate
action
I.3 ORD-3567 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3567, establishing the Public Art
and Culture as a Standing Committee; and take appropriate action
I.4 R2019-43 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-043 for a Detailed Site
Plan amendment for signage on an existing mixed-use development
on a 7.37-acre tract located at 13465 Inwood Road; and take
appropriate action
I.5 ORD-3568 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3568 amending Section 22-51 and
Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances to establish a fee for
third-party expedited inspection of new single family homes; and
take appropriate action
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I.6 19-180 Consider appointing an Advisory Committee Representative and
Alternate Representative to the Trinity River Authority’s Central
Wastewater Treatment System; and take appropriate action
I.7 R2019-50 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-050 authorizing an
agreement with O’Brien Engineering, Inc. for professional, design
services of the Farmers Branch Creek Erosion Projects; and take
appropriate action.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS
J.1 ORD-3565 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3565 for a Specific Use Permit for an approximately 480 square foot
accessory building located at 13215 Woodhaven Drive; and take
appropriate action
J.2 ORD-3566 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No.
3566 for a Specific Use Permit for a bathroom within an accessory
building on a 0.387-acre lot located at 13561 Braemar Drive; and
take appropriate action
K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
K.1 R2019-46 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-046 authorizing the
execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive
Agreement for the owner of the property located at 13715
Tanglewood Dr.; and take appropriate action
K.2 R2019-48 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-48 approving Economic
Development Incentives pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant
Program for 13728-13730 Gamma Rd.; and take appropriate action
K.3 19-119 Receive an update from The Family Place
K.4 19-117 Receive an update from the Firehouse Theatre
K.5 19-118 Receive an update from the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce
K.6 R2019-49 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-49 creating a Census 2020
Complete Count Committee to assist with planning and
implementing local outreach efforts and community awareness;
and take appropriate action
L. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSED EXECUTIVE
SESSION
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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.
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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