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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 17, 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 19-432 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-440 Receive a report from Dallas County Elections Administrator Toni Pippins-Poole on the new ES&S Universal Voting System and Vote Center changes A.3 19-380 Discuss the City Manager’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Balanced Budget A.4 19-437 Receive an update on the Resident Survey Model A.5 19-448 Discuss and consider cigar bar/lounges and potential amendments to the Smoking Ordinance and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance A.6 19-458 Receive an update regarding multi-family development activity A.7 19-433 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 19-383 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 at 3312 Pebble Beach, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE E. CEREMONIAL ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 1 Printed on 9/16/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2019 E.1 19-449 Presentation of a Proclamation honoring the 485th Bombardment Group Association E.2 19-454 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September 24, 2019 as National Voters Registration Day 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 Mayor prior to the start of the City Council meeting. There is a three (3) minute time limit for each citizen to speak with a reasonable limitation on 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. 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 19-431 Consider approving the following City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action · September 3, 2019 Regular Meeting · September 11, 2019 Special Meeting I.2 R2019-120 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-120 approving Economic Development Incentives pursuant to the Commercial Facade Grant Program for 13619-13625 Neutron Road; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 9/16/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2019 I.3 ORD-3586 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3586 approving the 2019 tax roll certified by the Dallas Central Appraisal District; and take appropriate action I.4 ORD-3594 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3594 amending the Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Fee Schedule relative to fees for Application and Service Rates and Billing Procedure, “Water Service Rates and Sewer Rates;” Application Plat Fees; and take appropriate action I.5 R2019-126 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-126 authorizing the City of Farmers Branch to utilize the Dallas County’s voting system in election(s); and take appropriate action I.6 R2019-127 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-127 adopting a Charity Care Policy pursuant to the Ambulance Supplement Payment Program; and take appropriate action I.7 ORD-3592 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3592 amending the City of Farmers Branch Code of Ordinances, Chapter 82, Traffic and Vehicles, Article II, Division 6, Section 82-95, adding a No Parking Zone on portions east Beltwood Parkway, repealing Ordinance No. 2432 relative to Hutton Drive in its entirety; and take appropriate action J. PUBLIC HEARINGS J.1 19 PL-07 Conduct a public hearing and consider a request from Villas on Hutton LLC, for final plat approval of the Villas on Hutton, addressed at 13001 Hutton Drive; and take appropriate action J.2 ORD-3598 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3598 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance including amending: Article 6. Administration as it relates to nonconforming regulations for uses, structures and other property improvements, and jurisdiction of the Board of Adjustment; and take appropriate action J.3 19-381 Conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2019-20 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget in accordance with Article IV of the City Charter; and take appropriate action K. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 9/16/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 2019 K.1 ORD-3600 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3600 amending the City’s Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year and amending prior acts relating to repayment of certain fund transfers; providing for a repealing clause; providing for a severability clause; providing for an effective date; and, take appropriate action K.2 ORD-3587 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3587 approving and adopting the City’s 2019-20 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget and Strategic Plan and take appropriate action K.3 R2019-109 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-109 ratifying the property tax revenue increase reflected in the 2019-20 fiscal year budget; and take appropriate action K.4 ORD-3588 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3588 to levy and adopt the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2019-20 and take appropriate action K.5 19-439 Receive a report from Brookhaven College on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Program K.6 19-460 Consider Board and Commission appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission; 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 4 Printed on 9/16/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda September 17, 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 5 Printed on 9/16/2019