City Council

Farmers Branch City Hall City of Farmers Branch 13000 Wm Dodson Pkwy Farmers Branch, Texas 75234 Meeting Agenda City Council Tuesday, June 18, 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 19-269 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-265 Receive Parks and Recreation Board Tri-Annual Report A.3 19-291 Discuss proposed changes to the CADG Mercer Crossing Holdings LLC development agreement including development performance obligations A.4 19-264 Discuss the Smart City Pilot Project A.5 19-274 Discuss the City’s fence ordinance as it relates to subdivision fences A.6 19-275 Discuss changes to the permit fee structure due to recent action of the State Legislature A.7 19-284 Receive a report on Legislative Updates A.8 19-270 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 19-242 Recognition of Linda Gaucin for 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch D.2 19-280 Recognition of Ben Solis for 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch D.3 19-281 Recognition of Jose Torres for 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 6/13/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda June 18, 2019 D.4 19-286 Recognition of Jose Ramirez for 15 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch D.5 19-272 Presentation honoring Jeff Harting for 34 years of dedicated service to the City of Farmers Branch D.6 19-232 Presentation of the Farmers Branch Fire Department’s 2019 Fire & Life Safety Excellence Award D.7 19-289 Recognition of the Vivian Field Soccer Team for winning the 2019 District Championship 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 19-273 Consider approving minutes from the June 4, 2019 and June 12, 2019 City Council meeting(s); and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 6/13/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda June 18, 2019 H.2 R2019-79 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-79 awarding unit price bids for the annual purchase of chemicals and fertilizers for the Parks and Recreation Department; and take appropriate action H.3 ORD-3576 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3576 amending Chapter 22 Buildings and Building regulations, Article II, Section 22-54 Final Calculation and Payment of Required Construction Costs and Fees by amending the calculation of residential building permit fees; and take appropriate action H.4 ORD-3577 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3577 amending Appendix A, Fee Schedule by amending Chapter 22 Buildings and Building Regulations, Article II, Section 22-51, 22-52, and 22-58; and take appropriate action I. PUBLIC HEARINGS I.1 ORD-3573 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3573 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan with Special Exceptions for an office/warehouse building on an approximately 8.4-acre tract located on the north side of Valley View Lane and on the south side of Keenan Bridge Road, approximately 500 feet east of Luna Road; and take appropriate action I.2 ORD-3574 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3574 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for outdoor storage on a 6.9-acre lot located at 2020 Valley View Lane; and take appropriate action I.3 19 PL-04 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Valwood Industrial Holdings, LLC. for the final plat approval of Senlac Industrial Addition, Lot 1, Block A located at 13330 Senlac Drive; and take appropriate action J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 19-268 Discussion of improvements and maintenance related to Farmers Branch creeks; and take appropriate action J.2 R2019-80 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-80 authorizing Economic Development Incentives pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 4200-4288 and 4300-4488 Spring Valley Rd.; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 6/13/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda June 18, 2019 J.3 19-290 Consider Board and Commission appointments; and take appropriate action (Historical Preservation & Restoration Board) J.4 19-271 Receive an Update Regarding the 2019 Resident Satisfaction Survey 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: _______________________ City of Farmers Branch Page 4 Printed on 6/13/2019