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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, September 3, 2019 6:00 PM Council Chambers Study Session Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room with a Dinner Break at 5:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION (4:00 P.M.) A.1 19-356 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-414 Discuss west bound IH-635 service road public safety jurisdictional coverage options A.3 19-379 Discuss the City Manager's Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 balanced budget A.4 19-401 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 19-407 Presentation of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) award to Keep Farmers Branch Beautiful and the City of Farmers Branch D.2 19-397 Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing September as Library Card Sign-up Month D.3 19-420 Presentation of a proclamation to Mary Immaculate Catholic School for celebrating its 60th Jubilee this 2019-2020 school year 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 8/29/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 3, 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 19-384 Consider approving the August 12, 2019, August 13-15, 2019 City Council Retreat and August 20, 2019 City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action H.2 19-409 Consider excusing the absence of Council Member Cristal Retana from the August 20, 2019 City Council meeting; and take appropriate action H.3 R2019-112 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-112 to approve the 2019-20 Operating Fund Budget of the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation; and take appropriate action. H.4 R2019-113 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-113 maintaining the City’s investment policy; and take appropriate action H.5 R2019-114 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-114 authorizing the execution of a Residential Demolition/Rebuild Program Incentive Agreement for the owner of the property located at 2519 Greenhurst Dr.; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 8/29/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 3, 2019 H.6 R2019-94 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-94 approving Economic Development Incentives pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 4455 Alpha Road; and take appropriate action H.7 ORD-3595 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3595 amending the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 86, Utilities, Article VII, Municipal Drainage Utility System, by adding Division 3, Stormwater Drainage Requirements adopting a storm drainage design manual and related regulations; and take appropriate action H.8 ORD-3596 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3596 approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division that adopts new natural gas rates for the City of Farmers Branch; and take appropriate action. H.9 R2019-117 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-117 nominating Michael Hurtt as a Candidate to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD); and take appropriate action H.10 ORD-3585 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3585 amending Ordinance No. 1430, as amended, relative to the procedures for adopting Plats repealing Sections 6, amending Sections 7 & 8 and adding Sections 8A, 8B, and 8C to the Subdivision Ordinance; and take appropriate action H.11 R2019-121 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-121 allowing a temporary carnival for the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Annual Parish Fall Festival, located at 2800 Valwood Parkway, to be held on October 5, 2019; and take appropriate action H.12 R2019-122 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-122 authorizing the execution of a modification of the existing commercial lease agreement for the warehouse storage facility at 4350 Beltwood; and take appropriate action H.13 R2019-124 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-124 authorizing the sale of a 4920± square foot tract of land out of the Thomas Keenan Survey, Abstract No. 733, generally located at 12700 N. Stemmons, to the State of Texas; and take appropriate action. I. PUBLIC HEARINGS I.1 19-377 Conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a maximum property tax rate of $0.61 on September 17, 2019; and take appropriate action. City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 8/29/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 3, 2019 I.2 ORD-3590 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3590 for a Specific Use Permit and associated Detailed Site Plan for an enclosed vehicle storage facility on a 3.9-acre lot located at 13342 Midway Road, at the southeast corner of Midway Road and McEwen Road; and take appropriate action. I.3 ORD-3591 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3591 to rezone approximately 8.02 acres located generally at the southeast corner of Mercer Parkway and Commerce Street, from Commerce District to Urban Center District within Planned Development District No. 88 and including special exceptions; 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 4 Printed on 8/29/2019