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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, May 21, 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 5:00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (3 P.M.) A.1 19-223 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-231 Discuss the City’s electricity contract and future renewable energy options A.3 19-234 Receive a report regarding solar energy feasibility for City facilities A.4 19-181 Receive a biannual update from the Manske Library Board A.5 19-235 Receive a report on brush and bulky collection operations, outreach efforts, and enforcement activities A.6 19-238 Receive a report regarding the use of a veteran volunteer group at the Animal Adoption Center A.7 19-224 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings A.8 19-233 Break for a reception downstairs at 5:30 p.m. welcoming Council Member Lynne, District 4 for a second term and Council Member Retana, District 1 B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 19-139 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: · Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property located north of Valley View, south of Valwood Parkway, east of I35, and west of Josey in Farmers Branch, TX C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 5/17/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2019 E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS E.1 19-211 Presentation of the Oath of Office and Certificate of Election to Council Members Cristal Retana District 1 and Terry Lynne District 4 E.2 19-222 Consider accepting a donation for The Branch Connection from the Farmers Branch Woman’s Club and take appropriate action 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 19-236 Consider approving minutes from the May 7, 2019 and May 9, 2019 City Council meeting(s); and take appropriate action I.2 R2019-38 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-038 adopting the City’s Water Conservation Plan; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 5/17/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2019 I.3 R2019-67 Consider adopting Resolution No. 2019-67 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of a replacement generator for the Justice Center in the total amount of $83,978 from Loftin Equipment Company through the HGAC Contract; and take appropriate action I.4 R2019-69 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-069 for a Detailed Site Plan for a parking lot expansion for an existing office building on a 13.6-acre lot located at 1801 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 R2019-60 Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Resolution No. 2019-060 for a Detailed Site Plan including Special Exceptions for a retail service use (child care facility) on a 1.702-acre tract located at 1400 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS K.1 19-214 Elect Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem; and take appropriate action K.2 R2019-64 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-64 award a Bid to Advance One Development in the amount of $962,828 for the construction of Phase E of the landfill gas collection system at Camelot Landfill; 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. 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 City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 5/17/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda May 21, 2019 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 5/17/2019