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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, October 22, 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 P.M.) A.1 19-477 Discuss regular City Council meeting agenda items A.2 19-489 Receive a report from the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee A.3 19-503 Receive an update on Farmers Branch Municipal Court extended hours A.4 19-478 Discuss agenda items for future City Council meetings B. EXECUTIVE SESSION B.1 19-505 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 south of Valwood, north of Valley View, west of Josey Lane, east of I-35 in Farmers Branch, TX 75234 Council may convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code regarding: · Deliberation regarding Security Devices C. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR MEETING (6 P.M.) D. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 10/22/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda October 22, 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 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. H. CONSENT AGENDA H.1 19-479 Consider approving the October 8, 2019 City Council meeting minute(s); and take appropriate action H.2 R2019-143 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-143 authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for animal control services in the event of an emergency or disaster; and take appropriate action H.3 19-496 Consider approving 2020 City Council meeting dates; and take appropriate action H.4 R2019-146 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-146 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of six replacement HVAC units for the Manske Library in the amount of $109,477 from Trane U.S. Inc. through the U.S. Communities Contract; providing an effective date, and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 2 Printed on 10/22/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda October 22, 2019 H.5 R2019-147 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-147 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Knight Security Systems, LLC to design and install security system in the Keenan Service Center Project through the State of Texas Department of Information Services purchasing contract in the total amount of $87,724 and take appropriate action H.6 R2019-148 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-148 authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program; and take appropriate action H.7 19-491 Consider Board and Commission appointment to the Sustainability Committee; and take appropriate action I. PUBLIC HEARING(S) I.1 ORD-3601 Conduct a public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance No. 3601 for a Specific Use Permit and an associated Detailed Site Plan with a Special Exception for a hotel on a 1.94-acre property located at the northeast corner of Mira Lago Boulevard and Mira Lago Boulevard; and take appropriate action (Continued public hearing from October 8, 2019) J. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS J.1 ORD-3603 Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3603 amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 34 “Environment”, Article VI “Nuisances, amending “Section 34-284 by adding a definition for “Water Buffer” and “Weeds” and amending Section 34-287 “Unsightly weeds and vegetation”; amending Chapter 56 “Property Maintenance” and Section 56-81 “Exterior Grounds”, and amending Subsection (h)(1) maximum height of weeds, grass and brush; and take appropriate action J.2 R2019-156 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-156 authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract for the purchase of Axon body-worn, in-car, interview room cameras, and associated video equipment and software in an amount not to exceed $470,000; and take appropriate action City of Farmers Branch Page 3 Printed on 10/22/2019 City Council Meeting Agenda October 22, 2019 J.3 R2019-129 Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-129 authorizing the purchase of a Frazer Type I 14’ Generator Powered Module mounted on a 2019-2020 RAM 4500 Diesel Cab Ambulance for the Fire Department through the Houston-Galveston Area Council Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $223,000 and take appropriate action. 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 10/22/2019